09/02/2026
Copying one ingredient doesn’t recreate the recipe; it’s the way everything comes together that makes it work.
Some AED manufacturers claim their devices use the same algorithms as Philips HeartStart AEDs and therefore perform the same. But lifesaving performance is not based on a single component.
Our defibrillator's effectiveness comes from a fully integrated system where waveform, hardware, software, algorithms, and user guidance are designed to work seamlessly together. Philips HeartStart AEDs are engineered as one cohesive device, built and tested as a complete system.
Without the full system—the full recipe—we’re not aware of evidence showing competitor devices perform just like Philips HeartStart AEDs.
When every second counts, it’s not about what’s similar, it’s about what’s scientifically proven to work.
Know the technology on your wall.