Microlife BP A3 PC

Microlife · BP

BP A3 PC

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An upper-arm monitor with two users, 99 readings each, automatic triple-measurement analysis and USB transfer to PC software.

Type
Upper arm
Users
2
App
No
Validated
Yes

Measuring

Type
Upper arm
Clinically validated
Yes
Irregular heartbeat detection
Yes
AFib detection or ECG
No
Method
Oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation. Side switch selects a single measurement or MAM mode, which analyses three readings with 15-second pauses into one displayed result. Individual MAM results are not displayed; a fourth measurement is taken if one is questionable. First actual on-sale date unresolved
Accuracy
Exact April 2020 English/Greek guide gives blood pressure 20–280 mmHg, pulse 40–200 bpm, static accuracy ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy ±5%. Current global support instead separates systolic 60–255 and diastolic 40–200 mmHg; range difference remains explicit. Cuff-pressure display 0–299 mmHg is separate
Clinical validation
STRIDE BP lists an exact-model diabetes study using ANSI/AAMI/ISO 2013, published in 2018, and adult acceptance by equivalence to BP A100. Published Beime study abstract reports 85 diabetic participants aged 56–88 and passing both protocol criteria; this does not establish every population in broad maker claims. Registry lists 22–42 and 32–52 cm validated cuffs
Features
Pulse Arrhythmia Detection indicates pulse irregularities, not a separate AFib algorithm or ECG. Cuff-fit and arm-movement indicators, coloured classification scale and low-battery warning; automatic switch-off after approximately one minute

Connections and memory

Users
2
Readings stored
99 per user
Bluetooth and app
No
Memory
User switch selects one of two separate histories, each storing 99 dated readings. First recall shows average of all stored values, followed by individual history. Oldest overwritten when full. All values for selected user can be cleared, but individual stored values cannot; a newly displayed result can be excluded before storage. History survives battery replacement while clock requires resetting
App
USB PC link to Microlife Blood Pressure Analyzer+ using Mini-B 5-pin connector. Computer controls device during connection. No Bluetooth or mobile-app transfer. Current software compatibility must be checked separately rather than inferred from old CDs
Power
Four 1.5 V AA alkaline cells; approximately 920 measurements with new batteries, without a separate MAM-cycle count. Optional Microlife DC 6 V, 600 mA adapter stops battery-current use when connected. NiMH cells supported but require external charging

Cuff

Cuff
Exact guide lists S 17–22, M 22–32, M-L 22–42, L 32–42 and L-XL 32–52 cm cuffs and optional preformed Easy cuffs. Recovered support record does not establish the supplied size, so headline cuff range is omitted. Guide describes removable bladder and hand-washable cuff cover; do not wash bladder

Design

Display details
LCD with date/time and user indicator, ON/OFF, memory and time buttons, separate user and 1/3 MAM switches. USB and DC adapter sockets. IP20
Size
143 × 85 × 58 mm; 368 g including batteries in exact guide and global support
In the box
Exact guide allows regional packages without cable or download voucher; complete original supplied bundle unresolved. Verified global archived specification/support record serves both resource types. English guide includes Greek regional guarantee wording; this is not a worldwide warranty claim

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Separate memories for two users
  • USB transfer to BP Analyzer software
  • Automatic three-measurement mode

Cons

  • No Bluetooth or phone app
  • Pulse-irregularity indicator is not AFib-specific screening

Closest rivals

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TypeUsersAppValidatedReleased
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Sources

  1. microlife.com/support/blood-pressure/bp-a3-pc
  2. microlife.com/media/3760/download/IB%20BP%20A3%20PC%204G%20EN-GR%200420.pdf
  3. stridebp.org/device/microlife-bp-a3-pc
  4. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29140801

Photo: Microlife official exact-model product/support photograph; BP A3 PC monitor and supplied measurement assembly. Complete supplied canvas, background and alpha retained.

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