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Best Home AEDs
Two home AEDs compared on listed device price, size, pad and battery costs, warranty terms and child-pad options from maker and seller pages.
The Philips HeartStart Home is sold on Amazon, so no device price is shown here; the Avive Connect price is from Avive's store, last checked Nov 11, 2026.
| AED | Device price | Size and weight | Adult pads | Battery | Warranty | Child option | Where to buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Philips HeartStart Home AED (M5068A-C01 / 861284) | See Amazon | 2.8 x 7.4 x 8.3 in; 3.3 lb with battery and pads (Philips shop) | $99.00 | $249.00 | Amazon listing: 8-year warranty for the AED, 4-year warranty for the battery, pads warranted until the expiration date; other accessories 1 year | Optional Infant/Child SMART Pads Cartridge (M5072A). Adult pads (M5071A) are listed for patients 55 lb (25 kg) or more. | Check price on Amazon |
 | Avive Connect AED | $1,899.99 | 2.1 lb (seller). Overall dimensions were not stated on the store page. | $99.99 | No replacement battery sold | 5 years from the date of shipment for the original end user; 8 years if the AED is registered with REALConnect. Pad cartridges warranted until the expiration date on the package. | One universal pad cartridge; Child Button listed for patients 1-8 years old. | View at Avive Solutions |
Prices
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$1,899.99
Includes one pad cartridge and the first year of REALConnect services. REALConnect is $199 per year after the first year. Avive also lists free pad-cartridge replacements with an active REALConnect subscription. Last checked: Nov 11, 2026. Source: Avive Solutions
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What each package includes
The Philips HeartStart Home listing (M5068A-C01) includes the AED, a pre-installed battery, a pre-installed SMART Pads cartridge, a slim carry case and the printed guides. Size on the official Philips shop is 2.8 x 7.4 x 8.3 in and 3.3 lb with battery and pads. Avive's store lists the Connect AED at 2.1 lb with a built-in rechargeable battery, one universal pad cartridge and the first year of REALConnect (cellular, Wi-Fi and GPS). Overall dimensions were not stated on that store page. A carry case is not included in the base Avive price.
Pads, batteries and other running costs
On the official Philips AED shop on Nov 11, 2026, adult SMART Pads (M5071A) were $99.00 and the long-life M5070A battery was $249.00. 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. A current price for the optional Infant/Child cartridge (M5072A) was not confirmed on a dedicated product page. Avive replacement pads were $99.99; Avive describes a built-in rechargeable battery (no replacement battery is sold) and lists free pad-cartridge replacements with an active REALConnect subscription, which is $199 per year after the first year.
Warranty and regulatory notes
The Amazon listing for the HeartStart Home states an 8-year warranty for the AED, a 4-year warranty for the battery, and pads warranted until the expiration date. Avive's store warrants the AED for 5 years from shipment for the original end user, or 8 years if it is registered with REALConnect, and warrants pad cartridges until the date on the package. Avive's store describes the device as FDA-approved and says a device prescription is uploaded to the REALConnect platform. This site does not independently verify FDA status and does not give medical advice.
FAQ
Why is there no price for the Philips HeartStart Home?
It is sold on Amazon (ASIN B00064CED6, configuration M5068A-C01), so this site does not print a device price. Use the Check price on Amazon button. Accessory prices below come from Philips' own AED shop.
What does the Avive Connect price include?
Avive's store listed $1,899.99 on Nov 11, 2026, including one pad cartridge and the first year of REALConnect services. REALConnect is $199 per year after that. A semi-rigid carrying case is sold separately for $99.99.
What do replacement pads and batteries cost?
On Philips' AED shop, adult SMART Pads (M5071A) were $99.00 and the M5070A battery was $249.00. The official battery page lists four years typical standby after installation. Avive replacement pads were $99.99; Avive describes a built-in rechargeable battery and does not sell a replacement battery. Avive also lists free pad replacements with an active REALConnect subscription.
Do these listings mention a child option?
Philips lists an optional Infant/Child SMART Pads Cartridge (M5072A) and lists adult pads for patients 55 lb (25 kg) or more. Avive lists one universal pad cartridge and a Child Button for patients 1-8 years old.
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Last updated Nov 11, 2026. Written by [BYLINE].