Kidde 20SDR AA Battery Smoke Alarm vs Kidde 30CUAR / 30CUA10 Hardwired Combo

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

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Kidde 20SDR AA Battery Smoke AlarmKidde 30CUAR / 30CUA10 Hardwired Combo
TypeSmoke or CO alarmSmoke or CO alarm
Alarmsmokecombo
Power2 AA replaceable batteriesHardwired with battery backup
InterconnectNot listedwired
Standards (maker)Kidde DETECT alarms are designed to the latest UL standardUL Listed; designed to the latest UL standard for safety and reliability
Replace afterNot listed10 years

Kidde 20SDR AA Battery Smoke Alarm

A smoke alarm powered by two replaceable AA batteries, with enhanced sensing meant to reduce cooking nuisance alarms.

  • No wiring
  • Replaceable AA batteries
  • Twist-and-click mount
  • Batteries need changing

Kidde 30CUAR / 30CUA10 Hardwired Combo

A hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide combo alarm with battery backup that connects by wire to other Kidde alarms. The 30CUA10 has a 10-year backup battery and the 30CUAR uses AA batteries.

  • Hardwired interconnect with other Kidde alarms
  • 10-year backup battery on the 30CUA10
  • Needs wiring into household power