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Kaadas Digital Lock Comparison: Which Model Fits Your Home?
Kaadas sells a wide variety of locks in Malaysia, and the product pages describe them one at a time. That works when you already know you want a K70SE. It is less useful when you are standing at your front door wondering whether you need face recognition at all, or whether the R8 will do for the bedroom. This guide puts the range side by side, grouped by the two questions that decide the answer: which door is it going on, and who lives behind it?
Prices move with promotions, so each model links to its product page rather than printing a number. The range runs from under RM1,000 to about RM3,700.
The range at a glance
| Model | Door and format | Unlock methods | Connectivity | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K70SE | Wooden main door, mortise | 3D face, fingerprint, PIN, card, app, mechanical key | Built-in WiFi | Rechargeable lithium, 6 to 12 months per charge |
| P30 Pro Max | Wooden main door, mortise | 3D face, fingerprint, PIN, card, app, mechanical key | Built-in WiFi | Dual rechargeable lithium, 6 to 12 months per charge |
| K20 Pro Max | Wooden main door, mortise | 3D face, fingerprint, PIN, card, app OTP, mechanical key | Built-in WiFi | Rechargeable lithium, 6 to 12 months per charge |
| Q9 | Wooden main door, mortise | 3D face, finger vein, fingerprint, PIN, card, app OTP, mechanical key | Built-in WiFi | Rechargeable lithium, 6 to 12 months per charge |
| K19F | Wooden main door, mortise | 3D face, fingerprint, PIN, card, mechanical key | – | Rechargeable lithium, 4 to 6 months per charge |
| Q15-5WK | Wooden main door, mortise | Fingerprint, PIN, card, app OTP, mechanical key | Built-in WiFi | Rechargeable lithium, 6 to 12 months per charge |
| S500-5W | Wooden door, lever | Fingerprint, PIN, card, app OTP, mechanical key | Built-in WiFi | 4 x AA alkaline |
| M7-5W | Wooden door, lever | Fingerprint, PIN, card, app OTP, mechanical key | Built-in WiFi | 4 x AA alkaline |
| R8 | Wooden door, rim | Fingerprint, PIN, card | – | 4 x AA alkaline |
| R8L | Glass door | Fingerprint, PIN, card, mechanical key | – | 4 x AA alkaline |
| R8GD | Metal gate | Fingerprint, PIN, card, mechanical key, remote* | – | 4 x AA alkaline |
| R9KFV | Metal gate | 3D face, fingerprint, PIN, card, app, mechanical key, remote* | Built-in WiFi | Rechargeable lithium, 3 to 4 months per charge |
Rechargeable lithium models are charged in place, usually once – thrice a year, and the app warns you well before the battery runs low. Alkaline models take four AA batteries that you replace; a check every six months is a good habit. Every lock has a port for emergency power from a power bank (USB-C on all models except the K19F, which uses Micro-USB), and the mortise models carry a mechanical key as a backup.
Premium tier: face recognition and a video door viewer
This tier is for a main door where you want to see who is outside before it opens, and where several people come and go throughout the day. All four models have built-in Wi-Fi with the Kaadas App.
The Kaadas K70SE is the flagship. It reads your face in about 0.6 seconds, has a 161-degree, 3MP video door viewer and a 4.94-inch colour touch screen on the indoor side. It is the only model with three-way communication, linking the visitor outside, family indoors on the display screen and whoever is on the app, and it carries a voice changer and remote unlock.
The Kaadas P30 Pro Max shares many similarities with the K70SE, but stands out with one key feature: its dual-camera system. The main 161-degree, 3MP camera captures visitors at the door, while the secondary 130-degree, 2MP camera provides a downward view of the doorstep, allowing you to check for parcels or deliveries left outside. For added convenience, it features dual rechargeable batteries, two-way communication, a voice changer and remote unlocking, making it a practical choice for households looking for added security and everyday convenience.
The Kaadas K20 Pro Max brings face recognition in at a lower price, with a 144-degree, 3MP door viewer, a 4-inch screen, two-way communication and live monitoring. It is the model with loitering alerts, which tell you when someone has been standing at your door longer than they should.
The Kaadas Q9 adds finger vein recognition to 3D face recognition and fingerprint, reading a pattern that sits under the skin rather than on the fingertip. It has a 120-degree, 1MP door viewer, a 3.5-inch screen, and remote unlock when a visitor presses the doorbell.
WiFi models that also carry the video door viewer function add another layer on top of the lock itself. You can view your doorstep on demand from the app, record footage or capture a screenshot of whoever is there, and speak to them directly through two-way communication (three-way communication is available on the K70SE). Doorbell alerts push straight to your phone, quick replies let you respond without holding a full conversation, and a voice changer (K70SE and P30 Pro Max) lets you mask your voice when you would rather not sound like yourself at the door.
Remote unlocking is available on the K70SE, P30 Pro Max , and it is deliberately not a single tap. You open Live View to check who is there, tap Unlock, enter the administrator password, and the visitor presses “#” on the lock when prompted. The door opens only after both sides have confirmed.
Mid tier: mortise locks without the camera
The K19F is the most affordable face recognition lock in the range: face recognition, fingerprints, no camera, and a battery that lasts 4 to 6 months per charge. The design came out of a collaboration with a senior aesthetic consultant from Lamborghini, which shows in the shape.
The Q15-5WK drops face recognition and keeps the WiFi: fingerprint, PIN, RFID card, app with one-time PINs and a mechanical key, with doorbell alerts on your phone and a battery that lasts 6 to 12 months. It supports dual unlock with a gate lock, which makes it a strong main-door choice for a condo.
Entry tier: lever and rim locks
The S500-5W and M7-5W are WiFi lever locks for wooden doors, each storing fingerprints and running on four AA batteries. The S500-5W gives you temporary PINs and two-way communication through its app. The M7-5W adds an in-built doorbell with app alerts and a stainless steel triple-bolt mortise. On either, you can issue a temporary PIN or OTP to a part-time helper, guest or tenant from wherever you are, then check the access history.
The R8 mounts on the surface of the door rather than inside it, so it suits doors that cannot take a mortise cut. Fingerprint , PIN code and RFID card to enter, a push button or turn knob to exit, with auto-lock and tamper and obstruction alarms.
Gate locks for condo units
The R8GD opens the gate by fingerprint, PIN, RFID card, mechanical key or remote, on four AA batteries. The R9KFV adds face recognition, a video door viewer camera and built-in WiFi, on a rechargeable battery charged roughly every 3 to 4 months. Both exit from inside by fingerprint, remote control or mechanical key, and both carry a tamper alarm, an obstruction alarm, a security lockout after repeated wrong attempts and a low-battery warning. Pair either with a compatible main door lock for dual unlock, where one credential opens both; the locks are linked by synchronisation modules, not by WiFi and not by a cable.
Which one for your household?
- A family with a domestic helper, children or elderly parents: K70SE or P30 Pro Max, because someone will be answering the door while you are out, and two-way or three-way communication plus remote unlock lets you handle it from your phone.
- A couple who want face recognition without a camera: K19F.
- A condo unit: Q15-5WK or K20 Pro Max on the door, with an R8GD or R9KFV on the gate.
- A rental unit or second home: M7-5W, because temporary PINs for tenants and an access history are the features you will use most.
- A bedroom or study door: R8 where the door cannot be mortised.
Whichever you choose, buy from Kaadas Malaysia or an authorised reseller. The lock then comes with a 2-year onsite warranty covering labour, transport and parts within the Klang Valley, extendable to a third year, and free installation within 35 km of the service coverage area. The door needs to be at least 40mm thick. For more on matching a lock to your door, read the digital lock buying guide.
FAQ
Which Kaadas lock has the longest battery life?
The K70SE, P30 Pro Max, K20 Pro Max, Q9, Q15-5WK and all last 6 to 12 months per charge. Usage matters: a family of five coming and going all day will recharge more often than a couple who leave in the morning and return in the evening.
Can I unlock a Kaadas lock from overseas?
On the K70SE, P30 Pro Max and Q9, through the Kaadas Smart App, with the visitor confirming at the lock. Other WiFi models let you issue a temporary PIN remotely instead.
Do I need WiFi for the lock to work?
No. Face, fingerprint, PIN, card and key all work at the door with or without a connection. WiFi powers the app features: alerts, live view, access history and temporary PINs.