Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01) vs ULTRALOQ Bolt SE Fingerprint Smart Deadbolt (UUL-BOLT-BK)
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01)
Apple households already running an Aqara Zigbee hub
A fingerprint and keypad deadbolt with Apple Home Key, NFC card support and a mechanical key, running on four AA batteries with a USB-C emergency port. Bluetooth and Zigbee do the talking, so remote access and voice control need an Aqara hub, and the manual lists no Thread or Matter.
Published specifications
- Maker: Zigbee 3.0, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC; no Wi-Fi listed in the manual
- Maker: Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub required for remote and voice unlocking
- Maker: door thickness 35-55 mm; backset 2-3/8 in or 2-3/4 in
- Maker: up to 50 fingerprints, 75 passwords, 50 accounts
- Maker: four AA batteries, eight months average in Aqara's own test
- Maker: front panel IP65; the indoor panel is for indoor use only
Strengths
- Apple Home Key works from an iPhone or Apple Watch after HomeKit setup
- USB-C emergency port on the outside plus two mechanical keys
- Phantom passwords let you pad a code to twenty digits against onlookers
Caveats
- Remote access and voice control need an Aqara hub that is not included
- Apple Home only setup disables fingerprint recognition and auto-lock
- Listing title says Matter over Thread; the manual lists neither
Read the full Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01) guide
ULTRALOQ Bolt SE Fingerprint Smart Deadbolt (UUL-BOLT-BK)
Standard US doors in a Matter or Apple Home household
A fingerprint and keypad deadbolt with app access, virtual key sharing and a physical key, on four AA batteries. The maker offers it in Matter over Thread and Wi-Fi forms with different battery figures for each, and its exterior assembly is weather-rated while the interior half is explicitly indoor only.
Published specifications
- Maker: door thickness 1-3/8 to 2-1/4 in (35-57 mm); 2-1/8 in main bore
- Maker: backset 2-3/8 in or 2-3/4 in; 1 in edge hole; 1 in latch depth
- Maker: four AA batteries; 8 months to 1.5 years by mode and chemistry
- Maker: exterior assembly rated IP54 in copy and IP65 in the spec block
- Maker: exterior -4F to 149F, interior 14F to 131F, indoor use only
- Listing: up to 50 fingerprints and 50 passcodes; 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only
Strengths
- Maker prints a five-step door check with exact bore and backset figures
- Matter over Thread option is offered, with a Thread border router required
- Fingerprint, code, app, watch, voice and a physical key are all listed
Caveats
- The guide says alkaline only while the longest battery claims use lithium
- The same maker page states IP54 in copy and IP65 in its specifications
- Matter needs a Thread border router and no door sensor is included
Read the full ULTRALOQ Bolt SE Fingerprint Smart Deadbolt (UUL-BOLT-BK) guide
How to choose between them
Choose the Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01) if your situation matches: Apple households already running an Aqara Zigbee hub. Its main caveat: Remote access and voice control need an Aqara hub that is not included.
Choose the ULTRALOQ Bolt SE Fingerprint Smart Deadbolt (UUL-BOLT-BK) if your situation matches: Standard US doors in a Matter or Apple Home household. Its main caveat: The guide says alkaline only while the longest battery claims use lithium.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- Aqara Smart Lock U100 user manual, supplied with the listing Source for Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01)
- Aqara Smart Lock U100 FAQ document, supplied with the listing Source for Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01)
- ULTRALOQ product page for the Bolt SE Source for ULTRALOQ Bolt SE Fingerprint Smart Deadbolt (UUL-BOLT-BK)
- ULTRALOQ Bolt SE user guide, supplied with the listing Source for ULTRALOQ Bolt SE Fingerprint Smart Deadbolt (UUL-BOLT-BK)
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