Comparison:
Accu-chek Mobile* vs
BETACHEK C50
*Accu-chek Mobile has been discontinued, so this comparison is to assist those who are looking for an alternative.
How are they different?
Accu-chek Mobile Test Steps:
1. Slide the cover open (a motor moves a test into position).
2. Prick finger using the attached finger pricker.
3. Apply a blood drop to the test zone.
BETACHEK C50 Test Steps:
1. Slide the cover open (this cocks the lancing device)
2. Turn the thumbwheel to move a test into position.
3. Prick finger using the built-in finger pricker (press the S button)
4. Apply a blood drop to the test zone.
Accu-chek Mobile Summary:
When the cover is opened a test moves into position automatically. The lancing device uses a drum with 6 lancets.
BETACHEK C50 Summary:
A test zone is wound into position manually by turning a thumbwheel. Lancets are loaded manually into the lancing device one by one. There is no lancet drum.
How are they Similar?
| Feature | BETACHEK C50 | Accu-chek Mobile |
| Compact all-in-one device |
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| No test strip handling or disposal | |
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| Lancing device integrated (C50) or attached (Mobile) to the meter |
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| Lancing device adjustable penetration: 10 depth settings |
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| Lancet drum with 6 lancets |
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| No carry case needed |
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| Portability - fits in a pocket | |
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Flag results as before meal, after meal, other    |
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Set test reminder Alarms 1 and 2 hours after test  |
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| Free Diabetes Management App for tracking, analysis, and reports | |
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| Auto Coding | |
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| Syncs with Apple Health and Google Fit/Health | |
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| Large, easy-to-read LCD screen | |
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| Connectivity Built-in wireless |
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| Accuracy Meets ISO 15197:2013 standards |
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| Meter calculates 7, 14, 30, 90 day Averages | |
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| On board tests in cassette | 50 | 50 |
| Price | Typically more affordable due to lower cost per test | Higher cost per test |
| Cartridge/Cassette expiry after loading |
90 Days | 90 days |
| Battery | One Coin battery 2032 | Two AAA alkaline batteries |
| Control Solution life | 3 months - multiple tests until used | Single use |
| Life of Meter | 5 Years minimum | Back up battery 2 years. Meter 3 Years |
BETACHEK C50
1. All-in-One Meter
- Built in finger pricker
- 50 tests on board.
- No carry case needed
- Used tests stored in the cassette waste chamber
Key Takeaways
Swapping from Accu-chek Mobile to Betachek C50:
✅ Not difficult, since both have a built-in lancing device and use a cassette instead of test strips.
✅ The main adjustment is winding a test into place by turning a thumbwheel in the Betachek C50 instead of the automated system in Mobile.
✅ Betachek C50 is smaller and lighter and has wireless built-in. Mobile required a dongle for transfer of data to a phone app.
What kind of support does BETACHEK offer?
BETACHEK offers fast, reliable, multilingual support. You can contact us over email: [email protected]. We can also be reached by phone in many countries (see contact us section of our website for details). We also have detailed and easy to follow video guides and quick guides available on our website under the support tab.