Fireproof & Document Safes · Phoenix Safe
Phoenix DataCare 2002
3.6/5 Best Safe Score (how we score)
I picked Phoenix's smallest 2-hour media safe first because it pairs the longest Class 125 rating in this list with room for about nine 3.5-inch drives, and its dimple-key lock has no battery to fail.
Details
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Who it's for
- Best fireproof safe for external hard drives overall in Best Fireproof Safe for External Hard Drives – 5 Media Safe Picks: A home office or photographer with a few backup drives who wants the longest rating; at 238 lb it needs a ground floor or a strong spot, and the key is the only way in.
What we like
- Class 125 for 2 hours at 1,850°F, certified by SP in Sweden (per Turtle Case)
- Holds about nine 3.5-inch hard drives or 36 LTO tapes
- Double doors with internal seals against hose and sprinkler water
What to know first
- 238 lb for 0.58 cubic feet of space
- Key lock only; no keypad or second entry method
Product details
| Brand | PHOENIX SAFE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PHOENIX SAFE INTERNATIONAL LLC |
| Model | 2002 |
| Part number | 2002 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 18.5 inches x 18.5 inches x 23.63 inches |
| Item weight | 238 pounds |
| Color | Off White |
| Size | 0.58 Cubic Feet |
| Fire rating | Class 125, 2 hours at 1,850°F (SP Sweden, per Turtle Case) |
| Interior | 15 x 9.25 x 7.25 in, 0.58 cu ft (Phoenix) |
| Exterior | 23.625 x 18.5 x 18.5 in (Phoenix) |
| Weight | 238 lb (Phoenix) |
| Drive capacity | About 9 x 3.5-inch drives (Turtle Case) |
| Lock | Seven-pin dimple key, two keys |
| Water and impact | Double door with seals; 30-foot impact (Phoenix claim) |
Top rows from the Amazon listing; the rest from the maker pages we checked.
About this item
- CLASS 125 FIRE PROTECTION FOR SENSITIVE MEDIA: UL Class 125 2-hour fire rating keeps interior temperatures below 125F-suitable for protecting magnetic and digital media including hard drives, backup tapes, CDs, film, and photos. Required for data integrity in extreme heat
- COMMERCIAL-GRADE ALL-STEEL CONSTRUCTION: Built with heavy-duty steel inside and out. All bolt work fastens directly into steel for superior impact resistance and theft protection. Sealed design also protects contents from dust and humidity
- DOUBLE-DOOR SYSTEM WITH WATER-RESISTANT SEALS: Internal gaskets and double-door construction help prevent water damage from fire hoses and sprinkler systems-providing full protection against fire, moisture, and smoke
- DESIGNED TO SECURE A WIDE RANGE OF MEDIA: Engineered to store magnetic media like DLT and LTO tapes, as well as memory cards, smartphones, laptops, data cartridges, CDs, and film. Capacity: Holds 35 DLT or 36 LTO tapes
- SECURE KEY LOCK WITH WARRANTY PROTECTION: Includes a pick-resistant dimple key lock with two keys. Backed by a 3-Year Parts & Labor Warranty for quality assurance and peace of mind
- EXPLOSION TESTED FOR EXTREME CONDITIONS: Tested for fire at 1850 degrees Fahrenheit and explosion tested at 2000 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure maximum protection for your valuable media and data storage devices
- COMPACT STORAGE CAPACITY: Features 0.58 cubic feet of secure storage space, providing ample room for organizing and protecting multiple types of digital and magnetic media in one convenient location
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
- An r/Safes reply calls the DataCare line a good option for hard drives and other digital media plus paperwork
Complaints
- The r/Safes poster asking about DataCare worried that its rating comes from a lab other than UL
Sources: Reddit r/Safes, Phoenix DataCare any good for Class 125 (search excerpt)
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