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Compare AEDs
The AEDs on the market today have a number of differences. Everything from price, to battery life. Use this AED comparison tool to learn how today’s AEDs compare.
Avive Connect AED vs.
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Avive Connect AED®
Description
Avive’s Connect AED is the newest defibrillator to hit the market, released in 2023, and falls on the low to middle end of the cost spectrum. Weighing just 2.1 pounds, it is the smallest, lightest FDA approved AED with in-rescue bilingual capabilities, and in-rescue Child button eliminating the need for a pediatric key. Universal electrode pads safe to use on adults and children also save time during a rescue. Fully connected to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, it is the first and only AED to offer full, bidirectional integration with 911 call centers. Its software can be updated remotely and it is also the first device to display a female chest in the on-screen graphic instructions.
AED Initial Purchase Price
$1,699
Battery Price
$0
Battery Life Span
N/A Rechargeable
Pads Price Per Unit
$100
Electrode Pads Lifespan
2 years
Pediatric Electrode Pads Price Per Unit
Universal Pads
Pediatric Pads Lifespan
Universal Pads
Fully Automatic
Yes
Remote Monitoring
Yes
AED Warranty
8 years
Weight
2.1 lbs
Dimensions (L x H x D inches)
5.6 x 5.6 x 2.6
IP Rating
54
Training Capabilities
Yes
In-Rescue Bilingual
Yes
In-Rescue Child Mode
Yes
Total Cost of Ownership (w/out connectivity over 10 years)
$1,849.89
Total Cost of Ownership (w/ongoing connectivity over 10 years)
$3,449.90
Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR2
Description
The LIFEPAK CR2 launched in 2019 and is on the higher-end of the cost spectrum given its universal pads and child button option–making the device more accessible for all types of patients. The AED also offers daily testing which will check for the pad expiration. The CR2 has several version options–including one with WiFi capabilities, one with a handle for easy transport, and a bilingual version. Note: Physio-Control was acquired by Stryker in 2016 and is now under the Stryker umbrella.
$2,662 (fully automatic version)
$307
4 years
$177
4 years
Universal Pads
Universal Pads
Semi-automatic and Fully automatic versions available
Yes
8 years
4.5 lbs
3.8 x 8.9 x 10.8
55
No
Optional *can be purchased for a higher price
Yes
$3,630
$3,630