Moen Smart Leak Detector vs YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1

Updated September 2026

Data from Amazon and official Moen and YoLink sites.

2026 verdict

LoRa range and a five-year pack beat extra sensors here: the YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 is the better overall water leak sensor, winning on price, owner rating, a 2-year warranty, IP68 weather resistance and 5-year battery life.

Winner

YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1

$15.29$16.9910% OFF

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It is a hub-based LoRa puck that just watches for water. The Moen Smart Leak Detector still wins on sensors, alerts and an on-device siren, adding temperature, freeze alerts and a 48-inch sensing cable over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Choose the YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 for long-range, long-life leak-only coverage; choose the Moen Smart Leak Detector if you want freeze alerts and a local alarm without a YoLink hub.

Moen

Moen Smart Leak Detector

7% OFF

$51.00

$54.87

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Winner

YoLink

YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1

10% OFF

$15.29

$16.99

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Feature	Moen Smart Leak Detector	YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1	Winner
Price	$51.00	$15.29	YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
Rating	3.3	4.6	YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
Warranty	1 year	2 years	YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
Weather Resistance	IP67	IP68	YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
Battery Life	2 years	5 years	YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1
Sensors	Water Leak, Temperature	Water Leak	Moen Smart Leak Detector
Alerts	Water Leak Alerts, Temperature Alerts, Freeze Temperature Alerts	Water Leak Alerts, Low Battery Alerts	Moen Smart Leak Detector
On Device Alert Sound	YES	NO	Moen Smart Leak Detector
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi	Other	Tie
Integrations	Alexa, Home Assistant	Alexa, Home Assistant	Tie
On Device Alert Light	YES	YES	Tie

Moen

Moen Smart Leak Detector

7% OFF

$51.00

$54.87

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+ Sensors: Water Leak, Temperature
+ Alerts: Water Leak Alerts, Temperature Alerts, Freeze Temperature Alerts
+ On Device Alert Sound: YES
- Price: $51.00 vs $15.29
- Rating: 3.3 vs 4.6

Winner

YoLink

YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1

10% OFF

$15.29

$16.99

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+ Price: $15.29
+ Rating: 4.6
+ Warranty: 2 years
- Sensors: Water Leak vs Water Leak, Temperature
- Alerts: Water Leak Alerts, Low Battery Alerts vs Water Leak Alerts, Temperature Alerts, Freeze Temperature Alerts

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Moen Smart Leak Detector or YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1?

The YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 is the better overall water leak sensor. It wins on price, rating, warranty, weather resistance and battery life. The Moen Smart Leak Detector wins on sensors, alerts and an on-device alert sound.

What is the biggest difference between the Moen Smart Leak Detector and the YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1?

Radio and sensing scope. The YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 uses LoRa through a YoLink hub and only detects water. The Moen Smart Leak Detector joins 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi directly and adds temperature plus freeze alerts, a sensing cable and a local siren.

Does the YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 need a hub?

Yes. The YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 uses LoRa and requires a YoLink hub. The Moen Smart Leak Detector connects to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with no extra hub.

Who should buy the YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1?

Buy the YoLink Water Leak Sensor 1 for IP68 leak-only coverage with a 5-year battery and a 2-year warranty in a YoLink LoRa setup.

Who should buy the Moen Smart Leak Detector?

Buy the Moen Smart Leak Detector if you want a hub-free Wi-Fi sensor with temperature, freeze alerts, a 48-inch sensing cable and an on-device siren.

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