Reviewed & Ranked 2026
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An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) delivers an electric shock to restart a heart in sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), a condition that kills ~356,000 people outside hospitals every year in the U.S. alone (American Heart Association, 2024). Survival drops ~10% for every minute without defibrillation; the AHA's 3-minute placement rule exists for that reason.
AED Brand Review tests, compares, and independently ranks the 9 leading AED devices currently sold in the U.S., no manufacturer pays us for placement, and we do not own any AED brand. Every device on this page has been evaluated against the same 47-point scorecard covering shock delivery, ease of use, pediatric mode, battery life, pad replacement cost, warranty, AHA/FDA compliance, and total cost of ownership over 8 years.
Use the filters to narrow by brand, environment (workplace, school, gym, public), or budget. Each device links to a full standalone review and the compatible pads + battery so you can build a complete kit in one session.