The 8 Best Home Safes for Protecting Your Possessions
Get some peace of mind knowing your valuables are safely stowed away.
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If you want to safeguard items like jewelry, a passport, or some cash to keep them close at hand and at the ready, a purchase of a home safe could be worth your while. Although there is no such thing as a theft-proof safe, it may deter a thief or could even protect your valuables from fire- or water damage, too. Here are the safes we’d trust storing our own personal belongings.
SentrySafe is a popular home safe brand that can be purchased at most major retailers. The best part about investing in a SentrySafe is that the safes are backed by a $50,000 fire protection guarantee. Even better, if your safe goes through a fire, SentrySafe will send a replacement safe free of charge.
Besides being fireproof for one hour, the safe is also waterproof for up to 24 hours. It's impact-resistant, has a pry-resistant reinforced door, six large 1-inch bolts, and it has the ability to be bolted to your floor. We appreciate its included interior drawers and file organizers. Plus, we really like the built-in light that helps you see contents in the dark.
This safe features a sturdy steel construction and has an interior storage of 2.05 cubic feet—enough for your precious valuables. For extra security, it has a dual alarm warning system where three wrong passcode entries will sound off the alarm system.
This affordable basic safe costs just a little more than $100, but it still offers roughly 2 cubic feet of storage. It's even tall enough to stow a 15-inch laptop. This option features an electronic keypad, pre-drilled mounting holes, and a backup key.
The safe is built from heavy-duty carbon steel and it uses two bolts to keep it locked. It also includes a shelf that can be removed. This safe lacks waterproofing and fire-resistance, but Amazon sells a separate fireproof model that costs about $100 extra.
Stalwart's Digital Safe has a 4.6 out of 5 star rating on Amazon for its high-quality steel construction, modest price tag, and ability to hold everything from jewelry and cash to family heirlooms and important documents. Users can use the digital keypad to create customizable guest codes, but there's also the ability to create a master code for all-access. And, if you're the forgetful type, the two manual override keys will ensure you're never locked out.
Intruders won't stand a chance against the safe's auto-lock feature, which sounds a 2o-second alarm after three attempted entries, and a five minute alarm after more than three attempted entries.
Although we recommend buying larger-capacity safes that you can continually "grow into" over time as you accumulate more things, sometimes less is more. This TIGERKING safe can safely store small items like jewelry, hard drives, your passports, and other important documents. It's ultra durable and is perfect for home or office use.
If you're looking for a transportable safe that can hold important documents, digital media, and valuables while you travel, the Honeywell 6110 is a winning pick. Its small size (12.8 x 17.5 x 5.2 inches) means it can be easily stored inside cabinets, closets, or underneath a desk. And though this 0.26 cubic foot safe is not waterproof, it is constructed with a double steel wall and has a fire resistant insulation.
Verifi Smart Safe boasts an FBI-certified biometric fingerprint scanner and can hold up to 40 different fingerprints, making it ideal for offices with many employees who require access to valuables. It also has two mounting options (wall or floor) and offers logged and time-stamped tamper alerts so you can keep track of any potential unauthorized access or reset attempts.
If you don't bolt your safe to the floor, there's always a risk a burglar could just run off with it. A wall-mounted safe can easily be hidden, which ensures your valuables won't get into the wrong hands.
This safe has a thin front steel panel which means it can even be installed behind a large picture frame. The inside measures 20.25" high x 14.25" wide x 3.8" deep, providing plenty of room for your small items. It uses two locking bolts that are opened with a PIN number that you set, or keys.
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