I've had this safe about two years. Electronic lock is a pain if you forget to change the batteries they corrode and you have to reset the combo. Now it doesn't work at all. Fresh batteries, clean contacts and the key pad is dead. No clue what to do to get in.

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.

I am pleased with the size of this safe. I wanted one that was a bit larger to accommodate some bulky documents. I have found that the mechanism is a bit stiff and I have had to enter and reenter the code on a couple of occassions before the safe would open. Overall I am pleased with the product.

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.

Too stiff and hard to open and close. Wife not strong enough and it takes me several tries to get the last 1/4" to engage so that the key works. Not until we opened the box and read the instructions was there any mention about the brute force required to open and close against the seals.

This safe is a good size for my need. It was not easy to open at first. The Instruction sticker on the front of the save, has you scan the QCode which took you to several videos on how to open your safe, however, the key they refer to is inside the safe It probably would have been more helpful if the video started off on how to open the safe to retrieve the key that is inside! Batteries should be the first topic and then opening with the code.

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.

I like the light that is in it. I also like the fact that the factory code cannot be changed, but you can add 2 additional user codes. It is a nice feature that it is rubber sealed to keep water out, but could be an annoyance to have to open it every month to allow air in and every 6 months to replace or reactivate moisture removal packets.

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

We upgraded to a newer model. Our old safe is very similar but the handle became defective and wouldn’t lock anymore. I hope this new model is better. I like the fact we can reuse the previous locking shelf boxes. The handle on the new safe seems a little weak.