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®

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

ZOLL AED 3

Description
The ZOLL AED 3 has been on the market since 2020 and is on the higher end of the cost spectrum for AEDs. The ZOLL AED 3 is the company’s newest device and it has a video screen and universal (Child and Adult) pads. While this is a single language device, it can be programmed to a new language but cannot be switched during a rescue. There is also a BLS version of this device (The AED 3 BLS). Because of its 20+ years on the market and neon green coloring, this ZOLL unit is a recognizable, easy to spot AED.
$2,144
$186
3-5 years
$204
5 years
Universal Pads
Universal Pads
Semi-automatic and Fully automatic versions available
Yes
8 years
5.5 lbs
5 x 9.3 x 9.7
55
No
No
Yes
$2,720
$4,113