Aneroid blood pressure monitors have dial gauges that are read by looking at the pointer. The cuff is inflated by hand, by squeezing a rubber the bulb. One advantage of the aneroid monitor is that it can easily be carried from one place to another. Also, the cuff for the device has a built-in stethoscope, so you don't need to buy a separate stethoscope. Some our our units have a special feature that makes it easier to put the cuff on with one hand. Aneroid blood pressure monitors cost less than digital blood pressure monitors.