Beurer BM 59 vs Microlife BP B4 BT

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BM 59 compared with BP B4 BT
BeurerBM 59MicrolifeBP B4 BT
Overview
Released––
Measuring
TypeUpper armUpper arm
Clinically validated–Yes
Irregular heartbeat detectionYesYes
MethodAutomatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation; first on-sale date not establishedAutomatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement; 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 is not an independent clinical validation resultMaker manual specifies static pressure accuracy of ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy of ±5% of the readout value; distinct from clinical validation
Clinical validation–Exact BP B4 BT appears on STRIDE BP as an approved equivalent device for home use in adults and people with diabetes, with a validated 22–42 cm cuff; the listing does not identify an underlying direct-study model
FeaturesColoured LED risk indicator, irregular heartbeat warning, date/time and automatic switch-off; no cuff fit check or resting indicatorMAM averages three successive measurements; irregular heartbeat indication, cuff fit and movement checks, classification scale and date/time
Cuff
Cuff fits22–42 cm22–42 cm
CuffCuff attached directly to the unit; no separate air tubeSoft M–L upper-arm cuff
Connections and memory
Users12 (better)
Readings stored240 (better)99 per user
Bluetooth and appYesYes
MemoryOne user memory with stored readings and average-value calculationExact manual and UK page feature heading specify 99 readings per user for two users; a conflicting UK specification bullet says 30 each. Average of all stored readings; oldest reading overwritten when full
AppBluetooth transfer to beurer HealthManager Pro; maker says full functionality requires the appBluetooth 5.0 transfer to Microlife Connected Health+ on Android and iOS
Power3.7 V lithium-ion rechargeable battery; USB-C charging, 5 V 1 A; maker claims approximately 60 measurements depending on pressure and Bluetooth connectionsFour 1.5 V LR03 AAA batteries or optional DC 5 V, 1 A adaptor through USB-C; NiMH batteries supported but must be charged externally
Design
Display detailsIlluminated inverse LCD, 4.6 × 1.6 cmLCD showing pressure, pulse, user, date/time and stored-reading indicators
Size12.50 × 4.80 × 2.80 cm (L × W × H); approximately 225 g including battery and cuff141 × 94.5 × 56 mm; maker weight 260 g including batteries
In the boxMonitor with 22–42 cm cuff, rechargeable battery, USB-C cable, quick guide, instructions and blood pressure passMonitor, soft 22–42 cm cuff, storage bag, instruction manual and four AAA alkaline batteries

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