Beurer BM 25 vs Microlife BP B2 Basic

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BM 25 compared with BP B2 Basic
BeurerBM 25MicrolifeBP B2 Basic
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 within ±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 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
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, classification scale, adjustable date/time and low-battery indicator
Cuff
Cuff fits22–42 cm22–42 cm
CuffSupplied upper-arm cuffConical soft M–L cuff with washable cover
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
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 AA alkaline batteries or optional DC 6 V, 600 mA adaptor; NiMH batteries supported but must be charged externally
Design
Display detailsNon-illuminated LCD, 4.4 × 5.3 cm, with black digits; maker lists no date/time displayLCD showing systolic and diastolic pressure, pulse, time and stored-reading indicators
Size12.00 × 9.00 × 4.00 cm (L × W × H)131 × 90 × 60.5 mm; maker weight 277 g including batteries
In the boxMonitor, 22–42 cm cuff and four AAA batteriesMonitor, soft 22–42 cm cuff, four AA alkaline batteries, textile storage bag and blood pressure diary

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