Sensor selection: 2GIG vs Honeywell 5800 series

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Hi,

Can you make suggestions on whether I should be leaning one way or the other? I already have 2GIG GC3 Panel with Verizon LTE module and will be activating it soon with your Gold ADC plan.
I am kind of leaning towards HW 5800Mini Door/Window (battery life?), 5853 GlassBreak. I may go with one of HW or 2GIG recessed sensors as well. Also was looking into 2GIG-FF-345, 2GIG-FT1-345.

I am looking for a best combination of reliability, range, looks (size) and battery life. What door/window sensor do you recommend in both standard and recessed format?

I was also considering 2GIG door bell and panic button as well as Honeywell keyfobs (5834)

At this time were not considering motion sensors since we have a large size dog (>75lbs).

Also, what are the options for the secondary panels? 2GIG-SP1 is nice but I do not want to spend this much right now, their other wireless keypad doesn’t have any display and does not provide any feedback.

Thanks!

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Battery life for all 345 Mhz sensors is roughly the same for sensors of the same type, and it will depend more greatly on usage.

I do not have thoughts on the Honeywell 5800Mini, although I do like the look. I prefer not to have the LED indicator, however.

I am partial to the DW40 for its shape and size and low profile. (Also it has a local bypass button to temporarily bypass when leaving.)

The 2GIG DW20R is what I would use for a recessed contact.

what are the options for the secondary panels?

The GC3 has two touchscreen secondary keypads. The upcoming SP1 is a full-function secondary panel in the same housing as the GC3. The SP2 is a simpler arm/disarm station with feedback and status.