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AliveCor KardiaMobile vs EMAY EMG-10 Handheld EKG Monitor

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. AliveCor KardiaMobile is cheaper at $79. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

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Spec AliveCor KardiaMobile EMAY EMG-10 Handheld EKG Monitor
US price $79 $79
BrandAliveCorEMAY
Released
Leads 1 1
Recording duration 30 seconds 10 seconds per single measurement
Afib detection Yes Claims detection of up to 12 conditions including arrhythmia/missed beat/bradycardia/tachycardia classifications
Fda clearance FDA-cleared to detect AFib, bradycardia, tachycardia, and normal sinus rhythm FDA cleared (shares 510(k) clearance/hardware with the identical CONTEC PM10, K152863)
Bluetooth No Yes
Display None on device; results shown live in the Kardia smartphone app 1.77 in. color TFT-LCD; live waveform only
Onboard storage Up to 30 saved recordings
Battery 1x CR2016 coin-cell (manufacturer-rated ~15 months of typical use, per AliveCor support documentation) Built-in rechargeable lithium battery, USB charging
Companion app Kardia app (iOS/Android) PHMS app (iOS/Android) and PHMS desktop software

Sources — AliveCor KardiaMobile: kardia.com (verified 2026-08-05). EMAY EMG-10 Handheld EKG Monitor: a-fib.com (verified 2026-08-05).

What's the difference between the AliveCor KardiaMobile and EMAY EMG-10 Handheld EKG Monitor?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Recording duration: AliveCor KardiaMobile 30 seconds vs EMAY EMG-10 Handheld EKG Monitor 10 seconds per single measurement
  • Afib detection: AliveCor KardiaMobile true vs EMAY EMG-10 Handheld EKG Monitor Claims detection of up to 12 conditions including arrhythmia/missed beat/bradycardia/tachycardia classifications
  • Fda clearance: AliveCor KardiaMobile FDA-cleared to detect AFib, bradycardia, tachycardia, and normal sinus rhythm vs EMAY EMG-10 Handheld EKG Monitor FDA cleared (shares 510(k) clearance/hardware with the identical CONTEC PM10, K152863)
  • Bluetooth: AliveCor KardiaMobile false vs EMAY EMG-10 Handheld EKG Monitor true
  • Display: AliveCor KardiaMobile None on device; results shown live in the Kardia smartphone app vs EMAY EMG-10 Handheld EKG Monitor 1.77 in. color TFT-LCD; live waveform only
  • Battery: AliveCor KardiaMobile 1x CR2016 coin-cell (manufacturer-rated ~15 months of typical use, per AliveCor support documentation) vs EMAY EMG-10 Handheld EKG Monitor Built-in rechargeable lithium battery, USB charging
  • Companion app: AliveCor KardiaMobile Kardia app (iOS/Android) vs EMAY EMG-10 Handheld EKG Monitor PHMS app (iOS/Android) and PHMS desktop software

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