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The Best AEDs for Business of 2026

Two AEDs with public official-shop prices compared on device cost, size, pad and battery replacements, and listed warranties.

Jeremy Saul, MD
Reviewed by Jeremy Saul, MD · ER / Family PracticeUpdated Nov 12, 2026Facts from seller listingsHow we researched
A Philips HeartStart AED in its red case inside a wall cabinet
A Philips HeartStart AED in a wall cabinet; exact model not confirmed. Photo: Pnapora / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The short answer: The official Philips shop listed the HeartStart OnSite (M5066A) from $1,687.00 to $1,914.00 on Nov 12, 2026, depending on the carry case, with adult pads at $99.00 and the replacement battery at $249.00. The Avive Connect was $1,899.99 on Avive's store, including one pad cartridge and the first year of REALConnect ($199 per year after that). Avive lists free pad replacements with an active subscription and does not sell a replacement battery. A Zoll official price was not available without a login, so Zoll is not in the table.

Our picks at a glance

Labels describe a listed feature or price, not a test result. AED photos are of real units or cabinets and may not be the exact configuration sold.

A Philips HeartStart AED in a wall cabinetOfficial price listed as a range

Philips HeartStart OnSite

  • $1,687.00–$1,914.00 depending on case
  • 2.8 × 7.4 × 8.3 in; 3.3 lb with battery and pads
  • Adult pads $99.00; battery $249.00
View at Philips AED shop
Range on the official shop, checked Nov 12, 2026
An open portable AED with its electrode pad packetPads included, subscription after year one

Avive Connect AED

  • $1,899.99 including first year of REALConnect
  • Replacement pads $99.99
  • No replacement battery sold
View at Avive
$1,899.99 at Avive, checked Nov 12, 2026

Comparison table

Official shop facts, checked Nov 12, 2026.
AEDDevice priceSize and weightReplacement padsReplacement batteryWhere to buy
A Philips HeartStart AED in a wall cabinetPhilips HeartStart OnSite (M5066A)$1,687.00–$1,914.002.8 × 7.4 × 8.3 in; 3.3 lb with battery and pads$99.00 (M5071A)$249.00 (M5070A)View at Philips AED shop
An open portable AED with its electrode pad packetAvive Connect AED$1,899.992.1 lb (seller). Overall dimensions were not stated on the store page.$99.99 (free replacements listed with active REALConnect)No replacement battery sold (built-in rechargeable, per the seller)View at Avive

Scorecard

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Two AEDs in soft carry cases on a shelf
AEDs often ship in a soft carry case (shown: Zoll AED Plus units, not priced on this page because Zoll's official store did not show a public price without a login). Photo: Taylor Montgomery / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Philips HeartStart OnSite AED (M5066A)

A Philips HeartStart AED in a wall cabinet
Philips HeartStart photo; exact model not confirmed. Photo: BrokenSphere / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Device price
$1,687.00–$1,914.00 (official shop, Nov 12, 2026)
Size
2.8 × 7.4 × 8.3 in; 3.3 lb with battery and pads
Adult pads
M5071A, $99.00
Battery
M5070A, $249.00
Child option
Optional Infant/Child SMART Pads Cartridge (M5072A); price not confirmed on a dedicated page
Sold by
Philips AED shop
View at Philips AED shop

From $1,687.00 to $1,914.00, checked Nov 12, 2026.

The official shop says the OnSite arrives with adult SMART Pads and the battery pre-installed, in a standard, slim, or plastic waterproof-shell carry case, depending on the configuration. Pad and battery compatibility is listed as M5071A / optional M5072A and M5070A. The battery page lists a minimum 5-year shelf life before insertion and four years typical standby after installation when installed by the install-by date, with a minimum capacity of 200 shocks or 4 hours of operating time. Accessory prices were the same on Nov 12, 2026 as on the Home AED page (checked Nov 11, 2026). See also AED pads and batteries and Best Home AEDs.

2. Avive Connect AED

Avive's store listed $1,899.99 on Nov 12, 2026, including one pad cartridge and the first year of REALConnect. REALConnect is listed at $199 per year after the first year. Replacement pads were $99.99; Avive lists free pad-cartridge replacements with an active subscription. The seller describes a built-in rechargeable battery and does not sell a replacement battery. A semi-rigid carrying case is listed separately (the Nov 11, 2026 home-AED record was $99.99; this page does not reuse that accessory price without a fresh check). Listed weight: 2.1 lb. Overall dimensions were not stated. The store lists a Child Button and a Spanish-language button. View at Avive

How we researched this guide

We read each product's maker or seller page on Nov 12, 2026 and recorded what that page listed: price (except Amazon), size or weight, case, and contents. We did not test these products. No product on this page has a score. Device and accessory prices are from official shops only. See the methodology.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the Philips HeartStart OnSite shown as a price range?

The official Philips AED shop listed the OnSite AED from $1,687.00 to $1,914.00 on Nov 12, 2026, depending on the included carry case. This page does not pick a single configuration price.

Are the OnSite pads and battery the same as the Home model?

The official shop lists the same adult SMART Pads cartridge (M5071A, $99.00) and the same long-life battery (M5070A, $249.00) for OnSite, Home and FRx. An optional Infant/Child SMART Pads cartridge (M5072A) is listed; a current child-pad price was not confirmed on a dedicated product page.

Why isn't a Zoll AED in the price table?

Zoll's official web store did not show a public device price without a login when we checked on Nov 12, 2026, so this page does not print a Zoll price from a reseller.

Did you test these AEDs?

No. This page compares official shop prices, sizes and listed accessory costs. Nothing here is medical advice.

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Last updated Nov 12, 2026. Reviewed by Jeremy Saul, MD · ER / Family Practice.