Honeywell 1103 Black
Score: 78/100
SentrySafe H0100
Score: 68/100Rankings
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 H0100 is a compact, portable black chest designed for basic fire and water protection of valuables like documents and digital media. It features UL classification for 1/2 hour fire resistance and ETL verification for 72 hours of flood damage protection. It is best suited for users needing a lightweight, budget-friendly solution for minimal valuables.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
30 minutesbest | 30 minutesbest | |
1,550 degrees_fahrenheitbest | 1,550 degrees_fahrenheitbest | |
414 cubic_inchesbest | 29.38 cubic_inches | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.6 inches | 6.1 inchesbest |
| ↓ lower better | 16 inches | 14.3 inchesbest |
| ↓ lower better | 12.6 inchesbest | 13 inches |
| ↓ lower better | 27.4 pounds | 17 poundsbest |
100 minutesbest | 72 minutes |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compliance & Safety(1) | ||
Certifications | UL Certified | UL, ETL |
Dimensions & Capacity(4) | ||
Interior Capacity (cubic_inches) | 414 cubic_inches | 29.38 cubic_inches |
Exterior Height (inches) | 6.6 inches | 6.1 inches |
Exterior Width (inches) | 16.0 inches | 14.3 inches |
Exterior Depth (inches) | 12.6 inches | 13.0 inches |
Environmental Protection(1) | ||
Water Resistance Duration (minutes) | 100 minutes | 72 minutes |
Build & Portability(3) | ||
Weight (pounds) | 27.4 pounds | 17.0 pounds |
Construction Material | ABS Plastic | Concrete |
Hinge Type | Compression Latch | Standard |
Security & Locking(1) | ||
Backup Access | Keys | None |
Installation & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Length (years) | Lifetime years | 1 years |
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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.
“Survived house fire intact”
“Keys stuck, hard to turn”
“Too small for binders”
Official SentrySafe specs and retail editors emphasize the H0100's simplicity and proven UL fire and ETL water ratings, positioning it as an ideal solution for basic home use. However, professionals consistently note that the keyed lock is not intended for tool attacks and that the compact size involves trade-offs in storage capacity compared to larger stationary models.
Everyday users commonly praise the safe for effectively protecting passports, cash, and USB drives during emergencies, with some reporting it survived a house fire intact. Recurring complaints focus on the unreliability of the key lock, with users noting keys sticking or being hard to turn, as well as the limited capacity for larger items and the thin build quality that dents easily.
