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Vaultek MX
3.0/5 Best Safe Score (how we score)
My pick for knowing when someone touches the money: a 32 lb safe with a 14-gauge body, 12-gauge door, 80-print fingerprint reader, keypad, two manual keys, plus app alerts and temperature and humidity monitoring.
Details
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Who it's for
- Best cash safe with alerts in Best Safe for Cash at Home – 6 Picks for Burglars, Fire and Hiding: Renters and shared households who want alerts and fast access to cash, passports and a handgun; it makes no fire claim and needs plug-in power with AAA backup.
What we like
- Fingerprint (80 prints), keypad, Nano Key and two manual keys
- Live alerts, impact alarm and humidity monitoring via the app
- Interior hinges, anti-pry build; California DOJ certified per Vaultek
What to know first
- No fire rating; needs plug-in power with batteries as backup
- Owners report Wi-Fi drops and a fussy fingerprint reader
Product details
| Brand | VAULTEK |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Vaultek Safe, Inc. |
| Model | MX Series |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 11.5 inches x 15 inches x 11.6 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Size | 11.5 inches x 15 inches x 11.6 inches |
| Lock | Fingerprint (80), 4-8 digit keypad, Nano Key, 2 manual keys |
| Fire rating | None claimed |
| Steel | 14-gauge body and 12-gauge door |
| Interior | 13 x 8.6 x 11 in (L x W x H) |
| Exterior | 15 x 11.5 x 11.6 in (L x W x H) |
| Weight | 32 lb |
| Power | Plug-in, 4 AAA backup (up to 4 months standby, per Vaultek) |
| Bolt-down | Mounting hardware included |
Top rows from the Amazon listing; the rest from the maker pages we checked.
About this item
- High Capacity Interior can store up to (8) handguns, magazines, passports, cash, wallet, EDC, and mountable to nightstands or other stationary objects using the pre-drilled holes and included mounting hardware. Stores great in a closet, bedroom, or office.
- ViSN (Vaultek Intelligent Safe Network) Vaultek's ViSN platform uses WiFi enabled cloud technology to manage the safe and send live alerts for safe activity. ViSN delivers the full smart safe experience with all new features and an exclusive iOS/Android smartphone app that provides intuitive guided setup and real time safe monitoring. Stay informed and in control at all times. **ViSN safes are made for use in the US only and the Wi-Fi functions will not be supported outside the US**
- Tough and Rugged 14-gauge carbon steel body and 12-gauge steel door features a durable powdercoat finish to prevent corrosion and ensure long lasting protection. Advanced anti-theft protection includes anti-pry bars and dual anti-impact latches for the ultimate prevention against break-ins. Equipped with an Impact Detection system to sound an alarm on safe if a bump or impact is detected.
- Quick Access with an oversized high resolution biometric scanner capable of storing up to 80 unique fingerprints, auto-illuminating 8-digit keypad with built-in proximity sensor, Nano Key 3.0, or backup manual keys. Instant access to your valuables, documents, and firearm(s) with the automatic opening door. Responsive proximity sensor illuminates the keypad in low light situations and built-in LCD screen provides quick visual feedback and user friendly programming.
- Modular Interior features a pull out height adjustable shelf and includes (1) high density foam Twin Pistol Rack and ambient LED interior lighting. Customize your space with additional accessory modules to organize multiple handguns or spare magazines.
- Includes: (2) Backup Keys, Power Cable, Height Adjustable Pull Out Shelf, Twin Pistol Rack, Mounting Hardware, and Nano Key 3.0 'panic button'.
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
- Fast access, bright keypad and an interior light
- Vaultek replaced one owner's faulty safe quickly
Complaints
- Wi-Fi connection drops, even after updates
- Fingerprint reads are hit and miss for some owners; one door opened on its own
Sources: Vaultek: MX Series customer reviews · r/CCW: Vaultek MX opened on its own · r/CCW: vaultek? · r/CTguns: Opinions on Vaultek MX or RS series safes? · Top Firearm Reviews: Vaultek MX owner notes
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