Which Defibrillator is Right for You?

Which Defibrillator is Right for You?

Not sure where to start? Answer a few simple questions and we’ll point you to the right AED for your situation.


The 3 Questions That Matter

1. Who will be using it?

If the AED is for a general workplace, school, or community venue — where any staff member or bystander might need to use it in an emergency — you want something simple and fully guided. The Defibtech Lifeline Fully Automatic or Semi-Automatic are ideal here. No prior training required.

If the AED is for a medical or first-response setting — where trained staff will be using it — the Defibtech Lifeline ECG gives you professional-grade monitoring capabilities alongside defibrillation.

2. Fully Automatic vs Semi-Automatic — what’s the difference?

This is the most common question we get, and it’s a good one.

Semi-AutomaticFully Automatic
How it delivers the shockPrompts the user to press a shock buttonDelivers the shock automatically — no button needed
User involvementMore — user confirms the shockLess — AED takes over
Best forEnvironments with some first aid trainingAny setting, especially where staff may panic under pressure
PriceSlightly lowerSlightly higher

Our recommendation for most people: Go fully automatic. In a real emergency, stress is high and every second counts. Removing the need to press a button means one less thing to think about.

3. What’s your budget?

Here’s a quick breakdown of our AED range by use case and investment level:

ModelPriceBest ForKey Feature
Defibtech Lifeline Semi-Automatic$1,799Budget-conscious buyers with some first aid trainingReliable, easy to use, trusted brand
Defibtech Lifeline Fully Automatic$1,999Most workplaces, schools, community venuesFully automatic shock — no button needed
Defibtech Lifeline View$3,499High-traffic venues, gyms, sporting clubsVideo screen guides rescuers step-by-step
Defibtech Lifeline ECG$4,699Medical facilities, trained respondersFull ECG monitoring + professional defibrillation

Our Top Pick for Most People

For the majority of Australian workplaces, schools, gyms, and community organisations, we recommend the Defibtech Lifeline Fully Automatic. It’s simple enough for anyone to use in a crisis, trusted by professionals, backed by a strong warranty, and priced fairly at $1,999.

If you want video-guided step-by-step instructions that walk a bystander through exactly what to do — especially useful in high-stress, high-traffic environments — step up to the Lifeline View.


Still Not Sure?

That’s completely fine — this is a meaningful purchase and we want you to get it right. Send us a message and we’ll give you a straight answer based on your specific situation. No sales pressure, just honest advice.