Withings BPM Connect Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor $78.99 in-Store @ Costco (Membership Required)

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supersour on 12/02/2023 - 16:44 costco.com.au (1222 clicks)
Last edited 12/02/2023 - 16:54 by 1 other user

Good reviews, really good price, previous lowest was $99.

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  Igaf on 12/02/2023 - 20:13

  Same model as this? Appears so. $179 retail.

  Also seems that Withings stores and controls all data from the device. Anyone confirm that?

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    bcarp on 12/02/2023 - 20:46

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    Yes, that's true if you link it to an online account. You don't need to, but then why would you buy this model rather than another cheaper non-connected model?

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    xmagic on 12/02/2023 - 20:51

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    Yes it's the same model.

    This model works with both Bluetooth and WiFi. Mainly WiFi, meaning it measures and upload the data to the cloud, then goes back to your phone and synced to either Apple Health or Google Fit, etc. I assume if you're using Bluetooth your data will be synced anyway, as you can't activate the device without register an account with them.

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  xmagic on 12/02/2023 - 20:59

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  Interestingly enough this model measures NIBP at inflationary stage, which is a faster and more comfortable algorithm but some claims less accurate, instead of the more traditional deflationary stage measurement seen on most BP monitors out there.

  Inflationary measurement inflates the cuff and measure BP during that period, and release all pressure right away when the cuff is pressurized, while deflationary algorithm is the one that most people know - it inflates the cuff to a value that is predicted to be higher than the actual systolic pressure (for normal people it's usually set to 180 mmHg, for example), then deflates gradually and listen for Korotkoff sounds to measure the actual range of blood pressure.

  I only see some patient monitors or professional equipment uses inflationary measurement (like the Welch Allyn machine used at Red Cross Blood Services), and this is the first consumer device I ever used (though I haven't owned a lot of BP monitors anyway).

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    Igaf on 12/02/2023 - 21:20

    Amazon reviews mainly positive but some poor reviews elsewhere and only 24 months warranty. Pass.

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      xmagic on 12/02/2023 - 21:27

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      Yup there are YT videos saying Withings monitor has an accuracy issue. Though in the previous deal people commented that those claims are coming from the same creator?

      Algorithm wise, most papers suggest there’s no significant evidence suggest iNIBP is less accurate than dNIBP.

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  bean_counter on 13/02/2023 - 11:17

  Mine seems to work. When I use it I always take 3 readings to ensure I have a representative result. I bought it for my use as it complements my Withing Scanwatch and smart scales - automatically transferring all of the results to a single app on my phone (BP, HR, ECG, SpO2,weight, BMI, sleep quality, steps/exercise).
  Wife now uses the BPM Connect regularly instead of her Microlife BP monitor. She's been monitoring her BP for years and previously had the Microlife checked for accuracy at her GP's and we use it to compare with Withings BPM Connect if there's any doubts about any of our results. The results for both are generally consistent so definitely happy the results of mine are representative of actual BP.
  The only issue I have is that the cuff is a little large for my wife's skinny arm resulting in a thin strip of velcro to keep it firm enough on her arm. Seems like it could come apart under pressure but hasn't actually been a problem.
  YMMV but I reckon it's a great price and I'd jump on it if I didn't already have one.