First Alert SM210 / SM210V / SM210L 10-Year Smoke vs First Alert SMCO210 / SMCO210V Combo

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

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First Alert SM210 / SM210V / SM210L 10-Year SmokeFirst Alert SMCO210 / SMCO210V Combo
TypeSmoke or CO alarmSmoke or CO alarm
Alarmsmokecombo
SensorphotoelectricPhotoelectric (smoke) and electrochemica
Power10-year battery (lithium metal, not replaceable)10-year battery (lithium metal, not replaceable)
Standards (maker)Conforms to UL 217 10th Edition StandardConforms to UL 217 10th Edition Standard; Conforms to STD UL2034
Replace after10 yearsNot listed

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

First Alert SMCO210 / SMCO210V Combo

A battery-powered smoke and carbon monoxide combo alarm with a sealed 10-year lithium battery.

  • Sealed 10-year battery, no battery swaps
  • UL 217 10th edition and UL 2034
  • Slim profile