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SentrySafe SFW123GDC vs Honeywell 1104

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. SentrySafe SFW123GDC is cheaper at $286.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the SentrySafe SFW123GDC or Honeywell 1104?

The Honeywell 1104 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The SentrySafe SFW123GDC is the cheaper at $286.99. Get the Honeywell 1104 for the stronger spec sheet, the SentrySafe SFW123GDC 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 SentrySafe SFW123GDC Honeywell 1104
US price $286.99 $369.95
BrandSentrySafeHoneywell
Released
Interior volume cu (ft) 1.23 0.39
Fire rating minutes 60 60
Fire rating temp f 1700 1700
Ul fire listed Yes Yes
Water resistant Yes Yes
Water submersion hrs 24 100
Lock type dual key
Bolt count 4
Exterior dims (in) 17.8 x 16.3 x 19.3 7.32 x 19.96 x 17.17
Weight (lb) 86.69 54.3
Media rated No No

Sources — SentrySafe SFW123GDC: sentrysafe.com (verified 2026-07-13). Honeywell 1104: honeywellsafes.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the SentrySafe SFW123GDC and Honeywell 1104?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Interior volume cu (ft): SentrySafe SFW123GDC 1.23 vs Honeywell 1104 0.39
  • Water submersion hrs: SentrySafe SFW123GDC 24 vs Honeywell 1104 100
  • Lock type: SentrySafe SFW123GDC dual vs Honeywell 1104 key
  • Exterior dims (in): SentrySafe SFW123GDC 17.8 x 16.3 x 19.3 vs Honeywell 1104 7.32 x 19.96 x 17.17
  • Weight (lb): SentrySafe SFW123GDC 86.69 vs Honeywell 1104 54.3

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

SentrySafe SFW123GDC

Two whitelisted editorial outlets — SafeWise and USA Today's Reviewed — both name the SentrySafe SFW123GDC their best-overall home/fireproof safe, praising its heavy steel build, dual keypad-and-key access, and fire/water resistance. Neither published lab fire/water measurements on this exact unit; both rate it from manufacturer specs and owner reviews. Both note it is heavy and can be awkward to open. (2 sourced reviews.)

Praised: Solid fire and water resistance; Heavy, tough steel build that's hard for a burglar to carry off; Dual access — digital keypad plus a backup override key.

Flagged: No mounting options beyond bolting to the floor; Can be difficult to open.

Honeywell 1104

No sourced tester review yet.

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