Kwikset Aura Reach vs Yale Smart Lock with Matter
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: Matter and Bluetooth keypad deadbolt
Check price at AmazonBest for: Keypad deadbolt with Matter over Thread
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Kwikset Aura Reach | Yale Smart Lock with Matter | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint readerYes when the maker lists a fingerprint reader. | No | 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. | No | No | 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. | Grade 2 / AA tier | Grade 2 / AA tier | 15% |
| Battery lifeThe maker's longest listed battery life; a year counts as 12 months (computed). | Not listed | Not listed | 10% |
| Security grade (maker) | ANSI Grade 2 | ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 | info |
| Connectivity | Matter (Thread) and Bluetooth | Matter over Thread | info |
| Keypad | Backlit touchpad | Not listed | info |
| Power | 4 AA batteries (included) | Not listed | info |
| Battery life | Not published by the maker | Not published by the maker | info |
| Model | Not listed | YRD510-MT1 | info |
| Weather rating | Not listed | IPX5 | info |
| Auto-lock | Not listed | Not published by the maker | info |
| SecurePick score | 4.3/10 | 3.3/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Kwikset Aura Reach
Better published figure on: Auto-lock.
What we like
Watch out for
- Battery life not published by Kwikset
Yale Smart Lock with Matter
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
Watch out for
- Battery life not published by Yale
Verdict
Both list a keypad, Matter and Grade 2. Kwikset lists auto-lock; Yale lists IPX5.
- Kwikset Aura Reach: Kwikset: Aura Reach
- Yale Smart Lock with Matter: Yale: Smart Lock with Matter