Choose compact
Your core items are limited and the safe must fit a smaller room, closet, or wardrobe location.
See the compact recommendation →VERIFIED STARTING POINTS
Home safe comparison
These three models cover different household needs: compact core storage, general home use, and a larger document collection. Compare the stated protection claims, fit, and installation needs before choosing.
Compare the current starting points
| Compare | Compact fire-focused safe | General home-safe starting point | Larger fire-focused safe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | SentrySafe FPW082HTC | SentrySafe SFW123GDC | SentrySafe SFW205GQC |
| Best starting point for | Core documents and a few small valuables where space is limited. | Mixed household documents and valuables needing a mid-size starting point. | A larger household document collection and more substantial storage needs. |
| Published capacity | 0.81 cu. ft. | 1.23 cu. ft. | 2.0 cu. ft. |
| Published fire claim | UL Classified for one hour at up to 1700°F. | UL Classified for one hour at up to 1700°F. | UL Classified for one hour at up to 1700°F. |
| Published water claim | ETL Verified for 24 hours in up to 5 inches of water. | ETL Verified for 24 hours in up to 8 inches of water. | ETL Verified for 24 hours in up to 8 inches of water. |
| Published exterior size | 13.7 H × 16.4 W × 18.8 D in. | 17.8 H × 16.3 W × 19.3 D in. | 23.8 H × 18.6 W × 19.3 D in. |
| Published weight | 55 lb. | 86.7 lb. | 124.8 lb. |
| Important limit | These have stated fire/water and security features, but should not be treated as burglary-rated or high-security safes. Check each model’s documentation and installation instructions. | ||
Facts checked September 8, 2026, against manufacturer-published specifications. Pricing, availability, and specifications can change. Which Safe has not physically tested these products.
Choose mid-size
You need a flexible, general home-safe starting point for documents plus mixed valuables.
See the home-safe recommendation →Choose larger
You need materially more room and can plan for the heavier delivery and final installation.
See the larger fire-safe recommendation →Do not compare the table alone.
Use it to narrow the size direction, then check usable interior dimensions, final location, door clearance, and anchoring requirements. Fire protection and burglary protection remain separate decisions.