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CONTEC PM10 Handheld ECG/EKG Heart Monitor vs EMAY EMG-10 Handheld EKG Monitor

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. CONTEC PM10 Handheld ECG/EKG Heart Monitor is cheaper at $79. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec CONTEC PM10 Handheld ECG/EKG Heart Monitor EMAY EMG-10 Handheld EKG Monitor
US price $79 $79
BrandContec MedicalEMAY
Released
Leads 1 1
Recording duration 10 seconds per single measurement 10 seconds per single measurement
Afib detection Claims detection of up to 12 conditions including arrhythmia/missed beat/bradycardia/tachycardia classifications Claims detection of up to 12 conditions including arrhythmia/missed beat/bradycardia/tachycardia classifications
Fda clearance FDA 510(k) cleared, K152863 FDA cleared (shares 510(k) clearance/hardware with the identical CONTEC PM10, K152863)
Bluetooth Yes Yes
Display 1.77 in. color TFT-LCD; shows live waveform only, no on-device review of saved recordings 1.77 in. color TFT-LCD; live waveform only
Onboard storage Up to 30 saved recordings Up to 30 saved recordings
Battery Built-in rechargeable lithium battery, USB (micro-USB) charging, rated for up to 500 measurements per charge Built-in rechargeable lithium battery, USB charging
Companion app PHMS app (iOS/Android) and PHMS desktop software PHMS app (iOS/Android) and PHMS desktop software

Sources — CONTEC PM10 Handheld ECG/EKG Heart Monitor: a-fib.com (verified 2026-08-05). EMAY EMG-10 Handheld EKG Monitor: a-fib.com (verified 2026-08-05).

What's the difference between the CONTEC PM10 Handheld ECG/EKG Heart Monitor and EMAY EMG-10 Handheld EKG Monitor?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Fda clearance: CONTEC PM10 Handheld ECG/EKG Heart Monitor FDA 510(k) cleared, K152863 vs EMAY EMG-10 Handheld EKG Monitor FDA cleared (shares 510(k) clearance/hardware with the identical CONTEC PM10, K152863)
  • Display: CONTEC PM10 Handheld ECG/EKG Heart Monitor 1.77 in. color TFT-LCD; shows live waveform only, no on-device review of saved recordings vs EMAY EMG-10 Handheld EKG Monitor 1.77 in. color TFT-LCD; live waveform only
  • Battery: CONTEC PM10 Handheld ECG/EKG Heart Monitor Built-in rechargeable lithium battery, USB (micro-USB) charging, rated for up to 500 measurements per charge vs EMAY EMG-10 Handheld EKG Monitor Built-in rechargeable lithium battery, USB charging

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