Most online “AED quizzes” return an answer in 30 seconds because they’re routing you to whichever brand the site sells. AED Brand Review is not affiliated with any AED manufacturer; our buy links go to AED Leader and Response Ready, stores in our own network. The Find Your Perfect AED quiz scores every model the same way, whichever store sells it. This article explains exactly how the 4-question quiz scores your inputs, which model database it pulls from, and the decision logic behind every recommendation.
The 4 questions and why they matter
1
Where will the AED be deployed?
Indoor office · gym/athletic · school · church · home · outdoor venue · construction · healthcare · multi-site. Determines required IP rating (IP21 acceptable indoor; IP55+ for outdoor) and ruggedness needs.
2
Who will be the most likely responder?
Untrained bystander · trained staff · healthcare provider · mixed. Drives the CPR-feedback weighting (matters more for trained adult responders), voice prompt requirements (matters more for untrained), and clinical-grade features (matters only for healthcare).
3
What’s your budget?
Under $1,500 · $1,500 to $2,000 · $2,000 to $2,800 · clinical-grade open-ended. Filters the device universe and applies 10-year TCO weighting where multiple models qualify.
4
Will you serve children under age 8?
Often · sometimes · never. Determines whether pediatric pad capability or pediatric-mode key is required and which models meet that need (models with a pediatric key or child mode, such as the Philips FRx, LIFEPAK CR2 and ZOLL AED 3, score higher here).
The 47-criterion scoring matrix
Each device in the database is scored on a fixed set of criteria. The quiz applies different weights based on your 4 answers, so the right device for a school will score differently than the right device for a remote construction site, even if the underlying device specs don’t change. Sample criteria:
| Criterion category | Example criteria | Weight applied to |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | IP rating · drop test · operating temp | Outdoor + construction high |
| Maintenance | Pad shelf life · battery life · single-cartridge | Small-business + church high |
| Cost | MSRP · 10-yr TCO · consumable cost | Budget tier high |
| Pediatric pathway | Pediatric pads · key · auto-detect | Schools + daycare high |
| CPR feedback | Real-time depth · rate metronome | Gyms + healthcare high |
| Warranty | Years · service network | Multi-site fleet high |
| Recall history | Brand reliability score | Universal weighting |
How we keep the quiz fair
AED Brand Review is not affiliated with any AED manufacturer; our buy links go to AED Leader and Response Ready, stores in our own network. The quiz database is identical across all visitors, there’s no A/B testing toward higher-commission models, no paid placement, no upsell pressure. The same Philips OnSite recommendation comes back to every visitor whose answer profile matches it. Our Methodology page documents the broader review framework.
What the quiz can’t do
Four limitations worth knowing:
- It doesn’t model multi-AED fleet rollouts (use the Quantity Calculator for that)
- It doesn’t price 10-year TCO across fleets (use the Cost Calculator)
- It doesn’t handle state-specific compliance, verify with AED Laws by State
- It doesn’t replace a CPA’s tax/depreciation guidance on Section 179 deductions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AED quiz accurate?
It returns the right model for the inputs you provide. If your environment or responder profile changes, retake the quiz, the recommendation may shift.
Does AED Brand Review get paid for quiz recommendations?
Not per recommendation. Our buy links go to AED Leader and Response Ready, stores in our own network, but the quiz database does not change based on what either store earns. Same recommendation goes to every visitor with the same answer profile.
How often is the quiz database updated?
Quarterly, new model releases, recall events, and pricing updates feed into the device database every 90 days.
Can I trust the quiz for medical compliance?
The quiz handles device selection. Compliance is jurisdiction-specific, verify your state laws and consult counsel.
What if I disagree with the quiz result?
The quiz returns the best fit for the inputs you gave. Override your answers, retake, or browse our brand pages directly. See the quiz.
Take the quiz, 2 minutes, free.
Sources & References
- FDA, AED Regulation
- Manufacturer specifications across all 9 devices in the database
Disclaimer: Quiz is a decision-support tool. Final purchase decisions should account for facility-specific compliance requirements.
