Is the Vaultek VT20i worth it?

It is worth it if you want fast biometric access plus a keypad backup in a small steel safe. If you only need a keypad, cheaper safes do the same job.

How does the VT20i compare with the VT10i?

The VT20i adds the backlit keypad and Bluetooth app control over the simpler VT10i. Both use the same compact steel body and biometric entry.

How many fingerprints can it store?

Up to 20 fingerprints, so several household members can each register prints.

What are the interior dimensions?

The safe is 2.63 inches high and 9 inches wide, sized for a single handgun and a magazine rather than documents or long guns.

Does it need to be bolted down?

It weighs 7.2 lbs, so bolting or cabling it to a drawer or shelf is recommended to prevent removal.

When is the best time to buy?

At $289 at Banks Safe & Lock as of November 4, 2026 it is near the top of its recent range, so waiting for a sale or checking the other stores could save money.

Where is the Vaultek VT20i Biometric Handgun Safe cheapest?

At Amazon, for $259.99, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Vaultek VT20i Biometric Handgun Safe?

5 stores we checked sell it, including Banks Safe & Lock, Baldino's Safes, Walmart, eBay, Amazon.

Vaultek VT20i Biometric Handgun Safe

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Our take on the Vaultek VT20i Biometric Handgun Safe

The Vaultek VT20i is a compact biometric handgun safe built from 16-gauge carbon steel with a powdercoat finish. It opens three ways: a fingerprint reader that stores up to 20 prints, a backlit keypad with 40,000 possible combinations, and a manual key. Anti-pry bars and dual anti-impact latches resist forced entry, and the Bluetooth app shows battery status, adjusts the interior light and unlocks remotely. At $289 at Banks Safe & Lock as of November 4, 2026, it sits at the top of its recent range, so it is not a bargain day.