Before you choose to buy an Automated External Defibrillator you be overwhelmed with all the options. And it’s true, it’s mind boggling if you don’t know what to look for.
AEDs comes in different prices, some are cheaper than others, some have more advanced technology, but in general they have all the same purpose: Revive a person who has a Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
In the AED Comparison chart you can look at the different specifications from every defibrillator and makes it easier to compare AEDs.
Most people value the following parameters when they decide to buy an AED:
If you have questions about any of the AED models in our AED Comparison Chart, please contact us. Call us or send us an e-mail and we are happy to assist you in making the right choice for your organisation.
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Brand | Cardiac Science (ZOLL) | Defibtech | Defibtech | Mindray | Philips | Philips | Stryker | Stryker | Radian | Radian | ZOLL | ZOLL |
Model | Powerheart G5 | Lifeline AED | Lifeline VIEW | Beneheart C1A & C2 | Heartstart OnSite HS1 | Heartstart FRx | LIFEPAK CR2 | Heartsine SAM 500P | Radian HR-501 | Radian HR-701 Plus | ZOLL AED Plus | ZOLL AED 3 (BLS) |
Country | USA | USA | USA | China | USA | USA | USA | UK | Korea | Korea | USA | USA |
Waveform | Biphasic (BTE) | Biphasic (BTE) | Biphasic (BTE) | Biphasic (BTE) | Biphasic (BTE) | Biphasic (BTE) | Biphasic (BTE) | Biphasic (BTE) | Biphasic (BTE) | Biphasic (BTE) | Biphasic (RBW) | Biphasic (RBW) |
Modes | Fully-Automatic | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic | Fully-Automatic | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
Rescue Prompts | Voice & Text | Voice | Voice & LCD | C1A: Voice C2: Voice & TFT | Voice | Voice & LED | Voice | Voice & LED | Voice | Voice & LCD | Voice & Text | Voice & LCD |
CPR Feedback | Voice Coach, Intellisense CPR feedback (optional) | Voice Coach with Metronome | Voice and Video Coach with Metronome | C1A: Voice Coach with Metronome C2: Voice and Video Coach with Metronome | Voice Coach with Metronome | Voice Coach with Metronome | Voice Coach with Metronome | Voice Coach, CPR Feedback with Metronome | Voice Coach with Metronome | Voice Coach with Metronome | Voice Coach, Real CPR Help and Metronome | Voice Coach, Real CPR Help and Metronome |
Pre-Connected Pads? | Yes, separate Adult / Pediatric Pads | Yes, separate Adult / Pediatric Pads | Yes, separate Adult / Paediatric Pads | Yes, separate Adult / Paediatric Pads | Yes, separate Adult / Paediatric Pads | Yes, Adult/ Paediatric Pads in one with Pediatric key | Yes, Adult/ Paediatric Pads in one | Yes, separate Adult / Paediatric Pads | No, Adult/ Paediatric Pads in one | Yes, Adult/ Pediatric Pads in one | Yes, separate Adult / Pediatric Pads | Yes, Adult/ Pediatric Pads in one |
AHA Guidelines | 2010 or 2015/2020 | 2015/2020 | 2015/2020 | 2010 or 2015/2020 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 or 2015/2020 | 2015/2020 | 2010 | 2010 | 2015/2020 | 2015/2020 |
Energy: (A)dult (C)hild | (A) 95-354J (C) 22-82J Escalating, Variable Energy | (A) 150J (C) 50J Fixed Energy | (A) 150J (C) 50J Fixed Energy | 0J- 360J Escalating, Variable Energy | (A) 150J (C) 50J Fixed Energy | (A) 150J (C) 50J Fixed Energy | (A)200-360J (C)50J Escalating Energy | (A)150-200J (C)50J Escalating Energy | (A) 150J (C) 50J Fixed Energy | (A) 225J (C) 50J Escalating Energy | (A)120J-200J (C) 50J Escalating Energy | (A)120J-200J (C) 50J Escalating Energy |
Automatic Self-test | Daily Weekly Monthly | Daily | Daily | Daily Weekly Monthly Quarterly | Daily Weekly Monthly | Daily Weekly Monthly | Daily Weekly Monthly | Weekly | Monthly | Monthly | Every other day Weekly Monthly | Every other day Weekly Monthly |
IP Rating | IP55 | IP54 | IP55 | IP55 | IP55 | IP55 | IP55 | IP56 | IP55 | IP55 | IP55 | IP55 |
Warranty | 8 years | 8 years | 8 years | 8 years | 1 year | 1 year | 8 years | 8 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 + 2 years if registered online | 6 + 2 years if registered online |
Electrode Pads Shelf life | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 4 years | 4 years | 2 years | 2 years | 5 years | 5 years |
Batteries Shelf life | 4 years from production date. Replace after usage: No | 4 years upon installation. Replace after usage: No | 4 years upon installation. Replace after usage: No | 5 years from Manufacturing date. Replace after usage: No | 4 years upon installation. Replace after usage: No | 4 years upon installation. Replace after usage: No | 4 years upon installation. Replace after usage: No | 4 years from Manufacturing date. Replace after usage: Yes | 4 years upon installation. Replace after usage: No | 4 years upon installation. Replace after usage: No | 5 years upon installation. Replace after usage: Yes | 5 years upon installation. Replace after usage: No |
Product link | Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 | Lifeline AED | Lifeline VIEW AED | Mindray Beneheart C1A and C2 | Philips Heartstart OnSite HS1 | Philips Heartstart FRx | Physio Control LIFEPAK CR2 | Heartsine Samaritan 500P | Radian Heart Guardian 501 | Radian HR-701 Plus | ZOLL AED Plus | ZOLL AED 3 BLS |