Cardinal Gates XpandaGate EX100 vs KidCo Custom Fit Auto Close ConfigureGate
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Cardinal Gates XpandaGate EX100 | KidCo Custom Fit Auto Close ConfigureGate | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Configurable gate or play yard | Configurable gate or play yard |
| Mount | hardware | Not listed |
| Stairs (maker's words) | "Not Recommended for Top of Stairs: Gate bumper poses a safety hazard at the top of the stairs." | Not listed |
| Fits openings | Not listed | up to 86 in |
| Height | 29.5 in | 29.5 in |
| Walk-through door | Yes | Yes |
| Door opening | 23 in | Not listed |
| Auto-close | Not listed | Yes, per the maker |
| One-hand open | Yes, per the maker | Not listed |
| Extensions | Model EX15 15-inch extension; unlimited extensions can be added | 9 in (G4300 White / G4301 Black) and 24 in (G4310 White / G4311 Black); an unlimited number of sections can be added |
| Panels | 3 | 3 |
| Hardware | Not listed | Quick-release hardware |
| Material | All-steel with powder-coated finish | Steel |
| Standards (maker's words) | "All Cardinal Gates baby gates are JPMA certified" | Not listed |
| Maker's warnings | Not listed | Two-way door with magnet auto-close and a hold-open setting. Optional sections can form a freestanding play area. |
Cardinal Gates XpandaGate EX100
A hardware-mounted expandable steel gate with one door panel and two side panels that can be set up in a C, U or zigzag shape and extended with EX15 add-ons.
- One-hand push-button latch
- Opens both directions
- Extensions available
KidCo Custom Fit Auto Close ConfigureGate
A steel configurable gate with a magnetic auto-close two-way door, fitting openings up to 86 in with optional extensions.
- Auto-close door
- Hold-open setting
- Unlimited extension sections stated
- No top-of-stairs statement