Handgun & Bedside Safes · Barska
Barska AX11556 Biometric Top Opening Drawer Safe
2.8/5 Best Safe Score (how we score)
My pick for a household that shares one drawer safe: Barska's top-opening biometric safe stores up to 120 fingerprints, has two motorized steel deadbolts, a silent mode and two backup keys, and holds 0.23 cu ft.
Details
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Who it's for
- Best drawer safe for a family in Best Drawer Safe – 5 Picks Sized for Desk and Nightstand Drawers: Couples or families keeping jewelry, cash, passports or a handgun in a wide dresser or desk drawer; it is 14.75 in wide and 5 in tall, so measure first.
What we like
- Up to 120 fingerprints, so every adult in the house can enroll
- Two motorized solid steel deadbolts and a silent mode
- 0.23 cu ft inside (14.5 x 11 x 2.5 in), the roomiest pick
What to know first
- At 14.75 in wide and 5 in tall, it needs a large drawer
- No fire or water rating
Product details
| Brand | Barska |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Barska |
| Model | AX11556 |
| Part number | AX11556 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 11.25 inches x 14.75 inches x 5 inches |
| Item weight | 23.3 pounds |
| Color | Black |
| Size | 0.79 CU FT |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Released | 2010-12-08 |
| Lock | Biometric fingerprint (up to 120 users), 2 backup keys |
| Exterior | 5 in H x 14.75 in W x 11.25 in D (retailer spec table) |
| Interior | 2.5 in H x 14.5 in W x 11 in D (0.23 cu ft) |
| Weight | 23.3 lb |
| Bolts | 2 motorized solid steel deadbolts |
| Power | 4 AA batteries, up to 1 year of daily use per retailer |
| Mounting | Mounting hardware included |
| Fire rating | None claimed |
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, making it ideal 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.
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 3 owner discussions and review pages we read.
Praise
- Fits nicely into a nightstand drawer
- Fingerprint reader works well and the size is convenient
Complaints
- The beeper is loud until you turn on silent mode
- A fingerprint opening takes a few seconds, and it is not fireproof
Sources: SAFESandMORE, Barska AX11556 product page and reviews · OpticsPlanet, Barska Top Opening Biometric Safe reviews · Biometric Gun Safe Info, Barska AX11556 review (owner summary)
