Beurer BM 25 vs Microlife BP B1 Standard

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BM 25 compared with BP B1 Standard
BeurerBM 25MicrolifeBP B1 Standard
Overview
Released––
Measuring
TypeUpper armUpper arm
Clinically validated–Yes
Irregular heartbeat detectionYesYes
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 static pressure accuracy of ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy of ±5% of the readout value; distinct from clinical validation
Clinical validationBeurer states clinical testing to ISO 81060-2 in the manual; exact independent registry confirmation was not establishedExact BP B1 Standard appears on STRIDE BP as an approved equivalent to BP B3 AFIB for home use in adults and people with diabetes, with a validated 22–42 cm cuff and a referenced 2021 ISO 81060-2:2018 study
FeaturesSingle start/stop button, cuff fit check, irregular heartbeat warning, classification scale and automatic switch-off; maker lists no resting indicator or calculated averagesIrregular heartbeat indication, cuff fit and movement checks, three-level classification scale, date/time and low-battery indicator
Cuff
Cuff fits22–42 cm22–42 cm
CuffSupplied upper-arm cuffSoft M–L upper-arm cuff; UK maker specifies a non-washable cuff
Connections and memory
Users–1
Readings stored–30
Bluetooth and appNoNo
Memory–One shared 30-reading memory and average of all stored readings; oldest reading overwritten when full. Exact current manual states removing batteries deletes the stored measurements
AppScan & 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 LR03 AAA batteries or optional DC 5 V, 1 A adaptor through USB-C in the current maker manual; NiMH batteries supported but must be charged externally. USB-C supplies power rather than data transfer
Design
Display detailsNon-illuminated LCD, 4.4 × 5.3 cm, with black digits; maker lists no date/time displayLCD showing pressure, pulse, time and stored-reading indicators
Size12.00 × 9.00 × 4.00 cm (L × W × H)130 × 93.5 × 52 mm; maker weight 240 g including batteries
In the boxMonitor, 22–42 cm cuff and four AAA batteriesMonitor, soft 22–42 cm cuff, instruction manual and four AAA alkaline batteries

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