Is a mechanical lock safe or an electronic password safe better?

Deciding on whether you choose a mechanical lock or electronic lock for your new safe is really determined by how you are going to use it day to day. If your new safe is going to be in an office situation where multiple people will need to get access, then it is probably better to choose an Electronic Safe.

Why choose an electronic safe?

Quick access - an electronic safe is quicker, to open than a Mechanical Lock Safe.

Easier access - mechanical lock safes require a bit more skill to open than an electronic safe.

Changeable code - you can reconfigure a digital combination without employing a lock smith. This is important if employees leave your company.

Lockout - some electronic locks also have a lock out penalty for extra security, if you try and enter a wrong combination too many times the safe will lock down for a period.

Multiple codes - some digital safes can have multiple codes that can be issued to individual staff members for extra security or audit purposes.

Audit - some electronic safes will store data about what code was used to access the safe and the date and time. A useful audit tool.

On the other hand, if your new safe is going to be in a home or domestic situation then a mechanical lock safe may be more than suitable.

Why choose a mechanical lock safe?

Cost - Generally mechanical lock safes are a cheaper option than an electronic safe.

Power - Mechanical lock do not require power or batteries to operate so they will never "run down".

Electronics failure - As a mechanical lock is a mechanical device it will never fail due to power surges, electromagnetic interference or electronic component failure.

Reliability - mechanical locks have been perfected over many, many years so todays dial locks are very secure and rarely fail.

So, the answer to the question is generally mechanical lock safes are more suited to a home or domestic situation and digital safes have many features that a business can use.