Microlife BP A200 AFIB vs Omron M3 Comfort AFib
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| MicrolifeBP A200 AFIB | OmronM3 Comfort AFib | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | – | – |
| Measuring | ||
| Type | Upper arm | Upper arm |
| Clinically validated | Yes | Yes |
| Irregular heartbeat detection | Yes | Yes |
| AFib detection or ECG | Yes | Yes |
| Method | Oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation with Gentle+ pressure control. Side switch selects single measurement or AFIB/MAM mode; three measurements with 15-second pauses produce one analysed result. Individual results are not displayed; a fourth measurement is taken if one is questionable. First actual on-sale date unresolved | Automatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement; HEM-7196-FLE, distinct from older M3 Comfort HEM-7155-E. First on-sale date not established |
| Accuracy | Exact November 2023 E-V10 guide gives systolic 60–255 mmHg, diastolic 40–200 mmHg, pulse 40–199 bpm, static accuracy ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy ±5%. France page instead gives blood pressure 20–280 mmHg and pulse 40–200 bpm; global support also gives pulse 40–200. Range differences remain explicit. Cuff-pressure display 0–299 mmHg is separate | Maker'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 validation | STRIDE BP accepts equivalence to BP A100 for adult and diabetes populations, with 22–42 and 32–52 cm cuffs. Headline reflects registry acceptance by equivalence rather than a separate exact-model validation trial. Broad maker population and AFib accuracy claims are not treated as independent exact-model findings | STRIDE BP approves HEM-7196-FLE as equivalent to Omron BP760N (HEM-7320-Z), listing adults, diabetes and pregnancy/preeclampsia with a 22–42 cm cuff; equivalent-device approval is distinct from direct testing of this model or validation of its AFib algorithm |
| Features | AFib screening only operates in AFIB/MAM mode, not standard single measurements. It is not an ECG recording or diagnosis, despite stronger French product-page wording. Cuff-fit and arm-movement indicators, coloured classification scale, low-battery warning, heartbeat beeps and automatic switch-off after approximately one minute | Pulse-wave screening for possible AFib, rather than an ECG or diagnosis; irregular heartbeat, body movement and cuff-wrap indicators. Three-reading mode automatically takes consecutive readings at 30-second intervals and displays their average |
| Cuff | ||
| Cuff fits | 22–42 cm | 22–42 cm |
| Cuff | France maker specifies a preformed M-L 22–42 cm cuff. Exact guide lists optional S 17–22, M 22–32, L 32–42 and L-XL 32–52 cm sizes; these are not all supplied | HEM-FL31 preformed Intelli Wrap Cuff; approximately 145 × 532 mm, 750 mm air tube and 163 g |
| Connections and memory | ||
| Users | – | 2 |
| Readings stored | 200 (better) | 60 per user |
| Bluetooth and app | No | No |
| Memory | Automatically stores the last 200 readings with date and time; oldest overwritten when full. M-button recalls previous readings and clears all history. Individual stored readings cannot be cleared, though a newly displayed result can be excluded before storage. History survives battery replacement but clock must be reset. No separate user selector established | Up to 60 readings per user for two users; guest mode takes a single measurement without saving it |
| App | USB PC link to Microlife Blood Pressure Analyzer+ software, using a Mini-B 5-pin connector. Computer controls the device during connection. No Bluetooth or mobile-app transfer; current software compatibility must be checked separately, not inferred from old software CDs | No Bluetooth or OMRON connect support |
| Power | Four 1.5 V AA alkaline cells; approximately 920 measurements with new batteries, without a separate AFIB/MAM-cycle count. Microlife DC 6 V, 600 mA adapter stops battery-current use when connected. NiMH cells supported with external charging. French supplied-items list includes adapter, while its voltage-source line and global guide call it optional; bundle difference unresolved | Four 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 details | LCD with date/time, M-memory and ON/OFF buttons, side time control and 1/3 AFIB/MAM switch. USB socket and DC adapter input. IP20 | Digital LCD; monitor IP21 |
| Size | 152 × 92 × 42 mm; 393 g including batteries in exact guide and maker pages | Manual gives approximately 165 × 70 × 98 mm (W × H × L), differing from the UK web table's 165 × 165 × 70 mm; approximately 350 g without batteries |
| In the box | France maker lists storage bag, four AA cells, USB cable, BP Analyzer software, mains adapter, diary and M-L 22–42 cm cuff. Guide permits bundles without cable/download voucher and calls adapter optional. Product resource is French regional maker page; global support and multilingual guide include English. Guide's isolated wrist-cuff sentence conflicts with its upper-arm intended use and cuff table and is not transferred | Monitor, HEM-FL31 cuff, four AA batteries, instruction manuals 1/2 and storage case |
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