A&D Medical UA-611 vs Microlife BP B2 Basic

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UA-611 compared with BP B2 Basic
A&D MedicalUA-611MicrolifeBP B2 Basic
Overview
Released––
Measuring
TypeUpper armUpper arm
Clinically validated–Yes
Irregular heartbeat detectionYesYes
MethodAutomatic oscillometric measurement with fuzzy-logic-controlled inflation; designed for adult home use; first on-sale date not establishedAutomatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation; first on-sale date not established
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/minMaker manual specifies static pressure accuracy within ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy of ±5% of the readout value; distinct from clinical validation
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the UK BIHS recommendation as manufacturer-declared equivalence to the UA-651 and says the equivalence study is unpublished.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 configurationExact 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
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 indication, cuff fit and movement checks, classification scale, adjustable date/time and low-battery indicator
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 cuffConical soft M–L cuff with washable cover
Connections and memory
Users–1
Readings stored3030
Bluetooth and appNoNo
MemoryLast 30 blood pressure and pulse measurements, with stored-reading average; no separate user memories listedOne shared 30-reading memory and average of all stored readings; oldest reading overwritten when full
AppNo Bluetooth; readings can be recorded manually–
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 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries or optional DC 6 V, 600 mA adaptor; NiMH batteries supported but must be charged externally
Design
Display detailsSystolic pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse shown with battery, irregular heartbeat and pressure/classification indicatorsLCD showing systolic and diastolic pressure, pulse, time and stored-reading indicators
SizeApproximately 96 × 68 × 130 mm (width × height × depth); approximately 230 g excluding batteries131 × 90 × 60.5 mm; maker weight 277 g including batteries
In the boxUA-611 monitor, 22–32 cm SlimFit cuff, instruction manual and four AA batteries in the UK packMonitor, soft 22–42 cm cuff, four AA alkaline batteries, textile storage bag and blood pressure diary

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