Stealth DS5020 Drop Safe Review

Stealth Safes has been manufacturing high quality safes for nearly a decade now. They are based out of Los Angeles, California and like many manufacturers import globally and produce in the USA. They are by far the most customer centric company listening to the actual needs and producing safes that perfectly fit those needs at unbelievable prices. Altogether, the Stealth DS5020 Drop Safe is very high quality, loaded with security features, made in USA and the best in its category.

Lock – Stealth DS5020 Drop Safe

UL Approved High Security Electronic Lock – NL UR-2020

First and always most important for any safe is the lock. Stealth includes the NL UR-2020 high security electronic lock. This lock is UL approved as type 1 which is the highest security rating possible. NL is one of the three major lock brands I recommend with SecuRam and S&G being the other two. I highly recommend this lock and it is very high quality. The parts are globally sourced with the electronic boards and lock body produced in Europe and the keypads coming from Korea.

Hard Plate and Re-Locker

This lock is also protected by both a hard plate and internal spring-loaded re-locker. The Hard plate is a piece of hardened steel that absolutely destroys drill bits. The internal re-locker fires if the lock is punched through securing the bolts in place. Both of these are essential security features and included on this safe.

Security – Stealth DS5020 Drop Safe

The Stealth DS5020 Drop Safe is equipped with a massive 1/2″ thick solid steel door. Stealth then adds five 1″ solid steel locking bolts covering the door along with a full steel dead bar on the hinge side that locks behind the external cast iron hinges. The body is constructed of high tensile 10 gauge steel certifying this depository safe as B-Rate construction. Also included is are reinforced internal jambs on all four sides to provide protection against sledgehammer attack.

The drop portion is built with 7 gauge steel construction and features anti-fish baffles on the back side. These jagged teeth prevent fishing attacks. That is a lot of steel and security protecting your business.

Next, once inside the safe, you’ll find an internal locker that separates the drop from the rest of the internal compartment. This allows only the manager to have a key to access the drop and lets the employees still access the safe to return the cash register tray at night. The interior locker is built with 1/4″ steel construction and features a tubular cam key lock.

Style and Function

The Stealth DS5020 is finished in a durable and quality textured black paint. Hardware includes both a chrome L Shaped Drop Down handle and black keypad. Finally, the interior is all metal and includes a carpeted bottom. All mounting hardware is included for securing to a concrete surface.

Overall, drop safes are not meant for overnight storage. They should be emptied each day with the deposit being taken to the bank. The front load deposit is able to accommodate medium size packages and is the following dimensions: 4″H x 10 ½”W x 6″D.

Warranty

All Stealth Made in USA Drop Safes are covered by a 5 year warranty on the hinges and welds. In addition, they also provide a 2 year parts and labor warranty on the lock and all other components. Stealth will pay for a safe technician or locksmith to come out to your home or business and repair the safe. If the safe needs to be replaced, they pay for all shipping costs and do not require you to ship the safe back to their warehouse. All in all, they are by far the easiest and most customer centric company I’ve worked with. I highly recommend them for both service and warranty.

The Bottom Line

Would I buy the Stealth DS5020 Drop Safe to protect my valuables? Yes, I absolutely would. With a UL Rated high security lock, 1/2″ thick solid steel door, advanced security features and compact design, this Stealth drop safe is my top recommendation for a drop safe in these dimensions.

Support an American company making a high quality made in USA product by buying this Stealth Drop Safe for your business.