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Best Personal Safes Reviewed & Rated for Quality
Standout Picks
Criteria Used for Evaluation
Durability
A couple of great traits to keep in mind are the certification by the UL or ETL (for fire resistance and water resistance, respectively) and steel construction (as steel is among the best metals for safes). Our top 10 list features safes that have proven themselves to be reliable in all kinds of circumstances.
Style
Whether you prefer traditional locks and keys, combinations, or electronic keypads, every type of lock has its advantages and disadvantages. For example, physical keys are generally not considered to be as safe as electronic pads, but the electronic pads may require more maintenance in the form of buying new batteries for them every year. The truth is that any of them can be overcome by someone who knows what they’re doing; locks can be picked, combinations can be figured out, and keypads can be bypassed.
While it’s important to take your personal preferences into consideration (for example, if you have an easier time remembering numbers than where you put your key, a combination or a keypad would probably be best for you), the most important thing is really to make sure that whatever lock type you get is high quality. The better it’s made, the more would-be thieves will be deterred from your safe. In our top 10 list, we’ve included an array of different locks from which you can choose.
Size
Sometimes, you want a safe that can be used for multiple purposes. Sometimes, you want to have one that won’t be a pain to take with you when you travel (which is especially true in the case of hunters and campers). One other major thing to consider is the space available for storing the safe. Remember shoving a square peg into a round hole most times will not end in great results.
When considering size you also need to think about the inside of the safe. Make sure that you have chosen one that has an efficient amount of room on the interior for your belongings.
Materials
Whether they’re made of steel, plastic, alloy, or something else, personal safes should be able to take some hits and live through elemental damage. After all, they’re not much use if someone can break into them easily, or if a sudden disaster strikes and destroys everything that was inside of them, right?
Top 10 Picks
1. Tigerking Digital Security
Coming in at our number one and most well put together model on the market we have the Tigerking Digital Security Safe. A product created to keep all your most pride possessions as safe as possible while still being modern and having all the elements you would want from a safe.
Interior Lockbox
When you are looking for the perfect safe one of the very first things you want to consider is how much space you need and how many things will be stored in the safe. Once you have that estimate in mind, finding a box that fits your needs will be a whole lot easier. This one takes having a safe box a step further by having a smaller interior lockbox. The interior lockbox comes with its lock and key for an added dose of security or if the safe is used by multiple people.
Dual Warning System
One of the best features this box has is its modern security system. The system can keep a maximum of 35 opening records while giving you the freedom of creating your digital code. Once the code has been entered incorrectly 3 times the safe with shut down and not allow any entrance. This is great for those that want to keep their belongings as locked away as possible.
Cost and Value
When you consider all the features that you are getting wit this safe and how secure it is the price won't seem as steep but it is on the pricey side. The safe is a bit pricer than most but it also features more than most do. Additionally, you do get a digital touch screen for that easy numeral entrance.
2. SentrySafe SFW123DSB
Want options? This safe will give you options. If you want the option of a safe that can survive damage from fire and water, this is the one. If you want the option of a safe that can store an above-average number of items, this is the one. If you want the option of a safe that can come with a combo lock or electronic lock, this is the one. If you want the option of a safe that can be professionally installed with no mistakes, this is the one. You can't go wrong.
Certified Strength
The UL says that it can emerge unscathed from a fire of up to 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit, and the ETL promises it can withstand floods of eight inches for 24 hours. If you need a new one after a fire, though, the company will provide one for you. It doesn't get much more dependable than that.
Choose Your Own Lock
There are pros and cons to combination locks and electronic keypad locks. If you hold a firm opinion as to which is the best, you can customize your safe to have it placed there.
Cost and Value
The thing is that this safe is keenly aware of its own value; it's definitely a big investment. However, if its reputation is any indication, it would be money well spent.
3. SentrySafe Medium CB-12
It's a good idea to bring cash with you when you go hunting in the middle of nowhere, right? You never know when you might need it. Well, here's the safe for that. With this, it's easy to keep your dollars and coins organized and guarded. The steel keeps it durable while the handle lets you carry it around with a cinch. Protect your money by spending some of it on this.
Flexible Use
Although the safe was created specifically for organizing money in mind, you can remove the tray and use the box to store other things, if that suits your fancy.
Strong as Steel
Of course, that's because it's made of steel. The metal is resistant to damage of all kinds, so you don't have to feel too worried about taking the safe with you everywhere.
Cost and Value
It doesn't demand much for keeping your money out of the hands of anybody but yourself, really. A small price to pay for that peace of mind.
4. Stack-On PDS-1500
Here's one that is all kinds of convenient. For one thing, it's small enough to be placed pretty much anywhere, and it doesn't require a key--one less little item for you to remember. Although the metal is firm and highly durable, it still swings on its hinges without much of a problem. Basically, it's all set to make your life easier.
No Key Required
All you need is a passcode that only you know and which you can change regularly. As long as the passcode is always something that you won't have to think too hard to remember, it's so much less stressful than having to carry or hide a key.
Put It Anywhere
Inside drawers, inside cabinets, under beds, fastened to walls--wherever you think is the best place for this safe, you can leave it there.
Cost and Value
You probably wouldn't call it cheap, but it's not ludicrously expensive, either. It's a fairly reasonable price for a safe with so many advantages.
5. First Alert 2087F
If you want a heavy-duty safe that will not only keep your belongings secure and away from sticky hands but it will give you further peace in mind and who doesn’t want that? The First Alert 2087F Bolt-Down Combination Safe offers that and more with exclusive features. Measuring 12.88 inches in height, 10.38 inches in width, and 12.25 inches in-depth, this is not a small safe, so you get plenty of room to store your family heirlooms, your important papers, and even other items that mean something special to you.
Waterproof, and Fire Resistant
You would think almost every single safe is already waterproof and fire-resistant but that is not always the case. Thankfully, the First Alert 2087F Bolt-Down Combination Safe is, allowing you to feel safe if you happen to be in a flood or a fire. The waterproof element comes from having a waterproof seal that keeps content dry even if the safe gets submerged in steep water. Furthermore, the safe was created to float. As for the fire-resistant aspect, it can resist up to 1700 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 1 hour.
Two Ways of Opening
To keep your material possessions as safe as possible, this safe comes with two different ways of opening. There is a code lock that will be created by you so you can use your preferred numerical combination and you also get two emergency override keys. One you can carry with you at any given moment and another is placed on the outside of the safe in a reserved manner.
Cost and Value
After reading the features and the extensive forms of protection this safe has you can almost assume it's on the pricier side. Though you aren’t wrong, the safe is pricey but it is well worth its value. You are getting everything you would want from a safe and more, its a win-win for all.
6. Amazon Basics Security Safe
Tough to scratch, tough to bend, tough to break into--this safe is built to last against all kinds of wear and damage without compromising its integrity. Also, not only can you place it just about anywhere, but you can have a professional install it for you to ensure that it's done correctly. Amazon has proven that it's just as capable of protecting your things as it is helping you buy them conveniently.
Great in an Emergency
Although the electronic keypad is wonderful, there's the option to use two emergency override keys--just in case you really need them.
Resistant Yet Compliant
Made of steel, it's extremely difficult to pry apart, thank goodness, but it's open to some kinds of change. For example, the interior shelves can be rearranged according to your whims.
Cost and Value
Amazon definitely knows that it can command a higher price than some other safes, but it's not exorbitant. However, if you want the reprogrammable digital access feature, you'll need to buy your own AA batteries. Also, you can get it professionally installed, but it will cost you extra.
7. Master Lock Personal Safe 5900D
Are you a traveler, or do you just go out and about a lot? If so, this safe was made for you. It's ideal for fitting all your small items (especially electronics and cards), and it's strong enough to endure all the jostling that may go around with whatever you have to do all day. You can even continue to use it while it's busy guarding your things. Great deal.
It Thinks of Everything
Not only is it waterproof and shock-absorbent, but it also lets you charge your device while it's inside and listen to music by including a port for earbuds.
Just Needs a Code
The fact that it can be accessed through an electronic keypad eliminates the need for you to carry a physical key, which is just another way that it improves your day-to-day life.
Cost and Value
The price is just about as small and convenient as the safe itself. Definitely worth it.
8. Stalwart Trademark Book Safe
If you're as avid about reading as you are about hunting, this is a clever and believable personal safe. It looks like an ordinary English dictionary, but it's actually capable of holding a number of objects. Keep a bunch of real books in your car to make it blend in even better. No one will suspect that the innocent little dictionary is more than it seems.
The Perfect Disguise
The fact that this safe looks like an everyday item that you could find in any house if partially wants to make it work so well. It doesn't look special, so it effectively hides special things.
Twice the Keys, Twice the Security
You might think that having an extra key may actually make it easier for someone to find one and get into the safe, but as long as you keep it concealed well, it's actually great to know that you have a backup--just in case.
Cost and Value
This well-designed safe comes at a very affordable price. It's a great investment even if you decide to get other safes as well.
9. SentrySafe Security X055
Now, this was clearly made for gun lovers. It's not just great for everyday life; it's also certified by the California Department of Justice to store handguns. It stands strong against would-be thieves who don't know the passcode to use for the electronic keypad. For extra security, you can bolt it to the floor, wall, or anywhere you'd like--and if you'd prefer to have a professional do it for you, that's an option here.
Approved for Guns
It's not specifically a gun safe, but you can certainly store any small guns alongside your other belongings in the safe. Multi-use objects are always great.
Safe in Every Situation
You can fasten it somewhere so that no one can just take it and leave. Its steel construction can withstand scratches, dents, and attempts to pry it open. But when you really need it, you can also override the keypad with two emergency keys.
Cost and Value
All this security is a bit expensive, but not overly so. It demands such a price for a reason--or a few of them.
10. Safego Portable Indoor/Outdoor
Finally--a safe that tries to mix functionality with style! Lightweight, easy to transport, resistant to rust, water, and cosmetic damage, and extra fortified with both key and combination code access, this safe is more than prepared to guard any of the items that you want to place in it. Maybe it would look out of place with all your camping and hunting gear, but you have to admit it would add a dash of brightness to your surroundings.
Twice the Protection
By requiring both a key and combination, this safe is especially certain to keep out any intruders.
All Kinds of Strong
Although it doesn't look like much, it's actually quite durable. It doesn't rust, it can survive water and impact, and the steel cable is flexible enough for you to take the safe anywhere easily.
Cost and Value
It's not really cheap, of course, but it's quite a good value for the quality and fun appearance.
