A&D Medical UA-611 vs Beurer BM 38

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UA-611 compared with BM 38
A&D MedicalUA-611BeurerBM 38
Overview
Released––
Measuring
TypeUpper armUpper arm
Irregular heartbeat detectionYesYes
AFib detection or ECG–No
MethodAutomatic oscillometric measurement with fuzzy-logic-controlled inflation; designed for adult home use; first on-sale date not establishedAutomatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during inflation. UK item 10361, EAN 4211125103613; manual model BM 38, technical type BM 48/1. Announced at IFA on 6 September 2024 with planned German availability from October 2024; first actual sale unresolved
AccuracyMaker specification ±3 mmHg pressure and ±5% pulse; pressure range 0–299 mmHg, systolic 60–279 mmHg, diastolic 40–200 mmHg and pulse 40–180 beats/minManual display accuracy ±3 mmHg for systolic and diastolic pressure and ±5% for pulse; systolic range 50–280 mmHg, diastolic 30–200 mmHg and pulse 40–199 beats/minute. Maximum cuff pressure 300 mmHg is separate
Clinical validationA&D UK claims ESH 2010 validation; Medaval identifies the UK BIHS recommendation as manufacturer-declared equivalence to the UA-651 and says the equivalence study is unpublished. The US Validate BP listing covers UA-611 under ANSI/AAMI/ISO 81060-2:2018 with different cuff options; this does not establish direct validation of the supplied UK cuff configurationCurrent manual claims clinical testing to ISO 81060-2. Independent exact-device validation not established in the source pass; headline flag omitted
FeaturesIrregular heartbeat indicator, pressure progress bar, WHO classification indicator, stored-reading average and automatic power-off; irregular heartbeat indication is not a specific AFib diagnosisIrregular-heartbeat warning, coloured classification scale, cuff-position check and HSD resting indicator. Automatic switch-off after approximately one minute, battery indicator and START/STOP button. No ECG, dedicated AFib screening or voice output
Cuff
Cuff fits22–32 cm22–42 cm
CuffSupplied latex-free and metal-free SlimFit cuff fits 22–32 cm; optional large cuff fits 31–45 cm, sold separately; UK manual says this model is not designed for a small cuffSupplied conventional universal cuff for 22–42 cm upper-arm circumference, replacement item 110.031; no easyClip or easyLock mechanism
Connections and memory
Readings stored30–
Bluetooth and appNoNo
MemoryLast 30 blood pressure and pulse measurements, with stored-reading average; no separate user memories listedProduct table says no calculated averages. No reading-recall, user-selection or clock-setting controls established by the complete operating instructions. Website date/time claim and manual's isolated saved-measurement/user paragraphs conflict with the controls; stored memory and user counts left unresolved
AppNo Bluetooth; readings can be recorded manuallyScan & Save photographs the display into beurer HealthManager Pro. No Bluetooth connection from the monitor; smartphone-camera capture is separate from wireless transmission
PowerFour AA 1.5 V batteries; maker claims approximately 700 measurements with LR6 alkaline batteries or 200 with R6P manganese batteries at 180 mmHg and 23°C. UA-611 has no DC socket; the optional adapter in the shared manual applies only to UA-651Four included 1.5 V LR03 AAA batteries; approximately 300 measurements depending on blood pressure and inflation pressure. USB-C input supports optional 5 V DC / 1 A mains operation, not battery charging. Remove batteries for mains operation; manual lists EU adapter 072.78 and UK adapter 072.79
Design
Display detailsSystolic pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse shown with battery, irregular heartbeat and pressure/classification indicatorsNon-illuminated LCD with black digits; maker display size 6.2 × 6.2 cm. Manual IP20
SizeApproximately 96 × 68 × 130 mm (width × height × depth); approximately 230 g excluding batteriesAugust 2026 manual 128 × 91 × 46 mm (L × W × H), approximately 357 g with cuff and without batteries. Current website and datasheet give 130 × 91 × 46 mm and approximately 385 g excluding packaging, without defining battery/cuff weighing conditions
In the boxUA-611 monitor, 22–32 cm SlimFit cuff, instruction manual and four AA batteries in the UK packMonitor, universal 22–42 cm cuff, four AAA batteries and instructions. Mains adapter sold separately

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