Home Safes · Barska
Barska AX11224
3.2/5 Best Safe Score (how we score)
My pick for a shared home: a 28 lb fingerprint safe that stores 120 prints, opens in about 2.5 seconds, has two locking bolts, two backup keys and bolt-down hardware, with a flat 16.25 x 12 in floor for a laptop.
Details
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Who it's for
- Best biometric safe for a laptop in Best Safe for Laptop and Electronics – 5 Picks Sized to Fit a Laptop: Households where several people need quick access to a laptop, tablet and a few valuables; the steel is thin, so bolt it down, and it makes no fire claim.
What we like
- Fingerprint access for up to 120 prints, plus 2 backup keys
- Flat interior lays a 16-inch laptop down
- Bolt-down holes and hardware included
What to know first
- Thin steel; owners swap the supplied bolts for lag screws
- No fire rating
Product details
| Brand | Barska |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Barska |
| Model | AX11224 |
| Part number | AX11224 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 16.5 inches x 14.5 inches x 7.75 inches |
| Item weight | 28 pounds |
| Color | Black |
| Size | 0.29 Cu Ft |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Released | 2009-03-11 |
| Lock | Biometric (120 prints) plus 2 override keys |
| Fire rating | None claimed |
| Exterior | 7.75 x 16.5 x 14.5 in (H x W x D) |
| Interior | 7 x 16.25 x 12 in (H x W x D) |
| Capacity | 0.79 cu ft |
| Weight | 28 lb |
| Bolts | 2 solid steel locking bolts |
| Anchoring | Bolt-down holes and hardware included |
Top rows from the Amazon listing; the rest from the maker pages we checked.
About this item
- Advanced Biometric Security: Biometric home safes provide advanced protection through 2.5-sec access via fingerprint recognition, ensuring that only authorized individuals can enter
- Built to Withstand: These safes are meticulously crafted with robust materials, designed not only to safeguard your valuables but also to resist tampering and unauthorized entry attempts effectively
- Ample User Capacity: Biometric fingerprint module with the capability to securely store data for up to 120 unique users, ensuring versatile access management
- Discreet Operation: Equipped with a silent mode, this safe ensures noise-free usage, suitable for situations where quiet access is essential
- Emergency Access: Included backup keys offer a fail-safe solution for accessing the safe in unforeseen circumstances or when alternative methods are needed
- Dual Locking Bolts: Features dual locking bolts that provide enhanced security and prevent forced entry attempts to keep your handgun and valuables protected
- Protective Floor Mat Included: Comes with a protective floor mat to prevent scratches and damage to the interior surface while storing your firearms and valuables
From the product's Amazon listing, as of Nov 7, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC. The seller writes this text, not us, and Amazon may change it.
What owners say
Summarized from 1 owner discussion and review page we read.
Praise
- Fingerprint reads are reliable once programmed
- Quick setup and a silent mode
Complaints
- The steel is thin and the supplied anchor bolts feel flimsy
- Some owners needed several tries to enroll a print
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