Beurer BM 96 Cardio vs Microlife BP B6 Connect

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BM 96 Cardio compared with BP B6 Connect
BeurerBM 96 CardioMicrolifeBP B6 Connect
Overview
Released––
Measuring
TypeUpper armUpper arm
Clinically validated–Yes
Irregular heartbeat detectionYesYes
AFib detection or ECGYesYes
MethodAutomatic oscillometric upper-arm blood pressure measurement during inflation; separate single-channel ECG stick. Exact BM 96 Cardio item 65801. Maker announcement dated 31 August 2021 does not establish the first retail date, which remains unconfirmedAutomatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement; first on-sale date not established
AccuracyMaker display accuracy ±3 mmHg for systolic and diastolic pressure and ±5% for pulse; systolic range 60–280 mmHg, diastolic 30–200 mmHg and pulse 30–199 beats/minute. Cuff-pressure range 0–300 mmHg is separate. ECG bandwidth 0.05–40 Hz and sample rate 500 HzMaker manual specifies static pressure accuracy of ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy of ±5% of the readout value; this specification is distinct from clinical validation
Clinical validationIndependently published exact-device blood pressure validation not established; Medaval reports no peer-reviewed validation information for this technology, so headline validation flag omittedSTRIDE BP lists this exact model for adults and people with diabetes on approved equivalence to the Microlife BP B3 AFIB, with a validated 22–42 cm cuff; this is an equivalence listing rather than a separate direct validation trial of the B6 Connect
FeaturesAFib detection, irregular-heartbeat warning, cuff-fit check, two measurement reminders, coloured classification scale and HSD haemodynamic resting indicator. ECG recordings can be 30, 60, 90 or 120 seconds; status indications include OK, AFib, heart rate below 60 bpm or above 100 bpm. Chest/finger methods approximate leads II or III; hand-to-hand method approximates lead I and has lower stability. These are alternative single-channel positions, not simultaneous three-lead recording; the maker's doctor annex excludes full clinical or emergency diagnosisAFIBsens atrial fibrillation indication in MAM mode, which takes three measurements; separate irregular heartbeat indication, cuff fit and movement checks, LED blood pressure scale and MyCheck average comparison arrow
Cuff
Cuff fits22–42 cm22–42 cm
CuffUpper-arm cuff for 22–42 cm circumference; correct cuff placement and resting conditions are still requiredUK maker bundle has a conical rigid M–L cuff; global maker page instead shows a soft cuff variant
Connections and memory
Users22
Readings stored60 per user99 per user (better)
Bluetooth and appYesYes
MemoryTwo users with up to 60 dated blood pressure readings each; oldest overwritten when full. Averages of all stored readings and morning/evening readings over the latest seven days. ECG memory holds up to 60 recordings per user at 30 seconds; longer recordings can reduce capacity. Deleting memory clears the selected user history99 readings per user; average of stored readings from the last 28 days and MyBP average
AppBluetooth Low Energy transfer to beurer HealthManager Pro. The maker's October 2022 datasheet also specifies web software and USB uploader; these are separate from Bluetooth transfer. Current manual gives compatibility with Bluetooth 4.0 or later, not an exact radio version. Optional MyCardio Pro analysis service is described separately on the product pageBluetooth transfer to Microlife Connected Health+ and USB connection to BP Analyzer+ on a computer
PowerFour 1.5 V AA batteries included; approximately 300 measurements depending on blood pressure, inflation pressure and ECG recording durationFour 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries or a DC 6 V, 600 mA mains adaptor; compatible with rechargeable batteries
Design
Display detailsIlluminated LCD with black digits, maker 10.4 × 6.7 cm; four sensor touch buttons, illuminated start/stop button, date/time and battery indicator. IP21Large LCD with a separate LED classification scale and adjustable date/time
SizeBlood pressure unit 120 × 144 × 53 mm (L × W × H), approximately 490 g without batteries and with cuff; ECG stick approximately 40 g and 22 mm diameter × 120 mm height. Web table's 744 g excluding packaging lacks the same weighing conditions and is not substituted for the manual values157.5 × 105 × 61.5 mm; maker weight 415 g including batteries
In the boxBlood pressure unit, cuff, ECG stick, four AA batteries, storage pouch, instructions, quick-start guide and annex for the attending doctor, as listed in the May 2026 manual; UK product page additionally lists a USB transfer cable and blood pressure recordUK maker lists conical rigid 22–42 cm cuff, mains adaptor, USB cable, four AA alkaline batteries, textile storage bag and blood pressure diary; PC software and smartphone app downloads

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