Microlife BP B4 AFIB BT vs Microlife BP B6 Connect

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BP B4 AFIB BT compared with BP B6 Connect
MicrolifeBP B4 AFIB BTMicrolifeBP B6 Connect
Overview
Released––
Measuring
TypeUpper armUpper arm
Clinically validated–Yes
Irregular heartbeat detectionYesYes
AFib detection or ECGYesYes
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; this specification is distinct from clinical validation
Clinical validationMicrolife states clinical testing for several populations; exact independent registry confirmation for BP B4 AFIB BT was not establishedSTRIDE 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
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/timeAFIBsens 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 fits22–42 cm22–42 cm
CuffSoft M–L upper-arm cuffUK maker bundle has a conical rigid M–L cuff; global maker page instead shows a soft cuff variant
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 full99 readings per user; average of stored readings from the last 28 days and MyBP average
AppBluetooth 5.0 transfer to Microlife Connected Health+ on Android and iOSBluetooth transfer to Microlife Connected Health+ and USB connection to BP Analyzer+ on a computer
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 AA alkaline batteries or a DC 6 V, 600 mA mains adaptor; compatible with rechargeable batteries
Design
Display detailsLCD showing pressure, pulse, user, date/time and stored-reading indicatorsLarge LCD with a separate LED classification scale and adjustable date/time
Size141 × 94.5 × 56 mm; maker weight 260 g including batteries157.5 × 105 × 61.5 mm; maker weight 415 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 diaryUK 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

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