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Santamedical Generation 2 SM 165 Fingertip Pulse Oximeter Oximetry Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor with carrying case batteries and lanyard

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
9.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
18
Spam Test
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Yes
FINGERPRINT
68.04 grams
WEIGHT
2415 meters
SIZE

Review Analysis - 981 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Ease of Use
 153
easy to read, easy, read, great product, simple to use
+99%
-1%
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" ...  Easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent product, easy to use, quick results.  ...  "
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" ...  Works well and easy to use!  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Great product and simple to use!  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use and really helpful for those with an asthmatic in the house  ...  "
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" ...  Works great, and easy to use  ...  "
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" ...  Easy and fast to use.  ...  "
Delivery
 108
arrived, arrived on time, delivery, works great, delivered
+97%
-3%
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" ...  Works out of the box.  ...  "
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" ...  Received the oximeter and it is working fine  ...  "
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" ...  The product arrived on time  ...  "
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" ...  Delivered on time as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived promptly and worked well.  ...  "
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" ...  Timely delivery, works as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Great product and quality and arrived as estimated  ...  "
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" ...  Fast delivery from company  ...  "
Accuracy
 96
readings, easy to use, pulse, oxygen, doctors
+95%
-5%
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" ...  This unit is excellent and accurate.  ...  "
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" ...  Seems to be accurate.  ...  "
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" ...  this is great its 100% accurate I use it every day  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to read, compact, accurate .  ...  "
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" ...  I have no idea how accurate it is but the readings seemed reasonable.  ...  "
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" ...  They monitored his oxygen round the clock and I was able to verify that this oximeter is quite accurate compared to the hospital equipment, so far only off by maximum of 2 to 3 points occasionally.  ...  "
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" ...  Quite accurate and exactly as listed  ...  "
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" ...  It seems very accurate as the numbers it gave me matched up with my visit to the clinic.  ...  "
Marketplace
 87
product, works as advertised, amazon, thanks, works as described
+98%
-2%
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" ...  The items works just as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Simply a great product, it has been put to use many times so far, thanks!  ...  "
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" ...  works as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Product works as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Quite accurate and exactly as listed  ...  "
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" ...  exactly what I needed, thanks !  ...  "
Price
 64
money, worth the money, worth, well worth, oximeter
+98%
-2%
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" ...  Good investment for not much money!  ...  "
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" ...  I can't believe you can buy something like this at this price! ... Worth every penny.  ...  "
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" ...  Quality and price very good.  ...  "
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" ...  It is well worth the money.  ...  "
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" ...  Great product and reasonable price.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a great product with an awesome price!  ...  "
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" ...  It is a high quality oximeter and the price is amazing!  ...  "
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" ...  Though this product cost way less than my wife original Oximeter she was quite happy with it.  ...  "
Display Clarity
 59
clear, bright, easy to read, read, easy to use
+97%
-3%
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" ...  I especially like that I can change the direction of the display from left to right or up or down, for easier viewing.  ...  "
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" ...  Very legible display.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that the screen can be changed so I can use it on either hand .  ...  "
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" ...  Bright little screen can easily be seen in the dark so if you use it at night, no problem.  ...  "
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" ...  Especially like the ability to adjust the display settings.  ...  "
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" ...  The screen is clear and easy to read and it's simple to use.  ...  "
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" ...  The screen is clear, and the device gives a timely response .  ...  "
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" ...  Another thing was the bright color display.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 57
reliable, years, working, ago, oximeter
+81%
-19%
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" ...  Great replacement for my old one that got lost  ...  "
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" ...  Received the oximeter and it is working fine  ...  "
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" ...  This probably saved my life.  ...  "
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" ...  seems reliable and has met my needs.  ...  "
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" ...  So I knew I had to take it easy for a couple of days.  ...  "
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" ...  As long as it lasts a year it will be a fantastic purchase.  ...  "
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" ...  Have self-monitored for years.  ...  "
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" ...  So far this product is working great!  ...  "
Size
 47
compact, handy, carry, portable, purse
+100%
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" ...  it's accurate , quick and lightweight to carry!  ...  "
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" ...  compact and useful!  ...  "
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" ...  Great carrying case as well.  ...  "
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" ...  Portable and quick.  ...  "
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" ...  Small, lightweight, accurate, inexpensive compared to three others I have access to.  ...  "
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" ...  I love that it came with a carrying case so that it can be put in my moms purse while she is out.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the size, the fact that the results can be seen at different positions, and has a lanyard, which makes it easy to carry if I want to.  ...  "
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" ...  Light but very handy carry ouch and lanyard.  ...  "
Heartrate
 44
heart, pulse ox, pulse, readings, oxygen
+93%
-7%
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" ...  It creates a running display of the heart rhythm too so you can tell if you have an irregular heart beat. ... Disclaimer: you must consult your physician if you suspect an irregular heart beat.  ...  "
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" ...  very handy, use it on my elliptical to monitor heart beat .  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this for my mother who has irregular heart beat.  ...  "
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" ...  Matches the fitbit heart rate.  ...  "
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" ...  Gives heart rate rhythum patterns you can watch and check for rhythum changes.  ...  "
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" ...  I am not a medical assistant or nurse, but I purchased this item for my father so that he can monitor his pulse rate.  ...  "
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" ...  Numbers are bright, heart rate tracking really nice to see as well.  ...  "
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" ...  We need this in the airplane for high altitudes and for around the house since my boyfriend had a heart attack recently.  ...  "
Product As Described
 40
product, works as described, works, exactly as advertised, exactly as described
+100%
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" ...  The items works just as described.  ...  "
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" ...  works as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Product works as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Quite accurate and exactly as listed  ...  "
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" ...  This product was exactly as advertised and I am so happy with it.  ...  "
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" ...  Product was exactly as described.  ...  "
Build Quality
 35
plastic, carrying case, oximeter, lanyard, feels
+71%
-29%
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" ...  Has an attachable lanyard with a quick release to remove the oximeter from the lanyard, it also has a nice pouch that fits on your belt so it is with you when it counts.  ...  "
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" ...  It comes with a soft case and extra back.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to read plus it comes with batteries and extra backing just in case something happens along with a nice carrying case.  ...  "
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" ...  It's small but fits your fingers nicely, came with the batteries and a nice mesh case with a clip.  ...  "
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" ...  Feels very well built.  ...  "
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" ...  I love the little carrying case with the strap.  ...  "
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" ...  It also included a nice carrying case and strap!  ...  "
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" ...  Works great, and I love that it came with a belt case and an extra back plate.  ...  "
Overall performance
 32
job, works very well, well, fast, quickly
+100%
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" ...  Fast way to check my oxygen level  ...  "
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" ...  Works very well.  ...  "
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" ...  Works like a champ!!  ...  "
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" ...  Works very well.  ...  "
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" ...  Doing just what I bought it for.  ...  "
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" ...  It performs very well.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great very fast.  ...  "
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" ...  It definitely makes my job a lot easier and I get quick results instantly.  ...  "
Comfort
 31
comfortable, finger, oxygen, easy to use, cuff
+87%
-13%
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" ...  Just place your finger in the end and you will quickly get a reading of your blood oxygenation saturation.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this to use with my bp cuff.  ...  "
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" ...  It has been very accurate and makes him feel like he has some control in keeping track of his health.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that the screen can be changed so I can use it on either hand .  ...  "
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" ...  Very comfortable for patients.  ...  "
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" ...  Feels very well built.  ...  "
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" ...  Great device to have on hand.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use and comfortable.  ...  "
Battery Life
 26
battery, comes, replaced, battery compartment, aaa
+62%
-38%
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" ...  And it was delivered with the batteries.  ...  "
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" ...  After an initial issue with the batteries (mine, not the products . )  ...  "
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" ...  I love that it comes with batteries so it's good to go as soon as you get it.  ...  "
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" ...  It uses standard AAA batteries which was a plus for me.  ...  "
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" ...  Installed the batteries furnished and was up and operating.  ...  "
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" ...  Works well and seems fairly accurate with a good battery life, its been months and I still have not had to do a battery replacement.  ...  "
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" ...  Comes with a travel bag and extra batteries.  ...  "
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" ...  worked out of the box once batteries were in  ...  "
Capacity
 25
office, meter, family, doctor s office, family member
+100%
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" ...  Used this during a medical coverage for a summer camp.  ...  "
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" ...  Its a must have for basic home medical.  ...  "
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" ...  It responds quickly and is as accurate as the oximeters used in doctors' offices.  ...  "
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" ...  I have seen these type used at his doctors office so started looking into similar ones for our home.  ...  "
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" ...  It works just as well as the one they use at the Doctor's office.  ...  "
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" ...  Clear digital street. ... Very helpful for daily monitoring at home.  ...  "
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" ...  The product is perfect, so now that I visiting in Argentina, I gave the oximeter to a family member that needed it, and bought a second one, though amazon USA, still to be brought by my brother that travels to Argentina this week.  ...  "
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" ...  I love having this at my access at home.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 21
monitor, little, works, worked, well
+81%
-19%
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" ...  Love this monitor.  ...  "
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" ...  It is a good health monitoring device.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a nifty little device and it does just what I wanted it to do.  ...  "
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" ...  I recommend it to those who monitor.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a terrific device.  ...  "
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" ...  Very useful device.  ...  "
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" ...  The readings on this device matched my doctor's machine  ...  "
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" ...  Great little device.  ...  "
Returns
 19
returned, purchased, refund, another, item
+26%
-74%
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" ...  So, I cannot even return the product.  ...  "
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" ...  UNABLE TO RETURN!  ...  "
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" ...  I am going to try to return it.  ...  "
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" ...  Also tried to return within 30 days and . ... they refuse to refund.  ...  "
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" ...  So, I returned it and purchased another brand.  ...  "
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" ...  It is not returnable. ... Read return policy before buying - but don't make the mistake of buying this item.  ...  "
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" ...  Just received this product and I'm not sure I'm going to send it back.  ...  "
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" ...  Tried to return, but the return notice says I'm not eligible , but the write up says 100% returns full refund.  ...  "
Design
 18
nice, simple, feels, design, attractive
+83%
-17%
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" ...  This is no small task to achieve as any anybody who has struggled to read the simple red leds of most pulse oximeters.  ...  "
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" ...  Feels very well built.  ...  "
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" ...  Sleek design, works great.  ...  "
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" ...  this one is so much nicer.  ...  "
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" ...  A solid oximeter.  ...  "
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" ...  The case it fits in is very nice too.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to work, very simple design.  ...  "
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" ...  Good with lanyard and case.  ...  "
Cover
 17
case, pouch, lanyard, carrying case, nice
+94%
-6%
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" ...  As advertised and came with batteries and a little pouch to carry it in.  ...  "
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" ...  Has an attachable lanyard with a quick release to remove the oximeter from the lanyard, it also has a nice pouch that fits on your belt so it is with you when it counts.  ...  "
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" ...  Great carrying case as well.  ...  "
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" ...  I was pleasantly surprised with the sturdy carrying pouch - nice touch.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to read plus it comes with batteries and extra backing just in case something happens along with a nice carrying case.  ...  "
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" ...  very affordable and includes a case and surprisingly a spare battery compartment cover.  ...  "
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" ...  This one comes with a nice pouch and lanyard .  ...  "
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" ...  I also like that it comes with a carrying case and lanyard.  ...  "
Setup
 14
directions, use, easy to use, easy, clear
+86%
-14%
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" ...  was easy to assemble (batteries included)  ...  "
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" ...  Instructions are obviously translated from another language but the poor translation actually doesn't matter, they are still perfectly intelligible and the product is simple and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Includes a good quality lanyard and the instructions booklet  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to assemble with batteries included.  ...  "
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" ...  Make sure you follow battery installation instructions.  ...  "
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" ...  It was easy to set up. ... It was also cheaper than the ones I priced at our local drug store even after I paid extra to have it shipped overnight.  ...  "
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" ...  It does help manage chronic illness in a way that helps manage he hospital visits.  ...  "
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" ...  The oximeter is easy to use and directions clear.  ...  "
For Kids
 14
mother, loves, children, child, adults
+100%
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" ...  He called it his "toy" and he would check his level all of the time.  ...  "
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" ...  My mom loves it and uses it everyday.  ...  "
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" ...  Great item for the price my daughter use it at her college  ...  "
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" ...  My husband loves it.  ...  "
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" ...  I would only suggest this for much older kids and adults.  ...  "
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" ...  We all use this with ease on him, even my five year old nephew.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great for my kids .  ...  "
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" ...  Works well with young children.  ...  "
Fit
 13
place, lanyard, holding, finger, belt
+69%
-31%
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" ...  Has an attachable lanyard with a quick release to remove the oximeter from the lanyard, it also has a nice pouch that fits on your belt so it is with you when it counts.  ...  "
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" ...  I love that it came with a carrying case so that it can be put in my moms purse while she is out.  ...  "
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" ...  The case that the pulse ox comes with isn't the best quality but fits my belt and gets the job done.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great, and I love that it came with a belt case and an extra back plate.  ...  "
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" ...  The carrying case is well made, and the lanyard is as well, both holding the device securely.  ...  "
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" ...  Stays on your finger without slipping.  ...  "
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" ...  Holding upy good.  ...  "
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" ...  The case it fits in is very nice too.  ...  "
ISP
 12
works, like, fine
+92%
-8%
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" ...  Works fine for me.  ...  "
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" ...  Was just what I needed.  ...  "
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" ...  Enkoy using it.  ...  "
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" ...  Just what I needed.  ...  "
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" ...  Like that's it's FDA approved.  ...  "
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" ...  Works just fine.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the pleth wave.  ...  "
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" ...  I get the same reading as in Dinamap.  ...  "
Controls
 10
display, turn, read, press, finger
+60%
-40%
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" ...  The display itself is VERY easy to read, and the ability to adjust the display by pressing the button on the device itself (depending on your viewpoint of the device itself, or how you want it to display its information) is a feature I have come to appreciate as well.  ...  "
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" ...  The display turns on instantly by the press of a single button, then rotates 90 degrees per push.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that you hit a button to turn it on, save the battery.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that you can turn the reading over because I am left handed.  ...  "
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" ...  Lol oh and you can adjust some display settings.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy-read screen, easy to use (one button), and seems to be accurate.  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Weight:  68.04 grams
Size:  2415 meters
Connectivity
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FINGERPRINT
68.04 grams
WEIGHT
2415 meters
SIZE