Yale DS-250
Score: 68/100
SentrySafe SFW205GQC Gray
Score: 88/100Rankings
The SentrySafe SFW205GQC is an extra-large steel home safe designed for superior fire, water, and theft protection. Its main trade-off is the significant weight and bulk, which complicates installation and portability. It is best suited for users needing maximum document storage and enhanced security features like 6 locking bolts.
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 | |
— | 2.05 cu ftbest | |
9.84 in | 23.8 inbest | |
13.78 in | 18.6 inbest | |
9.84 in | 19.3 inbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.55 lbsbest | 124.8 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 | 23.8 in |
Exterior Width (in) | 13.78 in | 18.6 in |
Exterior Depth (in) | 9.84 in | 19.3 in |
Weight (lbs) | 0.55 lbs | 124.8 lbs |
Security & Access(1) | ||
Lock Type | Electronic | Digital Keypad |
Interior & Usability(1) | ||
Code Length (digits) | 3-8 digits | 5 digits |
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Professional reviewers emphasize the SentrySafe SFW205GQC's dependable protection for real-world emergencies, highlighting the UL fire rating, ETL water resistance, and the 'best protection from forced entry' provided by the 1-inch bolts and hinge bars.
Comparable models show high engagement with common praise for ease of digital access and reliable fire/water performance. Recurring complaints involve battery issues, the difficulty of moving the heavy unit, and occasional keypad glitches.
