Yale Assure Lock 2 Wi-Fi Black
Score: 85/100
Ultraloq Latch 5
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Yale Assure Lock Touchscreen with Wi-Fi is a Grade 2 ANSI/BHMA smart lever lock featuring built-in Wi-Fi, fingerprint recognition, and touchscreen access. Its main trade-off is the dependency on a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and the mandatory installation of a DoorSense sensor for full remote features. It is best suited for tech-savvy homeowners seeking keyless entry without subscriptions and multi-user homes needing extensive code management.
The ULTRALOQ Latch 5 is a high-security smart lever lock with ANSI Grade 1 durability and hub-free WiFi 6 connectivity. Its main trade-off is the unspecified battery life and potential fingerprint sensitivity to environmental factors. It is best suited for renters and landlords seeking robust remote access and smart home integration.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 monthsbest | — | |
2.25 inchesbest | — | |
2.76 inchesbest | — | |
250 codesbest | — | |
100 fingerprintsbest | — | |
1 years | 1.5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security & Compliance(1) | ||
ANSI Security Grade | Grade 2 | Grade 1 |
Power & Battery(3) | ||
Battery Life (months) | 12 months | months |
Battery Type | AA | Rechargeable |
Low Battery Alert | true | |
Access & Security(2) | ||
User Code Capacity (codes) | 250 codes | codes |
Fingerprint Capacity (fingerprints) | 100 fingerprints | fingerprints |
Compatibility(3) | ||
Max Door Thickness (inches) | 2.25 inches | inches |
Backset (inches) | 2.76 inches | inches |
Door Handing | Self-handing | |
Durability(1) | ||
IP Weather Rating | N/A | IP65 |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Voice Assistant Support | Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa | Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit |
Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 1.5 years |
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Professional reviewers and editors praise the Yale Assure Lock for its intuitive touchscreen, reliable fingerprint recognition, and strong app features like activity logs and user sharing. The motorized thumbturn and easy integration with HomeKit, Google, and Alexa are highlighted as key strengths. Editors note the Grade 2 durability and Auto-Unlock convenience but stress the limitations of the Wi-Fi range, which is optimal only within 15-30 feet.
Everyday users commonly praise the fast fingerprint and PIN access, as well as the ease of sharing codes with family and guests. The reliable app notifications and simple setup are frequently mentioned positives. Recurring complaints include battery drain triggered by frequent tamper alerts or wrong codes, Wi-Fi dropouts beyond the optimal range, and occasional app glitches that require manual DoorSense alignment.
Professional reviewers and editors highlight the ULTRALOQ Latch 5 as a next-generation lever lock that transforms security through its hub-free WiFi 6 connectivity and advanced Edge AI fingerprint technology. They praise its ANSI Grade 1 durability.
Everyday users generally praise the quick fingerprint recognition after the initial learning phase, the intuitive app for managing guest codes, and the ease of installation. However, recurring complaints involve fingerprint retries caused by dirt, moisture, or poor placement.
