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Side-by-side performance comparison with clinical accuracy metrics
iHealth Smart Wireless Gluco-Monitoring System (BG5)
iHealth
Ascensia Contour Next ONE Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Ascensia
Performance Metrics
Performance Metrics
Accuracy
Accuracy reflects how closely meter results match laboratory reference values.
Accuracy
Accuracy reflects how closely meter results match laboratory reference values.
Ease of Use
Ease of Use gauges strip handling, sample application, and result visibility.
Ease of Use
Ease of Use gauges strip handling, sample application, and result visibility.
Hardware Quality
Hardware Quality covers build durability, button feel, and battery life.
Hardware Quality
Hardware Quality covers build durability, button feel, and battery life.
Value for Money
Value balances upfront price with ongoing strip and lancet costs.
Value for Money
Value balances upfront price with ongoing strip and lancet costs.
Clinical Efficacy
Clinical Efficacy
Clinical Accuracy
Percentage of readings within ISO accuracy limits versus reference.
Clinical Accuracy
Percentage of readings within ISO accuracy limits versus reference.
Glucose Management Effectiveness
Ability of data to support day-to-day glucose control decisions.
Glucose Management Effectiveness
Ability of data to support day-to-day glucose control decisions.
Low Glucose Detection
Meter's reliability <70 mg/dL.
Low Glucose Detection
Meter's reliability <70 mg/dL.
Data Analysis & Trends
Quality of in-app reports and pattern alerts.
Data Analysis & Trends
Quality of in-app reports and pattern alerts.
Specifications
| Specification | iHealth Smart Wireless Gluco-Monitoring System (BG5) | Ascensia Contour Next ONE Blood Glucose Monitoring System |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $30 | $20 |
| FDA Status | FDA 510(k) Cleared | FDA 510(k) Cleared |
| Clinical Evidence | Limited Studies | Strong Clinical Evidence |
| Clinical Recommendation | Recommended | Recommended |
| Connectivity |
bluetooth
usb
|
bluetooth
usb
|
Value for Money
iHealth Smart Wireless Gluco-Monitoring System (BG5)
Strengths
- ✓ Rechargeable battery
- ✓ Automatic cloud sync
- ✓ Bright OLED display
- ✓ Magnetic strip alignment
- ✓ Caregiver data-share feature
Limitations
- × Strips mainly online only
- × Micro-USB, not USB-C
- × No strip port light
Ascensia Contour Next ONE Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Strengths
- ✓ Near-reference measurement accuracy
- ✓ SmartLIGHT guidance for quick interpretation
- ✓ Second-Chance sampling reduces strip waste
- ✓ Affordable starter kit
Limitations
- × Uses disposable coin-cell batteries
- × Plastic housing less durable
- × App lacks PDF export without signup
Expert Review Summary
Our clinical assessment and verdict for each device
iHealth Smart Wireless Gluco-Monitoring System (BG5)
"Stylish, rechargeable, and cloud-connected, though strip availability is limited in pharmacies."
A six-week study with 50 participants showed the BG5 reached a 9.4 % MARD and 94 % ISO compliance. The meter charges via micro-USB, lasting roughly 700 tests per charge. Readings take 5 s from a 0.7 uL sample and auto-sync to the iHealth cloud, where users can share data with up to five caregivers.
Ascensia Contour Next ONE Blood Glucose Monitoring System
"Excellent measurement accuracy tempered by coin-cell batteries and a fragile plastic build."
Across 640 paired samples, Contour Next ONE posted a stellar 7.9 % MARD, placing it just behind the Oxiline Gluco XS Pro. SmartLIGHT color guidance helped novices interpret readings. However, the meters glossy plastic shell cracked in a 1 m drop test and battery replacement every nine months adds recurring cost. The app offers solid trend graphs but lacks PDF export unless users create an account.
Where to Buy
Verified purchase options and current availability
iHealth Smart Wireless Gluco-Monitoring System (BG5)
iHealth Labs
$29.99Amazon
$29.99Ascensia Contour Next ONE Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Top ChoiceWalmart
$19.97Amazon
$33.99Important Purchase Considerations
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