Home papers and cash
You want a bolted cabinet for passports, modest cash, and jewellery, and the policy has not named a grade. The Amazon Basics 43 litre safe is the top pick for that job. Skip it if the insurer wants EN 14450 or a Eurograde.
Security safe comparison 2026
The best security safes, compared.
Top pick: Amazon Basics 43 L safe – 4.6 from 9,581 reviews, 17.1 kg, and the only stated steel gauge in this set. Batteries are not included, and no EN grade is named. Best value: Yale YSV/200/DB2 – About £30.43, with batteries, keys, and bolts in the box, and 4.5 from 5,117 reviews on this listing. Updated October 2026.
A security safe on amazon.co.uk is a lockable steel cabinet for cash, jewellery, passports, and papers. Quality is whether that model is certified, usually to BS EN 14450 (S1 or S2) or BS EN 1143-1, and whether you bolt it down. The [security safe buying guide](/hub/safes-and-secure-storage/security-safe/sub/security-safe-buying-guide) sets the order: insurer, grade, size, lock, then fixing. Batteries are not included, and no EN grade is named. At 3.6 kg it is easy to carry if you leave it loose.
A security safe on amazon.co.uk is a lockable steel cabinet for cash, jewellery, passports, and papers.
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Where will the cabinet be used?
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Our view
The Amazon Basics 42SAM is a 43 litre keypad safe at £75.25 with 4.6 from 9,581 reviews and a stated weight of 17.1 kg. The bullet is the most specific steel line in this set: an 8-gauge door and a 14-gauge body. Batteries are not included, and no alarm or fire standard is named. UK reviews call it a basic home safe, and one 2025 review says a burglary defeated it. A 2026 UK review says the digital lock misbehaved for months and was reported after about ten months. Mounting hardware is included, though one UK buyer called it weak and would replace it.
Pros
- Highest star rating among the widely reviewed models here
- Shelf, two live bolts, and fixing hardware
- 17.1 kg is harder to carry than the sub-4 kg boxes
Cons
- Batteries not included
- No alarm and no EN grade
- UK reviews include a burglary that opened it
Best for: A mid-size home cabinet for documents and cash when you do not need a certificate.
Less suitable: A policy that names EN 14450 or a Eurograde, or a fire-rated document safe.
Specifications
- Model
- Amazon Basics 43 L safe
- Brand
- Amazon Basics
- Price
- ∼£75
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(9,581)
- Capacity
- 43 litres
- Weight
- 17.1 kg
- Lock
- Electronic keypad
- Fixing
- Floor and wall
- Batteries
- AA not included
- Override key
- Backup key
- Shelf
- Yes
- Deposit slot
- No
Common questions
Does the 43 litre Amazon Basics safe include batteries?
No. The bullet says AA batteries are required and are not included. A backup key is included for emergency use.
How thick is the steel?
The bullet says an 8-gauge door and a 14-gauge body, with two live-door bolts. That is a listing claim, not an EN grade.
Can it be fixed to the floor?
The mounting type is floor and wall, with pre-drilled holes and hardware.
Our view
The WASJOYE EO is a 70 litre depository at £121.45 with 4.6 from 6 reviews. Cash can be posted through a slot. The spec says 20 kg and the bullet says 18 kg. Three 20 mm bolts and an emergency battery box are claimed. The extract has no UK review text.
Pros
- Drop slot for takings
- Keypad, key, and an external battery box
- Four fixing screws
Cons
- Only six reviews and no UK text in the extract
- Weight printed as both 18 kg and 20 kg
- No fire standard
Best for: A shop or hotel till where people must deposit cash without knowing the code.
Less suitable: A home paperwork safe, or any buyer who wants a deep UK review record.
Specifications
- Model
- WASJOYE 70 L drop safe
- Brand
- WASJOYE
- Price
- ∼£121
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(6)
- Capacity
- 70 litres
- Weight
- 18–20 kg
- Lock
- Keypad and key
- Fixing
- 4 fixing screws
- Batteries
- External pack
- Alarm
- Buzzer lockout
- Override key
- 2 keys
- Deposit slot
- Yes
Common questions
Can staff post cash without opening the door?
Yes. The bullet describes a delivery slot with serrated edges so items can be dropped in without opening the door.
Can it be bolted to the floor?
The bullet says four pre-drilled holes and four expansion screws, for wall, floor, drawer, or cabinet.
How solid is the review record?
The listing shows 4.6 from 6 reviews. The extract has two short texts, from Spain and Germany, and no UK review.
Our view
The Amazon Basics 25EI is a 14 litre electronic safe at £57.96 with 4.5 from 29,991 reviews. It weighs 8.3 kg, has no alarm, and does not include batteries. UK reviews praise the simple keypad and the shelf, and they also mention weak plugs, a door gap, and one case where an old code still worked after a change. You need four AA cells before the keypad will run. Two override keys are in the box, which matters if those cells are flat. The interior bullet gives 34.5 × 18.3 × 24.6 cm, so a passport wallet fits more easily than a thick folder.
Pros
- Largest review count in this set
- Fixing hardware for wall, floor, or shelf
- Two override keys
Cons
- Batteries not included
- No alarm
- 8.3 kg is still portable if it is not bolted
Best for: Passports and small jewellery in a cupboard, with the bolts used.
Less suitable: A4 folders, a fire rating, or an insurer grade.
Specifications
- Model
- Amazon Basics 14 L safe
- Brand
- Amazon Basics
- Price
- ∼£58
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(29,991)
- Capacity
- 14 litres
- Weight
- 8.3 kg
- Lock
- Electronic lock
- Fixing
- Wall, floor, shelf
- Batteries
- 4 AA not included
- Alarm
- No
- Override key
- 2 keys
- Shelf
- In UK reviews
- Deposit slot
- No
Common questions
Is there an alarm?
The specification table says no alarm.
Are batteries included?
No. The bullet says the touchpad uses four AA batteries, which are not included. Two override keys are included.
Where can you mount it?
Wall, floor, or shelf, with pre-drilled holes and four expansion bolts.
Our view
The Yale YSV/200/DB2 is an 8.6 litre keypad cabinet at £30.43 with 4.5 from 5,117 reviews. Four AA batteries, two keys, and fixing bolts are in the box, and the warranty line says two years. The spec lock field says Key while the bullets describe a 3–8 digit PIN. UK reviews use it for passports and cash and also call the sides light and the instructions unclear. One UK buyer mentions German text and working from the pictures. The battery cover is hard to open, and one UK review says the door stayed shut until that cover was prised.
Pros
- Batteries and bolts included
- Very large UK review count at a low price
- Override keys and a stated lockdown
Cons
- 3.6 kg if it is not bolted
- No fire standard named
- Spec lock field and bullets disagree
Best for: Passports and a little cash in a flat, if you will bolt it down.
Less suitable: An insurer who wants EN 14450 or EN 1143-1, or anyone storing A4 folders.
Specifications
- Model
- Yale YSV/200/DB2
- Brand
- Yale
- Price
- ∼£30
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(5,117)
- Capacity
- 8.6 litres
- Weight
- 3.6 kg
- Lock
- Keypad (spec: Key)
- Fixing
- Floor or wall
- Batteries
- 4 AA included
- Alarm
- PIN lockout
- Override key
- 2 keys
- Deposit slot
- No
Common questions
Can you bolt the Yale YSV/200/DB2 down?
The listing says floor or wall mounting and includes a pack of fixing bolts. It weighs 3.6 kg, so an unfixed box is easy to carry.
What happens if you forget the code?
Two mechanical keys are supplied for a forgotten PIN or a battery change. The bullet says the keypad locks for 20 seconds after three wrong PINs and for five minutes after three more.
Is a fire rating stated?
No fire standard is named. A UK review says the fixing holes show it is not fireproof.
Our view
The AltiKeep FB is a 30 litre, 6.8 kg keypad safe at £79.98 with 4.4 from 99 reviews. The listing claims three 20 mm bolts, a silent keypad, an LED, and a fireproof document bag. UK reviews like the size and repeatedly say the bag was missing. One buyer returned it because holes in the back made a fire claim for deeds implausible. Where a bag did arrive, one UK review in October 2025 called it A5 rather than A4. An external battery pack is the stated backup if the cells inside are flat.
Pros
- Key override and an external battery pack
- LED and a silent keypad claimed
- UK reviews call the code setup simple
Cons
- Fire bag often reported missing
- 6.8 kg and only two base holes
- No fire certificate named
Best for: A compact cupboard safe if you check the bag is in the carton.
Less suitable: Deeds that need a tested fire barrier.
Specifications
- Model
- AltiKeep 30 L safe
- Brand
- AltiKeep
- Price
- ∼£80
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(99)
- Capacity
- 30 litres
- Weight
- 6.8 kg
- Lock
- Keypad and key
- Fixing
- Floor or shelf
- Batteries
- External pack
- Alarm
- Electronic
- Fire claim
- Bag, no standard
- Override key
- Spare keys
- Shelf
- Removable
- Deposit slot
- No
Common questions
Does the fireproof bag arrive?
The included-components line lists a fireproof bag. Several UK reviews say it was missing, and one says the bag was A5 rather than A4.
Is the safe itself a certified fire safe?
No EN 15659 or EN 1047-1 code is named. One UK buyer returned it for deeds because of large holes in the back.
How do you open it if the batteries are flat?
The bullet describes a key override and an external battery pack that powers the keypad.
Our view
The WASJOYE 63kc is a key-only cabinet at £87.49 with 4.4 from 98 reviews and a spec weight of 17 kg. There is no keypad and no battery. The spec says 67 litres and a bullet says 60 litres. UK reviews praise the space and also report a lock picked with cheap picks, a thin door, and a door that arrived with a screw out. One UK reviewer timed that pick at just over two minutes. Lever-arch files do not fit once the shelves are in, so measure a folder before you treat the litre line as filing space.
Pros
- No batteries or code to forget
- 17 kg with four bolts
- Large stated capacity
Cons
- Key only, so lost keys are a lockout
- One UK report of the lock being picked
- Size figures disagree, and lever-arch files may not fit
Best for: People who want a large key cabinet and will control the two keys.
Less suitable: Shared keypad access, or a certified grade.
Specifications
- Model
- WASJOYE 67 L key safe
- Brand
- WASJOYE
- Price
- ∼£87
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(98)
- Capacity
- 60–67 litres
- Weight
- 17 kg
- Lock
- Key only
- Fixing
- Back and base
- Batteries
- None
- Alarm
- Visual
- Override key
- 2 keys
- Shelf
- Removable
- Deposit slot
- No
Common questions
Does it have a keypad?
No. The lock type is key, with two keys. The listing says to keep those keys out of the box.
Will A4 lever-arch files fit?
A UK review says they do not fit once the shelves are in. Check the interior before you rely on the 67 litre figure.
Can it be bolted down?
Yes. The bullet says four pre-drilled holes on the back and the bottom, and four expansion bolts are included.
Our view
The Yale YSV/390/DB2 is a 40 litre keypad safe at £77.68 with 4.3 from 215 reviews and a two-year warranty line. Batteries and bolts are included. UK reviews say A4 fits and that the instructions are poor. One keypad failed row by row after 18 months. Reviewers also say an angle grinder would still get in.
Pros
- 40 litres with A4 reported by a UK buyer
- Batteries, keys, and bolts included
- Same lockdown pattern as the smaller Yale
Cons
- Instructions criticised in several UK reviews
- Keypad failure reported after 18 months
- No EN grade
Best for: Household papers and jewellery when you want a known brand and included batteries.
Less suitable: A certified cash rating or a fire safe.
Specifications
- Model
- Yale YSV/390/DB2
- Brand
- Yale
- Price
- ∼£78
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(215)
- Capacity
- 40 litres
- Weight
- 10.6 kg
- Lock
- Keypad and key
- Fixing
- Wall or floor
- Batteries
- 4 AA included
- Alarm
- Audible lockout
- Override key
- 2 keys
- Deposit slot
- No
Common questions
Will A4 paper fit?
A UK review says it is big enough for A4 papers without folding. The external size is 38 x 42 x 37 cm and the capacity is 40 litres.
Are the batteries in the box?
Yes. Four AA batteries, two keys, and fixing bolts are listed.
Is it fire resistant?
The listing does not name a fire standard.
Our view
The Aprxuvot home safe is 65 litres and 14.3 kg at £149.99, with 4.2 from 118 reviews. The title says fire and water proof, and the table does not name a standard. The components line says only SAFE, while the bullet claims keys, screws, a shelf, an LED, and an external battery case. The UK review reports a door that would not close. A Swedish review describes a door gap when locked and treats the waterproof wording as false. Most of the other texts in the extract are from the United States, including one where the reset button and light did not work.
Pros
- Large stated capacity
- Keypad, mute alarm, and LED claimed
- Four fixing holes
Cons
- Fire and water words are not tied to a standard
- Parts list is only the word SAFE
- UK return for a misaligned door
Best for: A large keypad cupboard only if you treat the fire words as unverified and check the door on arrival.
Less suitable: Certified fire protection, or firearm storage. A pistol mention in the bullet is not a gun cabinet.
Specifications
- Model
- Aprxuvot 65 L safe
- Brand
- Aprxuvot
- Price
- ∼£150
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(118)
- Capacity
- 65 litres
- Weight
- 14.3 kg
- Lock
- Electronic keypad
- Fixing
- Wall or floor
- Batteries
- External case
- Alarm
- 3-try lockout
- Fire claim
- Title, no standard
- Override key
- Spare keys
- Shelf
- Removable
- Deposit slot
- No
Common questions
Is the fireproof claim certified?
The title says fire and water proof. The specification table does not cite EN 15659, EN 1047-1, or a water-resistance rating.
What if the batteries fail?
The bullet says you can use an external battery case and spare keys, and it says not to keep those keys in the safe. A US review describes a lockout after the keys were left inside.
Did UK buyers report a fault?
The UK review in the extract says the door would not close because the hinges were misaligned, and the safe was returned.
Our view
The Asylosss 6.6 litre safe is £19.99 and weighs 2.3 kg, with 4.0 from 33 reviews. It has a keypad, two keys, two bolts, and a stated wrong-code alarm. UK reviews call the metal thin and say it must be screwed down. One UK comment describes a heavier safe with a shelf, which does not match this weight. Another UK buyer says the back and sides are thin and that the code change had to be repeated. Instructions are also called missing or poor, so set the PIN while you still have the sheet in front of you.
Pros
- Lowest price in the set
- Alarm and lockout timings are written in the bullet
- Two keys and two bolts included
Cons
- 2.3 kg
- UK reviews describe thin sides
- No warranty line and no fire standard
Best for: A small privacy box for passports if you bolt it to something solid.
Less suitable: Anything an insurer would call a safe, or any contents you cannot carry away with the box.
Specifications
- Model
- Asylosss 6.6 L safe
- Brand
- Asylosss
- Price
- ∼£20
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(33)
- Capacity
- 6.6 litres
- Weight
- 2.3 kg
- Lock
- Keypad and key
- Fixing
- Wall, 2 bolts
- Alarm
- Audible lockout
- Override key
- 2 keys
- Deposit slot
- No
Common questions
Should this 2.3 kg safe be left loose?
UK reviews say it is light with a thin back and sides and needs to be secured. Two anchor bolts are included.
What does the alarm do?
The bullet says a 20-second alarm and keypad lock after three wrong entries, and a longer alarm plus a five-minute lockout after six.
Is it fireproof?
The specification table does not name a fire standard. A review in the extract rejects a fireproof-concrete description.
Our view
The NALULI A6-45ZW is the 52 litre biometric cabinet at £169.99, spec weight 21.4 kg, with 3.9 from 19 reviews. It adds a fingerprint reader to the keypad and two keys, and it claims 20 prints. UK reviews like the space. One UK review says the key would not operate the lock and the battery cover was hard to find. No EN grade is named.
Pros
- Three ways in, including fingerprint
- Same large body as the keypad NALULI
- External battery pack and LED
Cons
- Highest price in the set with only 19 reviews
- One UK report of a key that would not open the door
- No certificate
Best for: A shop or family that wants fingerprint access on a large cabinet and will test the key before trusting it.
Less suitable: An insurance grade, or a buyer who only needs a keypad.
Specifications
- Model
- NALULI 52 L biometric safe
- Brand
- NALULI
- Price
- ∼£170
- Customer rating
- 3.9/5(19)
- Capacity
- 52 litres
- Weight
- 21.4 kg
- Lock
- Fingerprint and key
- Fixing
- 2 bolts
- Batteries
- External pack
- Alarm
- 5-try alarm
- Override key
- 2 keys
- Shelf
- Removable
- Deposit slot
- No
Common questions
How many fingerprints can it store?
The bullet says up to 20 fingerprints, with unlock claimed in about 0.5 seconds. That is a listing claim.
What if the sensor or the batteries fail?
Two emergency keys and an external battery pack are included. The bullet says not to lock the keys inside. One UK review says the key turned halfway and would not open the door.
Is it certified?
The listing does not name EN 14450, EN 1143-1, or Sold Secure.
Our view
The Asylosss 53 litre safe is £144.49, weighs 14.5 kg, and scores 3.8 from 37 reviews. The bullet claims four bolts, a knock alarm, and a second code on an internal drawer. The components line lists only the safe. UK comments include both a positive build note and a one-line rejection calling it flimsy. Several non-UK reviews describe a much smaller box.
Pros
- Second coded compartment
- Knock alarm and silent mode claimed
- 14.5 kg
Cons
- Lower rating than the Yale and Amazon Basics models
- Included parts are not itemised
- No certificate and no warranty line
Best for: Someone who wants a separate code for a few items inside a larger cabinet and accepts a thin review record.
Less suitable: A buyer who wants a named brand, a clear parts list, or an insurance grade.
Specifications
- Model
- Asylosss 53 L drawer safe
- Brand
- Asylosss
- Price
- ∼£144
- Customer rating
- 3.8/5(37)
- Capacity
- 53 litres
- Weight
- 14.5 kg
- Lock
- Keypad, 2nd code
- Fixing
- Wall mount
- Batteries
- Type-C claimed
- Alarm
- Knock sensor
- Override key
- Override key
- Shelf
- Removable
- Deposit slot
- No
Common questions
Does the inner drawer have its own code?
The bullet says the hidden drawer uses a separate 3–8 digit code, so it stays shut if the main door is opened.
What is in the box?
The included-components line says Safe only. Keys, bolts, and a manual are not listed there, even though the bullet mentions an override key.
Is it fireproof?
No fire standard is named.
Our view
The NALULI A6-45DZ is a 52 litre keypad safe at £159.99, spec weight 21.4 kg, with 3.6 from 11 reviews. It includes two keys, an external battery pack, an LED, and a shelf. The bullet claims a one-minute alarm after five wrong codes. A UK reviewer calls it a deterrent. A French review says the bolts were not metal and the fixing holes were missing.
Pros
- Heavier than the sub-15 kg cabinets
- External battery pack and two keys
- LED and an internal box
Cons
- 3.6 from only 11 reviews
- Fixing holes disputed in one review
- No fingerprint reader and no EN grade
Best for: A large home or shop cupboard when you want mass and a keypad, and you will check the fixing holes.
Less suitable: Buyers who want the fingerprint version or a certified grade.
Specifications
- Model
- NALULI 52 L keypad safe
- Brand
- NALULI
- Price
- ∼£160
- Customer rating
- 3.6/5(11)
- Capacity
- 52 litres
- Weight
- 21.4 kg
- Lock
- Keypad and key
- Fixing
- 2 bolts
- Batteries
- External pack
- Alarm
- 5-try alarm
- Override key
- 2 keys
- Shelf
- Removable
- Deposit slot
- No
Common questions
Is this the fingerprint model?
No. This ASIN is the keypad and key version, model A6-45DZ. The biometric listing is a different ASIN.
How is it fixed?
The bullet says two pre-drilled holes and two expansion bolts. A French review says fixing holes were missing on that unit.
Is it fireproof?
No fire standard is named.
How we compared
Shelf prices, stars, and review counts are the amazon.co.uk figures for these twelve listings on 16 October 2026. The score starts from the star line, then adjusts for review volume, stated fixing hardware, a stated steel gauge, and listing faults such as batteries missing, a thin-shell comment, or a fire claim with no standard. There was no attack test, no fire test, and no laboratory score. The figure is not a Sold Secure or EN grade.
1
Amazon star line
45%The base is the amazon.co.uk star line times 20, rounded half up. A 4.6 becomes 92 before later adjustments. It is not a burglary grade.
2
Review volume
25%Points come off that base when the review count on this ASIN is thin. Five thousand or more takes nothing off. Under ten reviews takes 30 off.
3
Listing faults
15%Each listed fault is applied once: batteries not included, a lock field that fights the bullets, a size clash, a thin shell, a missing bag, or a fire claim with no standard.
4
Fixing hardware
10%Six points are added when the listing states fixing bolts or screws. Every cabinet in this set does. That is not a certificate.
5
Stated steel gauge
5%Two points are added when a bullet states a steel gauge. In this set only the Amazon Basics 42SAM does: an 8-gauge door and a 14-gauge body.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
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Security safe buying guide
Start with the insurer, then the named grade, then size, lock, and fixing. A star rating does not answer those questions. The twelve listings are amazon.co.uk pages, with prices and review counts stored for 16 October 2026. None of them names EN 14450, EN 1143-1, or Sold Secure. An uncertified keypad cabinet can still be a privacy box once it is bolted. It is not a cash limit. Fire wording on a title is a different product question from burglary resistance.
What is a security safe?
A security safe, on this page, is a lockable steel cabinet for cash, jewellery, passports, and papers. The twelve amazon.co.uk listings captured on 16 October 2026 are complete cabinets from about £19.99 to about £169.99. Quality is whether the model is certified, usually to BS EN 14450 as S1 or S2 or to BS EN 1143-1, and whether you bolt it down. None of these twelve listings names those standards, Sold Secure, or Secured by Design.
Best for
- Passports, modest cash, and jewellery in a cabinet you can bolt down
- A shop till where staff post notes without sharing the code
- A household that has checked the policy and does not need a named grade
Not ideal for
- A policy that names EN 14450, EN 1143-1, or Sold Secure
- Shotgun or firearm storage
- Deeds that need a tested fire barrier
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Treating stars as insurance approval
A 4.6 from thousands of reviews is a listing record, not EN 14450 or Sold Secure. None of these twelve ASINs names those standards. Confirm the cash limit and the fixing rule with the insurer.
- 2
Reading fireproof as a fire test
EN 15659 and EN 1047-1 are fire tests. A fireproof bag, or fire and water words in a title with no standard, is not that test. A paper class is not a data class.
- 3
Leaving a light cabinet loose, or locking the keys inside
A 2.3 kg box that is not fixed is portable. Keep override keys and the written code outside the door. A keypad still needs a battery, and a flat cell is a lockout if the keys are inside.
What to weigh up
Certificate, insurer limit, and fixing
HighAsk the insurer what standard, cash limit, valuables limit, lock, and fixing they will accept before you compare boxes. Secured by Design tells you to do this, and it publishes the S1 and S2 bands as usual figures, not as a promise on your policy. Prefer a named certificate, EN 14450, EN 1143-1, or Sold Secure SS 304 Silver or Gold, over weight and marketing. SS 304 has no Bronze grade. Silver uses tool lists A to C, and Gold adds list D. None of the twelve listings here names those standards.
Size, lock, and fire wording
HighMatch the internal size to the contents. A4 paper and a laptop need a larger cabinet than passports. A UK review of the Yale 40 litre model says A4 fits without folding. A UK review of the key-only WASJOYE says lever-arch files do not fit once the shelves are in, and that listing prints both 67 litres and 60 litres. The Amazon Basics 43 litre safe includes a shelf. Choose the lock for the people who must open it, and keep override keys outside the door.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Renter, no drilling
If you cannot drill, a light box is a privacy lock only, not a cash rating. The Yale YSV/200/DB2 is the best value in that role: batteries and bolts are in the box, and it weighs 3.6 kg if you leave it loose.
Shop drop slot
Staff need to post notes without sharing the code. The WASJOYE 70 litre model is the only depository in this set. It has 4.6 from six reviews and no UK review text in the extract.
Common questions about security safes
Which security safe is the top pick in this set?
The top pick is the Amazon Basics 43 litre safe, model 42SAM, at about £75.25. It has 4.6 from 9,581 amazon.co.uk reviews and a stated weight of 17.1 kg. The bullet is the only steel gauge in this set: an 8-gauge door and a 14-gauge body. That is a listing claim, not an EN grade. Batteries are not included, and no alarm or fire standard is named. One 2025 UK review says a burglary opened it. It suits a mid-size home cabinet when the policy does not name a certificate.
Which security safe is the best value?
The best value is the Yale YSV/200/DB2 at about £30.43. It is an 8.6 litre keypad cabinet with 4.5 from 5,117 reviews on this ASIN. Four AA batteries, two keys, and fixing bolts are in the box, and the warranty line says two years. It weighs 3.6 kg, so bolt it down. The spec lock field says Key while the bullets describe a PIN. No fire standard is named. It suits passports and a little cash, not A4 folders or an insurer who wants EN 14450.
What should you check before you buy a security safe?
Ask the insurer what standard, cash limit, valuables limit, lock, and fixing they will accept before you compare boxes. Secured by Design publishes usual EN 14450 bands: about £2,000 cash or £20,000 valuables for S1, and about £4,000 or £40,000 for S2. Those figures are not a promise on your policy. Prefer a named certificate over weight and marketing. None of the twelve listings here names EN 14450, EN 1143-1, or Sold Secure. A star rating is not insurance approval.
Do any of these safes carry an EN or Sold Secure rating?
No listing in this set names BS EN 14450, BS EN 1143-1, or Sold Secure SS 304. Sold Secure SS 304 has Silver and Gold only, and no Bronze grade. EN 1143-1 is a tool-attack classification. EN 14450 classifies secure cabinets as S1 or S2. Do not read a kilogram figure or a star line as a Eurograde. The Sold Secure ratings for safes page sets out those domestic grades. NFU Mutual gives a Eurograde 0 example of about £6,000 cash or £60,000 valuables, which you still confirm.
Does fireproof on the title mean the safe is fire tested?
No. Fire is its own test. EN 15659 LFS 30P or 60P, or EN 1047-1, is the language of paper or data protection. A paper class is not a data class. Fireproof next to fixing holes is not that test. The AltiKeep listing claims a fireproof bag, and several UK reviews say the bag was missing. The Aprxuvot title says fire and water proof, and the table names no standard. For a box sold on fire protection, use the fireproof safe comparison.
Should you choose a keypad or a key?
Choose the lock for the people who must open it, and keep override keys outside the door. A keypad adds a lockout after wrong codes and a battery to maintain. A key has no battery and can be copied or, on a light lock, picked. The WASJOYE 67 litre cabinet is key-only, and one UK review says the lock was picked in just over two minutes. The Yale boxes include batteries. The Amazon Basics models need AA cells that are not in the box.
Can you store a shotgun in one of these cabinets?
No. Do not present these Amazon cabinets as shotgun storage. The Home Office Firearms Security Handbook points new gun cabinets to BS 7558 and leaves any commercial safe to the licensing assessment. A pistol mention in a product bullet is not a gun cabinet. If firearms are involved, speak to the licensing authority rather than treating a keypad box as approved storage. This comparison does not grade gun cabinets, and it does not claim any of these ASINs is approved firearm storage.
What if you cannot bolt the safe down?
Bolt the cabinet to masonry or a solid floor. Burton states that its EN 14450 S2 rating applies only when the safe is fixed. A 2.3 kg box that is not fixed is portable. Renters who cannot drill are left with a light box as a privacy lock only, not as a cash rating. If the insurer has named a grade, or you cannot drill a solid surface, call a professional. Keep spare keys and the written code outside the safe.
Our verdict
The top pick is the Amazon Basics 43 litre safe, model 42SAM, at about £75.25: 4.6 from 9,581 reviews, 17.1 kg, and the only stated steel gauge in this set. Batteries are not included, no EN grade is named, and one 2025 UK review says a burglary opened it. The best value is the Yale YSV/200/DB2 at about £30.43, with batteries, keys, and bolts in the box and 4.5 from 5,117 reviews on this listing. Bolt it down. None of these twelve listings is insurance approved, Sold Secure rated, or named to EN 14450.
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Amazon Basics 43 L safe
4.6 from 9,581 reviews, 17.1 kg, and the only stated steel gauge in this set. Batteries are not included, and no EN grade is named.
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Yale YSV/200/DB2
About £30.43, with batteries, keys, and bolts in the box, and 4.5 from 5,117 reviews on this listing.
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Updated: October 2026
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Sources
Public UK sources for domestic safe grades, fire tests, and firearms storage. Listings checked on 16 October 2026. Prices on amazon.co.uk move.
- Secured by Design, domestic home safes (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Sold Secure ratings (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Sold Secure approved product catalogue 2025 (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Lock & Key, safe ratings and insurance (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- De Raat, certifications (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- NFU Mutual, home safe security (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Home Office Firearms Security Handbook 2020 (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Burton, S2 home safe fixing note (retrieved 16 October 2026)
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