Kidde 20SAR Hardwired Smoke Alarm with AA Backup vs Kidde 30CUDR Combo

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Kidde 20SAR Hardwired Smoke Alarm with AA BackupKidde 30CUDR Combo
TypeSmoke or CO alarmSmoke or CO alarm
Alarmsmokecombo
PowerHardwired with 2 AA backup batteriesAA (2 replaceable batteries)
InterconnectwiredNot listed
Standards (maker)Kidde DETECT alarms are designed to the latest UL standardDesigned to the latest UL standard for safety and reliability
Maker's warningsChange replaceable batteries every 6 months or when the low battery chirp soundsNot listed

Kidde 20SAR Hardwired Smoke Alarm with AA Backup

A hardwired smoke alarm with two replaceable AA backup batteries that connects to other Kidde alarms by wire.

  • AA backup batteries
  • Hardwire interconnect
  • Twist-and-click mount
  • Needs household wiring
  • Batteries need changing

Kidde 30CUDR Combo

A battery-powered smoke and carbon monoxide combo alarm that runs on two replaceable AA batteries. A voice-alert version is listed separately.

  • Replaceable AA batteries
  • Not listed by the maker: price