Schlage Plymouth
Score: 88/100
Sifely Smart Lock
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Schlage FE575 PLY 626 ELA is an electronic keypad lever lock featuring ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 security and an auto-lock function. It offers a 3-year battery life and universal door handing, making it versatile for various installations. It is best suited for multi-family residential properties or light commercial applications needing shared access codes.
The Sifely Keyless Entry Fingerprint Smart Door Lock is a lever-style smart lock designed to retrofit standard residential doors without drilling. It offers five to six unlock methods including fingerprint, keypad, key cards, fobs, and physical keys, with optional remote access via a separate Wi-Fi gateway. It is best suited for indoor or sheltered exterior doors and multi-user households.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
36 monthsbest | 12 months | |
3 yearsbest | 1 years | |
1.75 inches | 2 inchesbest | |
2.75 inchesbest | 2.75 inchesbest | |
150.8 °F | 158 °Fbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Battery(2) | ||
Battery Life (months) | 36 months | 12 months |
Battery Type | 9V | AA |
Support & Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Length (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Security & Access(4) | ||
Security Grade | Grade 2 | |
Unlock Methods | Keypad, Physical Key | Fingerprint, Keypad, Key Fob, Card, App, Key |
Keypad Type | Illuminated Physical Buttons | Keypad |
Encryption Standard | White-box | |
Installation & Compatibility(2) | ||
Door Thickness Compatibility (inches) | 1.375-1.75 inches | 1.3125-2 inches |
Installation Type | Lever Replacement | DIY |
Connectivity & Smart Features(2) | ||
Smart Home Integration | None | Alexa, Google Assistant |
Wi-Fi Standard | None | Optional |
Build & Durability(3) | ||
Material | Metal | Zinc Alloy |
Operating Temperature (°F) | -31 to 150.8 °F | 14-158 °F |
Finish | Satin Chrome | Matte Black |
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Professional reviewers position the Sifely keyless fingerprint lock as a budget-friendly, easy-install option with strong suitability for indoor, family, and light exterior use. They caution against relying on it in consistently harsh outdoor conditions or for users with very high-moisture or dirt-prone environments, noting that fingerprint reliability under wet conditions is less stable than higher-end competitors.
Everyday users tend to rate this lock highly for interior use and protected entry doors, praising its ease of installation and value for money. The main caveats reported by consumers are conditional grip on fingerprint recognition when hands are wet or dirty, and the need for a gateway to enable full remote features.
“much better than expected for the price”
“love the fingerprint unlock indoors; it becomes a habitual, quick method”
“short video guide and clear markings made replacement of their old lock very simple”
