Aqara Smart Lock U200 vs Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt
Two of the smart locks in our best smart locks: yale, schlage, kwikset, lockly, ultraloq & more comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Retrofit-style deadbolt with Matter over Thread
Check price at AmazonBest for: Matter over Thread with Apple Home Key and hands-free unlock
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Aqara Smart Lock U200 | Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint readerYes when the maker lists a fingerprint reader. | Yes | No | 15% |
| Keypad / access codesYes when the maker lists a keypad, touchscreen or PIN code entry on the lock. | Yes | Yes | 15% |
| NFC / wallet keyYes when the maker lists NFC cards or tags, Apple Home Key or another phone-wallet key. | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| Wi-Fi without buying a bridgeYes when the maker lists built-in Wi-Fi or includes the Wi-Fi bridge in the box. A hub or bridge sold separately is no. | No | No | 15% |
| MatterYes when the maker lists Matter support (usually over Thread). | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| Auto-lockYes when the maker lists auto-lock or time-delayed locking. | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| Security rating tierThe maker's ANSI/BHMA grade or letter rating grouped into 3 tiers (computed). Grades (A156.36) and AAA-style letter ratings (A156.40) are different systems, so we quote each maker's exact wording. | Not listed | Not listed | 15% |
| Battery lifeThe maker's longest listed battery life; a year counts as 12 months (computed). | 6 months | Not listed | 10% |
| Unlock methods | Apple Home Key, fingerprint, password, NFC | Not listed | info |
| Connectivity | Matter over Thread | Matter over Thread | info |
| Battery life | Rechargeable, up to 6 months | Not published by the maker | info |
| Security grade (maker) | Not published by the maker | Not published by the maker | info |
| NFC / wallet key | Not listed | Apple Home Key; hands-free unlock | info |
| Keypad | Not listed | Access codes (up to 250) | info |
| Auto-lock | Not listed | Time-delayed auto-locking | info |
| SecurePick score | 6.3/10 | 4.5/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Aqara Smart Lock U200
Better published figure on: Fingerprint reader.
What we like
Watch out for
- Security rating tier not published by Aqara
Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
Watch out for
- Security rating tier not published by Schlage
- Battery life not published by Schlage
Verdict
Both list Matter over Thread, Apple Home Key and auto-lock. Aqara adds fingerprint and a 6-month rechargeable battery.
- Aqara Smart Lock U200: Aqara: Smart Lock U200
- Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt: Schlage: Sense Pro