Best Deadbolts in 2027

The Schlage B60N622 is the only product in this top five that lists a security grade. It is Grade 1, and the listing says it carries a BHMA AAA rating for security, durability and finish. For a buyer who wants the most secure deadbolt, that grade is the spec that matters most.

Fit is wide. It takes doors from 1.375 in to 1.875 in thick, a wider range than the 1.75 in maximum on several rivals. Backset is 2.375 in to 2.75 in, so it suits standard double bore doors. The listing adds a hardened steel spinning pin, anti-drill plates and anti-pick pins. A strike reinforcer with 3 in screws is included to help against kick-ins.

It weighs 0.75 lb, the lightest in the lineup, and comes with 2 keys. The warranty is listed as lifetime. It is a manual lock with no keypad or app, which is the point for buyers who want fewer parts to fail. The maker does not publish a cycle rating.

This one does not fit the keyword well. It is a keyed entry door knob, and the data does not list a deadbolt. The maker does not publish a security grade either. A buyer who wants a deadbolt for an exterior door should look at the first-ranked Schlage before this lock. It ranks second on our spec sheet.

Durability is where it stands out. It lists 250,000 cycles, tied for the highest cycle rating among the models that list it. A cycle is one full lock and unlock, so a higher number means more years of daily use. It also comes with 3 keys, tied for the most keys included, on a KW1 keyway.

Fit covers 1.375 in to 1.75 in door thickness and 2.375 in to 2.75 in backset, and it works on left and right handed doors. Locks bought separately are keyed different, and it is not rekeyable. That makes it a poor choice if you want several doors on one key.

The Encode is a smart deadbolt with built-in WiFi. The listing says it holds the highest residential BHMA rating for security, durability and finish, though the data does not give a grade number. It adds a built-in alarm for door movement and forced entry attempts, plus an encrypted connection. That suits buyers who want security and remote control together.

You can manage up to 100 access codes, view lock history and get notifications in the Schlage Home app. It works with Alexa and Google Home through that app. Auto-lock relocks the door after a time delay you choose, or you can turn it off. The exterior has a fingerprint-resistant touchscreen.

It weighs 3.4 lb, much heavier than the 0.75 lb first-ranked model, and it ships with 1 key. Door thickness runs 1.375 in to 1.75 in, with 2.375 in to 2.75 in backset. The maker does not publish a cycle rating. Check your door's cross bore before ordering.

The Philips 4200 Series is a smart deadbolt, and its appeal is access. You can unlock with an app, passcode, fingerprint, physical key or voice through Alexa or Google Assistant. The maker does not publish a security grade or cycle rating. For a buyer who ranks security first, that gap matters, so treat the lock as a convenience pick.

Its door thickness range is 1.375 in to 2 in, above the 1.75 in maximum on many rivals. Backset is 2.375 in to 2.75 in. Built-in WiFi means no hub, but it supports only a 2.4Ghz network, and the listing advises keeping the router within 65 ft. It also stores up to 100 passcodes and sends alerts when the door opens.

It weighs 1.4 lb. Batteries are not included, and the listing asks for AA alkaline cells only. The data does not say how many keys come in the box. Plan for those details before you count on it as your only lock.

This is a plain keyed deadbolt: key outside, thumb turn inside. The listing describes a 5-pin brass cylinder, a stainless steel deadbolt and a zinc alloy latch bolt. It lists 250,000 cycles, tied for the highest cycle rating among the models that list it. That number speaks to years of daily locking, though it is not a security grade.

The maker does not publish a security grade, so you cannot compare its break-in resistance to the Grade 1 Schlage on paper. It does include 3 keys, tied for the most keys included, and it weighs 0.8 lb. Three keys cover a small household without cutting copies. The listing says it is recommended for exterior-facing doors.

Fit is standard. The adjustable latch covers 2.375 in to 2.75 in backset, and door thickness runs 1.375 in to 1.75 in. Installation needs only a screwdriver, per the listing. It does not list reversible handing or keyed-alike options, so check those before buying for a set of doors.