Aqara Smart Lock U300 vs Ultraloq Latch 5 Pro
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: Lever lock with fingerprint, Home Key and Matter
Check price at AmazonBest for: Lever lock with fingerprint, Matter and a 1-year battery
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 U300 | Ultraloq Latch 5 Pro | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint readerYes when the maker lists a fingerprint reader. | Yes | Yes | 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 | No | 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). | 10 months | 12 months | 10% |
| Type | Lever | Lever | info |
| Connectivity | Matter over Thread | Matter | info |
| Auto-lock | Auto-Lock mode | Not listed | info |
| Battery life | Up to 10 months | Up to 1 year with alkaline (12 months, computed) | info |
| Security grade (maker) | Not published by the maker | No BHMA grade number listed | info |
| NFC / wallet key | Not listed | Samsung Wallet | info |
| Power | Not listed | 6 AA | info |
| SecurePick score | 6.8/10 | 6.0/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Aqara Smart Lock U300
Better published figure on: Auto-lock.
What we like
Watch out for
- Security rating tier not published by Aqara
Ultraloq Latch 5 Pro
Better published figure on: Battery life.
What we like
Watch out for
- Security rating tier not published by Ultraloq (U-tec)
Verdict
Both are lever locks with fingerprint, keypad, a wallet key and Matter. Ultraloq lists up to 1 year; Aqara lists up to 10 months and Auto-Lock mode.
- Aqara Smart Lock U300: Aqara: Smart Lock U300
- Ultraloq Latch 5 Pro: Ultraloq: Latch 5 Pro