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Battery power, so it works in an outage and an 85 dB alarm: the Kidde Portable CO Detector (3rd Ed.) covers what matters most in a CO alarm. It makes most sense for peace of mind on outage nights; we rate it 6.8/10 from its listing.
| Brand | Kidde |
|---|---|
| Category | Covers, cords & accessories |
| ASIN | B0DT1MGCKK |
Full listing title: Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector, AA Battery Powered, Portable for Travel or Home, 85 dB Alarm, LED Status Indicators, 3rd Edition
Rated from the listing's specs, no buyer reviews yet
What it's made for: peace of mind on outage nights.
Two CO alarms close to it on our rating, each with a dated price.
The alarm level the listing states. Loud enough to wake a sleeping house through a closed door is the whole point of it.
What it has going for it
Battery powered. It keeps working when the power is out, which is exactly when the generator is running. Put one on every sleeping floor and one near the door closest to the generator.
85 dB alarm. Loud enough to wake a sleeping house through a closed door, which is the whole point.
It runs on batteries, per the listing, so it keeps working while the power is out, which is exactly when the generator runs.
Put one on every sleeping floor and one near the door closest to where the generator sits. Push its button once before storm season and listen for the beep.
What the Kidde Portable CO Detector (3rd Ed.) listing names:
Hold the figures against your own generator and its manual before you order.
On Sep 30, 2026, that price put it in the cheaper third of the 5 CO alarms we have a recent price for.
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Want smoke and CO in one unit? The Kidde AA Battery CO Detector (7.4/10) is a combined smoke and CO alarm.
Rather plug it in? The Kidde Plug-in CO Detector (6.8/10) plugs in, with a battery backup.
Our take
What we'd buy the Kidde Portable CO Detector (3rd Ed.) for is battery power, so it works in an outage, with an 85 dB alarm as a bonus. No buyer reviews yet, so this Kidde CO alarm has to win you over on paper. Honestly, the catch: one alarm is not a plan; you want one on every sleeping floor. We'd pick it if you run a generator anywhere near the house; otherwise, put it next to the First Alert Battery CO Alarm first.
Before the Kidde Portable CO Detector (3rd Ed.) goes in your cart, check where it will go: it runs on batteries, so it keeps working during the outage; place one near the door closest to the generator.
Find the full model number on your generator's label and compare it with the listing before you order.
One on every sleeping floor and one near the door closest to the generator. Our CO safety and placement guide covers placement.
How the Kidde Portable CO Detector (3rd Ed.) stacks up against the closest alternative, the First Alert Battery CO Alarm.
| Criterion | Kidde Portable CO Detector, 3rd Ed. | First Alert Battery CO Alarm |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 6.8/10 | 7.3/10 |
Pick the First Alert Battery CO Alarm if you want our higher-rated option (7.3/10).
We rate it 6.8/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.
Only if your generator manual confirms it. Check the outlet or plug type, the amperage, the list of supported models and any adapter the manual asks for; looking similar is no proof that it fits.
Its listing states battery power, so it works in an outage and an 85 dB alarm. These are the seller's figures, not our measurements: whether it fits your exact generator is worth confirming first.
Your exact model: find the full model number on your generator's label and compare it with the listing before you order. Where it goes: one on every sleeping floor and one near the door closest to the generator. Our CO safety and placement guide covers placement.
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No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing, read line by line and weighed with our published formula, plus our editors' read of how it compares with its rivals.