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Amazon Basics Steel Security Safe with Programmable Electronic Keypad Secure Cash Jewelry ID Documents Black 0 7 Cubic Feet 16 93 x 14 57 x 7 09 Inches
Last Updated: September 2, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.8
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997
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Review Analysis - 910 recent, verified reviews
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Body
323door, secure, shelf, size, lock
+70%
-30%
" ... My son appreciates a secure place to keep his important documents. ... "
" ... Plenty big enough ... "
" ... Easily fits a Glock 22 and a Taser. ... Perfect fit for a shelf ... "
" ... its a solid safe, not plastic, will last for many years. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble (minimal) and included hardware to secure it to a wall or shelf is appreciated. ... "
" ... Product was very easy to work, already came built, and is very promising. ... "
" ... To hold my personal items ! ... "
" ... Have not had any problems opening or closing the door. ... The .5 size is ideal for my needs and holds all important papers and documents and a couple hand guns and box of ammo. ... "
Usage
248easy to use, easy, key, easy to set, keys
+85%
-15%
" ... It's exactly what I needed for paperwork for all my children ... "
" ... It’s really easy to lock and the security feature is great as well ... "
" ... I have been very satisfied using the safe in my home office. ... "
" ... Great little personal safe to keep all my valuable drone footage for years to come. ... "
" ... Easy to use small and has plenty of room for valuables! ... "
" ... This is great for hiding my kids devices when they misbehave ... "
" ... Easy to set up and lock it . ... "
" ... Installed very easily. ... "
Usage / Ease
149easy, easy to set, safe, easy to program, code
+98%
-2%
" ... Easy to program and lock. ... "
" ... Overall this is an affordable and straight forward safe. ... "
" ... Easy to set up code comes with two extra keys I love it ... "
" ... it's easy to lock and unlock. ... "
" ... Not too big, easy to operate . ... "
" ... It’s easy to program a 4-6 digit code. ... "
" ... Easy to setup, more space than I thought! ... "
" ... Easy to operate and heavy duty. ... "
Body / Build Quality
125lock, metal, secure, flimsy, mechanism
+56%
-44%
" ... Built tough heavy and durable. ... "
" ... Comes complete with steel anchors if you decide to do so and is actually made of plate steel. ... Hinge hardware looks stout and robust as well. ... "
" ... I recommend a fire proof bag Inside. ... "
" ... They are very heavy duty. ... "
" ... The person I'm trying to protect easily broke into this safe. ... "
" ... Heavy and durable, easy to use lock ... "
" ... * great material and design ... "
" ... Built tough, heavy and strong. ... "
Body / Fit
113secure, bolts, valuables, lock, guns
+75%
-25%
" ... Like this safe to keep my guns secure. ... Also purchased a nice 4-gun rack that fits nicely in the safe. ... "
" ... Holds all my police gear securely! ... "
" ... Can put long passwords in and it comes with everything needed to mount the safe if desired. ... "
" ... Papers and folders fit perfectly. ... "
" ... Easy to permanently install in small places for a secure and hidden location. ... "
" ... Holds my pistols, documents and cash. ... "
" ... It’s perfect size and it fits everything what we need to keep safe. ... "
" ... Holds everything we need. ... "
Body / Storage
110shelf, ammo, plenty of room, perfect size, spacious
+93%
-7%
" ... It’s small enough to be discrete, but large enough to put a handful of valuable and important items. ... "
" ... I like that it has a shelf. ... That allows me to keep things organized. ... "
" ... Holds everything we need. ... "
" ... Loved the size, fitted into my cabinet perfect. ... "
" ... The bag was exactly as expected and was delivered on time. ... "
" ... This is a good little lock box, fits perfectly under bathroom sink. ... "
" ... Easy to use small and has plenty of room for valuables! ... "
" ... Papers and folders fit perfectly. ... "
Price
108safe, money, worth, great value, waste
+89%
-11%
" ... For the price, and for our needs, you can't beat it. ... "
" ... for the price this is a good buy ... "
" ... An looks sturdy I mean I’m sure that isn’t the most sacude out there but again fare fare price! ... "
" ... Overall is a pretty good safe for the price and visual appealing. ... "
" ... I love this safe so much/it's def worth the price!!! ... "
" ... Perfect for money. ... "
" ... Not sure it's worth the price. ... "
" ... For the money, it's not a bad little safe. ... Given its price, it would make a great "decoy" safe, with a little cash in it to distract a thief from a better hidden and more secure safe elsewhere. ... "
Marketplace
76safe, return, replacement, returned, box
+39%
-61%
" ... Now I have to resend it back. ... "
" ... Frustrated, but agreed to go forward with a replacement rather than refund (Should have refunded! ... Frustrated once again, decided all together I would just return it for full refund. ... Returned in the mail. ... Purchased them, they arrived, and would ya know! ... "
" ... The first one I received had a defective lock mechanism. ... It was returned and I chose to have Amazon send the the same product as a replacement. ... Had to send that one back as well. ... Perhaps it was a bad shipment. ... "
" ... I didn’t try to “return”. ... Amazon may have taken the return I don’t know. ... "
" ... amazon should be ashamed to make and sell this garbage. ... "
" ... just return it. ... It was so new, they didn't even finish building it before it was shipped. ... "
" ... complete FAIL on amazon’s part. ... "
" ... OPENED RIGHT UP. ... "
Features
67safe, key, unlock, security, code
+67%
-33%
" ... Heavy and durable, easy to use lock ... "
" ... Couple of important missing features: ... This safe will be complete if they added the above simple features. ... "
" ... The size is perfect and the security features make it seem pretty secure. ... "
" ... Very good lock box ... "
" ... Electronic lock is very handy to use. ... "
" ... small size digital lock. ... "
" ... Easy to lock ... "
" ... So easy to open/close/lock. ... "
Body / Size
64small, perfect, safe, valuables, heavy
+98%
-2%
" ... This is the .5 cubic foot size. ... "
" ... Good little safe for couple of handguns and important papers and small valuables. ... "
" ... This was a little bigger and heavier than we expected, but it's great! ... This is very similar to the type you find in nice hotels. ... It has a handy shelf included which you can choose to use or not. ... "
" ... Just the perfect size ... "
" ... I would definitely recommend over the SentrySafe of the same size. ... "
" ... Good size and works perfect! ... "
" ... Perfect size and sturdy. ... "
" ... The size is perfect. ... "
Usage / Setup
57instructions, easy to set, easy, directions, code
+89%
-11%
" ... Easy to setup and works just like it should. ... "
" ... Easy setup and easy to use. ... "
" ... I like this product, it was easy to install and added a layer of protection for valuables inside the home. ... "
" ... This is a solid safe, easy directions, depending on where you mount/store it the short height and long length can be a bit more difficult to maneuver and see into. ... "
" ... Just read the instructions (which are very well written). ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... Easy to assemble (minimal) and included hardware to secure it to a wall or shelf is appreciated. ... "
" ... Quick set up! ... "
Usage / Controls
47key, safe, open, code, lock
+40%
-60%
" ... Then the key must be used. ... "
" ... There was no one to call and figure out how to get a key. ... "
" ... However— MY KEY DIDN’T WORK! ... No copies or master keys exist (hard to believe). ... "
" ... This safe came with the keys you need to unlock in INSIDE, totally unusable. ... "
" ... Now, the emergency key will not turn and open the safe. ... "
" ... But the keys don’t work with either of them. ... "
" ... Safe absolutely sucks keys don’t work what a joke wish I listened to the reviews and I never review stuff save your money buy somewhere else ... "
" ... Some other examples of poor quality and engineering, the cover for the key unlock is also very cheap. ... Plus, the entire front of the locking mechanism (knob, key cover, keypad, silver panel, display, etc.) ... "
Reliability
43code, stopped working, safe, ago, working
+35%
-65%
" ... I've had this for less than a week. ... After using it for a few days, it wouldn't open with the code. ... "
" ... this safe forgets its code about once per year. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, the lock suddenly stopped working, right after we moved. ... "
" ... Lock stopped working after 2 days. ... "
" ... How do you mess up that bad to send a defective key? ... "
" ... The safes electronics stopped working and neither of the two back up keys are working. ... "
" ... Didnt even have it 2 weeks and the keypad stopped working! ... "
" ... Would not recognize code after I had this thing for a few years. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
38described, safe, works, thank, support
+58%
-42%
" ... I have never before written a review. ... I bought this safe because of the amazon name. ... "
" ... This safe is exactly as described. ... "
" ... Very happy thank u ... "
" ... The price was affordable and as usual deliver was quick with amazon. ... "
" ... But when I did, I put the number in and it was accepted. ... "
" ... Bought this to store medicaions. ... "
" ... So much for Amazon’s great customer support. ... "
" ... All came as advertised. ... "
Body / Door
36open, safe, knob, shut the door, locking mechanism
+11%
-89%
" ... Took it apart and the pin holding the bolts on the door was not even installed leaving the bolts flopping around, completely off its hinges. ... "
" ... The door wouldn't even open and the paint was chipped. ... "
" ... Quality is not the best, has a little wiggle on the door when closed. ... "
" ... Battery holder on the door broke off, so batteries would pop out when I shut the door. ... "
" ... Lock doesn’t fully disengage and difficult to open door ... "
" ... The door was jammed shut and wouldn’t open. ... "
" ... Rather than return the unit, I chose to remove the locking mechanism cover on the back of the door to remove and repair the plastic battery box tab that broke. ... "
" ... The placement of the door was kind of screwed up when i got it because i couldn't shut the door. ... I took the door off and tried different methods with reattaching it to see if it would be fixed but nothing came of it so i hammered the door and it opens and shuts like a pro and is surprisingly unnoticeable, not like it really matters given the safe is hidden. ... "
Battery
36battery, open, safe, change, battery compartment
+33%
-67%
" ... Batteries don't last longer than two months. ... "
" ... I had to just remove the batteries. ... "
" ... The batteries are dead, how do you change them? ... "
" ... I’ve only had it for a little over a week and the entire battery pack fell out and it is impossible to reconnect ... "
" ... The batteries died on my safe and never gave me a warning. ... I changed the batteries and the screen will no longer work. ... "
" ... Once the batteries wore out it couldn’t be opened. ... "
" ... This item was great until the first day I got it the battery pack the batteries popped out and they are on the Inside if the unit. ... "
" ... This product requires you to change 4 AA batteries every 3 weeks even if you don’t open it. ... "
Usage / Capacity
35college, closet, bedroom, safes, hotel
+100%
" ... Great starter safe for apartments/temporary living spaces. ... "
" ... Lots more room to go. ... "
" ... Worth it got the 0.5 Cubic Feet safe, love how it has a shelf in it which to great for separate things bought it to put my hand guns away deff with it for the price just make sure u have 4 AA batteries for the key pad ... "
" ... Plenty of room in this one ... "
" ... I don’t know who has concrete walls. ... "
" ... I live in a house with 15 people in it so I use the safe to keep money and jewelry in!!!! ... "
" ... We bought this for my daughter's dorm room in college. ... "
" ... This is the .5 cubic foot size. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
32replacement, returned, amazon, safe, replace
+9%
-91%
" ... Returned for a replacement, second safe had the same issue so had to return. ... "
" ... I didn’t try to “return”. ... Amazon may have taken the return I don’t know. ... "
" ... just return it. ... "
" ... I want my money back and I may sue for damages ... "
" ... I am trying to get it replaced, but the site is not allowing me to do this. ... "
" ... Trying to work with Amazon to replace it. ... "
" ... I returned it with in a few minutes of getting it. ... "
" ... Very disappointed and returning for a refund. ... "
Body / Comfort
31safe, lock, secure, pen, lost the key
+45%
-55%
" ... Then, the key entry broke. ... "
" ... I do not feel like lugging that safe once again to UPS to return the defective second replacement. ... "
" ... Lasted a year, lock broke. ... "
" ... Like the size i got it for but need a little bit bigger one to hold three to four firearms &the latching &key is hard to open at the same time ... "
" ... A quick suggestion, keyhole cover is hard to pop off, take a flat head or something to help you. ... "
" ... Anyway, today something malfunctioned regarding the key mechanism. ... "
" ... Lost the key for it . ... "
" ... One of the little nubbins that keeps the thing in place broke off when I opened it the first time. ... "
Stand
30bolts, safe, bolt, shelf, holes
+67%
-33%
" ... It fits perfectly on my night stand and bolted to the wall. ... "
" ... I can bolt it to the wall ... "
" ... I love the size and shape of this safe, but when it was shipped there were loose bolts (for wall mounting) ripped out of the bag and one was pretty badly jammed in the door, so the first time i tried to open the door i thought it was broken. ... "
" ... I placed the safe on a shelf in a closet and bolted it to a wall. ... "
" ... I bolted it to a stud so I needed to drill new holes in the correct spot. ... "
" ... I appreciate that it bolts to the wall. ... "
" ... The safe is nice, has lots of space if there is one complaint the included wall anchors are for concrete. ... So you’ll need to pick up different wall anchors are a local supply store or order them. ... "
" ... with the mounting holes, I was able to bolt it to the wall and a shelf in my closet, and the safe is hidden by the clothes hanging above it! ... "
Usage / For Kids
27safe, away, keep, children, guns
+100%
" ... Bought these for my daughters for Christmas. ... "
" ... Bought this safe for a couple of handguns because of the small kids. ... Does the perfect job keep kids from getting something that could hurt them. ... "
" ... I got it for my boyfriend for Christmas he loves it ... "
" ... This is great for hiding my kids devices when they misbehave ... "
" ... It's exactly what I needed for paperwork for all my children ... "
" ... I like it easy to use perfectly acceptable to keep the kids out of things they shouldn’t be laying hands on however somebody really wanted in them they would get a room that being said I’m happy with my purchase ... "
" ... Keep things secure away from children. ... "
" ... So far it has kept my kids out if it help any. ... "
Software
13security, error, password, sign, set
+38%
-62%
" ... The reset password still did not work, so I attempted to open using the key again. ... "
" ... It unlocked one time and then got stuck. ... "
" ... I was unable to set up a personal security code after several attempts. ... "
" ... Used red button to reset code, set new code, green padlock with unlock sign flashes but it never opens. ... "
" ... If you're willing to compromise with China made junk that'll only take a hammer (or a screw driver) to open if you're even moderately skilled, this is the perfect $60 safe. ... "
" ... I did not purchase this lock box for a high security application. ... "
" ... I believe this was my error. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
13box, shipping, delivered, arrived, shipped
+69%
-31%
" ... It is pretty heavy, came well packed in a huge box and was delivered quickly. ... "
" ... Bought it on October 11th, 2020. ... "
" ... It was delivered on time and it was the perfect size and not too heavy. ... "
" ... Item arrived in 2 days. ... "
" ... Came well packed ... "
" ... Fast shipping as described and well packaged thank you ... "
" ... Received the safe today and set it up. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
11works, safe, item, advertised, exactly
+82%
-18%
" ... Just as described ... "
" ... Finally a good safe that works as advertised. ... "
" ... This safe is exactly as described. ... "
" ... works as described. ... "
" ... Item as described. ... "
" ... Works as stated ... "
" ... All came as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Performance
9safe, reset, home
+78%
-22%
" ... It's not the biggest or most secure but it does its job well. ... "
" ... I'm simply concerned about mechanical reliability. ... "
" ... I would say for a budget safe this will do the job. ... "
" ... Simple enough, it works as expected and does its job. ... "
" ... Does the job at home to keep important things safe from kids or people trying to get in while it’s still in the home. ... "
" ... The safe does its job!! ... "
Body / Weight
9weight, light weight, good, safe, really
+78%
-22%
" ... not too heavy. ... "
" ... Not too heavy. ... "
" ... Not too heavy. ... "
" ... It has a good weight to it but it wasn't too heavy for me to move into place on my own. ... "
" ... This look kind of light weight but for what I paid it is worth it ... "
" ... I love the weight factor. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
7received, box, damaged, came, broken
-100%
" ... The item was smashed on one side & busted. ... The thing that got me is, why put a broken item in the box . ... "
" ... The first one I received had a defective lock mechanism. ... "
" ... Couldn't get it open right out the box, and it was damaged! ... "
" ... I received a broken safe. ... "
" ... Also it came broken. ... "
" ... received the box locked an unable to open. ... "
Body / Design
7look, nice, good, safe, price
+100%
" ... Overall is a pretty good safe for the price and visual appealing. ... "
" ... Nice looking too. ... "
" ... * great material and design ... "
" ... It looks so organized now. ... "
" ... Look every one I know this is not the best good safe but it's perfect to keep things away from your kids and tell them not to go and touch it they wont get in it's a perfect safe ... "
" ... Looks very nice, not sure other people mentioned it can be opened easily. ... "
Storage
6small, shelf, safe
+100%
" ... Great storage, great lock, I love how it has a hidden emergency key area. ... "
" ... Storage capacity is just right for the shelf. ... "
" ... Came on time, lots of space for documents, cards, and other important/small essentials that I want stored away. ... "
" ... Am planning to purchase another for small handgun separate storage. ... "
" ... Perfect to store few files and valuable. ... "
Usage / User Manual
5lock, keep, fairly, way, step
-100%
" ... a $10 safe, sold for $60, probably made by forced manual labors of the Uighurs or FahLun Gong practitioners after portions of the organs have been harvested. ... "
" ... The manual locking mechanism failed. ... "
" ... We used the correct batteries and went step by step through manual. ... "
" ... the manual says that if you put in the code incorrectly 3 times in a row, it auto-locks for 30 seconds . ... "
" ... The manual and keys weren’t inside either. ... "
Usage / As Gift
5bought, christmas, got
+80%
-20%
" ... I don’t regret purchase, will be purchasing another to give as a gift. ... "
" ... I bought this for a friend's bachelorette gift (because it was on her wish list). ... "
" ... I got it for my boyfriend for Christmas he loves it ... "
" ... Bought these for my daughters for Christmas. ... "
Display
5display, pull, panel, numbers, icon
+40%
-60%
" ... I changed the batteries and the screen will no longer work. ... "
" ... I will then have to tear the front panel off or pull the entire box away from the wall it is bolted to. ... "
" ... I assumed the display would show me the numbers that had been entered which was so I could confirm I entered the right code. ... The display is nothing more than a green icon when the code works and a red one when you enter the wrong code. ... "
Body / Water Resistance
5water proof, fire, safe, holes, fireproof
+80%
-20%
" ... Not too sure if it's water proof, I'd rather not test it. ... "
" ... Bought 2 of them and I love it, although it’s not fireproof or waterproof it’s still a good deal. ... I ordered the bags that is waterproof and fireproof that fits in the safe. ... "
" ... You can buy fire & water proof zipper bags to store any valuables to may want to protect a bit more as the safe id not fire or water proof. ... "
" ... Its a good safe just wish it was water proof ... "
Sound
4sound, noise, makes, would, thing
+25%
-75%
" ... Not to mention it is loud enough to wake up your neighbors and alert your intruder you are grabbing a weapon. ... "
" ... Here's the problem: you absolutely cannot turn the sound off unless you crack it open and physically remove the speaker. ... "
" ... However, you already know this because the safe makes a very loud noise when it unlocks, and even more revealing, the safe opens. ... "
Cleaning
4new, service, cleaning
+75%
-25%
" ... I did need to wipe it down to get dirt off but it looks new. ... "
" ... Really reliable, big enough for a few guns, mags, and cleaning gun oils. ... "
" ... I bought it when I hired a cleaning service, because I didn't want to worry about some of my nice jewelry and important documents. ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
3loud, sound, open, key, safe
+33%
-67%
" ... Here's the problem: you absolutely cannot turn the sound off unless you crack it open and physically remove the speaker. ... "
" ... However, you already know this because the safe makes a very loud noise when it unlocks, and even more revealing, the safe opens. ... "
Programs
3+33%
-67%
" ... There is no quiet mode. ... "
" ... It only opens manually. ... "
Cut
3cut, top, pry, open, cutting
+33%
-67%
" ... I had to get a flat head screwdriver to pry it open. ... "
" ... It only took about 5 minutes to cut the top out of the "safe" but in the process some of the contents were damaged. ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
3set, personal, code
+67%
-33%
" ... Another added home security ... "
" ... Great for laptops and documents ... "
Connectivity
3set, personal, code
+67%
-33%
" ... Another added home security ... "
" ... Great for laptops and documents ... "
Calling
3key
+33%
-67%
" ... POS you hear me bezos? ... "
" ... There was no one to call and figure out how to get a key. ... "
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Size: 2 meters