Microlife BP B1 Standard vs Microlife BP B2 Basic
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| MicrolifeBP B1 Standard | MicrolifeBP B2 Basic | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | – | – |
| Measuring | ||
| Type | Upper arm | Upper arm |
| Clinically validated | Yes | Yes |
| Irregular heartbeat detection | Yes | Yes |
| Method | Automatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation; first on-sale date not established | Automatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation; first on-sale date not established |
| Accuracy | Maker manual specifies static pressure accuracy of ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy of ±5% of the readout value; distinct from clinical validation | Maker manual specifies static pressure accuracy within ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy of ±5% of the readout value; distinct from clinical validation |
| Clinical validation | Exact BP B1 Standard appears on STRIDE BP as an approved equivalent to BP B3 AFIB for home use in adults and people with diabetes, with a validated 22–42 cm cuff and a referenced 2021 ISO 81060-2:2018 study | Exact BP B2 Basic is listed by STRIDE BP as an approved equivalent to BP B3 AFIB for home use in adults and people with diabetes; validated cuff sizes are 22–42 and 32–52 cm, with 22–42 cm supplied |
| Features | Irregular heartbeat indication, cuff fit and movement checks, three-level classification scale, date/time and low-battery indicator | Irregular heartbeat indication, cuff fit and movement checks, classification scale, adjustable date/time and low-battery indicator |
| Cuff | ||
| Cuff fits | 22–42 cm | 22–42 cm |
| Cuff | Soft M–L upper-arm cuff; UK maker specifies a non-washable cuff | Conical soft M–L cuff with washable cover |
| Connections and memory | ||
| Users | 1 | 1 |
| Readings stored | 30 | 30 |
| Bluetooth and app | No | No |
| Memory | One shared 30-reading memory and average of all stored readings; oldest reading overwritten when full. Exact current manual states removing batteries deletes the stored measurements | One shared 30-reading memory and average of all stored readings; oldest reading overwritten when full |
| Power | Four 1.5 V LR03 AAA batteries or optional DC 5 V, 1 A adaptor through USB-C in the current maker manual; NiMH batteries supported but must be charged externally. USB-C supplies power rather than data transfer | Four 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries or optional DC 6 V, 600 mA adaptor; NiMH batteries supported but must be charged externally |
| Design | ||
| Display details | LCD showing pressure, pulse, time and stored-reading indicators | LCD showing systolic and diastolic pressure, pulse, time and stored-reading indicators |
| Size | 130 × 93.5 × 52 mm; maker weight 240 g including batteries | 131 × 90 × 60.5 mm; maker weight 277 g including batteries |
| In the box | Monitor, soft 22–42 cm cuff, instruction manual and four AAA alkaline batteries | Monitor, soft 22–42 cm cuff, four AA alkaline batteries, textile storage bag and blood pressure diary |
