Expert Review: Phoenix Fortress Pro (score 8,9/10)
Today the Phoenix Fortress Pro SS1442E is ready for a review and another expert assessment.
The Fortress Pro from Phoenix has just been launched with some excellent features and has been manufactured to a very high standard. The pro offers 60 minutes fire protection for paper documents and has an insurance rating of £4,000 for cash and £40,000 for valuables.
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- Certified by ECB.S class S2 according to EN 14450
- Certified by ECB.S class LFS60P according EN 15659
- 60 minutes fire protection for paper
- AiS insurance and Secured by Design – Police Approved
- High security digital electronic lock or double bitted key lock (EN 1300 approved)
- Handy pull out tray for small items, large model are equipped with a shelf
- Modern design
- Cannot be anchored to the back wall
In total there are 8 fortress pro safes which differ in size. They all offer the same specifications and features but just differ in size.
| Model | Locking type | External Dim. (HxWxD) | Internal Dim. (HxWxD) | Weight (kg) | Volume (l) | Shelves |
| Phoenix Fortress Pro SS1441K | Key | 290 x 405 x 355 mm | 190 x 305 x 220 mm | 35 | 13 | 0 |
| Phoenix Fortress Pro SS1441E | Electronic | 290 x 405 x 355 mm | 190 x 305 x 220 mm | 35 | 13 | 0 |
| Phoenix Fortress Pro SS1442K | Key | 305 x 430 x 430 mm | 205 x 327 x 295 mm | 43 | 20 | 0 |
| Phoenix Fortress Pro SS1442E | Electronic | 305 x 430 x 430 mm | 205 x 327 x 295 mm | 43 | 20 | 0 |
| Phoenix Fortress Pro SS1443K | Key | 480 x 350 x 430 mm | 380 x 249 x 295 mm | 52 | 28 | 1 |
| Phoenix Fortress Pro SS1443E | Electronic | 480 x 350 x 430 mm | 380 x 249 x 295 mm | 52 | 28 | 1 |
| Phoenix Fortress Pro SS1444K | Key | 480 x 430 x 430 mm | 380 x 330 x 295 mm | 58 | 37 | 1 |
| Phoenix Fortress Pro SS1444E | Electronic | 480 x 430 x 430 mm | 380 x 330 x 295 mm | 58 | 37 | 1 |
The designation “K” (Key Lock) is the variant with key lock, “E” (Electronic Lock) electronic code lock.
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Fire Protection: One of the massive advantages of the Fortress Pro is the excellent fire protection of 60 minutes for paper documents. Safes normally around this price bracket do not offer a good level of cash/valuables insurance cover along with fire protection. So the Fortress Pro covers ever area!
Security Protection: In combination with the fire protection, the pro offers excellent protection against burglary attack. it has also been designed to match up with the latest European S2 Standards which provides greater reassurance when storing cash or valuables.
AiS and Secured by Design: The Pro has a massive positive with being approved by AiS (British Association of Insurance Surveyors) along with Secured by Design (the Police Preferred Specification). In comparison to similar specification safes the Pro is top of the list when compared against other safes.
Value for Money: The overall value for money of the Fortress Pro is excellent if you take into consideration all of the features mentioned in the above pros list. For the amount being paid for the safe you are being provided with an excellent safe to protect your cash, valuables or documents.
Quality: The construction quality of the Pro has been completed to an excellent standard. The safe is supplied with anti-drilling plates and has three way live locking bolts with also fixed dog bolts. This creates a door with massive strength and provides resistance to attack.
Rear Wall Fixing : The main negative with the Phoenix Fortress Pro is that you are unable to anchor the safe to the rear wall and only able to fix it to the base. Please take this into consideration if you are planning to install the safe.
The Phoenix Fortress SS1442E Pro review has now been concluded and after taking all things into consideration the Pro is an excellent safe that provides fantastic security for your cash, valuables or documents.
The good selection of model sizes and locking types will cater for all customers requirements. The pro provides excellent value for money along with a high quality product compared to other competitors.
Price/performance is very good.
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