Side by Side Comparison of: Ascensia vs Microlet

Husband uses the same system. reliable readings, compared to X-brand that Kaiser hands out to my sister, which I tried several times.

Have always used this type of meter, and glad I found it on Amazon for a good price.

Compared the new contour to the old one relative to the readings. Readings matched pretty close. We are very happy with Contour and the way it functions. The item was shipped quickly and as advertised.Thanks

My son loses his meter like nobody's business unfortunately so we always try to have an extra on hand since checking himself about 5 times a day is a must. This seems to be the cheapest for this model and the strips are cheaper then the next. Our insurance doesn't cover enough for the next meter and strips to be worth the price.

Pleasant surprise! I am new to the world of diabetes and find Amazon to be an excellent source, especially with free shipping from Prime. I expected just a meter, but got a starter kit with test solution. I tested the new meter and my existing meter (also a Contour) and both tested exactly the same! Sure a great relief that accuracy is no longer a worry. Terrific buy

First time buying one of these. Things to know - it does come with 10 lancets, microlet lancing device and a carrying case. It also has an excellent user guide which is worthwhile reading. Bayer's website has about 6 videos on how to use the meter and microlet lancet device. Very nice for the first time user and again, very worthwhile watching. Note: NO Test Strips are included. Neither is the control solution which is suggested for use each time you begin to use a new batch of test strips. Very easy to use. Not even really an ouch - more like "Did I actually stick myself?". Very pleased. Also came very quickly.

I like these lancets the best. The colors are fun but the wire is a slightly thicker gauge so it creates a slightly larger blood drop. I clot easily and other lancets will sometimes only allow a drop too small for a reading so I have to prick myself a few times to make it work.These lancets I usually only need to do it once.

I purchase these for a family member in another state who has limited transportation. They are a fraction of the price he can purchase them in a local store and work perfectly with his Bayer Contour system. Having the different colors is very useful and was recommended by his pharmacist and diabetes educator. He says they are easier to use than other brands he tried previously.

I know its unorthodox and not the intended purpose buuuuut I use these to gently and safely pop pimples that are ready to go - then I cover with duoderm dressing cut into a small square. In the morning my face is looking much better, but without all the scarring and damage that comes from pushing/touching with fingers!

I don't really "love" these sharp weapons with which I draw blood every day. All I am testifying to is that they usually fit the Bayer machine and penetrate the skin so as to make it bleed. The fact that they are "colored" doesn't improve or detract from the products usefulness for me.......I suppose there are reasons it may for some others.

These lancets work great the first time and don't cause damage to the fingers like the older style lancets always did. I barely feel the stick. I love the colors. It's a nice change from the white/grey ones. They whole Bayer system works great for me and I highly recommend it.

I have used hundreds of lancets and these are my favorite for function. I really like the brightly colored lancets because something about the colors appeals to me (must be the kid in me) but they don't work as well for me. I don't know exactly how this can be because a sharp needle is a sharp needle; right? I think maybe these are slightly finer than the others and therefore hurt less and get blood out more easily. Whatever the reason, they are the best I have found and I can get a large quantity for a great price by shopping diligently on Amazon.

Still working with it, first test done will do another in a few days to get a base line.

Works well, and can find semi-cheap test strips through Amazon. Seems reliable, and that's all that really matters!

Works as it should but it wasn't as intuitive as accu-check. Also, I cannot change the reading to mol instead of mg, which annoys me. Otherwise, it is ok.

Worked as expected, but I'll be honest. The instructions aren't as clear about how to do things and fully utilize the machine as you would think.

Does what it's supposed to do and the best thing about it is that the strips are much cheaper than other meters. (Except the Walmart meters, which BTW are a POS and are not dependable). Will stick with this one until my insurance ponies up the $$ for something else.

A nice compact unit that provides test results in 5 seconds and stores hundreds of tests for review. The unit comes with good instructions and lancing device but no test strips. When you register the device with Bayer, they send you a startup supply of test strips. Good device delivered quickly at an excellent price.

These are best lances for me. It are sharp but not too sharp. They go deep enough but not too deep. Unforuntlly this is no closure on capping the used lance.

what can you say about a pain inducing item... its not its fault that I do not like them - necessary evil but better than needing a knife to cut yourself to get blood... yep I'll keep buying more

A silicone coated lancet, a little less painful than a non-coated lancet. Any time pain can be mitigated I'll take it. Especially when getting blood for testing with a glucose meter.

The one thing that I have always love about these lancets is the fact that you have the cover to put back on the needle when you are done with the lancet. The bad thing about the lancets is that if your not careful what your doing you can end up sticking yourself accidentally when trying to place the cover back on the lancet. I bought these for the second time because they go with my Lancing Device and to buy a separate lancing device would be silly.

Extremely consistent. Each one is virtually exactly the same as the last one.The only problem is unless I use it with my Genteel lancet holder they hurt a lot. With the Genteel they don't hurt at all, absolutely painless so that is good.They are strong and lance well. The required blood comes out every time when used in combination with Genteel lancing instrument.I liked the many different colors because each user can have their own color which reduces the chance of cross contamination by inadvertently have the same lancet used on more than one person. The price is good also.

Tire of the same grey lancets every time you use your glucose meters? Well, this is the solution. It provides 7 different colors in the box. Compliments the 100 count Contour test strips, so when they are out, the lancets are out. The lancets in the box could include more diversity though, a box can be sometimes dominated by one color although the others are there. Also, the way the lancets feel can be deceiving. When placing the lancet in the Microlet 2 lancet device, it feels as if the lancet can be bent or broken. Another upside to these lancets is that they produce a real low amount of pain compared to many other lancets that I have used. This is also a downside. The low pain induction sometimes have to force you to dig the Microlet device into your skin(finger, arm or leg) in order to produce results. Overall, highly recommended if you are tired of the dull and boring lancets everytime you use your glucose meter or want to reduce the amount of pain that you feel when you prick your finger.

Fine. Could be more accurate but equally accurate as other brands.

I'm not sold on it's accuracy, I even called to complain but was told that it was within tolerance.

The monitor arrived fine, but the battery was low already, with the indicator showing it needs replacing. I expected for it to arrive with a fully charged battery. Disappointed.

Don't know if there is really one good glucose tester. This one is ok, but I can get hugely varying readings at any given time. So I only barely trust it to give me somewhat here my glucose resides.

I would have thought a kit should come with sample strips and a lancet. This one doesn't so keep that in mind. Some of the reviews are confusing since they are describing another kit that came with strips/lancet. I overlooked that. The reason why this is cheap is because you have to purchase the strips separately. I have yet to see if it works good or not -- for further review

When compared with One touch ultra-2, this meter uses almost half the blood sample, that's it.The ultra-2 has the very nice option of logging pre-defined comments with the test results (e.g. illness, vacation etc) which tells somewhat about the results.The carrying case for Contour is poor quality and design and makes testing difficult. The meter has to be removed from the case were you to use the middle or next finger for testing.Its ok for the price but if you can afford, go for the Ultra-2.

These were inexpensive and work great!

Bend too easy.

Cool set and for the right price.

My Microlet Lancets arrived today. "Bayer" is not shown anywhere on the box. It says Microlet. "Bayer" is not seen on the top cap of the colored lancet, as the product photo shows. These are not "Bayer" , but they are generic. They do fit in the Contour Next.

I kept reading rave reviews about how painless these lancets are, but I don't find them any better than any other brand I've used.

These lancets work okay for me; but I feel slightly more pain using these, the ones I received from the marketplace, than the original ones I got with the kit purchased from the drugstore. I'm comparing the experience using the same depth, same pen, etc. It may be these are manufactured slightly thicker than the originals.

Package is nice, comes with a bag. The problem is you get many error codes that require retesting. You will need much, much more blood than shown in the manual in order for the test not to fail. At the cost of the test strips-this is not a good.

I purchased this in order to monitor my ketogenic nutrition program. It works as expected but the batteries it cane with are junk. They are in need of replacing and I've only tested my levels twice.

Does not have the automated pen for fingersticks.

Used 4 strips to test at the same time and numbers read 138, 202, 110, and 127. What number should I trust? I have tried many times it sometimes have number +/- 20.

Bayer is a local company and has a very good reputation. So I was surprised when I kept getting inaccurate readings from this meter, even after control solution. 167,143, 132 within seconds of each other. Told by customer service that this is to be expected. Also told that they would replace meter with a newer model at no charge(along with test strips 50 VS 100 I had just purchased) So dodgy meter, but great service mostly.

The system is easy to use and the results come fast.However, after trying 3 different measures at 1 min intervals, the results were spread apart: 148, 110, 126. I called bayer customer support, and they confirmed the accuracy is only +/-20%. So a difference of 40 between measurements is to be expected.I was expecting better especially with the "accuracy made easy" statement on the box.

These hurt! I am new to the world of lancets as I am just visiting briefly whilst dealing with a bout of gestational diabetes, but the lancets that came with my testing kit were great...I was shocked that there was really no pain or discomfort involved. These are a different story...I do NOT recommend these. Yes, they work in my contour next tester, but other than that...ouch!

The name is misleading. These are every bit 28g. Go for a 33g or the Tiniboy 38g on Amazon. Don't let the colors fool you, these things are not less pain than every other standard lancet on the market.Extra star for the colors but these things hurt.

I HATE THESE THINGS. MY REVIEW SHOULD NOT EVEN BE CONSIDERED BECAUSE I DON'T LIKJE TO PRICK MY FINGERS. I AM NOT A DIABETIC, I JUST CHECK MY GLUCOSE EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE BECAUSE OF A FAMILY HISTORY OF SUGAR.

This comment is mostly regarding Amazon's pricing policy. The lancets are excellent and suit my needs perfectly.In the 5 minutes that I was looking at this listing and reading the reviews, the Amazon price went up a dollar!!! Are we now playing the stock market with this online company? I use the product and am quite pleased with it, but Amazon is starting to get out of hand with their pricing. This is not the only item I've noticed this happening to. Labelworks labels that I bought here back in February went up in price by THREE DOLLARS. When it started out at $14.99 and went up to $17.99 I became quite annoyed. I'm no math genius but that's quite a percentage increase in less than one month.

with identical blood sample, results did not repeat at all. it could be any number from 116 to 131.

this is not accurate. but it is difficult to return so i have to keep it.

Despite following instructions exactly, this monitoring system gave an inconclusive result with almost every reading. Out of 10 test strips, only one worked. Not sure if it is a problem with the unit or the strips themselves, but I wouldn't recommend this.

this is the third or the fourth one I buy; this one works so far, but all the previous ones failed after some time. :-(

Not as advertised - Received a "Not for Resale" version with no lancets or sample test strips. Unless. Have initiated return/refund process. Very disappointed.

The kit is incomplete. I just reached the meter and manuals. But missing the MICROLET 2 control solution , lancets and test strips to test. I am very disappointed . I feel I lost some of my money. The worst is that I need it for my mother who is diabetic .

These lancets work okay for me

The box delivered is marked "Microlet" without trademark symbol. It is not a Bayer HealthCare product. It is by Ascensia Diabetes Care. It is counterfeit. It is made in Poland like Bayer's.

These are a generic version. I know this because the real Bayer lancets have the Bayer logo printed on the protective cap. These will Certainly get the job done, but save yourself the money and buy the generic brand rather than these!

Box and product were opened and damaged!!!!

Replacement sent as alternative

Don't work as well as the clear lancets.