ZOLL AED Plus review
ZOLL AED Plus with CPR-D-padz
By Tom Calder
ZOLL's long-running AED, with pads rated for five years and a battery that ZOLL says typically lasts five, so maintenance comes round less often than on the Philips. Its standout is Real CPR Help, which tells you whether your chest compressions are fast and deep enough. It's bigger and heavier at 6.7 lb, and ZOLL says an AED needs a prescription or medical authorization at purchase; some sellers, such as North American Rescue for the AED 3, include one.
- Best for
- A home or workplace that wants CPR feedback and 5-year pads
- Skip it if
- You want one without a prescription
as of Nov 14, 2026, 5:36 PM ET · Details
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What we like
- Real-time CPR rate and depth feedback
- 5-year pads and battery
- IP55 dust and water rating
Worth knowing
- Needs a prescription or medical authorization
- 6.7 lb and bulky
- Child pads are a separate purchase
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Who shouldn't buy this
Don't buy it if you want one without a prescription: the Philips HeartStart Home is the over-the-counter option.
Key specs
| Prescription needed? | Yes: prescription or medical authorization |
| Pad life (maker) | 5 years (CPR-D-padz) |
| Battery life (maker) | 5 years (10 x 123A lithium) |
| Children | Separate Pedi-padz |
| Weight | 6.7 lb |
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If this isn’t the one
Best for Households with children, if you can get the prescription
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Best for An office, church or club that wants the same machine as the Home
as of Nov 14, 2026, 5:36 PM ET · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.Best for The lightest AED with the simplest upkeep
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