# Omron Platinum BP5450 vs Welch Allyn Home 1700 Series: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Omron Platinum BP5450 (Omron) and Welch Allyn Home 1700 Series (Welch Allyn) among blood pressure monitors. Omron Platinum BP5450 is the cheaper of the two at $84.

## Side by side

| Spec | Omron Platinum BP5450 | Welch Allyn Home 1700 Series |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $84 | $119.99 |
| Brand | Omron | Welch Allyn |
| Type | upper_arm | upper_arm |
| Cuff range (in) | 9–17 in | 8.7–16.5 in |
| Memory readings | 200 | — |
| User profiles | 2 | — |
| Bluetooth app | Yes | Yes |
| Irregular heartbeat detection | Yes | Yes |
| Clinically validated | Yes | Yes |

## Key differences

- Cuff range (in): Omron Platinum BP5450 9–17 in vs Welch Allyn Home 1700 Series 8.7–16.5 in

## What reviewers say

**Omron Platinum BP5450** — One whitelisted source, SafeWise (Sep 2025), reviewed the Omron Platinum (the retail name for the BP5450 SKU) and named it the most accurate 2025 home blood pressure monitor, praising its clinical accuracy and unlimited app storage while flagging limited on-device memory. The verdict is editorial, based on reading user reviews plus a nurse advisor, not lab measurement, so no measured values are reported. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- Omron Platinum BP5450: https://medgrade.org/devices/omron-platinum-bp5450/ (medgrade.org, verified 2026-06-19)
- Welch Allyn Home 1700 Series: https://www.hillrom.com/en/products/home-bp-monitor/ (hillrom.com, verified 2026-06-19)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/blood-pressure-monitors/omron-platinum-bp5450-vs-welch-allyn-home-1700/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Omron Platinum BP5450 ($84) vs Welch Allyn Home 1700 Series ($119.99) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/blood-pressure-monitors/omron-platinum-bp5450-vs-welch-allyn-home-1700/
License: CC BY 4.0.
