Verdict: The AED to buy when untrained rescuers will use it: Real CPR Help coaches depth and rate in real time. Buy new for the 5-year warranty (7 with registration); the recertified unit at $875 is the same device with a 3-year warranty.
Recertified ZOLL AED Plus: $875 at AED Leader. The price is the same for the semi-automatic and the fully automatic model. It carries a 3-year warranty, against 5 years (7 with registration) on a new unit. Verified 25 September 2026.
Check $875 at AED LeaderRecertified ZOLL AED Plus price and warranty
Best for: Workplaces where untrained rescuers need CPR coaching
Real CPR Help with a 5-year warranty, 7 with registration. Five-year pads and off-the-shelf 123A batteries keep the ten-year cost down.
How we score
Every score is out of 10 and higher is always better. Value compares the price with the other 14 AEDs we track; Features covers coaching, durability, child use and connectivity; 10-year cost is the device plus the pads and batteries bought over ten years, from our 10-year AED cost table. The overall ABR Buyer Score is the average of the three. Prices are re-checked at AED Leader and dated on the page.In the box: New ZOLL AED Plus, carry case, user manual, pre-installed CPR-D-padz and batteries, first responder kit, inspection tag, window decal (AED Leader listing). Value Package with wall cabinet, sign and poster: $2,144.70
Quick verdict
9.0
Verified 30 September 2026
ZOLL AED Plus review, 2026 verdict
$2,082.00 at AED Leader, semi-automatic or fully automatic at the same price, verified 30 September 2026. It remains the only mainstream AED that measures compression depth and rate and tells the rescuer to push harder, which is why it is still our pick where untrained bystanders will use it.
What changed in 2026
- Price holds at $2,082.00 with no separation between the semi-automatic and fully automatic builds.
- Warranty is five years, seven with registration.
- It runs on ten off-the-shelf Type 123A lithium cells, not a proprietary pack, which is the lowest ten-year running cost we track.
- One-piece CPR-D-padz on a five-year cycle, so there is one consumable date to diary, not two.
Buy at AED Leader, $2,082.00.
ZOLL AED Plus fully automatic review: what changes and who should buy it
The fully automatic ZOLL AED Plus (part 8000-004007-01) analyzes and delivers the shock itself after a spoken countdown; the semi-automatic (8000-004000-01) waits for a button press. Both are $2,082 at AED Leader, share FDA PMA P160015, the same 5-year pads and Type 123A batteries, and the same Real CPR Help. Pick fully automatic for untrained rescuers in schools, churches and public buildings; pick semi-automatic where trained staff want control. The decision table is in the Fully Automatic section below.
ZOLL AED Plus price in 2026: $2,082, and what moves it
The ZOLL AED Plus costs $2,082 at AED Leader and Response Ready, semi-automatic or fully automatic, verified 19 September 2026. Across eight sellers the range is $1,876.99 to $2,249.99. The value package is $2,144.70 and a recertified unit is $875 with a 3-year warranty. The seller-by-seller table is below.
Quick answer
The ZOLL AED Plus costs $2,082.00 new, verified against seller product data on 30 September 2026. Total cost of ownership is $2,082.00 plus about $330 in consumables over ten years: one pad and battery refresh at year five, since the first set comes with the device. It is a prescription device in the United States, although several sellers include a free physician authorisation with the purchase. Like every AED sold in the United States it is FDA-approved through premarket approval (PMA) and carries a PMA number.
Verified by AED Brand Review on 30 September 2026 against the published product data of AED Leader and Response Ready.ZOLL AED Plus specs at a glance
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| Specification | ZOLL AED Plus |
|---|---|
| CPR feedback | Real CPR Help, live depth and rate prompts |
| Pads | One-piece CPR-D-padz, ~5-year life (Pedi-padz II for children) |
| Battery | 10 x Type 123A lithium (Duracell 123a class), off the shelf, ~5-year life |
| Operation | Semi-automatic (fully automatic variant available) |
| Display | Graphical icons + voice prompts |
| Ruggedness | IP55, withstands rough handling |
| Weight | 6.7 lbs (3.1 kg) |
| Warranty (new) | 5 years |
What we like, and what we don't
- Real CPR Help, live depth and rate feedback almost no home AED offers
- One-piece CPR-D pads with a 5-year life, longer than most
- Runs on ten off-the-shelf Type 123A lithium batteries, low replacement cost
- IP55 rugged, graphical plus voice guidance
- Available recertified at $875 with new pads and battery
- Heavier at 6.7 lbs than the Philips units
- No touchscreen, older graphical interface (the ZOLL AED 3 modernizes this)
- Pediatric use needs separate Pedi-padz II
- Higher new price than the Philips OnSite for an untrained home setting
ZOLL AED Plus vs OnSite vs ZOLL AED 3
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| Model | CPR feedback | Pads | Battery | New at AED Leader, 30 September 2026 | Recertified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZOLL AED Plus This review | Yes (Real CPR Help) | CPR-D, 5-yr | 10 x Type 123A lithium, off the shelf | $2,082 | $875 |
| Philips OnSite | No | SMART Pads Cartridge M5071A | Proprietary | $1,589 to $1,819 | $875 |
| ZOLL AED 3 | Yes (on-screen) | Uni-padz (all ages) | Proprietary | $2,399 at AED Leader | $1,150 to $1,295 |
ZOLL AED Plus price: new vs recertified
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Buy the ZOLL AED Plus
ZOLL AED Plus price by seller and configuration
Third-party rows read on 1 October 2026 from each seller's live product page (AEDs Today could not be read and keeps its 18 September 2026 price). The AED Plus is one device in two shock modes; the semi-automatic (part 8000-004000-01) and the fully automatic (part 8000-004007-01) cost the same at every authorized seller we checked. Every unit ships with CPR-D-padz and ten Type 123A batteries installed.
| Seller | Configuration | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| AED Leader | Semi-automatic | $2,082 | In stock, free shipping |
| AED Leader | Fully automatic | $2,082 | In stock |
| AED Leader value package | Semi-automatic + cabinet, signs, kit | $2,144.70 | In stock |
| Response Ready | Semi-automatic | $2,082 | In stock; fully automatic also $2,082 |
| AED Superstore | Semi-automatic | $2,249.99 | In stock |
| HeartSmart | Semi-automatic (part 20100) | $2,021 | Listed |
| AED.us | Semi or fully automatic | $2,082 | Listed, same price both |
| AEDs Today | Semi-automatic | $2,082 | Listed; recertified unit $725 on back order |
| AED.com | Device (SKU ZAED+) | $2,249.99 | Packages $2,249.99 to $2,442.80 |
| CPR Choice | Semi or fully automatic | $1,876.99 to $2,082 | Listed |
| AED Leader, recertified | Same device, new CPR-D-padz and batteries, 3-year warranty | $875 | In stock |
$2,082 is the price at four of the eight sellers (AEDs Today from our 18 September 2026 read); AED.com and AED Superstore list $2,249.99, $167.99 above it, HeartSmart $2,021, $61 below it, and CPR Choice $205.01 below it on one configuration. The recertified unit at AED Leader is $1,207 below new for the same FDA-approved device with fresh consumables and a 3-year warranty.
ZOLL AED Plus Fully Automatic: what changes and who should pick it
| Decision factor | Semi-automatic AED Plus | Fully Automatic AED Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Shock delivery | Device charges and flashes the shock button; the rescuer presses it | Device gives a spoken countdown and delivers the shock itself |
| Part number | 8000-004000-01 | 8000-004007-01 |
| Price at AED Leader | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Real CPR Help, pads, batteries, IP55, warranty | Identical | Identical |
| FDA status | PMA P160015 | PMA P160015 (same approval covers both) |
| Best for | Trained staff who want control over the shock moment | Sites where the likely rescuer may hesitate: retail, churches, small offices, homes |
Our verdict on the fully automatic version: pick it wherever nobody on site holds a current CPR/AED card. The one behaviour it removes, pressing a button while a voice tells you to, is the step untrained rescuers most often delay. It costs nothing extra and changes nothing else about the device.
Sources: AED Leader and Response Ready Store API and product pages; ZOLL AED Plus and Fully Automatic AED Plus product pages; FDA PMA P160015; AEDs Today product page, all read 18 September 2026; AED Superstore, HeartSmart, AED.us, AED.com and CPR Choice product pages re-read 1 October 2026.
Real CPR Help: the feature that earns its keep
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Maintenance and the failures that actually happen
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Who should buy the ZOLL AED Plus, and who should skip it
| Buy it if | Skip it if |
|---|---|
| Lay responders will do CPR and you want live feedback | It is a simple home unit and price is the priority → Philips OnSite |
| You want the lowest consumable cost (off-the-shelf 123A batteries, 5-year pads) | You want a modern touchscreen and one pad for all ages → ZOLL AED 3 |
| You are buying multiple units → recertified at $875 | You need the lightest device to carry → Philips OnSite or HeartSine |
How the ZOLL AED Plus compares
| Model | Verified price | Ten year running cost | Pediatric method | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZOLL AED Plus (this page) | $2,082 | About $330 | Pedi-padz II, $155 every 2 years | Lowest running cost, workplaces |
| ZOLL AED 3 | $2,399 | About $435 | Uni-padz cover children, no extra pad | Mixed ages, Wi-Fi fleet management |
| Philips HeartStart OnSite | $1,589 to $1,819 | About $894 | Separate M5072A cartridge, prescription only | Untrained staff, offices, home |
| Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR2 | $2,256 to $2,681 | Not published per part | Built-in child mode button, no extra pad | Schools, fleets, cprINSIGHT |
New unit prices verified at AED Leader and Response Ready on 30 September 2026. Ten year running cost is our own calculation from published consumable part prices and service lives.
Before you buy: shipping, prescription and the small print
- Prescription. Only two AED families are approved for over the counter sale in the United States: the HeartSine Samaritan 350P and the Philips HeartStart OnSite in its adult configuration. Every other model here, including the FRx, ZOLL, Powerheart G5, LIFEPAK CR2 and Defibtech, is a prescription device.
- Free physician authorisation. Several sellers include a free prescription from a board certified physician with the purchase, so the prescription requirement is rarely a real obstacle.
- Free shipping threshold. AED.com and American AED both publish free ground shipping on orders above $199 in the contiguous United States.
- Approval route. AEDs are FDA approved through premarket approval, a PMA number. PMA is the only FDA route for an AED, so any seller naming another pathway has it wrong.
Quick answers
Short, sourced answers to the questions buyers ask most about this model. Prices are the ones we verified at AED Leader on the date shown.
How much does the ZOLL AED Plus cost in 2026?
$2,082 for the semi-automatic at AED Leader and Response Ready, price checked 30 September 2026, with a 5-year warranty, 7 years on registration. The value package with cabinet and accessories is $2,144.70. Recertified units are $875.
Semi-automatic or fully automatic ZOLL AED Plus?
Both cost $2,082. The semi-automatic asks the rescuer to press a flashing shock button. The fully automatic delivers the shock itself after a spoken countdown. Choose fully automatic where responders may hesitate, semi-automatic where trained staff want control.
What do ZOLL AED Plus pads and batteries cost to maintain?
The AED Plus uses one CPR-D-padz set with a five-year shelf life and consumer-grade lithium batteries, which is why its running cost is among the lowest of any AED. Replace both on their printed dates, not on symptom.
ZOLL AED Plus or ZOLL AED 3?
The AED 3 at $2,399 adds a colour touchscreen, Wi-Fi program management and one Uni-padz set covering adults and children. The AED Plus at $2,082 keeps Real CPR Help at a lower price. Pick the AED 3 for public access programs.
Compare before you buy, prices verified today
Prices checked 30 September 2026 at AED Leader. Each link opens our full review with the buy path.
- ZOLL AED 3 review and price$2,399New, 6-year warranty (8 with ZOLL registration)
- Recertified ZOLL AED Plus review and price$875Save 58%Recertified, 3-year warrantyBuy at AED Leader
- Philips HeartStart OnSite (M5066A) review and price$1,589 to $1,819New, 8-year manufacturer warranty
- LIFEPAK CR2 review and price$2,256 to $2,681New, 8-year manufacturer warranty
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More questions buyers ask about the ZOLL AED Plus
Answered 24 September 2026. Prices verified from the AED Leader product feed the same day.
How do you test a ZOLL AED Plus?
You do not run the test by hand. ZOLL states the AED Plus performs automatic self-testing, so the check you own is a visual one: look at the status indicator window on the front of the unit. A visible check mark means the last self-test passed. No check mark, or an audible chirp, means the unit needs attention, and in almost every case it is the batteries or the pad cartridge, not the defibrillator. Our AED inspection checklist sets out what to record each month.
How often should a ZOLL AED Plus be checked?
The device self-tests on its own. The owner's job is a monthly visual inspection of three things: the status indicator, the pad expiry date printed on the CPR-D-padz cartridge, and the battery install-by date. ZOLL rates both the battery and the electrodes at five years, so a correctly maintained unit needs an owner's hands roughly twice a decade, and eyes on it once a month.
How do you check the battery on a ZOLL AED Plus?
There is no fuel gauge to read, and that is deliberate. The AED Plus runs on ten off-the-shelf Type 123A lithium cells rather than a proprietary pack, and the self-test is what reports their condition through the status indicator. ZOLL rates the battery life at five years. The practical check is the install-by date you wrote on the unit when you fitted them, plus the status indicator each month.
ZOLL AED Plus or Defibtech Lifeline?
They answer two different budgets. The Defibtech Lifeline is $1,478.80 at AED Leader and the ZOLL AED Plus is $2,082.00, a $603.20 gap. You are paying that for Real CPR Help, which measures compression depth and rate and tells the rescuer to push harder. If the likely rescuer is trained and the budget is tight, the Lifeline is the honest choice. If the rescuer is an untrained bystander, the coaching is what the extra $603.20 buys. Full comparison on our Defibtech Lifeline review.
What do ZOLL CPR-D-padz cost?
$230.00 at AED Leader, verified 24 September 2026. They are a single one-piece electrode assembly rated at five years, so there is one expiry date to diary instead of the two most AEDs need. Over ten years you buy one replacement set at year five, since the first comes with the device: $230.00 in pads, or $330.00 with batteries, which is the lowest consumable bill of any AED we track.
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The one-line decision
References
- ZOLL Medical, AED Plus technical specifications and Real CPR Help documentation, 2026.
- American Heart Association, CPR quality and compression depth/rate guidelines, 2020.
- US FDA, AEDs and Premarket Approval (PMA).
- AED Leader, recertified ZOLL AED Plus pricing and 9-point recertification, verified 18 September 2026. New prices from AED Leader, Response Ready and AEDs Today, 18 September 2026; AED Superstore, HeartSmart, AED.us, AED.com and CPR Choice, 1 October 2026. ZOLL AED Plus product page (IP55, 123a batteries, five-year consumables); FDA PMA P160015 (AED Plus and Fully Automatic AED Plus, 26 May 2017).
