Our Mission
About
AED Brand Review
Our Story
Clear, Sourced AED Comparisons
AED Brand Review was built with one goal: to make choosing an AED quick and clear for U.S. buyers. The AED market is confusing, dozens of models, regulatory jargon, varying state laws, and aggressive manufacturer marketing make it nearly impossible for the average buyer to make a confident decision.
We compare devices on published specifications, FDA records, AHA guidance and manufacturer documentation, and we show the price and the ten-year running cost of each model so buyers can compare like for like. Every clinical claim is cited on the page where it appears.
Our Review Methodology
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Primary Sources
Specifications, approvals and recalls come from FDA records, AHA guidance and manufacturer documentation, and each one is cited on the page.
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Dated Prices
Prices are checked at authorized U.S. dealers and dated on the page, so you can see when each figure was last confirmed.
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Ten-Year Cost
Each model shows the device price plus the pads and batteries you will buy over ten years, from our published cost table.
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Plain-Language Guides
Placement, maintenance and compliance are explained in plain language, with the source for every rule.
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Regular Updates
We revisit pages when prices, recalls or guidance change, and each page shows the date it was last checked.
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Sourced Claims
Every clinical claim cited to AHA, FDA or manufacturer documentation
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Dated Prices
Prices checked at authorized U.S. dealers and dated on each page
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FDA-Only Coverage
We only review devices with current, valid FDA approval
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Ten-Year Costs
Device, pads and batteries priced over ten years for every major model
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Published Method
Scores follow the method we publish on our methodology page
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Response Ready Network
Part of the Response Ready family of AED specialists across North America