SentrySafe FHW40100
Score: 65/100Honeywell 1503
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Honeywell 1503 is a compact, medium-sized security chest designed to protect documents and digital media from fire and water damage. It features UL-certified 30-minute fireproof protection and a waterproof seal capable of keeping contents dry for up to 100 hours when fully submerged. Ideal for emergency document storage or travel-safe backups where portability is key.
The SentrySafe 1170 is a compact, portable fireproof file cabinet designed to protect paper documents from fire damage for up to 30 minutes. It features a keyed privacy lock and interior space sized for standard hanging file folders, making it ideal for organized storage. However, it lacks water resistance and high-security features, limiting its use to dry environments and non-valuable items.
| Attribute | | Honeywell 1503 |
|---|---|---|
30 minutesbest | 30 minutesbest | |
1,550 degrees_fahrenheitbest | 1,550 degrees_fahrenheitbest | |
1,137.6 cubic_inchesbest | 414.72 cubic_inches | |
| ↓ lower better | 14.1 inches | 6.6 inchesbest |
| ↓ lower better | 16.6 inches | 16 inchesbest |
| ↓ lower better | 13.8 inches | 12.6 inchesbest |
| ↓ lower better | 41 pounds | 21.6 poundsbest |
— | 72 minutesbest |
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| Attribute | | Honeywell 1503 |
|---|---|---|
Compliance & Safety(1) | ||
Certifications | UL Classified | UL |
Dimensions & Capacity(4) | ||
Interior Capacity (cubic_inches) | 1137.6 cubic_inches | 414.72 cubic_inches |
Exterior Height (inches) | 14.1 inches | 6.6 inches |
Exterior Width (inches) | 16.6 inches | 16.0 inches |
Exterior Depth (inches) | 13.8 inches | 12.6 inches |
Build & Portability(3) | ||
Weight (pounds) | 41 pounds | 21.6 pounds |
Construction Material | Steel with Fire Insulation | Insulated Steel |
Hinge Type | Standard | Unknown |
Security & Locking(2) | ||
Lock Type | Key Lock | Key |
Backup Access | Key | Keys |
Installation & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Length (years) | 1 years | 5 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlight the SentrySafe 1170's solid fire endurance and UL certification, but emphasize its basic security and lack of waterproofing, positioning it as an ideal solution for organized file storage rather than a high-security vault.
Everyday consumers praise the ease of carrying and file organization, but complain about the key lock feeling cheap and the lack of water resistance leading to ruined papers in floods.
No direct professional reviews for the Honeywell 1103 appear in the search results. Related Honeywell models are described by retailers as providing '3-in-1 protection' (fire, water, theft) with verified fire endurance, though specific expert commentary on the 1103 is absent.
No consumer reviews or feedback are included in the search results for this specific model. Common themes from similar Honeywell chests emphasize ease of transport but note limited capacity for larger items.
Choose the 1170 for fire-only protection in dry areas, or the FHW40100 for comprehensive fire and flood protection.
