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AmazonBasics Security Safe 1 Cubic Feet

Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)

7.9

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/10

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998

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Ease of Use

117

safe, code, open, easy to program, easy to set

+91%

-9%

" ... Easy to change the code and unlock and everything. ... "

" ... Setting the code is very simple, battery replacement is simple, using the key is simple as well. ... "

" ... Very good safe, easy to install and use. ... "

" ... Easy to install and use. ... "

" ... The keypad is easy to use and does have backup keys so that if you forget your password it’s not a big deal. ... "

Price

101

money, priced, great value, pistol, little safe

+97%

-3%

" ... I would definitely recommend this for someone looking for a good quality safe while trying to maintain a budget. ... "

" ... Very good product for the price. ... "

" ... Great Safe for the price! ... "

" ... Can't beat the price. ... "

" ... It is a good gun for the price. ... "

Build Quality

101

secure, key hole, shelf, door, valuables

+60%

-40%

" ... This safe is not recommended for High value protection. ... Great value but you do pay for what you get here, the metal is thin (besides the door, which is thicker, cheap feeling plastic buttons/handle. ... "

" ... Seems to be a very good safe ... "

" ... More work than I expected, but very solid. ... "

" ... Easy to use and seems secure ... "

" ... I used some 3M Urethane Foam Tape ( http://amzn.com/B071W8C65Y ) around the door to cushion the clang. ... "

Size

safe, size, documents, valuables, papers

+100%

" ... Perfect for storing small items and could easily sit on the floor behind the passenger seat of my car if I travel with it. ... Keep in mind this is a small safe, it is intended for storing items that are not too large. ... "

" ... Because it really is a nice safe for the price and the size is insane, I fit EVERYTHING I need to store safely inside, My only thing with this is that when the door shuts, as you punch in the keypad numbers the safe door wiggles and it's kind of annoying. ... "

" ... Good size for small documents and personal items. ... "

" ... Great safe, easy use and very compact. ... "

" ... Perfect for securing valuables and important papers. ... "

Storage

shelf, plenty of room, closet, boxes, ammo

+91%

-9%

" ... Keep in mind this is a small safe, it is intended for storing items that are not too large. ... Small Tupperware containers fit fine. ... "

" ... Have a greate inside space ... "

" ... Enough space , Fits 2 M&P .40 top shelf and on bottom 6 mags and two bullets boxes and theres still space available . ... "

" ... very good for securing personnel items. ... "

" ... Needed a smaller safe for the bedroom closet to store passports, a bit of cash, a couple of handguns and a few boxes of ammo for each firearm and this safe was easy to install, sturdy and we love the digital combination. ... "

Product Reliability

stopped working, reset, safe, open the safe, worked just fine

+38%

-63%

" ... The pin pad stops working after less than a month. ... "

" ... Even with fresh batteries, the electronic code will not work and you get a red exclamation point. ... "

" ... We only had this safe about 6 months before the latch broke, and we are unable to open the safe. ... "

" ... This think just stopped working and I can’t get in it. ... "

" ... The keypads worked for a few months and didn't work again so I had to keep using key instead of code. ... "

Fit

secure, holes, closet, papers, wall

+81%

-19%

" ... Fits where I need it to, and stores what I need it to. ... "

" ... Perfect for storing small items and could easily sit on the floor behind the passenger seat of my car if I travel with it. ... Small Tupperware containers fit fine. ... You could fit them flat on the floor of the safe but the papers could get damaged putting them in or taking them out. ... "

" ... Perfect for our bedroom closet and all of our documents fit perfectly! ... "

" ... Easy to use and seems secure ... "

" ... I bought this safe because I wanted something small to fit in the bottom cabinet of my nightstand. ... "

Capacity

closet, plenty of room, bolted, perfect size, dorm room

+100%

" ... Bought for home. ... "

" ... Much more room than I assumed it would have. ... "

" ... Very nice safe, right size for a bedroom closet, DOWNSIDE!!! ... "

Setup

easy to install, easy to program, safe, password, install

+74%

-26%

" ... Very good safe, easy to install and use. ... "

" ... Easy to install and use. ... "

" ... The only comment I have is about the installation. ... "

" ... It seems easy to unlock it without password. ... "

Marketplace

safe, described, basics, advertised, exactly

+66%

-34%

" ... Overall great product, exactly as described. ... "

" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "

" ... H E L P! ... "

" ... Better than expected thanks. ... "

" ... Amazon delivered a great product here for the price! ... "

Design

cheap, sleek, finish, unpainted, snd

+69%

-31%

" ... More work than I expected, but very solid. ... "

" ... Look for a better option ... "

" ... Amazon would be a great brand in products if they invest in little design details. ... "

" ... Plain and simple, do not buy this safe! ... "

Controls

keys, lock, reset button, use the key, code

+39%

-61%

" ... Messed with the special key, still does not work, will not lock regardless of activity to the safe controls. ... "

" ... Knob fell off after first time using it. ... "

" ... I have to use the key and press the reset button on the inside. ... "

" ... Can not change password and no replacement key ... "

Keyboard

keys, open, safe, key hole cover, first time

+43%

-57%

" ... Key will not open safe. ... "

" ... Missing key hole cover. ... "

" ... Upon trying to open the secret-key cover, it snapped off and broke in such a way that made it unable to reattach. ... "

" ... the key pad came broken so it wouldnt work returning it ... "

" ... The cover for the key brok just the first time I tried to open it. ... "

Returns

returned, work returned, sent it back, refund, returning

-100%

" ... Sent it back for a refund. ... "

" ... Sent it back ... "

" ... Sad to say, but a cheap product that I have since returned. ... "

" ... Didn't work returned for a refund I sure don't want another ... "

Device Stand

mount, holes, studs, safe, mount the safe

+85%

-15%

" ... Get your own expansion bolts. ... "

" ... Easy to screw into studs in the wall. ... "

" ... easy to use and install on the wall. ... "

" ... It comes with mounting holes in the rear and bottom, plus mounting hardware. ... "

Overall performance

slow, safe, strongest, sheet, potentially

+83%

-17%

" ... It's not fireproof but it does the job I need it to for now. ... "

" ... Great for the price, does the job. ... "

" ... Just the size we needed and does the job! ... "

" ... Works like a champ. ... "

" ... Works great so far. ... "

" ... Works pretty well. ... "

Delivery

received, delivered, damaged, tiem, scratch

+61%

-39%

" ... Amazon delivered a great product here for the price! ... "

" ... Arrived on time, works as advertised. ... "

" ... I was excited when I received It! ... "

" ... Received as described and on time. ... "

" ... Came as stated . ... "

Comfort

key hole, first time, secret key, knob, weapons

+39%

-61%

" ... Upon trying to open the secret-key cover, it snapped off and broke in such a way that made it unable to reattach. ... "

" ... It is not too heavy to hold it, I guess thieves would easy to get my stuff and take it away if they found the security safe. ... "

" ... Knob fell off after first time using it. ... "

" ... The batteries are always falling out and the latch to hold in the batteries does not work so I have to always use the keys- it's annoying and I would not suggest buying this safe. ... "

Features

safe, unlock, turn the knob, smith, programmable

+45%

-55%

" ... Purchased a unit with only a key lock. ... "

" ... Lock smith would have done the same. ... "

" ... Would not lock. ... "

" ... As soon as I opened the cover for the emergency lock. ... "

" ... The silver part on the front is plastic and it will accept a new code to digitally unlock but that code will not unlock it. ... "

Battery Life

key, battery life, luckly, eneloop, draines

+11%

-89%

" ... Battery died the second time we tried to unlock it. ... "

" ... I changed the battery but to no avail. ... "

" ... Luckly there is a backup key lock for when the battery dies. ... "

" ... Batteries fall out so easily. ... "

User Manual

manual, code, master, codes, open the safe

+12%

-88%

" ... The instructions mix metric and SAE. ... "

" ... I've followed the instructions to reset both the user and master codes to no avail. ... "

" ... It only accepts the preset code or by using the manual key. ... "

" ... Was unable to open the safe in the way that the instructions told me to. ... "

For Kids

loved, sincerely, heading, grandson, firearms

+93%

-7%

" ... No complain my son is actually using the big one and he likes it ... "

" ... For my grandson he loved it ... "

" ... I sincerely hope no one is keeping firearms or other dangerous items in the safe I thinking they are safe from children. ... "

" ... My daughter loved it ... "

Door

open, code, reset button, locked the door, containment

+13%

-87%

" ... would probably be great but I received it with no key and the door is locked. ... "

" ... The metal on every side except the door is very thin (see inner and outer dimensions). ... "

" ... Creating an initial code works and you can open it one time, but after the door is open for 5 seconds, the reset button beeps again and the code is reset for some reason, meaning you have to create a new code. ... "

" ... It worked for a month but one night the door mechanically would not open. ... "

" ... It says that the code is accepted but then when I close the door it will not open with the code I set. ... "

Defective Delivery

defective, arrived, scratch, rated, faulty

+25%

-75%

" ... Product arrived damaged. ... "

" ... This product is defective. ... "

" ... Unit was defective when arrived. ... "

" ... It came defective. ... "

Software Platform

password, 1234, safe, reset, vibrated

-100%

" ... User code setting does NOT work. ... "

" ... I did not change my password, the battery was not low, and I know for a fact that no-one else had access to it (also, I called my second cell phone inside the safe and it vibrated so I knew all my contents were still in there. ... "

" ... Every subsequent attempt results in an error. ... "

" ... I put the code, 1234. ... The code is 1234. ... "

" ... The password should work every time. ... "

As Gift

loved, going, college, student, niece

+100%

" ... It was a gift. ... "

" ... This was a gift ... "

" ... Gift for niece going to college. ... "

" ... For my grandson he loved it ... "

" ... My daughter loved it ... "

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