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Our picks compared
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Yale
Yale DB1 Budget Safe
A value-led electronic safe pick for buyers watching the budget.
£37.50 · 4.5/5 from 273 reviews
Set beside the other four on this electronic safe list, at £37.50, it is the lowest-priced of the five, with the next option at £47.50. Its listed dimensions of 200 mm height × 310 mm width × 200 mm depth are among the most compact in this five-product set. The listing includes a tamper alarm, a detail shared by 3 of the five products.
Yale's Budget Home Safe offers premium security features in a user friendly, and affordable package. It is the entry-price option in this group. Its listed body is among the most compact of the five. The key distinction is a tamper alarm, so check whether that suits the way you plan to use it.
What we like
- At £37.50, it is the lowest-priced of the five, with the next option at £47.50
- The more compact listed format should be easier to place than the larger alternatives.
- The listing includes a tamper alarm, a detail shared by 3 of the five products.
What to watch
- The other four may offer more room or additional stated features despite the higher prices.
- The smaller format gives less room than at least one of the other four products.
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
02
Yale
Yale Value Safe Home
The spacious electronic safe choice in this five-way comparison.
£47.50 · 4.5/5 from 118 reviews
Looking across all five on this electronic safe list, at £47.50, it sits 2nd of five by price, with one cheaper and 3 dearer options in the set. Its listed dimensions of 250 mm height × 350 mm width × 250 mm depth are the largest in this five-product set. The listing includes a tamper alarm, a detail shared by 3 of the five products.
The Yale Value Safe Home, part of the Value Safe by Yale collection, is a low cost home safe with a battery powered electronic combination lock. It sits near the lower end of the price range here. Its listed body is the largest of the five. The key distinction is a tamper alarm, so check whether that suits the way you plan to use it.
What we like
- At £47.50, it sits 2nd of five by price, with one cheaper and 3 dearer options in the set
- The largest listed format offers more physical room than the smaller alternatives.
- The listing includes a tamper alarm, a detail shared by 3 of the five products.
What to watch
- One of the other four products is listed at a lower price.
- The larger body needs more floor, wall or cupboard space than the other four options.
Specifications
- BrandYale
- ModelYSV/250/DB1
- DimensionsHeight: 250 mm; Width: 350 mm; Depth: 250 mm
- ColourBlack
- Listed price£47.50
- AvailabilityIn stock
- Rating4.5/5
- Reviews118
03
Phoenix
Phoenix Vela Deposit SS0801ed
A distinctive electronic safe choice because it adds a deposit slot.
£51.65 · 4.7/5 from 7 reviews
On the five-way figures for this electronic safe list, at £51.65, it sits 3rd of five by price, with 2 cheaper and one dearer options in the set. Its listed dimensions of 200 mm height × 310 mm width × 200 mm depth are among the most compact in this five-product set. It is the only one of the five listings to call out a deposit slot.
The Phoenix Vela Deposit SS0801ed security safe includes a handy deposit slot which is is ideal for depositing cash and envelopes without opening the safe door. It sits near the top of the price range here. Its listed body is among the most compact of the five. The key distinction is a deposit slot, so check whether that suits the way you plan to use it.
What we like
- At £51.65, it sits 3rd of five by price, with 2 cheaper and one dearer options in the set
- The more compact listed format should be easier to place than the larger alternatives.
- It is the only one of the five listings to call out a deposit slot.
What to watch
- 2 of the other four products are listed at a lower price.
- The smaller format gives less room than at least one of the other four products.
Specifications
- BrandPhoenix
- ModelSS0801ED
- DimensionsHeight: 200 mm; Width: 310 mm; Depth: 200 mm
- ColourDark Grey
- Listed price£51.65
- AvailabilityIn stock
- Rating4.7/5
- Reviews7
04
Phoenix
Phoenix Vela SS0801e
The electronic safe to consider for a more compact installation.
£51.65 · 4.6/5 from 12 reviews
For this five-product electronic safe comparison, at £51.65, it sits 3rd of five by price, with 2 cheaper and one dearer options in the set. Its listed dimensions of 200 mm height × 310 mm width × 200 mm depth are among the most compact in this five-product set. The listing includes a security certification or insurance rating, a detail shared by 2 of the five products.
The Phoenix Vela SS0801e is a compact home security safe that is ideal for securing cash and valuables from theft. It sits near the top of the price range here. Its listed body is among the most compact of the five. The key distinction is a security certification or insurance rating, so check whether that suits the way you plan to use it.
What we like
- At £51.65, it sits 3rd of five by price, with 2 cheaper and one dearer options in the set
- The more compact listed format should be easier to place than the larger alternatives.
- The listing includes a security certification or insurance rating, a detail shared by 2 of the five products.
What to watch
- 2 of the other four products are listed at a lower price.
- The smaller format gives less room than at least one of the other four products.
Specifications
- BrandPhoenix
- ModelSS0801E
- DimensionsHeight: 200 mm; Width: 310 mm; Depth: 200 mm
- ColourDark Grey
- Listed price£51.65
- AvailabilityIn stock
- Rating4.6/5
- Reviews12
05
Yale
Yale Alarmed Budget Safe
A electronic safe choice with the least demanding listed footprint.
£57.01 · 4.5/5 from 3 reviews
Against the other four on this electronic safe list, at £57.01, it is the highest-priced of the five, so the extra cost needs to be justified by its specification. Its listed dimensions of 200 mm height × 310 mm width × 200 mm depth are among the most compact in this five-product set. The listing includes a tamper alarm, a detail shared by 3 of the five products.
The Yale Alarmed Budget Safe includes a loud 130dB alarm which is triggered if tampered with or after 3 failed code attempts. It asks the highest price in this group. Its listed body is among the most compact of the five. The key distinction is a tamper alarm, so check whether that suits the way you plan to use it.
What we like
- At £57.01, it is the highest-priced of the five, so the extra cost needs to be justified by its specification
- The more compact listed format should be easier to place than the larger alternatives.
- The listing includes a tamper alarm, a detail shared by 3 of the five products.
What to watch
- It costs more than the other four products.
- The smaller format gives less room than at least one of the other four products.
Specifications
- BrandYale
- ModelYEC/200/DB1
- DimensionsHeight: 200 mm; Width: 310 mm; Depth: 200 mm
- ColourBlack
- Listed price£57.01
- AvailabilityIn stock
- Rating4.5/5
- Reviews3
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.
