I like this safe because of the ease in setting the codes and its compact. Fits in an area about 19" wide by 24" high by 19" deep. It feels durable and has enough weight to feel substantial. It's rated for fire and water. My safe came with a deep well compartment and a shallow tray. There are available slots to add 4 or 5 more shallow trays. I'll add another shallow tray for better document organization.

This safe seems to be ok, but I was really disappointed that the handle, the combination mechanism, and the battery compartment, are all cheap plastic. In case of a mild fire, the handle and everything associated with it will be the first one to melt! WHY would Sentry make a fire safety safe with plastic hardware?? I will not recommend this safe for the price i paid for it.

Arrived dented. I figured it would be too much trouble returning so I kept it. The company needs to package them better. Knowing they probably will not be handled very well. The locking drawer they offer is a joke. It only latches on one side. Even a child would be able to pry it open and get the contents out.

This safe is the perfect for important papers and expensive jewelry. We now live in a retirement community, and my old gun safe would not fit. The location and size is perfect for my needs. The initial set up was a little quirky, but it works well after learning all of the secrets and pitfalls. The technician told that the mechanism for unlocking the safe was a little tight, and I needed to lift up slightly on the handle for the mechanism to unlock.

It is a resounding eh. Pros: user friendly kinda Seems secure Water resistant kinda Cons: Hanging file folder feels cheap Safe lining buckles when fastening it to the floor No longer water proof ones fastened to the ground Must use a 5 digit code Can not clear Mfg code

Good all-around features, size, and fire rating for the price (at Costco). When shopping for a safe, you need to determine your objective(s) - security, multi-access, fire protection, flooding, capacity, etc. Where it is placed will dictate ratings needed (near ceiling or near floor, 2nd floor wooden structure, sprinkled location, potential for flooding, etc.) . Not impressed with online information - dumbed-down site (but quality videos) - would have like to seen more information on statistics on what damage happens to most safe content under varied conditions, how hot a fire gets at various places in the home, etc. Also - manual instructions for setting options (light on duration, keypad beeps) doesn't specify that you need to enter your code immediately before making option changes (which makes sense). Would also like to see information on what to not use inside your safe - like a plastic sheet protector will melt / shrink around your document (inside can get up to 350 deg.)

Safe is the perfect size however if you read the instructions the waterproof and fireproof ratings are void if you secure it to a wall or the floor. Light enough two people could easily pack it so guess I will play hide and seek with it and hope to never have thieves in my home.

Bought this safe at a very reasonable price! I wanted a safe for my important documents, i.e. trust, birth / death certificates, passports, etc... Most important to me is a safe that is reasonably secure, mainly a deterrent to theft. The fire and water features are a big plus. Its fairly heavy, which I like, again a theft deterrent and hardware to bolt it down is included. Pros: Value - fair level of security - fire & water features - electronic keypad (easy to program) and second level of security keys. Cons: Latch handle feels a bit cheap, I hope it lasts - takes a bit of force to open and close handle, due to seal - need to replace anti-humidity packs every 6-months to prevent mildew in safe. Summary: I recommend this safe for anyone who wants entry level security and fire and water proofing. I would not recommend this safe if your looking for a high level of security.

Decided on the 205 series because of its size and fire rating. The Sentry water proof feature is not applicable if you need to anchor the safe to the floor. The minute you drill the holes for the anchor bolts it is no longer water tight. Definitely a no brainer, but this fact is not clear until the buyer actually reads the manual and instructions for anchoring.

The only feature I do not like is the feel of locking the safe.  It does not feel like a solid lock, I find myself raising the handle to ensure it is locked.  The other concern is there should be a way to illuminate the combination keys before pressing the keys to open.  Besides that it appears it will do the job.