Viking Security Safe
The Viking Security Safe VS-20BLX is a compact, biometric mini safe designed for securing valuables and small firearms against theft. It features a sturdy steel construction with a 5 mm door, a 500 DPI fingerprint sensor storing up to 32 users, and motorized deadbolts for quick access. While it offers versatile locking options and a user-friendly interior, it lacks fireproof or waterproof ratings and has limited capacity for larger items.
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Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers praise the Viking VS-20BLX for its compact reliability and sturdy physical construction, noting its suitability for securing small firearms and valuables in low-to-medium risk settings. However, experts emphasize that it is a security safe rather than a fire-rated unit, and some lock-picking experts demonstrate that its basic steel construction can be bypassed rapidly, labeling it a fairly basic steel box despite its thicker door.
What Users Say
Everyday users generally appreciate the fast fingerprint access, reliable motorized lock, and value for basic home use. Common praise includes the convenience of the LED light, quiet operation, and ease of mounting. Recurring complaints focus on false rejections triggering timeouts, battery drain issues, and inadequate pry resistance against determined theft, with some users reporting keypad glitches after extended use.
Common Complaints
False fingerprint rejections triggering timeouts, battery drain issues, inadequate pry resistance against determined theft, and keypad glitches after extended use.
What People Are Saying
“opens in 3 seconds”
“fairly basic steel box”
How It Compares
vs. VS-20BL (Predecessor)
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Choose the VS-20BLX for improved security features and usability over the discontinued predecessor.
vs. Generic Biometric Mini Safes
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Choose the VS-20BLX for superior security features like pry slots and memory retention compared to generic alternatives.
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