Kidde AccessPoint
Score: 78/100
KeyGuard SL-500 Black
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Kidde AccessPoint 001166 is a portable, push-button key safe designed for flexible, tool-free installation on fences or railings. While it offers convenient access for service personnel, its mechanical buttons are vulnerable to manipulation, limiting its security rating. It is ideal for realtors and property managers needing temporary, low-tech key access.
The KeyGuard SL-500 is a portable punch-button lock box with a spacious interior and alphanumeric keypad for flexible code creation. Its main limitation is a somewhat complex setup process requiring precise button rotation. It is ideal for realtors and property managers needing temporary, portable key access.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
3 keysbest | — | |
17.8 cmbest | 6.8 cm | |
8.1 cmbest | 2.1 cm | |
6.6 cmbest | 4 cm | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.45 kgbest | 0.45 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Durability & Environment(1) | ||
Weather Resistance Rating | Weather Resistant | weather_resistant |
Installation & Mounting(1) | ||
Mounting Type | Portable/Shackle | shackle |
Storage & Capacity(1) | ||
Key Capacity (keys) | 3 keys | unlimited keys |
Design & Fit(3) | ||
External Height (cm) | 17.8 cm | 6.80 cm |
External Width (cm) | 8.1 cm | 2.10 cm |
External Depth (cm) | 6.6 cm | 4.00 cm |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Body Material | Zinc Alloy/Rubber | metal_plastic_coating |
Security & Access(1) | ||
Lock Type | Push Button | pushbutton |
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Professional reviewers praise the Kidde AccessPoint 001166 for its ease of use, durable zinc alloy build, and practical push-button combination changes, positioning it as a reliable and affordable key control solution for service access. However, they note that it lacks smart features like app access and is fundamentally a convenience product rather than a high-security device, as it remains vulnerable to physical manipulation.
Everyday consumers commonly praise the product for its simple setup, sturdy feel, and reliability in providing access for family and services without rusting outdoors. Recurring complaints include the vulnerability of the default combination if not changed, the shackle being too small for thick railings, the limitation of holding only three keys, and occasional mechanical issues with the CLEAR button.
Professional reviewers praise the KeyGuard SL-500 for its superior storage capacity, intuitive phone-style keypad, and protective coating that prevents door scratches.
Demos simulate a positive user experience, noting the ease of fitting a handful of keys with space left over, but no recurring praise or complaints from actual buyers are documented.
