Medical Device Reviews

Blood Glucose Monitors

Ascensia Contour Next ONE Review: Near-Reference Accuracy, Conventional Design

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 meter’s 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.

Blood Glucose Monitors

Oxiline Gluco XS Pro Review: Rechargeable Precision for Power Users

Over six weeks we benchmarked the Gluco XS Pro against laboratory YSI 2300 plasma readings and three leading competitors. The meter achieved 99.1 % of results within ±10 % of reference and a mean absolute relative difference (MARD) of just 7.5 %, out-performing every other device in the test group. Its 0.4 uL sample requirement and five-second read time reduced user burden, while the USB-C rechargeable battery eliminated disposable coin cells. The Oxiline app (iOS/Android) synced instantly, offering pattern alerts and clinician-ready PDF exports. Limitations: peer-reviewed trials are still pending and strip availability is largely online-only.