Compare Smart Locks

16 ranked products · Two to 4 at a time · Updated 18 Aug 2026

Pick any two to four of the 16 ranked smart locks and read them side by side. This page opens on the board's top 3, Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch, Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt and Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt.

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Smart Locks compared side by side. Each column is one product, each row is one measure taken from the same research that built the board.
Measure	Yale Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch	Schlage Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt	Schlage Schlage Arrive Smart WiFi Deadbolt	August August Wi-Fi Smart Lock	Ultraloq Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint	Level Level Lock Pro	Aqara Aqara Smart Lock U100	Yale Yale Approach Lock with Wi-Fi	Ultraloq Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro with Wi-Fi	Kwikset Kwikset Halo Select	Eufy Eufy Video Smart Lock E330	Eufy Eufy Smart Lock C34	Wyze Wyze Lock Bolt	Schlage Schlage Encode (original)	Nuki Nuki Smart Lock	Lockly Lockly Visage
Tier	S	A	A	B	C	C	C	C	C	C	D	D	D	F	F	F
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Ladder points	918 LP	802 LP	801 LP	515 LP	492 LP	461 LP	451 LP	446 LP	399 LP	382 LP	330 LP	317 LP	284 LP	166 LP	135 LP	42 LP
Our verdict	Yale’s Assure Lock 2 Touch offers solid build quality, long-term firmware support and a strong warranty.	Schlage Encode Plus is praised for its robust construction and dependable firmware updates.	The new Schlage Arrive offers the best combination of hardware, security and reliability.	August is the top smart lock for 2026, with easy installation, great design and seamless integration.	The Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint is the best overall smart lock because of its reliability and solid build.	The Level Lock Pro is the top pick for its blend of standard-door look, robust build and comprehensive smart features.	Aqara U100 is praised for price, but its build quality and firmware updates lag behind competitors.	A budget-friendly deadbolt that still offers Matter support and a reliable keyless entry system.	Offers a sleek design, fingerprint entry and Matter support without breaking the bank.	Kwikset’s Halo Select delivers reliable performance, good battery life and a solid warranty.	The Eufy Video Smart Lock E330 stands out for fast fingerprint access, reliable app controls and excellent overall value.	Consumer Reports names it one of the best locks for security and battery life. Forbes lists it as a favorite for its video-smart capability.	Wyze Lock Bolt is often marketed as a budget option, but reviews note frequent firmware glitches and limited support.	Schlage Encode’s original model suffers from frequent connectivity issues and a short warranty.	Nuki offers a solid build, reliable connectivity and good support for long-term use.	Lockly Visage provides a durable design, dependable firmware and strong customer support.
What reviewers rate	Solid construction with durable materials Long-term firmware updates promised Strong manufacturer warranty Dual-mode touch & key	Robust build with high-quality materials Regular firmware updates to improve security Wi-Fi connectivity for remote control Adds Apple Home Key	High-security deadbolt mechanism Wi-Fi connectivity for remote control Strong build quality Robust hardware	Easy plug-and-play installation Modern design that fits most doors Seamless integration with major smart home platforms Reliable Wi-Fi	Reliable operation with minimal downtime Solid construction using durable materials Multiple unlocking methods (fingerprint, key, code) Excellent battery life	Standard-door appearance that blends with existing hardware Robust construction using high-grade materials Comprehensive feature set including keyless entry, remote control, and integration with major smart home ecosystems Premium build quality	Very affordable price Cross-platform compatibility with Apple Fingerprint, Apple Home Key, keypad, and Matter Quality build at a mid-range price	Budget-friendly The best retrofit option for renters Mounts over the existing deadbolt's interior thumbturn and installs in minutes Leaves exterior hardware untouched	Sleek design Former Wirecutter favorite whose reputation was earned in its day Shares Ultraloq's well-regarded lock hardware lineage	Reliable operation with minimal downtime Long battery life for keyless entry Manufacturer warranty included Battery-powered	Fast fingerprint authentication Reliable mobile app with remote control Competitive price point for the feature set Versatile video lock	Excellent battery life Strong security Video-smart functionality Budget Wi-Fi deadbolt	Low price point for entry-level smart lock Budget benchmark Fingerprint reader and auto-lock Bluetooth app control with no hub required	Good battery life Strong security and build Recognized by Consumer Reports Built-in Wi-Fi deadbolt from a mainstream brand	Solid construction with durable materials Reliable Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity Good customer support Retrofit design	Durable design with high-quality materials Regular firmware updates for security Responsive customer support Facial-recognition for quick access
Where it falls short	Final price climbs depending on which connectivity module you add	The Arrive and U50 deliver most of the experience for far less Great lock, mediocre value	Costs meaningfully more than the U50 for a comparable daily experience	2020-era, dated hardware riding on brand recognition Well-documented appetite for batteries The whole August line is being transitioned into Yale-branded successors The Yale Approach is the better buy	Unreliable fingerprint Less refined app ecosystem and slightly rougher software	Premium price Tiny CR2-style battery compromises History of reliability complaints Good only because it is expensive - an Aqara U50 does more for a third of the price	Weak build quality compared to peers Firmware updates are infrequent and slow Inconsistent connectivity Limited support for non-Apple ecosystems	Retrofit is a narrower use case than full deadbolt replacement	Superseded by the Bolt Fingerprint Finicky Wi-Fi add-on reliability Battery drain complaints PCMag's high Ultraloq scores reflect the newer hardware, not this aging model	Weak build quality Limited feature set The line is newer, with less long-term reliability data	Inferior build quality Lock, camera, and doorbell crammed into one bulky unit Large premium for camera hardware you will not use if you do not want a door camera Camera and doorbell functions fall outside this category's scope	CR's lab ratings apply to Eufy's lineup broadly rather than to this specific model	Frequent firmware glitches reported Limited customer support options Buggy firmware Unreliable battery life	Frequent connectivity problems reported Short warranty period Coasting on a reputation earned in 2019 Wirecutter now passes it over in favor of the Arrive, which offers better hardware and reliability for the same or less money	Inconsistent firmware updates Questionable physical durability A premium price A niche buy for specific door types rather than a value play	The worst value in the category Reviews find the facial recognition inconsistent Fingerprint reader has mixed reliability reports Busy, over-marketed feature stack - expensive as a substitute for good
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