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Testing methodology
Every recommendation on HealthTechTested follows the same process, so you can compare pages with confidence.
Regulatory status stated
Every device guide says whether a feature is FDA-cleared, validated in published studies, or a wellness estimate.
A clear verdict
Each guide says who the device suits, who should look elsewhere, and what to check before you buy.
No paid placements
Brands cannot buy a review or a spot on a list. Partner codes save you money; they never decide what we recommend.
Kept current
Prices are dated, codes are updated across the site at once, and pages are revised when a product, standard or rule changes.
Where our facts come from
We use manufacturers' published specifications and regulatory status, the FDA 510(k) and De Novo databases, independent validation listings such as validatebp.org, published validation studies, and each company's privacy policy and subscription terms.
What we check, by product type
| Wearables | Sensors, cleared features (ECG, irregular rhythm alerts), battery life, fit, subscription and platform. |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure monitors | Validation status, cuff size range, upper arm or wrist, memory, users and app sync. |
| Scales | Weight accuracy, body composition method and limits, user profiles and app integrations. |
| Other monitors | Regulatory status, published accuracy, ease of use and how results are stored and shared. |
| Privacy & cost | Subscription fees, data export, privacy policy, account requirements and support length. |
Hands-on testing versus research
A review carries a "Hands-on tested" badge only when our team has used the product, and it lists the date and what we did. Every other page is built from published specs, governing-body rules, the brand's own documentation and owner feedback, and says so. Comparisons are research-based unless marked otherwise.
Prices and codes
Prices come from each brand's own store and are dated on every review. Reader codes come directly from the brands we partner with. When a brand changes an offer, we update the code everywhere it appears on the site at once.
Corrections
If you spot something out of date, email info@healthtechtested.com and we'll check it and fix it.