Withings BPM Connect vs Withings BPM Core

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BPM Connect compared with BPM Core
WithingsBPM ConnectWithingsBPM Core
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2019July 2019
Measuring
TypeUpper armUpper arm
Clinically validatedYesYes
Irregular heartbeat detectionNoNo
AFib detection or ECGNoYes
MethodCuff oscillometric; automatic inflationCuff oscillometric; automatic inflation at 15 mmHg/s
Accuracy±3 mmHg or 2% of reading; pressure range 0 to 285 mmHg; heart rate 40 to 180 bpm±3 mmHg or 2% of reading (pressure), ±5% of reading (pulse); pressure range 0 to 285 mmHg; heart rate 40 to 180 bpm
Clinical validationListed as validated for home use by STRIDE BP; Withings's study followed ESH, AAMI and ISO protocolsListed as validated by STRIDE BP (as BPM Core WPM04); Withings's study to ISO 81060-2:2018/AMD 1:2020, mean error −0.6 mmHg systolic, 0.1 mmHg diastolic
FeaturesSystolic and diastolic pressure and heart rate; colour-coded result by LED; incorrect-measurement indicationSingle-lead ECG with AFib detection (92% sensitivity, 98.4% specificity, Withings); digital stethoscope for valvular heart disease; colour-coded result
Cuff
Cuff fits22–42 cm22–42 cm
CuffWide-range cuff built into the monitor, 22 to 42 cmCuff built into the monitor, 22 to 42 cm; ECG electrodes in the cuff and on the tube
Connections and memory
Users8–
Bluetooth and appYesYes
MemoryUp to 8 readings on the device between syncs; unlimited storage in the Withings cloud; up to 8 user profilesUp to 8 readings on the device between syncs; unlimited storage in the Withings cloud
AppWithings app (iOS and Android), syncs over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; works with Apple Health and Google Health ConnectWithings app (iOS and Android), syncs over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth; works with Apple Health and Google Health Connect
PowerRechargeable battery, up to 6 months per charge; micro-USB chargingRechargeable battery, up to 6 months per charge; micro-USB charging
Design
Display detailsLED matrix screenLED matrix screen
Size50 × 65 × 155 mm; 250 g560 × 165 × 450 mm unfolded; 430 g
In the boxBPM Connect, charging cable, quick installation guideBPM Core, charging cable, quick installation guide

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