Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) vs Moen Smart Leak Detector

Updated September 2026

Data from Amazon and official Fibaro and Moen sites.

2026 verdict

Z-Wave flood sensing with tilt still leads, and the Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) is the better overall water leak sensor, winning on owner rating, sensors and alerts.

Winner

Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)

$66.12$78.5316% OFF

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Leak, temperature, freeze and tilt sit on one Z-Wave node with a local siren and light. The Moen Smart Leak Detector answers with a lower price and IP67 weather resistance on hub-free Wi-Fi. Choose the Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) for a full Z-Wave flood node; choose the Moen Smart Leak Detector if you want cheaper waterproof Wi-Fi without a Z-Wave stick.

Winner

Fibaro

Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)

16% OFF

$66.12

$78.53

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Moen

Moen Smart Leak Detector

7% OFF

$51.00

$54.87

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Feature	Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)	Moen Smart Leak Detector	Winner
Price	$66.12	$51.00	Moen Smart Leak Detector
Rating	4.3	3.3	Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)
Weather Resistance	NO	IP67	Moen Smart Leak Detector
Sensors	Water Leak, Temperature, Tilt	Water Leak, Temperature	Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)
Alerts	Water Leak Alerts, Temperature Alerts, Freeze Temperature Alerts, Tamper Alerts	Water Leak Alerts, Temperature Alerts, Freeze Temperature Alerts	Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Battery Life	2 years	2 years	Tie
Connectivity	Z-Wave	2.4 GHz WiFi	Tie
Integrations	Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Alexa, Home Assistant	Tie
On Device Alert Sound	YES	YES	Tie
On Device Alert Light	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Fibaro

Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)

16% OFF

$66.12

$78.53

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+ Rating: 4.3
+ Sensors: Water Leak, Temperature, Tilt
+ Alerts: Water Leak Alerts, Temperature Alerts, Freeze Temperature Alerts, Tamper Alerts
- Price: $66.12 vs $51.00
- Weather Resistance: NO vs IP67

Moen

Moen Smart Leak Detector

7% OFF

$51.00

$54.87

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+ Price: $51.00
+ Weather Resistance: IP67
- Rating: 3.3 vs 4.3
- Sensors: Water Leak, Temperature vs Water Leak, Temperature, Tilt

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) or Moen Smart Leak Detector?

The Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) is the better overall water leak sensor. It wins on rating, sensors and alerts. The Moen Smart Leak Detector wins on price and weather resistance.

Does the Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) need a hub?

Yes. The Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) requires a Z-Wave hub. The Moen Smart Leak Detector joins 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi directly.

Which sensor includes tilt detection?

The Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) includes a tilt sensor. The Moen Smart Leak Detector does not.

Who should buy the Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave)?

Buy the Fibaro Flood Sensor (Z-Wave) for leak, freeze and tilt alerts with a local siren on a Z-Wave hub, including SmartThings and Home Assistant.

Who should buy the Moen Smart Leak Detector?

Buy the Moen Smart Leak Detector if you want a cheaper IP67 Wi-Fi leak and freeze sensor with Alexa and no Z-Wave hub.

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