Microlife BP B3 AFIB vs Microlife BP B6 Connect

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

Only show differences

Better figure, where one is clearly better

Share comparison

BP B3 AFIB compared with BP B6 Connect

	MicrolifeBP B3 AFIB	MicrolifeBP B6 Connect
Overview
Released
Released	–	–
Measuring
Type
Type	Upper arm	Upper arm
Clinically validated
Clinically validated	Yes	Yes
Irregular heartbeat detection
Irregular heartbeat detection	Yes	Yes
AFib detection or ECG
AFib detection or ECG	Yes	Yes
Method
Method	Automatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation; first on-sale date not established	Automatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement; first on-sale date not established
Accuracy
Accuracy	Maker manual specifies static pressure accuracy within ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy of ±5% of the readout value; this specification is distinct from clinical validation	Maker manual specifies static pressure accuracy of ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy of ±5% of the readout value; this specification is distinct from clinical validation
Clinical validation
Clinical validation	STRIDE BP lists this exact model for home use in adults and people with diabetes, with a validated 22–42 cm cuff; its entry lists approved validation studies published in 2009, 2018 and 2021	STRIDE BP lists this exact model for adults and people with diabetes on approved equivalence to the Microlife BP B3 AFIB, with a validated 22–42 cm cuff; this is an equivalence listing rather than a separate direct validation trial of the B6 Connect
Features
Features	AFIBsens atrial fibrillation indication is active only in MAM mode; separate irregular heartbeat indication, cuff fit check, movement error indication, traffic light classification scale and adjustable date/time	AFIBsens atrial fibrillation indication in MAM mode, which takes three measurements; separate irregular heartbeat indication, cuff fit and movement checks, LED blood pressure scale and MyCheck average comparison arrow
Cuff
Cuff fits
Cuff fits	22–42 cm	22–42 cm
Cuff
Cuff	Conical soft M–L cuff with removable washable cover; alternative cuff sizes are sold separately	UK maker bundle has a conical rigid M–L cuff; global maker page instead shows a soft cuff variant
Connections and memory
Users
Users	1	2 (better)
Readings stored
Readings stored	99	99 per user
Bluetooth and app
Bluetooth and app	No	Yes
Memory
Memory	One shared 99-reading memory and average of stored readings; oldest reading is overwritten when full	99 readings per user; average of stored readings from the last 28 days and MyBP average
App
App	–	Bluetooth transfer to Microlife Connected Health+ and USB connection to BP Analyzer+ on a computer
Power
Power	Four 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries or optional DC 6 V, 600 mA mains adaptor; compatible with rechargeable batteries	Four 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries or a DC 6 V, 600 mA mains adaptor; compatible with rechargeable batteries
Design
Display details
Display details	Large LCD showing systolic and diastolic pressure, pulse, date/time and stored-reading indicators	Large LCD with a separate LED classification scale and adjustable date/time
Size
Size	138 × 94.5 × 62.5 mm; maker weight 402 g including batteries	157.5 × 105 × 61.5 mm; maker weight 415 g including batteries
In the box
In the box	Conical soft 22–42 cm cuff, four AA alkaline batteries, textile storage bag and blood pressure diary, alongside the monitor	UK maker lists conical rigid 22–42 cm cuff, mains adaptor, USB cable, four AA alkaline batteries, textile storage bag and blood pressure diary; PC software and smartphone app downloads