Comparison to the previous Contour Link meter
Features CONTOUR® LINK CONTOUR® NEXT LINK
Test Strip CONTOUR® test strip CONTOUR® NEXT test strip
Test time 5 seconds 5 seconds
Calibration No Coding No Coding
Sample size 0.6 uL 0.6 uL
Second-Chance® Sampling No Yes
Memory 480 tests 1000 tests
Alternate site testing No Palm
Meal markers Yes – Pre and Post Yes – pre, post and fasting
Testing Averaging 7, 14 day 7, 14, 30, 90 day
Under fill detection Yes Yes
Rechargeable battery No Yes
Battery life 244 tests with wireless turned on 2 weeks under typical operating
conditions
Color Display No Yes
Illuminated test strip port No Yes
USB for wireless download No Yes
Hematocrit range 0-70% 0-70%