| Comparison Chart - Smoke Detectors |
Model and Price*
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Sensor type
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Power Source
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Features/Warranty
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First Alert Dual Sensor Remote Control Smoke Alarm SA302CN
Where to Buy
(*est. $25)
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Dual
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9-volt replaceable battery
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Remote-control alarm test/silence, Intelligent Sensing to differentiate non-threatening smoke from true danger, daily self-check test, 10-year warranty.
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First Alert 10-year Smoke Alarm with Lithium Battery SA340CN
Where to Buy
(*est. $30)
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Ionization
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Non-replaceable 10-year lithium battery
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Hush button, 10-year warranty, blinking power light, tamper-resistant power cell.
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First Alert Smoke Alarm with Photoelectric Sensor SA710CN
Where to Buy
(*est. $25)
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Photoelectric
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9-volt replaceable battery
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Silence/test button, blinking power light, low battery warning, tamper-resistant battery, 10-year warranty.
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Kidde Basic 0914
Where to Buy
(*est. $7)
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Ionization
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9-volt replaceable battery
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Test button, low-battery indicator and 3-year warranty.
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KidSmart Vocal Smoke Detector
Where to Buy
(*est. $70)
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Photoelectric
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4 AA batteries. Replacement recommended twice a year
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Parents can record and re-record instructions to a child, test-button, low-battery indicator, 5-year warranty.
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