Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Wi-Fi vs Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint
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: Fingerprint plus touchscreen, Wi-Fi built in
Check price at AmazonBest for: Fingerprint and keypad deadbolt, Wi-Fi or Matter
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Wi-Fi | Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint | 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. | 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. | Yes | Yes | 15% |
| MatterYes when the maker lists Matter support (usually over Thread). | No | 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 | Not listed | 15% |
| Battery lifeThe maker's longest listed battery life; a year counts as 12 months (computed). | Not listed | 8 months | 10% |
| Model | YRD420-F-WF1 | Not listed | info |
| Security grade (maker) | ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 | No BHMA grade number listed | info |
| Connectivity | Built-in Wi-Fi | Sold as a Wi-Fi version or a Matter-over-Thread version (we credit both, per version) | info |
| Auto-lock | Auto-Lock with DoorSense | Not published by the maker | info |
| Battery life | Not published by the maker | Up to 8 months (Wi-Fi version, alkaline) | info |
| Weather rating | Not listed | IP65 | info |
| SecurePick score | 6.3/10 | 6.1/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Wi-Fi
Better published figure on: Auto-lock.
What we like
Watch out for
- Battery life not published by Yale
Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint
Better published figure on: Matter.
What we like
Watch out for
- Security rating tier not published by Ultraloq (U-tec)
Verdict
Both list fingerprint and keypad with Wi-Fi. Ultraloq lists up to 8 months and a Matter version; Yale lists Grade 2 and auto-lock.
- Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Wi-Fi: Yale: Assure Lock 2 Touch with Wi-Fi
- Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint: Ultraloq: Bolt Fingerprint