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Vaultek RS500i vs Stealth UL23

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Stealth UL23 is cheaper at $1599.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Vaultek RS500i or Stealth UL23?

The Vaultek RS500i wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Stealth UL23 is the cheaper at $1599.99. Get the Vaultek RS500i for the stronger spec sheet, the Stealth UL23 to spend less.

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Full spec sheet

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

Spec Vaultek RS500i Stealth UL23
US price $1699.99 $1599.99
BrandVaultekStealth Safes
Released
Lock type biometric electronic-keypad
Gun capacity 5 23
Fire rating minutes 60
Fire rating temp f 1200
Ul rsc listed No Yes
Body steel gauge 14 12
Bolt count 4 7
Exterior dims (in) 54 x 14 x 11.7 59 x 24 x 18
Weight (lb) 93 450
Water resistant No Yes

Sources — Vaultek RS500i: vaulteksafe.com (verified 2026-07-11). Stealth UL23: stealthsafes.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Vaultek RS500i and Stealth UL23?

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

  • Lock type: Vaultek RS500i biometric vs Stealth UL23 electronic-keypad
  • Gun capacity: Vaultek RS500i 5 vs Stealth UL23 23
  • Ul rsc listed: Vaultek RS500i false vs Stealth UL23 true
  • Body steel gauge: Vaultek RS500i 14 vs Stealth UL23 12
  • Bolt count: Vaultek RS500i 4 vs Stealth UL23 7
  • Exterior dims (in): Vaultek RS500i 54 x 14 x 11.7 vs Stealth UL23 59 x 24 x 18
  • Weight (lb): Vaultek RS500i 93 vs Stealth UL23 450
  • Water resistant: Vaultek RS500i false vs Stealth UL23 true

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