Honeywell 1103 Black
Score: 78/100
SentrySafe FHW40100
Score: 65/100Rankings
The Honeywell 1103 is a portable, medium-sized fire and waterproof chest designed to protect documents and valuables from extreme heat and water damage. It features UL-certified 30-minute fire resistance and exceptional 100-hour submersion protection. It is best suited for users needing portable, basic protection for small valuables during home storage, office use, or travel.
The SentrySafe 1170 is a compact, portable fireproof file cabinet designed to protect paper documents from fire damage for up to 30 minutes. It features a keyed privacy lock and interior space sized for standard hanging file folders, making it ideal for organized storage. However, it lacks water resistance and high-security features, limiting its use to dry environments and non-valuable items.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
30 minutesbest | 30 minutesbest | |
1,550 degrees_fahrenheitbest | 1,550 degrees_fahrenheitbest | |
414 cubic_inches | 1,137.6 cubic_inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.6 inchesbest | 14.1 inches |
| ↓ lower better | 16 inchesbest | 16.6 inches |
| ↓ lower better | 12.6 inchesbest | 13.8 inches |
| ↓ lower better | 27.4 poundsbest | 41 pounds |
100 minutesbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compliance & Safety(1) | ||
Certifications | UL Certified | UL Classified |
Dimensions & Capacity(4) | ||
Interior Capacity (cubic_inches) | 414 cubic_inches | 1137.6 cubic_inches |
Exterior Height (inches) | 6.6 inches | 14.1 inches |
Exterior Width (inches) | 16.0 inches | 16.6 inches |
Exterior Depth (inches) | 12.6 inches | 13.8 inches |
Build & Portability(3) | ||
Weight (pounds) | 27.4 pounds | 41 pounds |
Construction Material | ABS Plastic | Steel with Fire Insulation |
Hinge Type | Compression Latch | Standard |
Security & Locking(1) | ||
Backup Access | Keys | Key |
Installation & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Length (years) | Lifetime years | 1 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers and editors emphasize the product's reliability for fire and water protection, highlighting UL certification and the lifetime after-fire guarantee as key endorsements.
Direct user reviews are largely absent, but indirect feedback highlights ease of use regarding portability and the carry handle.
Choose the 1170 for fire-only protection in dry areas, or the FHW40100 for comprehensive fire and flood protection.
Professional reviewers highlight the SentrySafe 1170's solid fire endurance and UL certification, but emphasize its basic security and lack of waterproofing, positioning it as an ideal solution for organized file storage rather than a high-security vault.
Everyday consumers praise the ease of carrying and file organization, but complain about the key lock feeling cheap and the lack of water resistance leading to ruined papers in floods.
