The 10 Best Home Safes as of June 2026

How we ranked these home safes

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each home safe does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Home Safes	Score	Best for	Type	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Phoenix Spectrum Plus	8.8	Best fireproof	Fireproof safe	$400	View Price
2	Yale Value Safe (Medium)	8.6	Best overall	Electronic safe	$80	View Price
3	Yale Biometric Safe	8.6	Best biometric	Biometric safe	$180	View Price
4	Burton Eurovault Aver	8.6	Best high-end	Eurograde safe	$500	View Price
5	Phoenix Fortress	8.5	Best cash rating	High-security cash safe	$150	View Price
6	SentrySafe Fire & Water Chest	8.5	Best fire & water	Fire/water safe	$130	View Price
7	De Raat Protector	8.3	Best mid fireproof	Fireproof safe	$250	View Price
8	Master Lock Document Chest	8.2	Best portable	Fire chest	$40	View Price
9	Yale Compact Safe	8.2	Best small/closet	Electronic safe	$55	View Price
10	Amazon Basics Security Safe	8.0	Best budget	Electronic safe	$45	View Price

The full ranking

Best fireproof

Phoenix Spectrum Plus

8.8Our number one pick.

Phoenix's Spectrum range offers genuine certified fire protection for documents and digital media plus a sturdy lock, the choice when fire resistance matters. It is heavy and pricey, but the fire rating and build are excellent.

Security: 8.8Fireproofing: 9.4Ease: 8.4Value: 8.2

Pros

Certified fire protection
Sturdy build
Stylish finishes

Cons

Heavy
Pricey

Check price on Amazon≈ $400

Best overall

Yale Value Safe (Medium)

8.6A superb runner-up.

Yale's value electronic safes offer solid steel construction, a keypad and motorised bolts at a fair price, a dependable home safe for documents, cash and small valuables. They are not fireproof, but for everyday security they are excellent value.

Security: 8.8Fireproofing: 7.6Ease: 9.0Value: 9.0

Pros

Solid build
Easy keypad
Bolt-down ready

Cons

Not fireproof
Basic interior

Check price on Amazon≈ $80

Best biometric

Yale Biometric Safe

8.6Rounds out our top three.

Yale's biometric safe opens with a fingerprint in under a second alongside a code backup, ideal for fast access to valuables. It is pricier and not fireproof, but the biometric speed is excellent.

Security: 8.8Fireproofing: 7.6Ease: 9.0Value: 8.4

Pros

Fast fingerprint access
Code backup
Strong bolts

Cons

Not fireproof
Pricey

Check price on Amazon≈ $180

Best high-end

Burton Eurovault Aver

8.6A standout in the upper half.

Burton's Eurovault carries a Eurograde cash rating for serious valuables, with thick steel, high-security locking and insurance-friendly certification. It is expensive and very heavy, but the security is excellent.

Security: 9.4Fireproofing: 8.2Ease: 8.0Value: 8.0

Pros

Eurograde certified
Very secure
Insurance-friendly

Cons

Expensive
Very heavy

Check price on Amazon≈ $500

Best cash rating

Phoenix Fortress

8.5A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Phoenix's Fortress carries a cash rating (around $4,000) and tough construction with a quality lock, suited to higher-value cash or jewelry storage. It is heavy, but the security rating and build are excellent.

Security: 9.2Fireproofing: 7.8Ease: 8.4Value: 8.6

Pros

Cash-rated security
Tough construction
Bolt-down

Cons

Heavy
Not fully fireproof

Check price on Amazon≈ $150

Best fire & water

SentrySafe Fire & Water Chest

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

SentrySafe's fire- and water-resistant chests protect documents and media from both fire and flooding, with a portable design and key or combo lock. They are smaller, but the dual protection and value are excellent.

Security: 8.2Fireproofing: 9.0Ease: 8.8Value: 8.8

Pros

Fire and water resistant
Portable
Good-value protection

Cons

Smaller capacity
Lighter security

Check price on Amazon≈ $130

Best mid fireproof

De Raat Protector

8.3A dependable pick if the price is right.

De Raat's Protector fireproof safes balance certified fire resistance with a decent cash rating and solid locking, a sensible mid-range all-rounder. They are heavy, but the balance of fire and theft protection is good.

Security: 8.6Fireproofing: 8.8Ease: 8.2Value: 8.4

Pros

Fire and theft balance
Solid locking
Quality build

Cons

Heavy
Mid capacity

Check price on Amazon≈ $250

Best portable

Master Lock Document Chest

8.2Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Master Lock's compact fire chests keep passports, deeds and drives safe from fire at a low price, light enough to grab and go. They are small and basic on security, but for value document protection they are excellent.

Security: 7.8Fireproofing: 8.6Ease: 8.8Value: 9.0

Pros

Affordable fire chest
Portable
Good for documents

Cons

Small
Low theft security

Check price on Amazon≈ $40

Best small/closet

Yale Compact Safe

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Yale's compact safe suits drawers, closets or holiday lets, with a simple keypad and bolt-down holes at a low price. It is small and not fireproof, but for value and everyday peace of mind it is good.

Security: 8.2Fireproofing: 7.4Ease: 8.8Value: 9.0

Pros

Compact and cheap
Simple keypad
Bolt-down

Cons

Small
Not fireproof

Check price on Amazon≈ $55

Best budget

Amazon Basics Security Safe

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

Amazon Basics' steel security safe covers everyday storage of documents and small valuables with a keypad at a rock-bottom price. It is basic and not fireproof, but for value it does the job.

Security: 8.0Fireproofing: 7.2Ease: 8.6Value: 9.2

Pros

Very affordable
Simple keypad
Bolt-down holes

Cons

Not fireproof
Thin steel

Check price on Amazon≈ $45

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the home safes in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Phoenix Spectrum Plus, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Yale Value Safe (Medium) and Yale Biometric Safe are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best home safes without overthinking it, the Phoenix Spectrum Plus is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ $400

Our top picks at a glance

Phoenix Spectrum Plus

Amazon Basics Security Safe

Yale Value Safe (Medium)

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How we ranked these home safes

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Phoenix Spectrum Plus

Pros

Cons

Yale Value Safe (Medium)

Pros

Cons

Yale Biometric Safe

Pros

Cons

Burton Eurovault Aver

Pros

Cons

Phoenix Fortress

Pros

Cons

SentrySafe Fire & Water Chest

Pros

Cons

De Raat Protector

Pros

Cons

Master Lock Document Chest

Pros

Cons

Yale Compact Safe

Pros

Cons

Amazon Basics Security Safe

Pros

Cons

Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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