Top Deadbolt Locks

top deadbolt locks

There aren’t too many reviews out there for upstanding deadbolt locks. The locks are out there, trust us, but they’re slightly difficult to locate for the inexperienced. For that reason we decided to help out. We gathered a few of our top deadbolt locks on the market. In selecting them we looked at their grade rating, the overall quality of the product and the user reviews they accrued on the web. We matched these things with a little bit of our own input and so became the list. Enjoy.

 

Abloy Protec2 Single Cylinder Deadbolt

Abloy is a Finland based enterprise. In 2001 they intercepted this Abloy Protec system. Not a single documented picking attempt has been known to succeed on this lock. In 2012 they introduced the Protec2 Single Cylinder and it packs a punch. Let’s start with the grade of the product. Well, all you need to know is that it’s the highest: ANSI Grade 1. The rating is based on extreme physical attack resistance. Some of the other specs are as follows. And, the user reviews are some of the best. We’d suggest this lock to anyone.

  • ANSI Grade 1

  • Housed in steel body and hardened steel cylinder for maximum resistance to drilling

  • H2X extreme 2″ hardened bolt can withstand 2 tons of force

  • 1/4” (6mm) thick steel screws to prevent angled prying

  • Steel bolt shield against ice picks

  • Reinforced steel strike box with 2″ anchor screws

  • Solid rotating collar so wrenches and pliers are ineffective

 

BiLock Grade 1 Double Cylinder Deadbolt

This Australian lock is impressive and it comes at a similar cost hike. But, before you scroll to the next lock, take a look at some of the features this BiLock Grade 1 Double Cylinder Deadbolt has to offer.

  • Quick change Core (QCC) system

  • Master Keying

  • ANSI Grade 1

  • Hardened bolt can withstand 2 tons of force

  • Easy Installation and Keyed Alike/ Master Keying efficiency

With this lock the aesthetic takes function by the hand. If it’s your lock the price won’t be matter so much…

 

Medeco Logic Deadbolt

Medeco is a prized company of the U.S.A. For over 40 years they’ve supplied the best security on the market. This Medeco Logic Deadbolt is top notch. First of all, the lock exceeds the ANSI Grade 1 standard for an auxiliary lock. It’s resistant to wrenching, prying, bumping and hammering attacks. It has a one inch throw hardened steel bolt to prevent crowbar attacks as well. Medeco is one of the best lock brands on the market. Let’s check out the features on this lock.

  •  ANSI Grade 1

  • Controlled Access-electronically programed keys

  • Data of entry and exit, user and guest

  • Electronic rekeying

  • Advanced Medeco Software

  • Solid brass collar spins under pressure to prevent wrench attacks

  • Large thumb turn provides ease of use by physically challenged individuals.

  • Steel shroud over bolt protects against “ice pick” type attacks

  • High security strike plate to prevent “kick-in” type attacks

  • Hardened steel bolt and bolt throwing mechanism are housed in a heavy-gauge tubular steel housing for maximum resistance to crowbar attacks

  • Solid brass design secured with high-tensile steel mounting bolts

 

Medeco Maxum Residential Deadbolt

Another one of Medeco’s locks made the list. Like the previous it’s highly resistant to wrenching, prying, bumping and hammering attacks. The Maxum is a UL437 Listed BHMA A156.5 Grade 1 certified deadbolt. That’s a mouthful, we know. But, it’s incredibly strong and tamper resistant.

  • Steel shroud over bolt prevents “ice pick” attacks

  • High security strike plate has a special box design with 2” screws that anchor the strike directly to the building structure behind the frame. This prevents the “kick-in” type attacks

  • Solid brass design secured with high-tensile steel mounting bolts for maximum resistance against hammer and prying attacks.

  • Utility patented key control; cylinders that use the Medeco design. It provides protection against the unauthorized duplication of keys.

  • A special elevating and rotating pin tumbler. Superior to picking attempts.

 

Schlage Single Cylinder Deadbolt Lock

Schlage has been around for 90 years. In that 90 years they’ve done some great things with security systems. This lock is very popular online and holds up to extreme tampering, prying, bumping and ice picking conditions. Schlage has been around for 90 years because they’re that good.

 

  • Brass finish

  • 2-3/8″ to 2-3/4″ backset

  • ANSI Grade 1

  • Biggest adjustable bolt available

  • Pick, bump and pry resistant

  • Guaranteed to fit all standard doors

  • Lifetime limited finish and mechanical warranty

 

This list is by no means definitive, but for those who are looking for a great lock, a top deadbolt lock, look on these. They are all effective, top graded and liked widely for their design and protective abilities.