Top Smoke detectors 2025
Ranking last updated: 11-16-2024
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First Alert SA320CN Dual-Sensor Smoke and Fire Alarm, Battery Powered, White, 1 Pack
4.5
(23k+ ratings)
Most rated
What customers like:
- Affordable
- Easy to install
- Quality materials used
What customers dislike:
- Some units may not last as long as the advertised 10year battery life
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First Alert 9120BFF Smoke Detector, White, 1-Pack
4.7
(17k+ ratings)
What customers like:
- Perfect replacement for older models
- Easy to install
- Comes with a battery
What customers dislike:
- Short lifespan of previous models (only one year for some)
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3
First Alert 9120B Smoke Detector, Hardwired Alarm with Battery Backup, 6-Pack
4.7
(16k+ ratings)
What customers like:
- Easy to install
- Comes with battery backup
- Good value for money especially in contractor packs
What customers dislike:
- Batteries installed may need immediate replacement
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4
Kidde Smoke Detector, 10-Year Battery, 6th Edition, 1 Pack
4.6
(10k+ ratings)
What customers like:
- Easy to install
- Compatible with existing mounting brackets
- 10year battery life no need for frequent replacement
What customers dislike:
- Once the battery dies the entire unit needs to be replaced
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5
Kidde Smoke Detector, 9-Volt Battery Operated, Ionization Smoke Alarm
4.6
(11k+ ratings)
What customers like:
- Affordable price
- Easy to install
- Battery included and easy to insert
What customers dislike:
- False alarms reported
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Kidde Smoke Detector, Hardwired Smoke Alarm with Battery Backup, 1 Pack 6th Edition
4.6
(7k+ ratings)
What customers like:
- Easy to install with plugandplay features for those with existing mounts.
- Frontload battery door simplifies battery replacement.
- Loud alarm sound ensures clear notification.
What customers dislike:
- Requires replacement every 10 years as per manufacturer recommendation.
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Kidde Smoke Detector, 9V Battery Operated, White
4.5
(9k+ ratings)
Best Price to Value
What customers like:
- Battery included
- Easy to install
- Test button can also turn off false alarms
What customers dislike:
- Very sensitive may trigger false alarms
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Kidde Smoke Detector, Hardwired with 9-Volt Battery Backup, White, 6 Pack
4.7
(5k+ ratings)
What customers like:
- Easy to install and replace batteries.
- Comes with a backup battery already installed.
- Interconnect capability allows multiple units to communicate.
What customers dislike:
- Battery may need to be replaced soon after installation which can be inconvenient.
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X-Sense Mini Smoke Detector, XS01, 1-Pack
4.5
(4k+ ratings)
What customers like:
- Easy to install even with double stick tape
- Compact and not visually intrusive
- Emits a very loud noise when activated
What customers dislike:
- Concerns about the nonreplaceable battery and its longevity
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10
X-Sense XS01-WR Link+ Wireless Interconnected Smoke Detector, Pack of 3
4.5
(4k+ ratings)
What customers like:
- Easy to install can even be installed with double stick tape
- Attractive compact design that is not an eyesore
- Very loud alarm sound
What customers dislike:
- Concerns about the battery not being replaceable
