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🎯 Free AED Match Tool · No Email Required

Find Your Perfect AED in 60 Seconds.

Answer six short questions. We’ll match you to a 2026 award-winning AED from our independent editorial reviews — pediatric capability · IP rating · CPR feedback · budget · maintenance preference, all considered.
  • FDA-cleared AEDs only
  • Independent editorial picks
  • Medically reviewed guidance
  • No manufacturer-paid placements

✨ Features That Actually Matter

The four things our editors weight heaviest

AED Best Brands is independent. We do not accept paid manufacturer placements. Every recommendation in this quiz is editor-led and clinician-reviewed.

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Your answers map to a profile

Environment + operator + pediatric + priorities → a buyer profile (e.g., "untrained-friendly · pediatric · IP55").

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Profile scores every model

Each of our 23 reviewed AEDs gets a score against your profile using usability, reliability, IP, pediatric, cost, warranty.

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Top match + 2 alternatives

The highest-scoring model is your match. Two strong alternatives are surfaced for comparison.

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Verified by our review pages

Every recommendation links to a full editorial review — specs, pros, cons, distributor links, FAQ.

✨ Features That Actually Matter

The four things our editors weight heaviest

Voice prompts in plain English

First-time rescuers don't read manuals. Voice clarity matters more than spec sheets.

Pediatric capability

Red Cross + AHA require it for any facility serving children under 8 / 55 lb.

IP rating + drop testing

IP55+ for outdoor / gym / humid environments. Drop-tested to 1m+ for real-world use.

Self-test reliability

Daily automated check removes monthly inspection burden — critical for low-staff facilities.

⚠️ Buyer Mistakes

Common buyer mistakes we see every month

Buying based on sticker price alone

The device is ~70% of the 5-year cost. Pads, batteries, training, and cabinets account for the other 30%. Run the Cost Calculator before procurement.

Skipping pediatric capability

"Adults only" facilities are rarer than they look. Visitors, contractors' kids, and "bring your kid to work day" all matter. Pediatric should be a default, not an add-on.

Buying from non-authorized resellers

Counterfeit pads exist. Authorized U.S. distributors guarantee warranty and authentic consumables.

Buying one AED when you need three

The AHA 3-minute round-trip rule usually means more units. The Quantity Calculator gives you the actual number.

🛠️ Free Companion Tools

When to use the other planning tools

📐 Quantity Calculator

Use this if you have a building, not a device, in mind

Get the AHA 3-minute coverage count for your floors, square footage, and high-risk zones.

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💰 Cost Calculator

Use this once you've picked a model

True 5-year and 10-year ownership cost: device + consumables + cabinet + signage + training.

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🛡️ Editorial Trust

Why you can trust this recommendation

AED Best Brands is independent. We do not accept paid manufacturer placements. Every recommendation in this quiz is editor-led and clinician-reviewed.

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FDA-Cleared Only

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MD-Reviewed

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No Paid Placements

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Updated Monthly

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Independent

❓ FAQ

Common questions about the AED match tool

Yes. No email, no signup, no paywall. The recommendation is generated from our independent editorial reviews of 23 FDA-cleared AED models.
Strong starting point. The match uses the same scoring rubric our editors use across 8 dimensions: usability, reliability, shock technology, pediatric capability, IP rating, total cost, warranty, and recall history. For uncommon environments (EMS, clinical), we recommend also reading the full brand review.

For one or two AEDs, the match output and our review pages give you everything you need. For fleets of 5+ AEDs, or specialized environments (hospitals, EMS, multi-site operators), AED Total Solution offers program guidance.

Pick the closest match. Most niche environments (warehouses, factories, casinos, banks) share patterns with one of the eight options. You can also browse our 21 industry pages directly at AED Industries.
Those are the 6 manufacturers with current FDA 510(k) clearance for sale in the United States: Philips, ZOLL, LIFEPAK (Stryker), HeartSine (Stryker), Cardiac Science (ZOLL), and Defibtech. We do not review gray-market or non-cleared devices.
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