Schlage BE469 Camelot
Score: 85/100
Kwikset 620
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Schlage Connect Camelot is a robust, BHMA-certified smart deadbolt ideal for Z-Wave ecosystem users. It offers professional-grade security with a built-in alarm but lacks auto-lock and requires a separate hub. It is best suited for homeowners seeking reliable, enterprise-grade protection for their residential doors.
The Kwikset HomeConnect 620 is a robust Z-Wave smart lock featuring ANSI Grade 2 security and exceptional long-range connectivity up to 1 mile. Its physical rubberized keypad offers superior reliability over touchscreens, though it lacks fingerprint scanning. It is best suited for Z-Wave ecosystem users who need extensive user code management and do not mind using a hub.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
15 monthsbest | 12 months | |
35 mm | 43 mmbest | |
2.375 inches | 2.56 inchesbest | |
3 yearsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Access & Biometrics(1) | ||
Unlock Methods | Keypad, Mechanical Key | Keypad, Physical Key |
Smart Connectivity(1) | ||
Voice Assistant Support | Alexa | Alexa, Google Home |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Material | Brass/Steel | Steel |
Installation & Fit(3) | ||
Door Thickness Compatibility (mm) | 35-44 mm | 35-51 mm |
Backset (inches) | 2.375-2.75 inches | 2.36-2.76 inches |
Installation Type | DIY | Standard Deadbolt |
Power & Battery(2) | ||
Battery Life (months) | 15 months | 12 months |
Backup Power | false | true |
Features & Usability(2) | ||
Auto-Lock | false | true |
Keypad Type | Touchscreen | Physical Rubberized |
Security & Compliance(4) | ||
Security Grade | Grade 1 | ANSI Grade 2 |
IP Rating | N/A | |
Encryption Standard | Z-Wave S2 | 128-bit AES |
Warranty Length (years) | 3 years | years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers position the Schlage Connect as a mature, reliable entry point into smart lock technology that offers professional-grade security at mid-market pricing.
Everyday users frequently praise the lock's reliability and convenience of smartphone control, though some find the hub requirement and code limit frustrating.
Professional reviewers praise the Kwikset HomeConnect 620 for its solid construction, modern aesthetic, and tactile buttons that offer superior reliability over touchscreens. Experts highlight the Z-Wave 700 Long Range capability for mile-range communication and seamless integration with hubs like SmartThings and Ring.
Everyday users commonly praise the lock's reliable keypad entry, long battery life, and the convenience of managing up to 250 user codes. Recurring complaints focus on bolt jamming caused by poor handing or door misalignment, which can often be fixed with the install guide.
