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AliveCor KardiaMobile vs Wellue DuoEK Portable ECG 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 Wellue DuoEK Portable ECG Monitor
US price $79
BrandAliveCorWellue (Viatom)
Released
Leads 1 2
Recording duration 30 seconds Up to 15 minutes continuous when worn with the included chest strap; measurement auto-ends at 15 minutes
Afib detection Yes Yes
Fda clearance FDA-cleared to detect AFib, bradycardia, tachycardia, and normal sinus rhythm
Bluetooth No Yes
Display None on device; results shown live in the Kardia smartphone app
Onboard storage 10 sessions if each recording is under 1 minute; 1 session if the recording is a full 15 minutes
Battery 1x CR2016 coin-cell (manufacturer-rated ~15 months of typical use, per AliveCor support documentation)
Companion app Kardia app (iOS/Android) ViHealth (phone only; DuoEK has no PC/USB data mode per the FAQ)

Sources — AliveCor KardiaMobile: kardia.com (verified 2026-08-05). Wellue DuoEK Portable ECG Monitor: getwellue.com (verified 2026-08-05).

What's the difference between the AliveCor KardiaMobile and Wellue DuoEK Portable ECG Monitor?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Leads: AliveCor KardiaMobile 1 vs Wellue DuoEK Portable ECG Monitor 2
  • Recording duration: AliveCor KardiaMobile 30 seconds vs Wellue DuoEK Portable ECG Monitor Up to 15 minutes continuous when worn with the included chest strap; measurement auto-ends at 15 minutes
  • Bluetooth: AliveCor KardiaMobile false vs Wellue DuoEK Portable ECG Monitor true
  • Companion app: AliveCor KardiaMobile Kardia app (iOS/Android) vs Wellue DuoEK Portable ECG Monitor ViHealth (phone only; DuoEK has no PC/USB data mode per the FAQ)

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