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The short version: both are WiFi-connected touch keypad deadbolts aimed at the same buyer, but the evidence clearly favors Schlage — a higher rating across a much deeper review base. Yale’s case rests on DoorSense’s door-position confirmation and ecosystem fit for buyers already running August or wanting Apple Home Keys, not on outright rating.
Representative Products Compared
| Product | Best for | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt | Schlage pick | $229.00 | Price |
| Yale Assure Lock 2, Touch Keypad Deadbolt with Wi-Fi | Yale pick | $239.99 | Price |
Where the Real Differences Are
Rating and review depth. Schlage leads clearly, with both a higher average rating and a deeper review base than Yale's. This is the single biggest factor in Schlage’s favor.
Auto-lock reliability. Yale’s DoorSense confirms the door is physically closed before auto-locking; Schlage’s auto-lock is also well-reviewed but uses a different mechanism. A genuine, if smaller, point in Yale’s favor.
Ecosystem. Yale/August compatibility and Apple Home Keys support on select variants matter specifically if you’re already in that ecosystem. Schlage integrates broadly but doesn’t carry the same August/Apple Home Key-specific ties.
Price. Roughly comparable between the two, with Yale sometimes pricing slightly higher depending on the specific variant and finish.
Winner by Use Case
Best all-round rated smart deadbolt: Schlage Encode, on both rating and review depth.
Best for confirmed-closed auto-lock behavior: Yale Assure Lock 2, on DoorSense.
Best for August or Apple Home Key ecosystem fit: Yale Assure Lock 2.
Best default with no existing ecosystem investment: Schlage Encode.
Read More
See the full Schlage Encode review and Yale Assure Lock 2 review, or the wider best smart deadbolt ranking.
Verdict
Choose the Schlage Encode for the strongest all-round evidence and rating. Choose the Yale Assure Lock 2 specifically if DoorSense’s door-confirmed auto-lock or Yale/August/Apple Home ecosystem fit matters more to you than the rating gap.