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AMSEC BFX6636 vs Vaultek RS500i

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Vaultek RS500i is cheaper at $1699.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the AMSEC BFX6636 or Vaultek RS500i?

The Vaultek RS500i wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Vaultek RS500i is the cheaper at $1699.99. The Vaultek RS500i both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec AMSEC BFX6636 Vaultek RS500i
US price $11290 $1699.99
BrandAmerican Security (AMSEC)Vaultek
Released
Lock type mechanical-dial biometric
Gun capacity 26 5
Fire rating minutes 120
Fire rating temp f 1200
Ul rsc listed Yes No
Body steel gauge 11 14
Bolt count 14 4
Exterior dims (in) 65.25 x 36 x 26 54 x 14 x 11.7
Weight (lb) 1375 93
Water resistant Yes No

Sources — AMSEC BFX6636: deansafe.com (verified 2026-07-11). Vaultek RS500i: vaulteksafe.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the AMSEC BFX6636 and Vaultek RS500i?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Lock type: AMSEC BFX6636 mechanical-dial vs Vaultek RS500i biometric
  • Gun capacity: AMSEC BFX6636 26 vs Vaultek RS500i 5
  • Ul rsc listed: AMSEC BFX6636 true vs Vaultek RS500i false
  • Body steel gauge: AMSEC BFX6636 11 vs Vaultek RS500i 14
  • Bolt count: AMSEC BFX6636 14 vs Vaultek RS500i 4
  • Exterior dims (in): AMSEC BFX6636 65.25 x 36 x 26 vs Vaultek RS500i 54 x 14 x 11.7
  • Weight (lb): AMSEC BFX6636 1375 vs Vaultek RS500i 93
  • Water resistant: AMSEC BFX6636 true vs Vaultek RS500i false

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