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Nonin GO2 Achieve Fingertip Pulse Oximeter

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Accurately measure your oxygen saturation and heart rate during exercise with the Nonin GO2 Achieve Fingertip Pulse oximeter.

GO2 Achieve is not a medical device; it is intended to be used by climbers, athletes and travelers enjoying activities at high altitudes
Individuals who need a pulse oximeter due to a medical condition should contact a physician
Monitoring the oxygen saturation of your blood along with heart rate can help you get the most out of workouts and keep you healthy when flying or trekking at high altitudes
Maintaining an oxygen saturation between 90% to 98% during activities will keep you performing at your best
Simply slip the oximeter onto your finger to check your oxygen saturation and pulse while on the go
2 separate light beams shine into the blood circulating in your finger; the light beams reflect the amount of oxygen in the blood, which is expressed as a percentage
Compact size lets you take it on hikes and runs or keep in a handbag
Accommodates a finger size range from 0.3 in. to 1 in.
Operates on 1 AAA battery (included), which provides up to 2,400 spot checks

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Nonin GO2 Achieve Fingertip Pulse Oximeter Customer Reviews

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Nonin GO2 Achieve Fingertip Pulse Oximeter

3.4

(based on 9 reviews)

78%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Compact (8)
Easy to use (8)
Gives A quick reading (7)
Accurate (5)
Versatile (3)

Cons

Unreliable (3)

Best Uses

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (3), Enthusiast (3)
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Reviewed by 9 customers

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Dec

2012

4.0

We are very pleased with this oximeter.

By Patient

from Topeka, Kansas

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Pros

Accurate
Compact Design
Easy To Use
Gives A Quick Reading
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Activities
Walking

Comments about Nonin GO2 Achieve Fingertip Pulse Oximeter:

We ordered this brand for my husband, who has pulmonary fibrosis, at the recommendation of a therapist. It's as close to continuous as possible, because he can stop his activity and immediately check his saturation. Since we know it's one percent too low (from checking against hospital equipment), he finds it consistently reliable and extremely useful.

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Dec

2011

4.0

Good Device Overall

By DanZahy

from Seattle

About Me Avid Athlete

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Pros

Accurate
Compact Design
Easy To Use
Gives A Quick Reading
Versatile

Cons

Low lite function

Best Uses

Climbing
Extreme spO2 sports
Monitoring
Vertical Work

Comments about Nonin GO2 Achieve Fingertip Pulse Oximeter:

I am a climber and trekker. AND had a near fatal idiopathic (unknown cause) sudden PE (pulmonary embolism). Since recovering, I have continued climbing and treking. Yes, this is NOT a medical device, yet when I compare it with the Medical certified devices at my MD's office and at the hospital, it is only 1% off (almost always lower, erring on the low side is good!), most of the time it is spot on. I depend on this device to save my life by early notice of follow on pulmonary events while climbing and treking. It serves the purpose well. On the negative side, in low light condtions, if it is not on the finger just right, the reading fail to lite up. Perhaps that is why they have two models, the other model is a red lite LED numbers which are always lit. However, I have not used that one and can not give feedback on it. I would suspect that it works as well in accuracy.

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Oct

2010

(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Works well

By Breather guy

from Elmhurst, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Accurate
Compact Design
Easy To Use
Gives A Quick Reading
Monitors blood oxygen

Cons

No alarm

Best Uses

Comments about Nonin GO2 Achieve Fingertip Pulse Oximeter:

This is accurate +- 2%. Does not tell the difference between oxygen or CO in blood.
Does not tell if your blood is too "thin", low hemaglobin. It should not report 100% oxygen due to cardiac circulation.

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Apr

2010

(5 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

lukewarm about this one.

By ipsquibibble

from Pac NW

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact Design

Cons

Uncomfortable
Unreliable

Best Uses

Home use

Comments about Nonin GO2 Achieve Fingertip Pulse Oximeter:

I bought this to use as an adjunct to the hospital Nonins I use at work as a respiratory therapist. I'm halfway tempted to return it; as previous reviewers noted, the accuracy is not stellar, as compared to hospital rated equipment. I find that it's not at all reliable (for O2 or pulse) on people who have less than excellent peripheral perfusion.
I also don't care for the design; if you could pinch the top of the unit to open it for placement on fingers it would be better. As it is you have to either use some force to shove it onto the finger tip or pry it open from the bottom, which is awkward when you're placing it on someone else. The battery compartment is also difficult to get open.
On the plus side, battery life is excellent and the numbers are back-lit and easy to read even in dim light conditions.
I know this isn't really rated for professional use- and I can see why.

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Apr

2010

(8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great tool

By Jim12

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Avid Athlete

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Pros

Accurate
Compact Design
Easy To Use
Gives A Quick Reading
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Nonin GO2 Achieve Fingertip Pulse Oximeter:

Despite the other reviews, I find this oximeter to be extremely accurate, even compared to the expensive ones. Nonin says it's certified for up to 40,000 feet. I use this for determining my O2 needs while flying, in which it is extremely helpful because it does vary from flight to flight. I use supplementary O2 when my SpO2 drops to 90%. I wouldn't buy this for the pulse rate though, as there are much better tools for that like the Polar brand for hiking/working out. I presume you can also use this (and a little knowledge) to help detect altitude sickness, HACE, or HAPE. Great product at a great price.

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Feb

2010

(11 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great for emergencies

By carbone

from Mountain View, CA

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Pros

Compact Design
Easy To Use
Gives A Quick Reading

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Nonin GO2 Achieve Fingertip Pulse Oximeter:

I bought two of these and headed down to Haiti for medical work. These were incredibly useful for emergencies and for monitoring when giving narcotics for painful dressing changes. Folks there were thrilled to have these donated after I left. The best reading on my body was always 98% when it should have been 100, so I see why some of the other reviewers are frustrated. I would not buy this to manage a chronic medical condition. However, for detecting unexpected changes and other acute applications, these devices are indispensable.

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Feb

2010

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great product for the price

By ssmyres

from Tacoma, WA

About Me Rarely Workout

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Pros

Accurate
Compact Design
Easy To Use
Gives A Quick Reading

Cons

None

Best Uses

For ashma contoll

Comments about Nonin GO2 Achieve Fingertip Pulse Oximeter:

Works fast

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Dec

2009

(18 of 30 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Check accuracy before taking to field

By HWB

from Denver CO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Use

Cons

Not as accurate as stated
Unreliable

Best Uses

Comments about Nonin GO2 Achieve Fingertip Pulse Oximeter:

Trying to use this device at home on a family member with compromised lungs (fibrosis) and we found this device not as accurate as stated. We tried two Nonin Oximeters and compared to actual readout on hospital equipment and the first device measured 4 percent lower than it should be and the second device 6 percent lower than the actual reading. The heart rate result was accurate where the blood oxygen result was always inaccurate.

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Nov

2009

(13 of 22 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Disappointed in level when compared

By Sarfina

from Anchorage, AK

About Me Occasional Exerciser

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Pros

Compact Design
Easy To Use
Gives A Quick Reading

Cons

Isnt very accurate
Needs brighter display
Unreliable

Best Uses

Resting or sleeping

Comments about Nonin GO2 Achieve Fingertip Pulse Oximeter:

this is used for a COPD sufferer, accuracy is vital for this condition. we use it because it reads lower than a Therapist model, which is better than giving a false high reading. id like to find a more precise/accurate model, please let me know if you have one.

Thanks, Sharon