Quick answer
A Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR2 value package costs $2,379.10 to $2,743.70, verified 30 September 2026 at AED Leader and Response Ready, against $2,256.00 to $2,681.00 for the bare device. The $364.60 spread inside the package price covers configuration options (case, language, semi or fully automatic), not a discount, so confirm which variant a quote covers. The CR2 is the only AED here with cprINSIGHT, which analyses the heart rhythm during compressions so CPR does not have to stop.
Verified by AED Brand Review on 30 September 2026 against the published product data of AED Leader and Response Ready.Every LIFEPAK CR2 package price we can verify
| Seller | Package | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AED Total Solution | CR2 Value Package, dated stock | $1,692.00 to $2,099.75 | Stated expiry on the listing. Real saving, shorter usable life |
| CPR1 | CR2 Value Package, dated stock | Dated listing | Same dated-stock model |
| AED Superstore | CR2 Small Business Value Package | $2,319.99 | Cheapest current-dating package verified |
| AED Leader | LIFEPAK CR2 Value Package | $2,379.10 to $2,743.70 | SKU 80427-000134-1-1, configuration tiers |
| Response Ready | LIFEPAK CR2 Value Package | $2,379.10 to $2,743.70 | Identical SKU and price to AED Leader |
| AED Total Solution | CR2 Value Package, current stock | $2,379.10 to $2,743.70 | Eleven item includes list, the most detailed in this category |
Green row is the cheapest current-dating package. AED Leader and Response Ready prices checked 30 September 2026; other sellers checked 16 September 2026. Package contents differ between sellers, so compare the included list below before comparing the number.
The dated stock question, answered honestly
Two sellers list a CR2 package from $1,692.00 with an expiry date stated on the listing. That is roughly $628 below the cheapest current-dating Wi-Fi package. The saving is genuine. The trade is shelf life.
Here is how to judge it. The CR2’s value sits in its consumables and its readiness, not its purchase date. If the dated stock carries four or more years before the pads and battery need replacing, the saving is real money. If it carries under two years, you are pre-paying for a consumable replacement you would otherwise have deferred, and the discount evaporates.
Ask one question before buying dated stock: what is the exact expiry date on the pads and on the battery, in writing. Check the stated expiry on the listing and ask for the battery date in writing.
The package against the bare device
The CR2 device on its own is $2,256 to $2,681, verified on our LIFEPAK CR2 review. The cheapest current Wi-Fi package is $2,319.99, which is about $64 over the bottom of the device range. That is a small premium for a case, bracket, signage and kit.
One thing to know: the CR2 you will see listed at $1,411 is the USB-only model, with no Wi-Fi reporting. That is its regular price, not a promotion, and its value package is $1,473.70 to $1,713.70 at AED Leader.
What makes the CR2 different
| Feature | What it does | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| cprINSIGHT | Analyses the heart rhythm while compressions continue | Every other AED here makes you stop CPR to analyse. AHA guidance stresses keeping pauses in chest compressions as short as possible, so pause time is clinical, not cosmetic |
| Wi-Fi connectivity | Reports readiness to LIFELINKcentral | The reason this device dominates fleet and multi-site buying |
| Child mode button | Switches to pediatric energy without changing pads | No separate pediatric cartridge to buy, unlike the Philips OnSite and FRx |
| Dual language | Two languages on one device | Relevant in public access and multilingual workplaces |
| Approval | PMA P170018 | FDA-approved via premarket approval. Prescription device |
Which configuration for which buyer
| Setting | Buy | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Single office or clinic | AED Leader entry configuration, $2,379.10 | Current-dating stock at the bottom of the AED Leader range |
| Multi-site or fleet | AED Leader or Response Ready configuration | Buy consistently across sites so LIFELINKcentral reporting stays uniform |
| Tight budget, near-term need | Dated stock from $1,692.00 | Only after the seller states the pad and battery expiry dates in writing |
| Where children are present | Any CR2 configuration | The child mode button is built in, so there is no pediatric cartridge to buy |
Our verdict
The CR2 is the most capable AED in this comparison and the hardest to price. cprINSIGHT genuinely changes the rescue, and the built-in child mode removes the pediatric pad cost the OnSite carries and the one-off Infant/Child Key cost of the FRx. If you are buying one unit for a single site, the $2,379.10 AED Leader entry configuration is the right entry point.
If the decision is budget-led, be honest about it and buy a different device rather than dated stock you cannot date. A recertified ZOLL AED 3 at $1,150 gives you a touchscreen, Wi-Fi and pediatric coverage through Uni-padz for half the money.
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Frequently asked questions
From $2,319.99 to $2,743.70 on current stock, checked 16 September 2026. AED Superstore lists the cheapest current-dating Wi-Fi package at $2,319.99. The USB-only CR2 value package is $1,473.70 to $1,713.70 at AED Leader. AED Leader and Response Ready both list $2,379.10 to $2,743.70 across configuration tiers.
Because it is dated stock with a stated expiry. The saving of roughly $628 is real, but the usable shelf life is shorter. Ask the seller to confirm the exact pad and battery expiry dates in writing before treating it as a bargain.
cprINSIGHT analyses the heart rhythm while chest compressions continue. Every other AED in this comparison requires the responder to stop CPR to analyse. Since AHA guidance stresses keeping pauses in compressions as short as possible, reducing pause time is a clinical difference, not a marketing one.
No. The CR2 has a child mode button that switches to pediatric energy on the same pads. That removes the pediatric pad cost the OnSite carries and the one-off Infant/Child Key cost of the FRx, and it is one of the strongest arguments for the CR2 in schools and childcare settings.
Yes, marginally. The device alone is $2,256 to $2,681 and the cheapest current Wi-Fi package is $2,319.99, a premium of about $64 for a case, bracket, signage and response kit. A wall cabinet alone usually costs more than that.
Yes, under premarket approval PMA P170018. It is a prescription device. AEDs are FDA-approved via PMA.
Prices verified through the public product APIs of AED Leader and Response Ready on 30 September 2026 and from each competing seller’s published page on 11 September 2026. Dated stock pricing varies by remaining shelf life and is not directly comparable to current stock.
