Beurer BM 64 vs Microlife BP A7 Touch BT

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BM 64 compared with BP A7 Touch BT
BeurerBM 64MicrolifeBP A7 Touch BT
Overview
Released––
Measuring
TypeUpper armUpper arm
Irregular heartbeat detectionYes–
AFib detection or ECGYesYes
MethodAutomatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during inflation. UK item 65400, EAN 4211125654009; manual type BM 64. Announced on 12 November 2023 with planned German availability from March 2024; actual first-sale date unresolvedAutomatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation. First on-sale date not established; no inferred predecessor
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 separateManual static pressure accuracy ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy ±5% of the readout. Systolic range 60–255 mmHg, diastolic 40–200 mmHg; manual pulse range 40–199 beats/minute differs from website 40–200. Cuff-pressure display 0–299 mmHg is separate
Clinical validationCurrent manual claims clinical testing to ISO 81060-2; independent validation for this exact model not established. The shared launch release's pregnancy-validation claim belongs to BM 53, not BM 64Maker claims BIHS A/A using the measuring technology of BP 3BTO-A, rather than citing an exact-model trial. Medaval reports no peer-reviewed validation evidence for BP A7 Touch BT; independent headline validation omitted
FeaturesAdvanced arrhythmia detection flags possible atrial fibrillation, without recording an ECG. Coloured classification scale, cuff-position check, HSD resting indicator and low-battery indication. Maker retains triple-measurement mode; May 2024 instructions describe three measurements with 30-second waits and a final average, while September 2026 instructions omit that operation sectionAFIBsens warning only in AFIB/MAM mode, which averages three measurements separated by 15-second waits; a questionable reading can trigger a fourth measurement. No ECG recording. Cuff-fit and arm-movement checks, LED classification scale and control-lock switch
Cuff
Cuff fits22–42 cm22–42 cm
CuffSupplied premium cuff fits upper-arm circumferences of 22–42 cm; conventional tube connection, not easyClip or easyLockSupplied M–L cuff fits 22–42 cm arms. Other maker cuffs cover 17–52 cm depending on size; that is not the supplied cuff's range
Connections and memory
Users22
Readings stored120 per user (better)99 per user
Bluetooth and appYesYes
MemoryTwo separately selected users with 120 readings each; oldest reading replaced when full. Recall individual readings and average of all stored readings, plus morning (05:00–09:00) and evening (18:00–20:00) averages over the last seven days. Date/time and user-selection slider explicitly described in the manualTwo users with 99 readings each and an average of stored readings; oldest replaced when full. Guest mode does not retain results according to user-selection instructions and product page, despite a conflicting generic memory sentence including the guest. Adjustable date/time
AppBluetooth transfer to beurer HealthManager Pro with automatic transfer configurable on the monitor; six-digit pairing PIN. Manual publishes 2400–2483 MHz band and maximum 5 dBm transmission power, without a Bluetooth versionBluetooth 4.0 transfer to Microlife Connected Health+; micro-USB connection to BP Analyzer+ on a computer
PowerFour included 1.5 V LR6 AA batteries; approximately 300 measurements depending on blood pressure, inflation pressure and Bluetooth connections. Optional USB-C mains supply 5 V DC / 1 A; remove batteries for mains use. Included USB-C cable does not charge batteriesFour 1.5 V AAA alkaline batteries or 6 V DC / 600 mA mains adapter. Manual approximately 400 measurements with new batteries. Rechargeable batteries supported but must be removed for external charging; mains or USB connection does not charge them
Design
Display detailsIlluminated inverse XL LCD with white digits on black; four sensor touch buttons and a central START/STOP control. Manual IP20Touch controls integrated into the display, with separate lock and AFIB/MAM switches. IP20
Size143 × 105 × 60 mm (L × W × H). Manual and datasheet approximately 450 g with cuff and without batteries; current UK website lists 646 g excluding packaging without specifying cuff/battery weighing conditions160 × 82 × 35 mm; 312 g including batteries
In the boxMonitor, 22–42 cm premium cuff, four AA batteries, USB-C cable, storage pouch and instructions; mains adapter optionalEuropean maker bundle lists 22–42 cm cuff, textile storage bag, USB cable, four AAA batteries, mains adapter and blood pressure diary. Manual treats mains adapter as optional; supplied accessories can differ by regional bundle

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