First Alert CO400 Battery Carbon Monoxide Alarm vs First Alert SM210 / SM210V / SM210L 10-Year Smoke

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

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First Alert CO400 Battery Carbon Monoxide AlarmFirst Alert SM210 / SM210V / SM210L 10-Year Smoke
TypeSmoke or CO alarmSmoke or CO alarm
AlarmCOsmoke
Sensorelectrochemicalphotoelectric
PowerBattery operated10-year battery (lithium metal, not replaceable)
InterconnectnoneNot listed
Standards (maker)Listed to UL 2034 StandardConforms to UL 217 10th Edition Standard
Replace afterNot listed10 years

First Alert CO400 Battery Carbon Monoxide Alarm

A battery-operated carbon monoxide alarm with an electrochemical sensor, a single test and silence button and an 85 decibel horn.

  • Portable
  • Single test and silence button
  • 85 decibel alarm
  • Battery powered only

First Alert SM210 / SM210V / SM210L 10-Year Smoke

A photoelectric smoke alarm with a sealed 10-year lithium battery and a slim profile. Voice and path-light versions are separate models from the same maker.

  • Sealed 10-year battery
  • UL 217 10th edition
  • The maker lists a lifespan of about 10 years
  • Smoke only, no CO sensing