Beurer BM 48 vs Withings BPM Connect

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BM 48 compared with BPM Connect
BeurerBM 48WithingsBPM Connect
Overview
Released–July 2019
Measuring
TypeUpper armUpper arm
Clinically validated–Yes
Irregular heartbeat detectionYesNo
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 unresolvedCuff oscillometric; automatic inflation
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 separate±3 mmHg or 2% of reading; pressure range 0 to 285 mmHg; heart rate 40 to 180 bpm
Clinical validationCurrent manual claims clinical testing to ISO 81060-2. Independent validation for exact current item 10350 not established; headline flag omittedListed as validated for home use by STRIDE BP; Withings's study followed ESH, AAMI and ISO protocols
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 outputSystolic and diastolic pressure and heart rate; colour-coded result by LED; incorrect-measurement indication
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 mechanismWide-range cuff built into the monitor, 22 to 42 cm
Connections and memory
Users–8
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 8 readings on the device between syncs; unlimited storage in the Withings cloud; up to 8 user profiles
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 versionWithings app (iOS and Android), syncs over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; works with Apple Health and Google Health Connect
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 072.79Rechargeable battery, up to 6 months per charge; micro-USB charging
Design
Display detailsIlluminated inverse LCD with white digits on black; maker display size 6.2 × 6.2 cm. Manual IP20LED matrix screen
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 conditions50 × 65 × 155 mm; 250 g
In the boxMonitor, universal 22–42 cm cuff, four AAA batteries and instructions. Mains adapter sold separatelyBPM Connect, charging cable, quick installation guide

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