CO alarms
Which display alarm should sit near your wood stove?
Both show a CO reading, which is why they suit a stove room. They differ in how they are powered.
| Compared on | CO710 10-Year CO Alarm with Display | COPD Plug-In CO Alarm with Display |
|---|---|---|
| Price read | $44 | $44 |
| Power | Sealed 10-year battery | 120V plug-in, 2 AA backup |
| Display | Backlit CO and temperature | Backlit CO |
| Standard named | Not on this page | UL 2034 5th Edition, ETL |
| Amazon ratings | 4,118 at 4.6 | 199 at 4.7 |
| Listed on amazon.com | Yes | Yes |
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Choose the CO710 to set it anywhere, without an outlet.
Choose the COPD for a named standard and an outlet nearby.
Yes, on their batteries.
Yes.
10-year battery · backlit display · shows CO and temperature · 85 dB · 6.4 oz
A sealed 10-year alarm with a backlit digital display, the kind of model to put near a stove.
Best for: The alarm nearest a wood stove, where you want to see a number.
≈ $44
plug-in · 2 AA backup · backlit display · 85 dB · UL 2034 5th Edition stated · rotating plug
A plug-in alarm with a CO display, a rotating plug and AA backup, naming UL 2034 5th Edition.
Best for: A bedroom or a stove room with a convenient outlet.
≈ $44
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