Beurer BM 25 vs Beurer BM 53

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BM 25 compared with BM 53
BeurerBM 25BeurerBM 53
Overview
Released––
Measuring
TypeUpper armUpper arm
Irregular heartbeat detectionYesYes
AFib detection or ECG–Yes
MethodAutomatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation; first on-sale date not establishedAutomatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation; first on-sale date not established
AccuracyMaker 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 validationMaker 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 validationBeurer states clinical testing to ISO 81060-2 in the manual; exact independent registry confirmation was not establishedBeurer states clinical testing to ISO 81060-2 and suitability during pregnancy; exact independent registry confirmation was not established
FeaturesSingle start/stop button, cuff fit check, irregular heartbeat warning, classification scale and automatic switch-off; maker lists no resting indicator or calculated averagesAdvanced arrhythmia indication including possible atrial fibrillation, automatic triple measurement, resting indicator, cuff fit check, classification scale and automatic switch-off
Cuff
Cuff fits22–42 cm22–42 cm
CuffSupplied upper-arm cuffSupplied upper-arm cuff
Connections and memory
Users–2
Readings stored–100 per user
Bluetooth and appNoNo
Memory–100 readings per user; average of all saved readings and morning/evening readings from the last seven days
AppScan & Save in beurer HealthManager Pro uses a smartphone camera to record the display; no Bluetooth connectionScan & Save in beurer HealthManager Pro uses a smartphone camera to record the display; no Bluetooth connection
PowerFour 1.5 V LR03 AAA batteries or optional DC 5 V, 1 A mains adaptor through USB-C; USB-C is for mains operation, not charging the disposable batteriesFour 1.5 V AAA batteries or optional DC 5 V, 1 A mains adaptor; maker claims approximately 300 measurements depending on pressure
Design
Display detailsNon-illuminated LCD, 4.4 × 5.3 cm, with black digits; maker lists no date/time displayIlluminated LCD, 8.0 × 7.4 cm, with black digits on a white background
Size12.00 × 9.00 × 4.00 cm (L × W × H)14.00 × 9.40 × 4.60 cm (L × W × H), current maker product page
In the boxMonitor, 22–42 cm cuff and four AAA batteriesMonitor, 22–42 cm cuff, four AAA batteries and storage bag; maker product page also lists a blood pressure record

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