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Beurer PO 60: keep a record, not just a number
A Bluetooth finger pulse oximeter for spot checks of oxygen saturation and pulse. Readings need context and careful technique.
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For recording occasional oxygen and pulse checks
Beurer PO 60 · silver and white
One finger oximeter with two AAA batteries, pouch and retaining strap. Numbers pictured on the display are illustrative.
Check it out: Beurer PO 60 on Amazon.de (opens a new tab)- Measurements
- Estimated peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO₂) and pulse rate
- Memory
- 100 measurements, manufacturer specification
- Connection
- Bluetooth; current manufacturer page names beurer HealthManager Pro
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Start with the reason for checking
PO 60 estimates oxygen saturation and pulse from a finger measurement. It suits occasional checks within an agreed care routine, especially when a record helps a discussion with a clinician. It does not measure blood pressure or glucose, diagnose a condition, or provide the alarms and supervision of continuous clinical monitoring.
Keep the hand still
Follow the manual for finger fit and positioning, and let the reading settle. Cold hands, movement, poor circulation and nail coatings can affect results. The device is not appropriate for every finger size or situation. A still hand helps the technique, but cannot remove every source of measurement error or make an unsuitable measurement reliable.
Read the number alongside symptoms
Pulse oximeters have limitations, including accuracy differences associated with skin pigmentation. Consider symptoms and the wider clinical picture rather than using a single displayed value as reassurance. Seek medical help for concerning symptoms even if the reading looks normal. Follow a clinician’s personal advice about monitoring and action; do not change medication or oxygen treatment independently.
Check the app before buying
The current manufacturer page names beurer HealthManager Pro for Bluetooth transfer. Confirm compatibility with your phone and current app version before choosing PO 60 for that feature. A phone is separate, and pairing adds setup work. The local display remains useful for a spot check, while a consistent record can make changes easier to discuss.
Expect documentation differences
The linked package is one silver-and-white PO 60 with batteries, pouch and strap. Manufacturer documents disagree on dimensions, weight and display-format counts; the table identifies the current manual’s figures and the web-page discrepancy. Check the supplied revision if those details matter. Choose it for a careful recording routine, with its limitations understood, rather than as an emergency reassurance device.
Technical details
Specifications and compatibility.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Linked model | PO 60; article 454.20; B015YP7788 |
| Measurements | Estimated peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO₂) and pulse rate |
| SpO₂ display range | 0–100%; accuracy specification applies only to 70–100% |
| SpO₂ accuracy | ±2 percentage points in the specified 70–100% range |
| Pulse range | 30–250 beats/minute |
| Pulse accuracy | Manufacturer: ±2 beats/minute or ±2% |
| Memory | 100 measurements, manufacturer specification |
| Connection | Bluetooth; current manufacturer page names beurer HealthManager Pro |
| Phone requirements | Check current app and device compatibility; phone separate |
| Display | Colour display; adjustable brightness and automatic orientation; format counts differ across documentation |
| Use | Spot measurement; no continuous alarm monitoring |
| Finger fit | Manual troubleshooting guidance: approximately 10–20mm wide and 5–15mm thick |
| Power | 2 × AAA batteries; replaceable, not a USB-rechargeable specification |
| Dimensions / weight | May 2025 manual: 58 × 32 × 34mm; approximately 49g with batteries |
| Published size discrepancy | Current web page instead lists 58.5 × 31 × 32mm and 72g; verify supplied revision |
| Operating environment | 10–40°C; ≤75% relative humidity; 700–1,060hPa |
| Storage environment | −40–60°C; ≤95% relative humidity |
| Protection / applied part | IP22; type BF; not waterproof |
| Included items | Oximeter, two AAA batteries, pouch and strap |
| Manufacturer guarantee | 5 years; regional terms apply |
The final check
A good fit if…
Your clinician-supported routine uses occasional SpO₂ and pulse readings, and your phone supports the required app if you want transfer.
Keep in mind
This is not continuous monitoring or diagnosis. Symptoms take priority over a reassuring display, and documentation differs between revisions.