Centralite 3-Series Water Sensor vs Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Centralite and Fibaro sites.

2026 verdict

In this 2026 comparison, Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) comes out ahead overall. The comparison tilts its way because of rating, sensors, and on device alert sound, with on device alert light keeping it in front. Choose Centralite 3-Series Water Sensor only if price, battery life, and integrations matters more to you than the broader advantage from Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave). That is enough to make Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) the better pick for most buyers.

Centralite

Centralite 3-Series Water Sensor

8% OFF

$17.45

$16.00

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Winner

Fibaro

Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)

$73.17

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Feature	Centralite 3-Series Water Sensor	Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)	Winner
Price	$16.00	$73.17	Centralite 3-Series Water Sensor
Rating	3.7	4.2	Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)
Battery Life	3 years	2 years	Centralite 3-Series Water Sensor
Integrations	Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Home Assistant	Centralite 3-Series Water Sensor
Sensors	Water Leak, Temperature	Water Leak, Temperature, Tilt	Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)
On Device Alert Sound	NO	YES	Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)
On Device Alert Light	NO	YES	Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Weather Resistance	NO	NO	Tie
Connectivity	Zigbee	Z-Wave	Tie
Alerts	Water Leak Alerts, Temperature Alerts, Freeze Temperature Alerts, Low Battery Alerts	Water Leak Alerts, Temperature Alerts, Freeze Temperature Alerts, Tamper Alerts	Tie

Centralite

Centralite 3-Series Water Sensor

8% OFF

$17.45

$16.00

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+ Price: $16.00
+ Battery Life: 3 years
+ Integrations: Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
- Rating: 3.7 vs 4.2
- Sensors: Water Leak, Temperature vs Water Leak, Temperature, Tilt

Winner

Fibaro

Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)

$73.17

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+ Rating: 4.2
+ Sensors: Water Leak, Temperature, Tilt
+ On Device Alert Sound: YES
- Price: $73.17 vs $16.00
- Battery Life: 2 years vs 3 years

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Centralite 3-Series Water Sensor or Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)?: Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, sensors, and on device alert sound.
What is the biggest difference between Centralite 3-Series Water Sensor and Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Centralite 3-Series Water Sensor lists $16.00, while Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) lists $73.17.
Which one looks better on price?: Centralite 3-Series Water Sensor is listed at $16.00, while Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) is listed at $73.17. Centralite 3-Series Water Sensor (better spec).
Who should buy Centralite 3-Series Water Sensor?: Choose Centralite 3-Series Water Sensor if your priority is price and battery life and that matters more than rating.
Who should buy Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)?: Choose Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) if your priority is rating and sensors and that matters more than price.

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