Beurer BM 53 vs Beurer BM 54

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BM 53 compared with BM 54
BeurerBM 53BeurerBM 54
Overview
Released––
Measuring
TypeUpper armUpper arm
Irregular heartbeat detectionYesYes
AFib detection or ECGYes–
MethodAutomatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation; first on-sale date not establishedAutomatic oscillometric measurement on the upper arm 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 display accuracy of ±3 mmHg for systolic and diastolic pressure and ±5% of the displayed pulse value; this is distinct from an independent clinical validation result
Clinical validationBeurer states clinical testing to ISO 81060-2 and suitability during pregnancy; exact independent registry confirmation was not establishedBeurer states clinical testing to ISO 81060-2 in the current manual and an ESH validation claim in its datasheet
FeaturesAdvanced arrhythmia indication including possible atrial fibrillation, automatic triple measurement, resting indicator, cuff fit check, classification scale and automatic switch-offColoured risk scale, irregular heartbeat warning, automatic switch-off and incorrect usage message; no cuff fit check or resting indicator
Cuff
Cuff fits22–42 cm22–44 cm
CuffSupplied upper-arm cuffUniversal upper-arm cuff supplied
Connections and memory
Users22
Readings stored100 per user (better)60 per user
Bluetooth and appNoYes
Memory100 readings per user; average of all saved readings and morning/evening readings from the last seven daysAverage of all saved readings and morning/evening averages for the last seven days; date and time stored
AppScan & Save in beurer HealthManager Pro uses a smartphone camera to record the display; no Bluetooth connectionBluetooth transfer to the free beurer HealthManager Pro app
PowerFour 1.5 V AAA batteries or optional DC 5 V, 1 A mains adaptor; maker claims approximately 300 measurements depending on pressureFour 1.5 V LR03 AAA batteries
Design
Display detailsIlluminated LCD, 8.0 × 7.4 cm, with black digits on a white backgroundNon-illuminated LCD, 7.6 × 7.0 cm; illuminated control button
Size14.00 × 9.40 × 4.60 cm (L × W × H), current maker product page13.90 × 9.40 × 4.80 cm (L × W × H)
In the boxMonitor, 22–42 cm cuff, four AAA batteries and storage bag; maker product page also lists a blood pressure recordMonitor, 22–44 cm cuff, four AAA batteries, storage bag, quick guide and blood pressure pass

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