Barska
Barska AX13496 Biometric Fireproof Safe
$926.99
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Barska AX13496 Biometric Fireproof Safe vs Steelwater AMBS-360D
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Steelwater AMBS-360D is cheaper at $459. Every spec and price links to its source.
Steelwater
Steelwater AMBS-360D
$459Cheaper
Which is better: the Barska AX13496 Biometric Fireproof Safe or Steelwater AMBS-360D?
The Barska AX13496 Biometric Fireproof Safe wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Steelwater AMBS-360D is the cheaper at $459. Get the Barska AX13496 Biometric Fireproof Safe for the stronger spec sheet, the Steelwater AMBS-360D 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 | Barska AX13496 Biometric Fireproof Safe | Steelwater AMBS-360D |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $926.99 | $459 |
| Brand | Barska | Steelwater |
| Released | — | — |
| Interior volume cu (ft) | 4.48 | 0.99 |
| Fire rating minutes | 30 | — |
| Fire rating temp f | 1200 | 1850 |
| Ul fire listed | No | No |
| Water resistant | No | No |
| Water submersion hrs | — | — |
| Lock type | dual | dial |
| Bolt count | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior dims (in) | 27.6 x 21.8 x 17.3 | 13.75 x 19.25 x 16.75 |
| Weight (lb) | 100.77 | 115 |
| Media rated | No | No |
Sources — Barska AX13496 Biometric Fireproof Safe: shop.barska.com (verified 2026-07-13). Steelwater AMBS-360D: walmart.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the Barska AX13496 Biometric Fireproof Safe and Steelwater AMBS-360D?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Interior volume cu (ft): Barska AX13496 Biometric Fireproof Safe 4.48 vs Steelwater AMBS-360D 0.99
- Fire rating temp f: Barska AX13496 Biometric Fireproof Safe 1200 vs Steelwater AMBS-360D 1850
- Lock type: Barska AX13496 Biometric Fireproof Safe dual vs Steelwater AMBS-360D dial
- Exterior dims (in): Barska AX13496 Biometric Fireproof Safe 27.6 x 21.8 x 17.3 vs Steelwater AMBS-360D 13.75 x 19.25 x 16.75
- Weight (lb): Barska AX13496 Biometric Fireproof Safe 100.77 vs Steelwater AMBS-360D 115