Beurer BM 96 Cardio vs Rossmax Z5

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BM 96 Cardio compared with Z5

	BeurerBM 96 Cardio	RossmaxZ5
Overview
Released
Released	–	–
Measuring
Type
Type	Upper arm	Upper arm
Irregular heartbeat detection
Irregular heartbeat detection	Yes	Yes
AFib detection or ECG
AFib detection or ECG	Yes	Yes
Method
Method	Automatic 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 unconfirmed	Automatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation with semiconductor pressure sensor. First-sale date unresolved
Accuracy
Accuracy	Maker 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 Hz	Pressure 30–260 mmHg; pulse 40–199 bpm. Maker accuracy ±3 mmHg pressure and ±5% pulse
Clinical validation
Clinical validation	Independently published exact-device blood pressure validation not established; Medaval reports no peer-reviewed validation information for this technology, so headline validation flag omitted	STRIDE BP lists Z5 as equivalent to the validated Rossmax CF175, rather than directly studied. Medaval says the equivalence evidence is unpublished and cannot be checked against MDR requirements; headline validation omitted
Features
Features	AFib 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 diagnosis	PARR flags AFib, premature contractions and combined findings; not an ECG. Cuff-fit, movement and hypertension indicators; non-storing guest mode. Generic tachycardia/bradycardia marketing does not establish dedicated detection icons
Cuff
Cuff fits
Cuff fits	22–42 cm	24–40 cm
Cuff
Cuff	Upper-arm cuff for 22–42 cm circumference; correct cuff placement and resting conditions are still required	Latex-free Universal Cone Cuff for 24–40 cm arms
Connections and memory
Users
Users	2	2
Readings stored
Readings stored	60 per user	60 per user
Bluetooth and app
Bluetooth and app	Yes	Yes
Memory
Memory	Two 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 history	Two 60-reading histories with date/time; latest-three average and seven-day morning/nighttime averages. Morning uses 04:00–11:59 and nighttime 18:00–02:00. Oldest reading replaced when full; guest readings not stored
App
App	Bluetooth 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 page	Bluetooth low energy transfers new and saved readings to the phone app after pairing. USB cable is specified for power only; a generic BP Manager diagram does not establish PC data transfer
Power
Power	Four 1.5 V AA batteries included; approximately 300 measurements depending on blood pressure, inflation pressure and ECG recording duration	Built-in non-detachable DC 3.7 V lithium-ion battery; Type-C input 5 V, 1 A. Maker claims approximately 600 measurements per full charge, depending on battery and storage condition; charging takes up to three hours depending on discharge. Green charging light goes out when full. Battery replacement by authorised service centre; automatic shutdown after one minute
Design
Display details
Display details	Illuminated LCD with black digits, maker 10.4 × 6.7 cm; four sensor touch buttons, illuminated start/stop button, date/time and battery indicator. IP21	69 × 64.4 mm LCD; IP21
Size
Size	Blood 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 values	120 × 80 × 57 mm (L × W × H); 276 g including battery, excluding cuff
In the box
In the box	Blood 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 record	Universal Cone Cuff, USB cable, instruction manual and zipper bag; mains adaptor optional