A&D Medical UA-611Plus vs Beurer BM 53

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UA-611Plus compared with BM 53
A&D MedicalUA-611PlusBeurerBM 53
Overview
Released––
Measuring
TypeUpper armUpper arm
Clinically validatedYes–
Irregular heartbeat detectionYesYes
AFib detection or ECGYesYes
MethodAutomatic oscillometric measurement with fuzzy-logic-controlled inflation; designed for adult home useAutomatic 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 display accuracy of ±3 mmHg for systolic and diastolic pressure and ±5% of the displayed pulse value; this specification is distinct from clinical validation
Clinical validationSTRIDE BP lists UA-611Plus as equivalent to the validated UA-1020, citing 2013 BHS 1993 studies; this is approved device equivalence, not a direct UA-611Plus validation study. A&D's shared manual separately states ISO 81060-2:2013 clinical testingBeurer states clinical testing to ISO 81060-2 and suitability during pregnancy; exact independent registry confirmation was not established
FeaturesIHB/AFib screening indicator, pressure progress bar, WHO classification indicator, stored-reading average and automatic power-off; maker says AFib screening is for monitoring and not diagnosisAdvanced arrhythmia indication including possible atrial fibrillation, automatic triple measurement, resting indicator, cuff fit check, classification scale and automatic switch-off
Cuff
Cuff fits22–32 cm22–42 cm
CuffSupplied latex-free and metal-free cuff fits 22–32 cm; optional small 16–24 cm, semi-large 23–37 cm, wide-range 22–42 cm and large 31–45 cm cuffs, sold separatelySupplied upper-arm cuff
Connections and memory
Users–2
Readings stored60100 per user (better)
Bluetooth and appNoNo
MemoryLast 60 blood pressure and pulse measurements, with stored-reading average; no separate user memories listed100 readings per user; average of all saved readings and morning/evening readings from the last seven days
AppNo Bluetooth; readings can be recorded manuallyScan & Save in beurer HealthManager Pro uses a smartphone camera to record the display; no Bluetooth connection
PowerFour AA 1.5 V batteries according to the exact manual; approximately 700 measurements with LR6 alkaline or 200 with R6P manganese batteries at 180 mmHg and 23°C. UA-611Plus has no DC socket; the adapter in the shared manual applies only to UA-651PlusFour 1.5 V AAA batteries or optional DC 5 V, 1 A mains adaptor; maker claims approximately 300 measurements depending on pressure
Design
Display detailsSystolic pressure, diastolic pressure and pulse with battery, IHB/AFib and pressure/classification indicatorsIlluminated LCD, 8.0 × 7.4 cm, with black digits on a white background
SizeApproximately 96 × 68 × 130 mm (width × height × depth); approximately 240 g excluding batteries; maker lists IP20, without water protection14.00 × 9.40 × 4.60 cm (L × W × H), current maker product page
In the boxUK pack includes UA-611Plus monitor, 22–32 cm cuff, instruction manual and four batteries; product-page box list says AAA but its linked exact manual specifies AAMonitor, 22–42 cm cuff, four AAA batteries and storage bag; maker product page also lists a blood pressure record

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