SentrySafe SFW123GDC

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SentrySafe SFW123GDC

3.7/5 Best Safe Score (how we score)

My top pick for hosts: a 1.23 cu ft keypad safe from SentrySafe with a host key that can disable the code, four 1-inch live-locking bolts, bolt-down hardware and UL and ETL fire and water ratings.

$286.00 Price as of Nov 7, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC
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Who it's for

What we like

  • UL Classified for 1 hour at up to 1700°F and ETL Verified for 8 inches of water for up to 24 hours
  • Dual key lets the host disable the keypad code between stays
  • Four 1-inch live-locking bolts, pry-resistant hinge bar, bolt-down kit
  • UL fire rating plus ETL water rating
  • Four live-locking bolts and a pry-resistant hinge bar
  • Locking drawer and interior light

What to know first

  • At 86.69 lb, it is hard to move once placed
  • Several owners on SentrySafe's site report trouble opening it with the code or a key that will not turn
  • Keypad and key confuse some owners at first
  • Fire insulation traps humidity, a risk for watches
  • No burglary rating; one keypad code for everyone

Product details

BrandSentrySafe
ManufacturerSentrySafe
ModelSFW123GDC
Part numberSFW123GDC
Dimensions (L x W x H)19.3 inches x 14.75 inches x 17.8 inches
Item weight90 pounds
ColorGun Metal Gray
Size1.23 cubic feet
WarrantyLimited 1 Year Warranty
LockProgrammable 5-digit keypad plus dual (secondary) key
Fire ratingUL Classified, 1 hour at up to 1700°F (927°C)
Water ratingETL Verified, up to 8 in of water for up to 24 hours
Drop ratingETL Verified 15-ft fall during a fire
Interior13.8 in H x 12.6 in W x 11.9 in D (1.23 cu ft)
Exterior17.8 in H x 16.3 in W x 19.3 in D
Weight86.69 lb
BoltsFour 1-inch live-locking bolts, pry-resistant hinge bar
Capacity1.23 cu ft
PowerFour AAA batteries
Bolt-downBolt-down hardware included
Burglary ratingNone
Paper fitLetter flat; legal does not fit unfolded
AnchoringBolt-down hardware included

Top rows from the Amazon listing; the rest from the maker pages we checked.

About this item

  • Fireproof safe is UL Classified to endure 1 hour at 1700°F and keep interior temperatures safe for irreplaceable documents, valuables, DVDs, and USBs; ETL Verified to withstand a 15 foot fall during a fire and remain closed
  • Waterproof safe is ETL Verified for 24 hours of protection in water up to 8 inches deep offering peace of mind in the event of a flood
  • Set your own digital combination fire safe with secondary locking key for strong security; digital combination safe features four live-locking bolts, steel construction, pry-resistant hinge bar, locking drawer, interior light, and bolt down hardware
  • Exterior: 16.3 in. W x 19.3 in. D x 17.8 in. H; door requires 14.75 in. of clearance to fully open; Interior: 12.6 in. W x 11.9 in. D x 13.8 in. H; large 1.23 cubic foot capacity; weighs 86.69 pounds
  • For optimal performance, SentrySafe recommends the use of four high-quality, name branded, alkaline AAA batteries with an expiration date of 8-10 years from the current year.

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 5 owner discussions and review pages we read.

Praise

  • Sturdy build and easy setup
  • Two separate access codes are quick to set up
  • Easy to set up and feels sturdy
  • Two access codes can be set up quickly
  • Room for folders and bundles, with a useful locking drawer
  • Easy to program a code, and the interior light helps

Complaints

  • Trouble opening it with the code, or a key that would not turn
  • Keypad worked only sporadically until the batteries were changed
  • Some owners struggle to open it with the code or key
  • Weak batteries make the keypad act up
  • Several Walmart reviewers received a dented or damaged safe
  • A few owners on SentrySafe's page report trouble opening it with the code or key

Sources: SentrySafe.com customer reviews: SFW123GDC · Walmart customer reviews: SentrySafe SFW123GDC · Staples customer reviews: SentrySafe SFW123GDC · ShopSavvy review summary: SentrySafe SFW123GDC · ConsumerAffairs: SentrySafe owner reviews

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