Comparatif 🕐 5 min de lecture
Serrures à cylindre ou à gorges
The two most common lock types in Estonia — cylinder lock and lever tumbler lock. Which one to choose? Here is an honest comparison.
Serrure à cylindre
Today's standard. The lock consists of a body and a replaceable cylinder. The cylinder sits in the centre of the door and can be replaced separately without replacing the whole lock.
✅ Pros
- Cylindre remplaçable seul (moins cher)
- Large gamme de niveaux de sécurité (classe 1–6)
- Nombreux fabricants, large choix
- Compatible avec les serrures connectées
- Contrôle des doubles plus simple
❌ Cons
- Cylindres bon marché plus vulnérables
- Nécessite une protection anti-cassage
- Les modèles bas de gamme cassent vite
Serrure à gorges
An older and more classical system. Common in buildings constructed before the 1990s. The mechanism is different — uses a so-called bit key. Very durable when properly maintained.
✅ Pros
- Mécanisme très robuste
- Non vulnérable au cassage
- Convient aux portes anciennes
- Conception simple, longue durée
❌ Cons
- Le remplacement complet est plus complexe
- Choix plus restreint de produits modernes
- Doubles plus difficiles à réaliser
- Incompatible avec les serrures connectées
Which to choose?
- New apartment door / house → cylinder lock class 3–4. Standard and functional.
- Old renovated door → depends on the door construction. Often a cylinder lock fits.
- Want a smart lock → only a cylinder lock is compatible (not compatible with lever tumbler).
- Existing lever tumbler works well → no need to replace, just have it adjusted.
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