Always think about the size of the safe you need before buying.
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Safe size and capacity
Always start with how much space you want inside your safe (aka capacity) and how much room you have in your home for a safe (shelf, closet, stairwell and so on). As an easy starting place, think about what you’ll keep secure in a safe.
When you’re considering size, factor in weight as well. Many average-size safes are heavy (easily over 50 pounds) and you’ll probably need at least two people to move them around comfortably. If you plan on using a safe on a shelf, try an option like my Motorola pick, which is below 20 pounds when empty.
Biometrics
Would you prefer to unlock your safe with a finger or thumb? Then make sure you find a safe with fingerprint scanning technology. Otherwise, keypads are a common feature on home safes, and they all have backup
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