Beurer BM 25 vs Rossmax X3

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BM 25 compared with X3
BeurerBM 25RossmaxX3
Overview
Released––
Measuring
TypeUpper armUpper arm
Clinically validated–Yes
Irregular heartbeat detectionYesYes
AFib detection or ECG–No
MethodAutomatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation; first on-sale date not establishedAutomatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation for adults; exact maker manual specifies a pressure range of 30–260 mmHg and pulse range of 40–199 beats/minute. 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 specifies pressure accuracy within ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy within ±5% of the reading; these specifications are separate from clinical validation
Clinical validationBeurer states clinical testing to ISO 81060-2 in the manual; exact independent registry confirmation was not establishedSTRIDE BP lists the exact X3 model for adult home use through approved equivalence to Rossmax CF175, whose validation study used ESH-IP 2010 and was published in 2015; approved equivalence is not a direct X3 validation 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, loose-cuff and movement detection, hypertension risk scale, one-touch measurement and non-storing guest mode; inflation level is determined automatically. Irregular heartbeat indication does not identify AFib specifically
Cuff
Cuff fits22–42 cm24–40 cm
CuffSupplied upper-arm cuffLatex-free Universal Cone Cuff with cuff holder; other sizes are available on request
Connections and memory
Users–2
Readings stored–60 per user
Bluetooth and appNoNo
Memory–60 readings per user, 120 total, with date and time and an average of the last three stored readings; oldest reading is replaced when a user's memory is full. Guest readings are not stored
AppScan & Save in beurer HealthManager Pro uses a smartphone camera to record the display; no Bluetooth connectionNo Bluetooth; optional specially designed USB cable connects the data-link socket to Rossmax BP Manager PC software. Rossmax now states BP Manager PC software is discontinued and no longer available; the monitor remains usable independently
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 AAA batteries, DC 6 V; optional DC 6 V adaptor rated at least 600 mA. Automatic shutdown one minute after the last key operation
Design
Display detailsNon-illuminated LCD, 4.4 × 5.3 cm, with black digits; maker lists no date/time display57 × 73 mm LCD showing systolic and diastolic pressure, pulse, date/time, user memory, cuff and movement indicators
Size12.00 × 9.00 × 4.00 cm (L × W × H)96 × 139.7 × 63.2 mm (L × W × H); maker weight 246.0 g without batteries; IP21
In the boxMonitor, 22–42 cm cuff and four AAA batteriesMonitor, latex-free Universal Cone Cuff, batteries, instruction manual and string bag; adaptor and PC link are optional

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