Microlife BP B4 AFIB BT vs Microlife BP B4 BT

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BP B4 AFIB BT compared with BP B4 BT
MicrolifeBP B4 AFIB BTMicrolifeBP B4 BT
Overview
Released––
Measuring
TypeUpper armUpper arm
Clinically validated–Yes
Irregular heartbeat detectionYesYes
AFib detection or ECGYes–
MethodAutomatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation; first on-sale date not establishedAutomatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement; first on-sale date not established
AccuracyMaker manual specifies static pressure accuracy of ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy of ±5% of the readout value; this specification is distinct from clinical validationMaker manual specifies static pressure accuracy of ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy of ±5% of the readout value; distinct from clinical validation
Clinical validationMicrolife states clinical testing for several populations; exact independent registry confirmation for BP B4 AFIB BT was not establishedExact BP B4 BT appears on STRIDE BP as an approved equivalent device for home use in adults and people with diabetes, with a validated 22–42 cm cuff; the listing does not identify an underlying direct-study model
FeaturesAFIBsens indication operates only in MAM mode and can be switched off separately for each user; separate irregular heartbeat warning, cuff fit and movement checks, classification scale and adjustable date/timeMAM averages three successive measurements; irregular heartbeat indication, cuff fit and movement checks, classification scale and date/time
Cuff
Cuff fits22–42 cm22–42 cm
CuffSoft M–L upper-arm cuffSoft M–L upper-arm cuff
Connections and memory
Users22
Readings stored99 per user99 per user
Bluetooth and appYesYes
Memory99 readings per user and average of all stored readings; oldest reading is overwritten when fullExact manual and UK page feature heading specify 99 readings per user for two users; a conflicting UK specification bullet says 30 each. Average of all stored readings; oldest reading overwritten when full
AppBluetooth 5.0 transfer to Microlife Connected Health+ on Android and iOSBluetooth 5.0 transfer to Microlife Connected Health+ on Android and iOS
PowerFour 1.5 V LR03 AAA batteries or optional DC 5 V, 1 A adaptor through USB-C; rechargeable batteries supported, USB-C supplies power rather than charging the batteriesFour 1.5 V LR03 AAA batteries or optional DC 5 V, 1 A adaptor through USB-C; NiMH batteries supported but must be charged externally
Design
Display detailsLCD showing pressure, pulse, user, date/time and stored-reading indicatorsLCD showing pressure, pulse, user, date/time and stored-reading indicators
Size141 × 94.5 × 56 mm; maker weight 260 g including batteries141 × 94.5 × 56 mm; maker weight 260 g including batteries
In the boxMonitor, soft 22–42 cm cuff, storage bag and instruction manual; maker product page additionally lists four AAA alkaline batteries and a blood pressure diaryMonitor, soft 22–42 cm cuff, storage bag, instruction manual and four AAA alkaline batteries

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