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Microlife · BP
BP B2 Basic
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
Specifications
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- 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 | Type | Users | App | Validated | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper arm | – | No | – | – | |
| Upper arm | – | No | – | – | |
| Upper arm | – | No | – | – |
Sources
- microlife.com/consumer-products/blood-pressure/upper-arm-automatic/bp-b2-basic
- microlife.uk.com/support/bp-b2-basic
- microlife.uk.com/media/5343/download/IB%20BP%20B2%20Basic%20S-V11%203724.pdf
- stridebp.org/device/microlife-bp-b2-basic
Photo: microlife.com
- BP B2 Basic, front view: microlife.com/uploads/media/600x/04/2764-BP%20B2%20Basic_front.png


