Santamedical Generation 2 Fingertip Pulse Oximeter review

The Santamedical Generation 2 is a low-cost OLED clip for sports and aviation. For $24.95 on Santamedical's own store you get a bright OLED display with SpO2, pulse rate and a pulse bar, readable in four directions across 6 layouts, plus a self-adjusting clamp and one-button use. Santamedical says it runs for 30+ hours of continuous monitoring on 2 AAA batteries and turns itself off after 10 seconds, and it ships with batteries, a neck or wrist cord, a 1-year warranty and a money-back guarantee. Two things hold it back. Santamedical states the device is for sports and aviation use only, and the page does not publish an accuracy figure. The brand also notes that studies show readings can appear higher than true oxygen levels for people with darker skin, which applies to most fingertip oximeters and is why the Nonin TruO2 OTC ranks first here.

Who it is for

athletes and pilots who want a cheap OLED unit

Price

$24.95 one-time.

Regular price $24.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• Bright OLED display showing SpO2, pulse rate and a pulse bar
• Readings in four directions with 6 display layouts
• 30+ hours of continuous monitoring on 2 AAA batteries, auto power-off after 10 seconds
• Self-adjusting finger clamp and one-button operation
• Neck or wrist cord, batteries and a 1-year warranty included

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: OLED screen with 6 layouts for $24.95
• Strength: 100% money back guarantee alongside the 1-year warranty
• Strength: Santamedical warns on the page that readings can run high on darker skin, an honest caveat
• Weakness: Santamedical states the device is for sports and aviation use only
• Weakness: No published accuracy figure on the product page
• Weakness: No Bluetooth, alarm or waveform

Key facts

• Type: Fingertip, spot check
• Display: OLED, 6 layouts
• Battery: 2 AAA, 30+ hours continuous
• Intended use: Sports and aviation
• Price: $24.95

Where it ranks

Santamedical Generation 2 Fingertip Pulse Oximeter is No. 8 in our Best Pulse Oximeters verdict.