Today we are both cursed and blessed with so many choices in our lives. You can choose to go to the movies, to the theatre, to your child’s play; you can choose to eat burgers, Chinese food, or Indian food; you can choose to work in finance, retail or marketing. In a world full of choices, deciding the best choice can be pretty complicated. Even in the home security industry, there are tons of choices for you to make when deciding what safe is the best to purchase. For example, let’s say you’ve already picked out the best size, the best brand, and the best fire rating for your new safe, you’ve still got to decide if you want a manual dial lock or an electronic keypad lock. I thought that in this crazy world full of opinions, we’d break down this decision for you to make it a little easier.
| Manual Dial Lock | Electronic Keypad Lock | |
| Speed of access |
Slower | Faster |
| Ease of access |
Somewhat difficult
|
Easiest
|
| Security | Must spin lock to secure |
Secures when door is closed |
| Changing combo |
Requires locksmith |
Can do at home |
| Noise | Silent | Makes noise (some can be muted) |
| Theft issues |
Few | Slightly more
|
| Lock Failure |
Nearly impossible, may come out of adjustment |
Rare, but possible
|
| False entry lockout |
No | After three to four unsuccessful attempts, safe locks |
| Maintenance | None, unless in need of adjustment | Annual battery changes |
| Lifespan | 100 years or more |
10-15+ years |
| Cost | Cheaper | Slightly more expensive than dial |
That’s good, isn’t it? Do you have a better idea of what you want to buy now? I hope we could be of help to you!!