The 10 Best Depository Safes

Crafted from solid steel and powder coated for durability, the Windaze Double Door (about $149) puts both a standard and drop safe at your fingertips, thanks to a top and a bottom that lock separately. Bolt it to the floor through the predrilled holes for extra security.

The Protex Wall Chute (appx. $145) is a fine choice for businesses that need to accept envelopes or checks, but it's just as great for those who collect bulky items, too. Its opening admits objects that are up to an inch thick, including car keys and hefty money bags.

It seems that the designers of the Viking Security LCD (around $250) have thought of everything, right down to an interior light that ensures you never leave anything behind. Plus, the blue backlit display makes operating it a breeze, so there's no added frustration in your day.

It's not exactly cheap, but the Barska Standard (around $290) will give you something that can be hard to buy, which is peace of mind. That's because it is hefty, at just about 80 pounds, and features anti-fishing baffles to prevent unauthorized access.

If you're running low on floor space, the DuraBox Wall Mount (appx. $79) is a sturdy option that can be fixed to wood or concrete, and, conveniently, the hardware you'll use for either is included. Expect to need a space about 17 inches high and 10 inches wide for installation.

Nobody will be getting into the Stealth Front Load (about $299) all that easily, as it's got a strong, half-inch-thick steel door that closes with three hefty deadbolts. These are activated automatically when you shut the door, so you don't have to stress about remembering to lock it.

Plenty of models give you a protected space for valuables, but not many can do so with the style of the AdirOffice Rotating Drop Slot (appx. $339), which has satin chrome handles and a black pebbled finish. The interior floor is padded to keep your items from getting banged up, too.

A diminutive option at under 9 inches tall, the SentrySafe Dual Key (around $72) has just enough room to accept your day's cash, receipts, and deposit slips. Use the bolt-down kit that's packaged with it to secure it to the ground or other surface.

The Mesa Undercounter (about $94) isn't the biggest or beefiest, but it still helps guard against internal theft in a retail or business environment with its combination of baffles, predrilled anchor holes, and a solid steel door. Its lock is of the dual key variety.

This Digital Retail Vault (about $55) lets you program in your own PIN of between 3 and 8 digits, but it also opens with a key in case you should happen to forget the code. A budget-friendly choice, it arrives with two keys and four AA batteries.