Fireproof & Document Safes · SentrySafe
SentrySafe SFW205CWB
3.8/5 Best Safe Score (how we score)
I picked this 2 cubic foot dial safe for collectors past two dozen slabs: same UL hour at 1700°F and ETL water rating as the SFW123, with room for about 36 CGC slabs lying flat.
$397.99 Price as of Nov 7, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC In Stock
Details
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Who it's for
- Best for a bigger slab collection in Best Safe for Comic Books – 5 Picks Checked for CGC Slab Fit: Collectors with 25 to 40 slabs or a mix of slabs and raw keys; at about 125 lb it needs a solid floor and two people to move.
- Best large fire safe in Best Home Safe Under $500 – 10 Picks Sorted by Fire, Theft and Guns: Families who need binders, a laptop, hard drives and jewelry boxes in one place; it is 23.8 in tall, needs room for the door to swing and takes two people to move.
- Best heavy no-drill safe in Best Safe for an Apartment – 7 Picks Renters Can Move and Secure: Renters on a ground floor or with an elevator who store binders, cash and jewelry together; it needs two people and a hand truck, and the dial is slower than a keypad.
- Best for legal-size papers and several handguns in Best Safe for Guns and Documents – 5 Picks Sized for Both: For a household with legal-size deeds and several handguns that wants no batteries to fail; a dial is slower than a keypad at night, and at 124.8 lb it needs a solid floor and help to move.
- Best large fireproof safe in Best Fireproof Safe for Home – 6 UL-Rated Picks Compared: Families who need room for binders, hard drives and jewelry boxes in one place; at 125 lb it needs a floor that can take it and two people to move.
What we like
- UL Classified for 1 hour at up to 1700°F (927°C)
- ETL Verified, 8 inches of water for 24 hours
- 14.8 x 11.9 inch floor takes a CGC slab lying flat
- UL Classified 1 hour at up to 1700°F and ETL verified 24 hours in 8 inches of water
- Six 1-inch live-locking bolts, the most bolt work on my list
- Dial lock needs no batteries
What to know first
- Owners on SentrySafe's site report units arriving damaged
- One owner says the dial would not move
- 124.8 lb and 23.8 in tall, so placement takes planning
- Two owners report shipping damage, and dial entry is slower than a keypad
- 124.8 lb and 23.8 in tall, so stairs and move-out take planning
Product details
| Brand | SentrySafe |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SentrySafe |
| Model | SFW205CWB |
| Part number | SFW205CWB |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 18.6 inches x 17.5 inches x 23.8 inches |
| Item weight | 124.8 pounds |
| Color | Black |
| Size | 2.05 cu. ft. |
| Warranty | Limited One Year Warranty |
| Released | 2023-06-14 |
| Lock | Dial combination |
| Fire rating | UL Classified, 1 hour at 1700°F (927°C) |
| Water rating | ETL Verified, 8 in of water for 24 hours |
| Interior | 19.6 H x 14.8 W x 11.9 D in |
| Exterior | 23.8 H x 18.6 W x 19.3 D in |
| Weight | About 125 lb |
| Bolts | Six 1-inch live-locking bolts, bolt-down hardware included |
| Bolt-down | Bolt-down hardware included |
| Paper fit | Letter and legal flat |
| Power | None (mechanical dial) |
| CGC slabs (my math) | About 36 lying flat |
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
- COLOR: The fireproof file box for documents has a black exterior finish
- FIXED COMBO: The home safe has a preset dial combination for strong security
- DURABILITY: The combination safe features six live-locking bolts, steel construction, pry-resistant hinge bar, tray, drawer, and bolt-down hardware
- MEASUREMENTS: Exterior is 18.6 inch W x 19.3 inch D x 23.8 inch H, interior is 14.8 inch W x 11.9 inch D x 19.6 inch H; Extra-large 2.0 cubic foot capacity
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
- Sturdy build with a spacious interior
- Good value for the space, per SentrySafe store reviewers
- The door swings easily and locking feels easier than on the 1.2 cu ft SentrySafe
- A big dial with large, clear numbers
- One owner said the door swings easily and locks more easily than their 1.2 cu ft SentrySafe
- The big dial has large, clear numbers
Complaints
- Units arriving dented or damaged
- A dial that would not turn on one unit
- Two owners report shipping damage, one cosmetic and one unit that arrived damaged
- Two owners reported shipping damage, one cosmetic and one unit that arrived damaged
- Two owners reported shipping damage, one cosmetic (offset with a rebate) and one unit that arrived damaged
Sources: SentrySafe store reviews: SFW205CWB · SentrySafe owner reviews: SFW205CWB · SentrySafe owner reviews: SFW205CWB
Guides that include it
- Best Safe for Comic Books – 5 Picks Checked for CGC Slab Fit
- Best Home Safe Under $500 – 10 Picks Sorted by Fire, Theft and Guns
- Best Safe for an Apartment – 7 Picks Renters Can Move and Secure
- Best Safe for Guns and Documents – 5 Picks Sized for Both
- Best Fireproof Safe for Home – 6 UL-Rated Picks Compared
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