Description
ZOLL® AED 3® – Advanced CPR Feedback, Enhanced Connectivity, and Built for Modern Rescue Programs
The ZOLL AED 3® is an advanced automated external defibrillator designed to help both trained responders and everyday bystanders respond quickly and confidently during sudden cardiac arrest emergencies.
Built with Real CPR Help®, a full-color touchscreen display, and enhanced rescue guidance, the AED 3 provides real-time feedback on CPR compression depth and rate to help rescuers deliver high-quality CPR when every second matters.
Whether placed in a workplace, school, healthcare facility, public venue, or emergency vehicle, the ZOLL AED 3 delivers dependable performance, advanced technology, and life-saving support designed for today’s AED programs.
Key Features
• Real CPR Help®
Provides real-time feedback on CPR compression depth and rate, helping rescuers perform high-quality CPR aligned with current resuscitation guidelines.
• Full-Color Touchscreen Display
Features a vibrant, high-resolution display that provides visual rescue guidance, CPR feedback, and clear instructions throughout the rescue process.
• Enhanced Rescue Guidance
Combines voice prompts, visual cues, text instructions, and CPR coaching to support rescuers during high-stress emergencies.
• RapidShock™ Analysis
Minimizes interruptions in chest compressions by delivering fast rhythm analysis and shock readiness between CPR cycles.
• Universal Adult/Child Electrode Pads
CPR Uni-padz® can be used on both adult and pediatric patients without changing pads, helping reduce response time during an emergency.
• Semi-Automatic or Fully Automatic Models
Available in both semi-automatic and fully automatic configurations to match your organization’s needs and responder preferences.
• Program Management Onboard™
Integrated Wi-Fi connectivity allows remote monitoring of AED readiness and status through ZOLL’s PlusTrac™ AED Program Management system.
• Automatic Self-Testing
Performs routine self-checks to monitor battery status, electrode readiness, and critical internal systems.
• Long-Life Consumables
Battery and electrode system are designed to reduce maintenance requirements and lower total cost of ownership.
• Rugged & Durable Design
Built to withstand demanding environments while providing dependable performance in workplaces, schools, healthcare facilities, and public-access AED programs.
What’s Included
• ZOLL AED 3® (Semi-Automatic or Fully Automatic)
• CPR Uni-padz® Adult/Pediatric Electrode Pads
• AED 3 Lithium Battery Pack
• AED Carry Case
• User Manual
• Quick Reference Guide
• AED Inspection / Maintenance Tag
• “AED Equipped” Window & Facility Decal
• 8-Year Manufacturer Warranty
• 5-Year Battery Shelf Life
• 5-Year CPR Uni-padz® Shelf Life
• Wi-Fi Connectivity (Wi-Fi Models)
Semi-Automatic vs. Fully Automatic AEDs: What’s the Difference?
The Zoll AED 3 is available in both Semi-Automatic and Fully Automatic configurations. Both models provide the same advanced rescue technology, real-time CPR feedback, automatic self-testing, and life-saving treatment capabilities. The only difference is how a shock is delivered when one is needed.
Semi-Automatic AED (Most Common Configuration)
- Automatically analyzes the patient’s heart rhythm
- Advises the rescuer when a shock is recommended
- Requires the rescuer to press the flashing shock button to deliver treatment
- Provides an extra confirmation step to ensure everyone is clear before the shock is delivered
- Most commonly deployed in workplaces, schools, churches, fitness centers, and public-access AED programs
- Preferred by many organizations and trained responders because it allows the rescuer to control the moment of shock delivery
Fully Automatic AED
- Automatically analyzes the patient’s heart rhythm
- Determines when a shock is needed
- Delivers the shock automatically without requiring the rescuer to press a button
- Eliminates the need for a final user action before shock delivery
- Can help reduce hesitation during a rescue, particularly for inexperienced responders
Which Option Should You Choose?
Choose a Semi-Automatic AED if:
- You want the AED configuration most commonly found in public-access AED programs
- Your organization has designated responders or staff members who receive AED training
- You prefer having a final confirmation before the shock is delivered
Choose a Fully Automatic AED if:
- The AED may frequently be used by untrained bystanders
- You want to minimize the number of actions required during a rescue
- You prefer the device to deliver a shock automatically once one is advised
Our Recommendation
Most organizations choose the Semi-Automatic Zoll AED 3, which is the configuration most commonly deployed across businesses, schools, churches, and public facilities. It provides the same advanced rescue technology as the Fully Automatic model while allowing the rescuer to confirm the scene is clear before shock delivery.
Regardless of which configuration you select, both models are designed to help rescuers respond quickly and confidently during a sudden cardiac arrest emergency.
Built for Demanding Environments
• Schools & Universities
• Offices & Corporate Facilities
• Healthcare Facilities
• Hospitals & Medical Clinics
• Gyms & Athletic Centers
• Churches & Community Spaces
• Public Access AED Programs
• Industrial & Manufacturing Environments
• Security & Safety Departments
• Emergency Response Vehicles
Why Choose the ZOLL AED 3?
The ZOLL AED 3 stands out by combining real-time CPR feedback, advanced rescue guidance, Wi-Fi connectivity, and universal adult/pediatric electrodes into one easy-to-use device. Its Real CPR Help®, RapidShock™ Analysis, full-color touchscreen display, and CPR Uni-padz® help rescuers deliver effective care while simplifying AED program management.
Designed for both trained responders and everyday bystanders, the ZOLL AED 3 delivers dependable performance, clear guidance, and life-saving support when every second matters. Whether deployed in a school, workplace, healthcare facility, church, fitness center, or public venue, the AED 3 is built to help rescuers respond quickly and effectively during a sudden cardiac arrest emergency.








CPR Choice –
The ZOLL AED 3 has become a popular choice for organizations that want more than just an AED sitting on the wall. The built-in CPR feedback provides real-time coaching during compressions, which can be especially valuable when the responder is nervous or hasn’t used CPR skills recently. We’ve had many customers gravitate toward this model because it helps guide the rescuer throughout the event, not just during the shock process.