| Feature | X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm | X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.5 | X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector |
| Screen | NO | YES | X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector |
| Sensors | Smoke | Smoke, CO | X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector |
| Alerts | Fire Alerts, Low Battery Alerts | Fire Alerts, CO Alerts, Low Battery Alerts | X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Tie |
| Built-in Siren | YES | YES | Tie |
| Built-in Light | YES | YES | Tie |
| Tests Itself | NO | NO | Tie |
| Pathlight | NO | NO | Tie |
| Steam Check | NO | NO | Tie |
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.5
- - Screen: NO vs YES
- + Rating: 4.5
- + Screen: YES
- + Sensors: Smoke, CO
Frequently Asked Questions
Which X-Sense alarm is better, the Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm or the WiFi Smoke & CO Detector?
The X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector is better overall because it senses both smoke and carbon monoxide, adds an LCD screen, and carries a higher owner rating. The X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm detects smoke only, so it covers less but in a simpler package.
What is the biggest difference between them?
Carbon monoxide coverage. The X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector combines smoke and CO sensing with both fire and CO alerts, while the X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm has no CO sensor and detects smoke only.
Does the X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm have a screen?
No. The X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm has no display, while the X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector adds an LCD screen for at-a-glance status. Both connect over 2.4GHz WiFi with a 5-year warranty and no smart home platform integration.
Is it worth paying more for the Smoke & CO Detector?
If you want carbon monoxide coverage, yes: the X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector folds smoke and CO into one unit with a display. If you only need smoke detection or already have a CO alarm, the cheaper X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm may be enough.
Who should buy the X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector?
Buy the X-Sense WiFi Smoke & CO Detector if you want one alarm handling both smoke and carbon monoxide, with an LCD readout and WiFi phone alerts, rather than mounting separate smoke and CO devices.
Who should buy the X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm?
Buy the X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke Alarm if you only need smoke detection in a compact, simple unit with WiFi phone alerts, and carbon monoxide is either not a concern or already covered by another alarm.
