Beurer BM 96 Cardio vs Omron M4 Connect AFib

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BM 96 Cardio compared with M4 Connect AFib
BeurerBM 96 CardioOmronM4 Connect AFib
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; HEM-7196T1-FLE. First retail release date has not been established; the manual's December 2024 revision is not an on-sale date
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'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 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 approves this exact hardware code as equivalent to Omron BP760N (HEM-7320-Z), with adults, diabetes and pregnancy/preeclampsia listed; equivalent-device approval is distinct from a direct test of this model or validation of its AFib algorithm
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 diagnosisPulse-wave screening for possible AFib, rather than an ECG or diagnosis; irregular heartbeat, body movement and cuff-wrap indicators. The exact manual describes three consecutive readings at 30-second intervals with their average; this conflicts with the UK page's averaging-function No table entry
Cuff
Cuff fits22–42 cm22–42 cm
CuffUpper-arm cuff for 22–42 cm circumference; correct cuff placement and resting conditions are still requiredHEM-FL31 preformed Intelli Wrap Cuff; approximately 145 × 532 mm, 750 mm air tube and 163 g
Connections and memory
Users22
Readings stored60 per user60 per user
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 historyUp to 60 readings per user for two users; guest mode takes one measurement without saving it
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 Low Energy sync with OMRON connect; readings can be transferred to a compatible smart device
PowerFour 1.5 V AA batteries included; approximately 300 measurements depending on blood pressure, inflation pressure and ECG recording durationFour 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 with black digits, maker 10.4 × 6.7 cm; four sensor touch buttons, illuminated start/stop button, date/time and battery indicator. IP21Digital LCD; monitor IP21
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 valuesApproximately 165 × 70 × 98 mm (W × H × L); monitor approximately 350 g without 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 recordMonitor, HEM-FL31 cuff, four AA batteries, instruction manuals 1/2, storage case and blood pressure pass

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