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Microlife BP B2 Basic · Photo source

Microlife BP B2 Basic
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Microlife BP B2 Basic · Photo source

Microlife · BP

BP B2 Basic

Release date not published

An upper-arm monitor with a 30-reading memory, irregular heartbeat indication and a supplied wide-range cuff.

Type
Upper arm
Users
1
App
No
Validated
Yes

Measuring

Type
Upper arm
Clinically validated
Yes
Irregular heartbeat detection
Yes
Method
Automatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation; first on-sale date not established
Accuracy
Maker manual specifies static pressure accuracy within ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy of ±5% of the readout value; distinct from clinical validation
Clinical validation
Exact BP B2 Basic is listed by STRIDE BP as an approved equivalent to BP B3 AFIB for home use in adults and people with diabetes; validated cuff sizes are 22–42 and 32–52 cm, with 22–42 cm supplied
Features
Irregular heartbeat indication, cuff fit and movement checks, classification scale, adjustable date/time and low-battery indicator

Cuff

Cuff fits
22–42 cm
Cuff
Conical soft M–L cuff with washable cover

Connections and memory

Users
1
Readings stored
30
Bluetooth and app
No
Memory
One shared 30-reading memory and average of all stored readings; oldest reading overwritten when full
Power
Four 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries or optional DC 6 V, 600 mA adaptor; NiMH batteries supported but must be charged externally

Design

Display details
LCD showing systolic and diastolic pressure, pulse, time and stored-reading indicators
Size
131 × 90 × 60.5 mm; maker weight 277 g including batteries
In the box
Monitor, soft 22–42 cm cuff, four AA alkaline batteries, textile storage bag and blood pressure diary

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Supplied 22–42 cm cuff
  • Cuff fit and movement checks
  • Average of stored readings

Cons

  • No Bluetooth connection
  • Mains adaptor is optional

Closest rivals

Model
TypeUsersAppValidatedReleased
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Sources

  1. microlife.com/consumer-products/blood-pressure/upper-arm-automatic/bp-b2-basic
  2. microlife.uk.com/support/bp-b2-basic
  3. microlife.uk.com/media/5343/download/IB%20BP%20B2%20Basic%20S-V11%203724.pdf
  4. stridebp.org/device/microlife-bp-b2-basic

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