A mechanical safe lock works without power. You enter the code with a dial. The lock needs no battery, lasts a long time and is not prone to faults. Opening it does take some practice, and the code is changed with a change key.
An electronic safe lock opens with a code on a keypad. This is quicker, and you change the code yourself. Depending on the model, several user codes, a time delay, time locks, an audit trail and an alarm connection are possible. The lock runs on a battery that you replace from time to time.
Both types are available certified to EN 1300, so the choice mainly depends on how you use the safe: how often you open it, how many people use it, and whether you want to see who opened it and when. See our mechanical locks and our electronic safe locks.