- 2026 AEDBB Awards · Value category
The value award went to the HeartSine 350P. Here is the math.
Value is not the lowest sticker; it is the least money for a device that stays rescue-ready. The 350P won on both counts inside the reviewed set: the lowest list price at $1,295 (checked July 23, 2026) and the lowest sourced 5-year total, because one Pad-Pak cartridge is the entire maintenance plan. Its trade-offs are printed right under the trophy, and the full decision lives in the complete best-AED guide.
- Checked · July 23, 2026
- The criteria
- Editorially reviewed
- Direct answer
The HeartSine Samaritan PAD 350P won the 2026 value category at $1,295 US list (checked July 23, 2026): the lowest list price and the lowest sourced 5-year total (~$1,660 with cabinet) among the nine reviewed models, driven by the single 4-year Pad-Pak that combines pads and battery in one dated cartridge. Trade-offs: no CPR-depth feedback and a minimal status display.
- The sourced calculation
Why the 5-year total, not the sticker, decides value
Value category weighting: 5-year total cost weighted upward, per the published criteria, and every line below is a dated list price or a labeled street estimate:
| Cost line | HeartSine 350P | Philips OnSite | Powerheart G5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device · US list, checked 7/23 | $1,295 | $1,529 | $2,157 |
| Pads over 5 yrs (est.) | ~$169 · 1x Pad-Pak, pads + battery in one cartridge, one expiry date | ~$150 · 2x M5071A | ~$210 · 2x Intellisense |
| Battery over 5 yrs (est.) | ~$89 · 1x M5070A | ~$399 · 1x Intellisense | |
| Cabinet + signage (est.) | ~$199 | ~$199 | ~$199 |
| 5-year total (est.) | ~$1,660 | ~$1,970 | ~$2,965 |
The architecture is the win: one cartridge means one calendar date, which is why the 350P also holds our volunteer-run category. Run your own building through the Cost Calculator; the by-model consumables map lives in the compatibility matrix.
- The award's fine print
Cheapest that stays ready, not fanciest. Know the gaps.
The 350P wins money math, not feature count: no CPR depth or rate coaching, and a minimal status indicator rather than a readiness display. High-exertion sites that want compression feedback should read the ZOLL AED Plus before deciding on price.
- What this award is NOT
Not a hands-on test result, not a medical endorsement, not a certification, and not for sale. A documented editorial judgment under published criteria, dated evidence shown, price current only as of its check date.
- Two honest alternatives
Where the value logic points elsewhere
Premium hardware, similar money
A documented recertified Philips OnSite runs roughly half of its $1,529 new list (labeled est., checked 7/23), putting premium-brand hardware near 350P money. The trade: seller-dependent warranty vs the 350P’s full new-unit coverage.
$1,695 · checked 7/23
The Defibtech Lifeline VIEW adds a full-color video rescue display for $400 over the 350P: worth it where untrained responders will face the device alone, covered in its full review.
Building-specific answer? The 60-second quiz reweights the criteria for your site, and the volunteer-run guide shows the 350P’s other trophy in context. All 12 categories: the 2026 awards.
References · primary sources
- ManufacturerStryker. HeartSine Samaritan PAD 350P and Pad-Pak documentation. stryker.com emergency care
- RegulatoryUS FDA. Premarket Approval (PMA) database. accessdata.fda.gov PMA
- MarketAuthorized US distributor list pricing, checked 2026-07-23, per the dated-price convention in our editorial standards.
- ProgramAmerican Heart Association. Implementing an AED Program, 2023 guide. cpr.heart.org AED guide (PDF)
Checked · July 23, 2026 Review Methodology Editorial Standards 2026 Awards All 22 Industries AED Resource Library