SentrySafe 1200 Black
Score: 65/100
Amazon Basics 0.5 Cu Ft Safe Black
Score: 65/100Rankings
The SentrySafe model 1200 is a compact, black fireproof safe designed for home or office use, offering UL Classified protection for documents and digital media against fire for 30 minutes at 1550°F. It features a keyed privacy lock, lightweight construction, and interior space compatible with hanging files for organized storage. However, it lacks water resistance and is not suitable for high-value asset protection due to its basic security features.
The Amazon Basics Steel Security Safe is a compact lock box with an electronic keypad, designed for storing cash, jewelry, and documents. It offers convenient electronic access and is lightweight for easy portability. However, it lacks fire or water protection ratings and has basic security features compared to specialized vaults.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 12 monthsbest | |
30 minutesbest | — | |
1,550 °Fbest | — | |
0.18 cu ft | 0.5 cu ftbest | |
6.1 in | 9.8 inbest | |
14.3 inbest | 13.8 in | |
11.2 inbest | 9.8 in | |
| ↓ lower better | 13.3 lbsbest | 18.3 lbs |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Protection & Safety(1) | ||
Warranty Length (months) | months | 12 months |
Dimensions & Capacity(5) | ||
Interior Capacity (cu ft) | 0.18 cu ft | 0.5 cu ft |
Exterior Height (in) | 6.1 in | 9.8 in |
Exterior Width (in) | 14.3 in | 13.8 in |
Exterior Depth (in) | 11.2 in | 9.8 in |
Weight (lbs) | 13.3 lbs | 18.3 lbs |
Build & Materials(1) | ||
Construction Material | Composite | Steel |
Security & Access(1) | ||
Lock Type | Key | Electronic |
Professional documentation highlights the SentrySafe 1170's UL fire rating as reliable for basic document protection. However, it is positioned below high-security models that feature steel construction and bolting capabilities, indicating it is suitable for low-risk environments rather than high-value asset protection.
There is no direct consumer feedback or detailed user reviews available for the SentrySafe model 1170 in the provided data. Related smaller models show basic utility for fire protection of media, but no specific praise or complaints are recorded for this specific unit.
