Kwikset vs. Schlage Comparison Guide
August 2022
Kwikset is the #1 Selling U.S. Lock Brand*.
*Source: TraQline US quarterly brand unit share report, Q4 2006 through Q2 2022.
Finish Comparison
Kwikset Finish | Kwikset Code | Schlage Code | Schlage Finish |
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Polished Brass | 3 | 605 | Bright Brass |
Lifetime Brass | LO3 | 505 | Bright Brass, Lifetime |
Antique Brass | 5 | 609 | Antique Brass |
Venetian Bronze | 11P | 716 | Aged Bronze |
Satin Nickel | 15 | 619 | Satin Nickel |
Antique Nickel | 15A | 620 | Antique Pewter |
Polished Chrome | 26 | 625 | Bright Chrome |
Satin Chrome | 26D | 626 | Satin Chrome |
Matte Black | 514 | 622 | Matte Black |
Distressed Nickel | N/A | 621 | Distressed Nickel |
Satin Stainless | N/A | 630 | Satin Stainless |
Oil Rubbed Bronze (Living) | N/A | 613 | Oil Rubbed Bronze (Living) |
Polished Nickel | N/A | 618 | Polished Nickel |
Satin Brass | N/A | 608 | Satin Brass |
Available Finishes:
- 3/LO3 Polished Brass
- 5 Antique Brass
- 11P Venetian Bronze
- 15 Satin Nickel
- 15A Antique Nickel
- 514 Matte Black
- 26 Polished Chrome
- 26D Brushed Chrome
Cylinder Comparison
Cylinder Feature | Kwikset Pin & Tumbler | Kwikset SmartKey | Schlage Pin & Tumbler |
---|---|---|---|
Pick Resistant | • | • | • |
Drill Resistant | • | • | • |
Bump Proof | • | • | • |
Re-Key Technology | • | ||
KW1 & SC1 Options | • | • | • |
SmartKey Security™
Kwikset's patented SmartKey Security protects against advanced break-in techniques. It offers convenience by allowing you to re-key your lock yourself in seconds.
How SmartKey Security™ Works:
- Insert current key & rotate 90° CW.
- Fully insert the SmartKey tool. Remove tool & current key.
- Fully insert new key & rotate 180°. Rotate back to the starting position, & remove key. Your lock is now re-keyed!
Important: Make sure you have your current key and SmartKey tool.
Grade 3 Comparison
Grade | Kwikset | Schlage |
---|---|---|
Grade | 3 | 3 |
Function | ||
Passage | 200 | J10 |
Privacy | 300 | J40 |
Keyed Entry | 400/405 | J54 |
Dummy | 488 | J170 |
Handleset | 687 | JH58 |
Deadbolt | 660 | J60 |
Deadbolts - Grade 3
- Kwikset: 660, 660 SQT, 660 (RDT)
- Schlage: J60
Handlesets - Grade 3
- Kwikset: Dakota (DA), Belleview (BW), Amador (AMD)
- Schlage: Barcelona (BAR), Paris (PRS)
Levers - Grade 3
- Kwikset: Burbank (BBL)*, Palmina (PLL)*, Dorian (DNL), Carson (CNL)*, Delta (DL), Ladera (LRL), Ladera SQT (LRL), Breton RDT (BRNL), Breton SQT (BRNL)
- Schlage: Torino (TOR), Marin (MAR), Dover (DOV)
Knobs - Grade 3
- Kwikset: Balboa (BL), Casey RDT (CSL), Casey SQT (CSL)
- Schlage: LaSalle (LAS), Seville (SEV), Solstice (SOL), Aliso (AO), Tylo (T), Cove (CV), Polo (P), Byron (BYR), Status (STR), Corona (CAN)
Key Control Deadbolt
The Kwikset Key Control Deadbolt offers a smart alternative to traditional master keying. It features two separate cylinders (Tenant & Property Manager) allowing for more tenant key cuts than a traditional master key system. The new proprietary keyway enhances security, and the Property Manager Cylinder is concealed when not in use.
Benefits:
- Re-key the lock without removing it from the door.
- Save time and money by re-keying yourself.
- Maintain key control throughout tenant and employee turnover.
Perfect for multi-family dwellings, student housing, assisted living & rental properties.
How to Access Property Manager Cylinder:
- Insert the SmartKey Tool into the slot at the bottom of the cylinder cover.
- Rotate the cover clockwise to expose the Property Manager Cylinder.
- Use the tool to rotate the Property Manager Cylinder counter-clockwise back to the user's keyway when appropriate.
Grade 2 Comparison
Grade | Kwikset | Schlage |
---|---|---|
Grade | 2 | 2 |
Function | ||
Passage | 720 | F10 |
Privacy | 730 | F40 |
Keyed Entry | 740 | F51A |
Dummy | 788 | F170 |
Single Cylinder Deadbolt | 780/158/816 | N/A |
Double Cylinder Deadbolt | 785/159 | N/A |
Deadbolts - Grade 2
- Kwikset: 780, Halifax (158 SQT), Milan (158 RDT), Key Control (816), Key Control (816 SQT)
- Schlage: N/A
Knobs - Grade 2
- Kwikset: Abbey (A), Hancock (H), Hancock (H), Laurel (L), Pismo (PSK), Arroyo (AYK)
- Schlage: Bell (BEL), Andover (AND), Plymouth (PLY), Siena (SIE), Bowery (BWE)
Levers - Grade 2
- Kwikset: Austin (AUL), Lisbon (LSL), Montreal (MRL), Ashfield (ADL), Tustin (TNL), Commonwealth (CHL), Lido (LL), Kingston (KNL), Milan (MIL), Halifax (HFL), Halifax RCT (HFL), Pembroke (PML), Singapore (SAL), Katella (KAL), Tripoli (TPL)
- Schlage: Birmingham (BIR), Accent (ACC), Flair (FLA), Elan (ELA), Broadway (BRW), Latitude (LAT), Manhattan (MNH), Merano (MER), Northbrook (NBK), Avila (VLA)
Grade 1 Comparison
Grade | Kwikset | Schlage |
---|---|---|
Grade | 1 | 1 |
Function | ||
Single Cylinder Deadbolt | 980 | B60 |
Double Cylinder Deadbolt | 985 | B62 |
Single Cylinder Low Profile Deadbolt | 258 | N/A |
Handleset | 800/818/553 | F60 |
Deadbolts - Grade 1
- Kwikset: 980, Downtown (258 SQT), Uptown (258 RDT), Austin (980 AUD), Midtown (258 MDT)
- Schlage: B60
Handlesets - Grade 1
- Kwikset: Arlington (AN), Austin (AUH), Ashfield (ADH), Montara (MNH), Tavaris (TVH), Avalon (AVH), Vancouver (VNH)
- Schlage: Camelot (CAM), Greenwich (GRW)
Levers - Grade 1
- Kwikset: Shelbourne (SE), Hawthorne (HE), San Clemente (SCE), Prescott (PTH), Prague (PGH), Chelsea (CE)
- Schlage: Wakefield (WKF), Addison (ADD), Century (CEN), Brookshire (BRK), Plymouth (PLY)
Microban® Antimicrobial Technology
Kwikset has partnered with Microban®, a global leader in antimicrobial protection, to enhance door hardware. Select Kwikset products now feature antimicrobial protection that inhibits the growth of bacteria on frequently touched surfaces.
Benefits of Kwikset Door Hardware with Microban Technology:
- Door hardware is 99.9% cleaner than knobs without Microban.
- The antimicrobial coating lasts for the lifetime of the hardware finish.
- Provides 24/7 antimicrobial product protection.
- Resists the growth of a broad spectrum of bacteria.
Electronics Comparison
Kwikset Electronic Locks
- 6-16 User Codes*, Motorized, One-touch Locking, SmartKey Security, Grade 2, 30 Sec Auto-Lock: 905 Deadbolt, Powerbolt 2 Grade 3, SmartCode 917 Lever, SmartCode 955 Lever
- Keyless/Touchscreen: 953 Obsidian Touchscreen, SmartCode 915 Touchscreen, SmartCode 260 TRL and CNT, SmartCode 270 TRL and CNT
- Other: Keypad Lever, FE595 Lever, Keyless Lever, Touchpad, BE365 Deadbolt, BE375 Deadbolt
Schlage Electronic Locks
- 19 User Codes, Manual Throw, 5-Pin Tumbler or Keyless, Grade 2: 953 Obsidian Touchscreen, SmartCode 915 Touchscreen, SmartCode 260 TRL and CNT, SmartCode 270 TRL and CNT
- Other: Keypad Lever, FE595 Lever, Keyless Lever, Touchpad, BE365 Deadbolt, BE375 Deadbolt
Kwikset Electronic Locks with Home Connect™
- 30-250 User Codes, Motorized, Auto-Lock, Grade 2, Smartkey Security: SmartCode 912 TRL/Z-Wave, SmartCode 916 TRL/CNT/Z-Wave, HomeConnect 260 TRL/CNT/Z-Wave, 954 Obsidian Zigbee Convert
- Connected Lever Grade 2 Z-Wave: Connected Lever Grade 2 Z-Wave
- Connected Deadbolt TRL/CNT/Z-Wave: Connected Deadbolt TRL/CNT/Z-Wave
Schlage Connect™ Electronic Products
- 19-30 user codes, Manual Throw or Motorized, Auto-Lock, Grade 1: 5-Pin Tumbler or Keyless
- Touchscreen: Sense TRL and CNT Touchpad, Premis TRL and CNT Touchscreen
- Wi-Fi: Encode TRL and CNT Touchpad, Encode Plus TRL and CNT Touchpad, Schlage Encode Plus CNT Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth: Aura Bluetooth
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
- Kwikset: Halo Touch TRL and CNT (Fingerprint locking/unlocking, Built-in Wi-Fi - Hub not required, Up to 100 Fingerprints/50 users, BHMA Class AAA), Halo Touchscreen (Wi-Fi Enabled, SecureScreen™ on Touchscreen only, Built-in Wi-Fi - Hub not required, 250 Access Codes w/ optional schedules, BHMA Grade AAA certified), Halo Keypad (Wi-Fi Enabled, 250 Access Codes w/ optional schedules, BHMA Grade AAA certified)
- Schlage: Encode TRL and CNT Touchpad (Wi-Fi, NFC eKey Support, Thread / Matter), Encode Plus TRL and CNT Touchpad (NFC eKey Support, Thread / Matter, Schlage Encode Plus CNT Wi-Fi), N/A
For more information, visit www.kwikset.com or call 1-800-327-LOCK (5625).