Yale DS-250
Score: 68/100
SentrySafe SFW123GDC
Score: 85/100Rankings
The SentrySafe SFW123GDC is a robust alloy steel safe offering certified fire and water protection for home and office use. Its main trade-off is the heavy weight and battery-dependent digital lock, which can complicate access during emergencies. It is best suited for users prioritizing certified disaster protection for documents and media over portability.
The Yale Medium Electronic Guest Safe (Y-MS0000NFP) is a standard security safe designed for rental properties, featuring guest access with customizable PINs and a master code for staff. It is accredited under the Police Preferred Specification scheme and comes with a 2-year warranty. However, the listed weight is unusually low, and it lacks fireproof ratings.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 monthsbest | 12 months | |
— | 60 minutesbest | |
— | 1,700 °Fbest | |
— | 1.23 cu ftbest | |
9.84 in | 17.8 inbest | |
13.78 in | 16.3 inbest | |
9.84 in | 19.3 inbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.55 lbsbest | 86.69 lbs |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Protection & Safety(1) | ||
Warranty Length (months) | 24 months | 12 months |
Dimensions & Capacity(4) | ||
Exterior Height (in) | 9.84 in | 17.8 in |
Exterior Width (in) | 13.78 in | 16.3 in |
Exterior Depth (in) | 9.84 in | 19.3 in |
Weight (lbs) | 0.55 lbs | 86.69 lbs |
Security & Access(1) | ||
Lock Type | Electronic | Digital Keypad |
Interior & Usability(2) | ||
Interior Lining | Unknown | |
Code Length (digits) | 3-8 digits | 5 digits |
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Professional sources praise the SFW123GDC as a dependable home and office safe for real-world disasters, highlighting its UL fire rating, ETL water resistance, and steel construction against forced entry.
Everyday users commonly praise the ease of digital setup and the reliable fire and water protection. Recurring complaints focus on forgotten codes, battery failures, difficulty moving the unit, and occasional keypad unresponsiveness.
