Beurer BM 53 vs Omron M3 Comfort AFib

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BM 53 compared with M3 Comfort AFib
BeurerBM 53OmronM3 Comfort AFib
Overview
Released––
Measuring
TypeUpper armUpper arm
Clinically validated–Yes
Irregular heartbeat detectionYesYes
AFib detection or ECGYesYes
MethodAutomatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation; first on-sale date not establishedAutomatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement; HEM-7196-FLE, distinct from older M3 Comfort HEM-7155-E. 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'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 validationBeurer states clinical testing to ISO 81060-2 and suitability during pregnancy; exact independent registry confirmation was not establishedSTRIDE BP approves HEM-7196-FLE as equivalent to Omron BP760N (HEM-7320-Z), listing adults, diabetes and pregnancy/preeclampsia with a 22–42 cm cuff; equivalent-device approval is distinct from direct testing of this model or validation of its AFib algorithm
FeaturesAdvanced arrhythmia indication including possible atrial fibrillation, automatic triple measurement, resting indicator, cuff fit check, classification scale and automatic switch-offPulse-wave screening for possible AFib, rather than an ECG or diagnosis; irregular heartbeat, body movement and cuff-wrap indicators. Three-reading mode automatically takes consecutive readings at 30-second intervals and displays their average
Cuff
Cuff fits22–42 cm22–42 cm
CuffSupplied upper-arm cuffHEM-FL31 preformed Intelli Wrap Cuff; approximately 145 × 532 mm, 750 mm air tube and 163 g
Connections and memory
Users22
Readings stored100 per user (better)60 per user
Bluetooth and appNoNo
Memory100 readings per user; average of all saved readings and morning/evening readings from the last seven daysUp to 60 readings per user for two users; guest mode takes a single measurement without saving it
AppScan & Save in beurer HealthManager Pro uses a smartphone camera to record the display; no Bluetooth connectionNo Bluetooth or OMRON connect support
PowerFour 1.5 V AAA batteries or optional DC 5 V, 1 A mains adaptor; maker claims approximately 300 measurements depending on pressureFour AA batteries included; optional HHP-CM01, HHP-AM01 or HHP-BFH01 AC adapter. Approximately 900 measurements with new alkaline batteries and the included cuff, depending on batteries and cuff
Design
Display detailsIlluminated LCD, 8.0 × 7.4 cm, with black digits on a white backgroundDigital LCD; monitor IP21
Size14.00 × 9.40 × 4.60 cm (L × W × H), current maker product pageManual gives approximately 165 × 70 × 98 mm (W × H × L), differing from the UK web table's 165 × 165 × 70 mm; approximately 350 g without batteries
In the boxMonitor, 22–42 cm cuff, four AAA batteries and storage bag; maker product page also lists a blood pressure recordMonitor, HEM-FL31 cuff, four AA batteries, instruction manuals 1/2 and storage case

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