Stealth HS8 Home 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 HS8 Home Safe is a very high quality home safe loaded with security features and a solid 60 minute fire rating.

Lock – Stealth HS8 Home Safe

NL UR-2020 High Security Electronic Lock

First and always most important for any safe is the lock and Stealth went with the best, the NL UR-2020. This is a UL approved type 1 high security electronic lock and very high quality. If you go back and read any of my reviews, you’ll see I constantly tell everyone that a UL rated lock should be the minimum you look for and the best brands are NL, S&G and Securam.

What makes this lock so great is the engineering behind it. It is actually half the size of a traditional lock which allows it to be hidden away from the spindle hole and creates a smaller and more difficult point to hit during a drill attack. It also features over 1 million possible combinations and the keypad includes a red light that makes it easy to see in the dark. The 9 volt battery is replaceable from the keypad, outside of the safe.

S&G High Security Mechanical Lock

The second lock option available is the S&G mechanical lock. This is a UL Approved Type 2 high security lock which is one level below Type 1 electronic locks. S&G makes the highest quality mechanical locks in the industry trusted by the U.S. Military. This lock is designed to last forever and uses the traditional 3 number combination with 1 million possible combinations. Many people like this lock purely due to the fact that it has no batteries. Please note, this lock option is only available at Dean Safe and not available on Amazon.

NL Doomsday High Security Redundant Lock

The final lock option available is the NL Doomsday Redundant Lock. This lock is UL approved type 1 high security but features both electronic and mechanical access. The top of the lock features a 10 button keypad that has the same security level and features as a standard electronic lock but then combines it with a mechanical dial in the center of the lock. This effectively gives you the best of both world, convenient fast access when you need it via the electronic lock and a mechanical back-up for emergencies. I highly recommend this upgrade. Please note, this lock option is only available at Dean Safe and not available on Amazon.

Hard Plate and Internal Re-Locker

All three lock options are 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. In addition, 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 HS8 Home Safe

The Stealth HS8 Home Safe passed the UL RSC Burglary test. It’s built with 12 gauge steel in both the door and the body. Securing the door are seven 1.25″ thick solid steel locking bolts that operate 3-ways. Three are active and three are dead bolts on the hinge side. This steel thickness and construction is consistent with competing safes from Liberty and Rhino. Passing the UL RSC burglary test makes this safe insurable and guarantees it meets quality security standards.

Fire Rating – Stealth HS8 Home Safe

The Stealth HS series comes with a 1 hour fire rating at 1200 degrees. This is three times the length of the standard house fire and this safe will hold up very well. It uses multiple layers of Gypsum fireboard to achieve the fire rating. Finally, Stealth is based out of California where wild fires run rampant, their safes have been through tons of fires and survived successfully, so the proof is in the pudding.

Also included is an intumescent door seal that expands up to 7 times its size during a fire to keep smoke and heat from entering the safe. Once expanded it also provides water resistance from the fire hoses putting the fire out.

Style and Function – Stealth HS8 Home Safe

The Stealth HS series is finished in the Stealth Armored Black Paint. This paint job is the best in the industry, extremely durable and looks incredible. Hardware includes a chrome L shaped drop down handle, chrome keypad and pin-striping along the door. Finally, inside the safe you’ll find a fully carpeted interior with adjustable or removable shelves. Also included is a convenient door panel organizer with zippered pockets. All in all, this safe is styled extremely well and will look great in any environment.

Warranty

The Stealth HS series comes with a lifetime warranty for burglary, attempted burglary and house fires. Also provided is a 2 year parts and labor warranty that covers all components of the safe. Stealth will pay for a safe technician or locksmith to come out to your home or business and repair the safe. Finally, 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 HS8 Home Safe to store my valuables? Yes, I absolutely would. This is one of the highest quality and most affordable home safes available. With a UL Rated high security electronic lock, UL RSC burglary rating, 60 minute fire rating and unbelievable price, this home safe is hard to beat. All things considered, the Stealth Home Safes are my top recommendation in the mid-level category. Don’t hesitate to buy this one.

Where to Buy?

There are two main options on where you can buy a Stealth home safe and they are Amazon or Dean Safe. If you check the seller on Amazon, you will find that it actually sells and ships from Dean Safe, so you are buying it from Dean Safe either way. The benefits of buying from Dean Safe are that you can have it shipped same business day at no extra cost, upgrade the lock, add accessories to the order for a discounted rate, have a customized combination pre-set before shipping, get financing and get instant communication without having to go through Amazons system. You are also supporting an American small business. All things considered, I recommend you buy direct from Dean Safe.