Microlife BP A6 BT vs Rossmax X5 BT

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BP A6 BT compared with X5 BT

	MicrolifeBP A6 BT	RossmaxX5 BT
Overview
Released
Released	–	–
Measuring
Type
Type	Upper arm	Upper arm
Clinically validated
Clinically validated	Yes	–
Irregular heartbeat detection
Irregular heartbeat detection	Yes	Yes
AFib detection or ECG
AFib detection or ECG	Yes	Yes
Method
Method	Oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation with Gentle+ control. Single or AFIB/MAM triple mode selected by side switch; three measurements separated by 15 seconds produce one analysed result. Questionable measurement triggers a fourth; individual triple-mode results are not displayed. Actual first retail sale unresolved	Automatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation with semiconductor pressure sensor. First-sale date unresolved
Accuracy
Accuracy	Current E-V11 MDR guide gives systolic 60–255 mmHg, diastolic 40–200 mmHg and pulse 40–199 bpm; global support lists pulse 40–200. Older S-V10 guide and French maker page give blood pressure 20–280 mmHg and pulse 40–200. Static accuracy ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy ±5%; cuff-pressure display 0–299 mmHg is separate	Pressure 30–260 mmHg; pulse 40–199 bpm. Maker accuracy ±3 mmHg pressure and ±5% pulse
Clinical validation
Clinical validation	STRIDE BP accepts exact A6 BT for adult and diabetic home use by equivalence to BP A100, with referenced 2009, 2018 and 2021 studies. This does not establish separate published A6 BT trials for every special population mentioned by the maker. Blood-pressure validation and AFib screening are separate claims	Maker flyer carries ESH/BIHS claims. Medaval's exact X5 BT entry says validation checking remains unresolved; headline validation omitted rather than transferring a non-Bluetooth X5 study
Features
Features	AFib pulse-irregularity screening active only in AFIB/MAM triple mode, not single measurement. Does not record an ECG or provide an ECG-confirmed diagnosis. Cuff-fit and arm-movement indications, LED pressure classification scale, low-battery warning, automatic switch-off and lock switch to prevent accidental activation	Pulse-arrhythmia screening distinguishes AFib and premature beats, including combined findings. Not an ECG. Cuff-fit, movement and hypertension risk indicators; non-storing guest mode. Generic PARR web text about tachycardia/bradycardia does not establish separate X5 BT detection icons
Cuff
Cuff fits
Cuff fits	22–42 cm	24–40 cm
Cuff
Cuff	Current MDR guide supplies Microlife Soft Cuff M-L 22–42 cm. Optional soft cuffs S 17–22, M 22–32, L 32–42 and L-XL 32–52 cm are not all supplied. STRIDE lists validated 22–42 and 32–52 cm sizes	Latex-free Universal Cone Cuff, 24–40 cm, with cuff holder
Connections and memory
Users
Users	1	2 (better)
Readings stored
Readings stored	99 (better)	60 per user
Bluetooth and app
Bluetooth and app	Yes	Yes
Memory
Memory	One history of the last 99 dated readings, with no user selector in exact controls. First recall shows average of all stored values; older guide calls it 28A without defining a 28-day interval. Forward/backward buttons navigate history, oldest overwritten when full. Complete history can be cleared, individual saved values cannot; newly displayed reading can be excluded. Readings survive battery replacement while clock requires reset. Isolated manual wording per user does not establish two separate histories	Two 60-reading histories with date/time and latest-three average. Seven-day morning average uses 04:00–11:59; nighttime average uses 18:00–02:00. Oldest replaced when full; guest readings not stored
App
App	Bluetooth 4.0 synchronisation with Microlife Connected Health+; connection active after measurement and can be started with forward button in standby. USB transfer to Blood Pressure Analyzer+ PC software. Both manuals specify Mini-B five-pin connector in PC-link section, while current package list calls its cable Micro USB; connector wording conflict retained. French page keeps older app OS requirements; current supported phone versions should be checked with the app	Bluetooth low energy sends new and stored readings to Rossmax Healthstyle after binding. Optional specially designed USB cable links data socket to Rossmax BP Manager PC software. Rossmax now states BP Manager PC software is discontinued and no longer available; the monitor remains usable independently
Power
Power	Four 1.5 V AAA alkaline cells; approximately 400 measurements with new batteries, not a separate triple-cycle count. Optional Microlife DC 6 V, 600 mA adapter; French bundle list includes it despite technical table calling it optional. NiMH cells supported with external charging, not charged in monitor	Four AAA cells, DC 6 V; optional DC 6 V adaptor rated at least 600 mA. Automatic shutdown after one minute without key operation
Design
Display details
Display details	LCD with date/time and AFIB/MAM indicators; START/STOP, memory, time and forward/backward controls. Separate lock and single/triple switches, cuff, USB and DC sockets. IP20	69 × 78 mm LCD with arrhythmia type, date/time, user and Bluetooth indicators; IP21
Size
Size	Current E-V11 MDR guide, French product and global support agree on 160 × 80 × 32 mm and 354 g including batteries. Older exact S-V10 guide incorrectly gives 150 × 100 × 50 mm and 580 g; conflict retained rather than transferring that table	96 × 139.7 × 63.2 mm (L × W × H); 248.6 g without batteries
In the box
In the box	Current MDR guide lists soft M-L cuff, cuff holder, cuff-size marker, USB cable, storage bag, diary, instructions and four AAA cells, with adapter optional. French regional list includes adapter; regional bundle differences remain qualified	Maker lists batteries, Universal Cone Cuff, instruction manual and zipper bag. Mains adaptor and PC cable optional