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Microlife BP B4 BT · Photo source

Microlife BP B4 BT
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Microlife BP B4 BT · Photo source

Microlife · BP

BP B4 BT

Release date not published

An upper-arm monitor with Bluetooth transfer, two user memories and an automatic three-measurement average.

Type
Upper arm
Users
2
App
Yes
Validated
Yes

Measuring

Type
Upper arm
Clinically validated
Yes
Irregular heartbeat detection
Yes
Method
Automatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement; first on-sale date not established
Accuracy
Maker manual specifies static pressure accuracy of ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy of ±5% of the readout value; distinct from clinical validation
Clinical validation
Exact BP B4 BT appears on STRIDE BP as an approved equivalent device for home use in adults and people with diabetes, with a validated 22–42 cm cuff; the listing does not identify an underlying direct-study model
Features
MAM averages three successive measurements; irregular heartbeat indication, cuff fit and movement checks, classification scale and date/time

Cuff

Cuff fits
22–42 cm
Cuff
Soft M–L upper-arm cuff

Connections and memory

Users
2
Readings stored
99 per user
Bluetooth and app
Yes
Memory
Exact manual and UK page feature heading specify 99 readings per user for two users; a conflicting UK specification bullet says 30 each. Average of all stored readings; oldest reading overwritten when full
App
Bluetooth 5.0 transfer to Microlife Connected Health+ on Android and iOS
Power
Four 1.5 V LR03 AAA batteries or optional DC 5 V, 1 A adaptor through USB-C; NiMH batteries supported but must be charged externally

Design

Display details
LCD showing pressure, pulse, user, date/time and stored-reading indicators
Size
141 × 94.5 × 56 mm; maker weight 260 g including batteries
In the box
Monitor, soft 22–42 cm cuff, storage bag, instruction manual and four AAA alkaline batteries

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Bluetooth transfer to Connected Health+
  • Separate memories for two users
  • Automatic three-measurement average

Cons

  • Mains adaptor is optional

Closest rivals

Model
TypeUsersAppValidatedReleased
Upper arm–Yes––
Upper arm2Yes––
Upper arm1Yes––

Sources

  1. microlife.uk.com/consumer-products/blood-pressure/upper-arm-automatic/b4-bt-r
  2. microlife.com/consumer-products/blood-pressure/upper-arm-automatic/bp-b4-bt
  3. microlife.com/media/5997/download/IB%20BP%20B4%20BT%20S-V11%201225.pdf
  4. stridebp.org/device/microlife-bp-b4-bt

Photo: microlife.com

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