# Complete AED Comparison Guide --- ## Quick Comparison Chart --- ## Detailed Feature Comparison ### 🏆 Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 - $1,795 **Best For:** Schools, offices, churches, retail stores, low-maintenance deployments **Key Features:** - ✅ **7-year warranty** - Longest comprehensive coverage - ✅ **RescueReady® technology** - Daily self-tests, minimal oversight - ✅ **Dual-language** - English/Spanish switchable - ✅ **Color display** - Clear visual guidance - ✅ **Pediatric mode** - One device for all ages - ✅ **4-year battery** - Long life between replacements **Total Cost of Ownership (5 years):** $2,295 **Used in:** 100,000+ facilities worldwide View Cardiac Science G5 → **Recommended Industries:** - [Schools & Education](/pages/aed-requirements-schools) - [Churches & Religious Organizations](/pages/aed-requirements-churches) - [Office Buildings & Corporate](/pages/aed-requirements-offices) - [Retail Stores](/pages/aed-requirements-retail) - [Apartment Complexes](/pages/aed-requirements-apartments) --- ### 💪 ZOLL AED Plus - $1,595 **Best For:** Fitness centers, athletics, first responders, CPR training **Key Features:** - ✅ **Real CPR Help®** - Real-time compression feedback - ✅ **5-year battery** - Longest-lasting battery available - ✅ **Rugged design** - Built for high-use environments - ✅ **Loud audio** - Cuts through ambient noise - ✅ **One-button operation** - Simple to use under stress - ✅ **Budget-friendly** - Great value for features **Total Cost of Ownership (5 years):** $2,195 **Used by:** EMS, fire departments, athletic departments nationwide View ZOLL AED Plus → **Recommended Industries:** - [Fitness Centers & Gyms](/pages/aed-requirements-fitness-centers) - [Sports Facilities & Stadiums](/pages/aed-requirements-sports-facilities) - [Construction Sites](/pages/aed-requirements-construction) - [Warehouses & Distribution](/pages/aed-requirements-warehouses) - [Manufacturing Plants](/pages/aed-requirements-manufacturing) --- ### 🏥 ZOLL AED 3 - $2,495 **Best For:** Healthcare facilities, professional settings, fleet management **Key Features:** - ✅ **WiFi connectivity** - Remote monitoring & fleet management - ✅ **Real CPR Help®** - Professional-grade feedback - ✅ **Full-color display** - High-resolution screen - ✅ **CPR Dashboard** - Real-time metrics display - ✅ **Child mode** - Quick switch for pediatric use - ✅ **Hospital-grade** - Used in medical facilities nationwide **Total Cost of Ownership (5 years):** $3,195 **Used in:** Hospitals, clinics, medical offices, airports View ZOLL AED 3 → **Recommended Industries:** - [Healthcare Facilities](/pages/aed-requirements-healthcare-facilities) - [Nursing Homes & Assisted Living](/pages/aed-requirements-nursing-homes) - [Airports & Transportation](/pages/aed-requirements-airports) - [Event Venues & Convention Centers](/pages/aed-requirements-event-venues) --- ### 💰 Philips HeartStart Onsite - $1,529 **Best For:** Budget-conscious buyers, proven reliability, first-time AED buyers **Key Features:** - ✅ **8-year warranty** - Excellent long-term coverage - ✅ **SMART Pads** - Pre-connected, no assembly required - ✅ **Proven technology** - Over 1 million deployed worldwide - ✅ **Simple operation** - Just two buttons - ✅ **Lightweight** - Only 3.3 lbs - ✅ **Best price** - Most affordable name-brand option **Total Cost of Ownership (5 years):** $2,129 **Trusted by:** Fortune 500 companies, schools, government agencies View Philips Onsite → **Recommended Industries:** - [Small Businesses](/pages/aed-requirements-small-business) - [Childcare Centers](/pages/aed-requirements-childcare) - [Libraries](/pages/aed-requirements-libraries) - [Community Centers](/pages/aed-requirements-community-centers) --- ## Which AED is Right for You? ### **Choose Cardiac Science G5 if you want:** - Lowest total cost of ownership - Minimal maintenance requirements - Longest comprehensive warranty - Self-testing technology ### **Choose ZOLL AED Plus if you want:** - CPR quality feedback - Most rugged construction - Longest battery life (5 years) - Best value for features ### **Choose ZOLL AED 3 if you want:** - Professional healthcare-grade unit - WiFi connectivity & fleet management - Full-color display with metrics - Remote monitoring capabilities ### **Choose Philips Onsite if you want:** - Lowest upfront cost - Proven, trusted technology - Simple two-button operation - Lightweight & portable --- ## Still Not Sure? 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