Beurer BM 48 vs Omron M4 Intelli IT

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BM 48 compared with M4 Intelli IT
BeurerBM 48OmronM4 Intelli IT
Overview
Released––
Measuring
TypeUpper armUpper arm
Clinically validated–Yes
Irregular heartbeat detectionYesYes
AFib detection or ECGNoNo
MethodAutomatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during inflation. Exact UK item 10350, EAN 4211125103507; manual model BM 48, technical type BM 48/1. Announced at IFA on 6 September 2024 with planned German availability from October 2024; actual first sale unresolvedAutomatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement; HEM-7155T-EBK, distinct from M4 Connect AFib HEM-7196T1-FLE. First on-sale date not established
AccuracyManual display accuracy ±3 mmHg for systolic and diastolic pressure and ±5% for pulse; systolic range 50–280 mmHg, diastolic 30–200 mmHg and pulse 40–199 beats/minute. Maximum cuff pressure 300 mmHg is separateMaker's pressure accuracy ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy ±5% of displayed reading; systolic range 60–260 mmHg, diastolic 40–215 mmHg and pulse 40–180 beats/minute
Clinical validationCurrent manual claims clinical testing to ISO 81060-2. Independent validation for exact current item 10350 not established; headline flag omittedMaker manual states an 85-subject investigation under EN ISO 81060-2:2014 and compliance with 2019+A1:2020, plus pregnancy/preeclampsia and type II diabetes validation. Medaval attributes BIHS/STRIDE BP recommendations to equivalence with BP760N HEM-7320-Z, while noting that unpublished equivalence evidence cannot be verified against MDR requirements; these are not published exact-model trials
FeaturesIrregular-heartbeat warning, coloured classification scale, cuff-position check and HSD resting indicator. Automatic switch-off after approximately one minute and low-battery indicator. Single START/STOP button; no ECG, dedicated AFib screening or voice outputIrregular-heartbeat, movement, cuff-wrap and high-blood-pressure indicators. Exact manual supports displaying the average of the latest two or three readings within ten minutes despite the web table marking averaging absent. No automatic consecutive three-reading mode, AFib screening or ECG recording
Cuff
Cuff fits22–42 cm22–42 cm
CuffSupplied conventional universal cuff for 22–42 cm upper-arm circumference, replacement item 110.031; no easyClip or easyLock mechanismIncluded HEM-FL31 Intelli Wrap cuff, 22–42 cm arm circumference; approximately 145 × 532 mm, 750 mm tube and 163 g
Connections and memory
Users–2
Readings stored–60 per user
Bluetooth and appYesYes
MemoryNo calculated averages according to the product table. Complete operation section supplies Bluetooth settings but no on-device recall, user-selection or clock-setting controls. Website date/time claim and isolated saved-measurement/user paragraphs conflict with those controls; memory and user counts unresolved. Reading history is available through the appUp to 60 readings per user for two users; guest measurements are not saved
AppBluetooth transfer to beurer HealthManager Pro; app stores readings and provides export. Automatic transmission can be enabled or disabled using a long press while the monitor is off. Manual publishes 2400–2483 MHz radio band and maximum 5 dBm transmission power, without a Bluetooth versionBluetooth Low Energy transfer to OMRON connect; 2.4 GHz GFSK radio. Date and time set automatically when paired; radio can be disabled
PowerFour included 1.5 V LR03 AAA batteries; approximately 300 measurements depending on blood pressure, inflation pressure and number of Bluetooth connections. Optional USB-C mains input 5 V DC / 1 A; remove batteries for mains use. Not battery charging. Manual EU adapter 072.78 and UK adapter 072.79Four AA batteries included, DC 6 V / 4 W; optional AC adapter sold separately. Approximately 1000 measurements using new alkaline batteries
Design
Display detailsIlluminated inverse LCD with white digits on black; maker display size 6.2 × 6.2 cm. Manual IP20Digital LCD; monitor IP20. Adapter IP21/IP22 classifications do not apply to the monitor
SizeAugust 2026 manual 128 × 91 × 46 mm (L × W × H), approximately 357 g with cuff and without batteries. Current website and datasheet give 130 × 91 × 46 mm and 397 g excluding packaging, without defining battery/cuff weighing conditionsApproximately 105 × 85 × 152 mm (W × H × L); 340 g without batteries
In the boxMonitor, universal 22–42 cm cuff, four AAA batteries and instructions. Mains adapter sold separatelyMonitor, HEM-FL31 cuff, four AA batteries, storage case, instruction manuals 1/2 and setup instructions

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