Lightweight long-gun storage · No. 12 of 15
SecureIt Agile 52
Fingerprint + keypad + key · 115 lb
8.1/10Good$699$799Nov 13, 2026
SecureIt Agile 52 vs Vaultek RS500i
SecureIt Agile 52 or Vaultek RS500i? The Agile 52 scores 0.3 higher; here is where each one earns its place.
Lightweight long-gun storage · No. 15 of 15
Vaultek RS500i
14-gauge steel · Fingerprint + keypad + key + phone app · 93 lb
7.8/10Fair$1,699.99Nov 13, 2026
Short answer: SecureIt Agile 52 wins this one, 8.1/10 against 7.8/10, mainly on price and warranty and returns. Vaultek RS500i answers with lock and ways in and steel thickness.
What really separates them?
Both are light steel cabinets with fingerprint locks, and the Vaultek costs $1,001 more. That money buys electronics: WiFi alerts, impact detection, a key fob, a mains supply with battery backup. It does not buy capacity or protection: the Agile 52 holds six long guns to the RS500i's five, comes with a lifetime warranty against 2 years and a 90-day return window against 30. Vaultek does state 14-gauge steel where SecureIt states no gauge. If knowing on your phone that the safe was touched is worth $1,001 to you, buy the Vaultek. Most people should buy the SecureIt.
Decide
Which one is for you?
Choose the SecureIt Agile 52 if
- You want to spend less: $699 against $1,699.99
- You want the stronger cover: lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship; electronic locks are covered for 2 years, per SecureIt's warranty page
Choose the Vaultek RS500i if
- Steel thickness comes first: 14-gauge steel, against no steel thickness on the page
- Fire is your main worry: no fire rating, against no fire rating
- You want more ways to open it: fingerprint + keypad + key + phone app, against fingerprint + keypad + key
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| Safe | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Lightweight long-gun storage | Lightweight long-gun storage |
| Capacity | 6 long guns (claimed) | 5 long guns (claimed) |
| Body steel | Not stated | 14-gauge steel |
| Fire rating | No rating claimed | Not fire rated |
| Ways to open | Fingerprint + Keypad + Key | Fingerprint + Keypad + Key + Phone app |
| Approvals stated | None stated | None stated |
| Locking bolts | Not stated | 4 |
| Weight | 115 lb | 93 lb |
| Outside size | 52 × 20.25 × 15.25 in | 54 × 14 × 11.7 in |
| Inside size | 51.87 × 18.5 × 12.25 in | 53.25 × 13.75 × 9.75 in |
| Made in USA | Not stated | Not stated |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 2-year |
| Returns | 90 days | 30 days |
| Shipping | Free | Charged or quoted |
| Sold by | SecureIt | Vaultek |
| Where to buy | Check price at SecureIt | Check price at Vaultek |
✓ marks the better figure. "Not stated" means the seller's page doesn't publish it. Fire ratings and capacities are the brands' own claims. Prices checked November 13, 2026 at the seller named in the table.
Which one is built stronger?
SecureIt Agile 52: no steel thickness stated; 115 lb. Vaultek RS500i: 14-gauge carbon steel; anti-pry bars and interior hinges, per Vaultek; 4 solid steel locking bolts; 93 lb.
Gauge runs backwards: a lower number is thicker steel. The Agile 52 is 22 lb heavier, which helps once it is bolted down and hurts on delivery day. Approvals stated on the pages: SecureIt Agile 52, no UL or California DOJ line on the page; Vaultek RS500i, no UL or California DOJ line on the page. A listing we can't read on the seller's page is one we can't count. Bolt down whichever you choose.
Which one protects better against fire?
Neither page claims a fire rating; Vaultek goes further and states "Fire Rated: No". Quick-access and lightweight storage is built to control who opens it, not to resist heat.
If fire matters, keep documents in a separate fire chest, or look at the fire-rated safes we rank. Our gun safe fire rating guide explains what the minutes mean.
Which lock is easier to live with?
SecureIt Agile 52: six-button keypad with a fingerprint scanner (30 fingerprints, 3 codes) and 2 override keys. Power: batteries, or USB-C external power. Vaultek RS500i: fingerprint scanner (80 fingerprints), 8-digit backlit keypad, Nano Key and 2 manual keys; WiFi app alerts. Power: plugs into the wall; 4 AA batteries (not included) keep it running 3 to 4 months.
More ways in means fewer bad surprises: a key or a mechanical lock still works when a battery is flat. Whichever lock you choose, the code and the keys stay with the adults; the guide to California DOJ approved gun safes links the official child-safety advice, and storage laws differ by state.
What do they cost, and what cover do you get?
On November 13, 2026: SecureIt Agile 52 $699 at SecureIt ($799 regular), Vaultek RS500i $1,699.99 at Vaultek. That is $1,000.99 between them.
Warranty: SecureIt Agile 52, lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship; electronic locks are covered for 2 years, per SecureIt's warranty page; Vaultek RS500i, 2-year limited warranty, 3 years if you register the safe, per Vaultek's refund policy page. Returns: SecureIt Agile 52, 90-day "Buy-It-Back" guarantee; you pay the return shipping, per SecureIt; Vaultek RS500i, 30 days with a prepaid return label; the original shipping charge is not refunded, per Vaultek's refund policy. Delivery: SecureIt Agile 52, free shipping, per the product page; Vaultek RS500i, no delivery terms on the pages we read.
Where to go from here
Full reviews: SecureIt Agile 52 review and Vaultek RS500i review. Both appear in our ranking of the best gun safes, biometric gun safe, best rifle safe, budget gun safe, gun safe for apartment.
Other head-to-heads: Liberty Centurion 24 vs SecureIt Agile 52, SecureIt Fast Box 47D vs Vaultek RS500i.
Still deciding what kind of safe you need? Read our guide: How to move a gun safe.
By Grant Holloway, editor, gun safes · updated November 13, 2026
SecureIt Agile 52 or Vaultek RS500i: quick answers
All head-to-headsIs the SecureIt Agile 52 better than the Vaultek RS500i?
In our formula, yes: 8.1/10 against 7.8/10, with the edge on price and warranty and returns. The Vaultek RS500i is ahead on lock and ways in and steel thickness, which may matter more in your home.
Which is cheaper, the Agile 52 or the RS500i?
The SecureIt Agile 52: $699 against $1,699.99 on November 13, 2026.
Which has the thicker steel?
SecureIt Agile 52: no steel thickness on the page. Vaultek RS500i: 14-gauge steel. A lower gauge number means thicker steel.
Is either one fire rated?
No. Neither page claims a fire rating.