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Our picks compared
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01
Lockabox
Lockabox Classic Clear
Best for visible, cupboard-friendly storage.
£34.50 · 4.5/5 from 8 reviews
At £34.50, this is tied for the lowest price in the group. Its 170 x 210 x 310mm clear body is a little smaller than the Yale safe, while the three-dial lock and stackable design make it more useful for food, medicine and small household items than a conventional steel safe.
The clear Perspex body makes it easy to see what is inside, which is useful when the box lives in a cupboard or fridge. The listing also describes a three-dial combination lock, ventilation and an optional shelf and base pack. It is a practical storage box, but the transparent finish is less discreet than the black alternatives.
What we like
- Tied lowest price at £34.50, £3.00 below the Yale and £3.65 below the Master Lock
- Clear 170 x 210 x 310mm format makes contents easier to identify
- Three-dial combination lock, ventilation and stackable design suit cupboard storage
What to watch
- Less discreet than the black options because the contents can be seen
- The listed dimensions provide less space than the larger Yale safe
Specifications
- BrandLockabox
- ModelCLCR
- DimensionsHeight: 170 mm; Width: 210 mm; Depth: 310 mm
- ColourClear Perspex
- Listed price£34.50
- AvailabilityIn stock
- Rating4.5/5
- Reviews8
02
Lockabox
Lockabox Classic White
Best for a light, easy-to-identify storage box.
£34.50 · 4.5/5 from 8 reviews
The £34.50 price matches the clear and black Lockabox models and undercuts the two conventional safes. Its 170 x 210 x 310mm dimensions are shared with those models, so the reason to choose this version is the white finish and the same food and medicine storage format, not extra capacity.
This is the clean looking option in a group of otherwise dark products. The white Lockabox keeps the same three-dial combination, ventilated plastic construction and stackable shape as the other colours. It makes sense where a box needs to be found quickly, although marks will show more readily than on the black version.
What we like
- Tied lowest price at £34.50, £3.00 below the Yale
- The white finish is easy to spot in a cupboard or shared storage area
- Same compact 170 x 210 x 310mm format and combination access as the other Lockabox picks
What to watch
- No more internal room than the clear or black Lockabox versions
- The light finish is likely to show scuffs and marks more readily than the black option
Specifications
- BrandLockabox
- ModelCLWH
- DimensionsHeight: 170 mm; Width: 210 mm; Depth: 310 mm
- ColourWhite
- Listed price£34.50
- AvailabilityIn stock
- Rating4.5/5
- Reviews8
03
Lockabox
Lockabox Classic Black
Best for a more discreet low-cost storage box.
£34.50 · 4.8/5 from 3 reviews
This £34.50 model is tied for the cheapest place in the comparison, with the same 170 x 210 x 310mm footprint as the clear and white Lockabox boxes. Its black finish is less conspicuous than the transparent or white versions, and its 4.8 rating is the highest shown here, although it comes from only three reviews.
The black finish gives this Lockabox the most understated look of the three matching boxes. It still uses the simple three-dial combination and the listing describes stackable, ventilated storage for small personal, food or medical items. The small footprint suits cupboards, but it is not the choice for larger valuables.
What we like
- Tied lowest price at £34.50, with the highest displayed rating at 4.8 out of 5
- Black finish is more discreet than the clear and white alternatives
- Three-dial access and a 170 x 210 x 310mm body suit small cupboard storage
What to watch
- The 4.8 rating is based on only three reviews, far fewer than Yale's 273
- The smaller box offers less room than the Yale safe
Specifications
- BrandLockabox
- ModelCLBK
- DimensionsHeight: 170 mm; Width: 210 mm; Depth: 310 mm
- ColourBlack
- Listed price£34.50
- AvailabilityIn stock
- Rating4.8/5
- Reviews3
04
Yale
Yale DB1 Budget Safe
Best for keypad access and fixed installation.
£37.50 · 4.5/5 from 273 reviews
At £37.50, the Yale costs £3.00 more than each Lockabox and £0.65 less than the Master Lock. It has the largest listed dimensions in this group at 200 x 310 x 200mm, plus a four to eight digit keypad, override key and floor or wall fixing kit, so it is the strongest fit for valuables that need a conventional fixed safe.
Yale takes a more familiar safe approach than the storage boxes. The digital keypad removes the need to carry a key for normal access, while the override key and supplied fixing bolts give the listing a clearer installation route. The larger steel body should hold more than the compact alternatives, but it needs more room and a proper fixing position.
What we like
- Largest listed dimensions at 200 x 310 x 200mm, giving more room than the other four
- Four to eight digit keypad and override key offer more flexible access than the combination boxes
- Floor and wall fixing bolts are included, with 273 reviews compared with 3 to 11 for the other products
What to watch
- Costs £3.00 more than each Lockabox and is the largest footprint in the group
- Needs a suitable floor or wall fixing position rather than simple cupboard placement
Specifications
- BrandYale
- ModelYSV/200/DB1
- DimensionsHeight: 200 mm; Width: 310 mm; Depth: 200 mm
- ColourBlack
- Listed price£37.50
- AvailabilityIn stock
- Rating4.5/5
- Reviews273
05
Master Lock
Master Lock 5900 Portable Safe
Best for portable valuables and charging on the move.
£38.15 · 4.4/5 from 11 reviews
The Master Lock is the most expensive option here at £38.15, but it is also the smallest listed product at 57 x 242 x 125mm. Its four-dial combination, tethering cable, water resistant construction, foam lining and charging access make it a different proposition from the larger home safes, rather than a direct capacity rival.
This is the pick for a small item that needs to travel or be secured temporarily. The cable gives it a way to anchor to a fixed point, while the water resistant shell and foam lined base add protection for phones and other small valuables. The narrow body will not hold what fits in the Yale, and the extra price is paying for portability and features.
What we like
- Smallest listed dimensions at 57 x 242 x 125mm, making it easier to transport
- Water resistant construction, foam lining and a tethering cable add protection beyond the Lockabox boxes
- Charging access and a four-dial combination are useful for phones and small electrical items
What to watch
- Highest listed price at £38.15, £3.65 above the Lockabox models
- The compact body provides less storage room than the Yale and the three Lockabox options
Specifications
- BrandMaster Lock
- Model5900EURD
- DimensionsHeight: 57 mm; Width: 242 mm; Depth: 125 mm
- ColourBlack
- Listed price£38.15
- AvailabilityIn stock
- Rating4.4/5
- Reviews11
How we compared these products
Each card compares its product with the other four on this page. Price, listed dimensions, published properties and the feature groups visible in the retailer information shape the positive points and the buyer checks.
Prices, stock and specifications can change, so confirm the live listing before ordering. A safe or lock should also be fitted in line with the manufacturer’s instructions.
