Quick take
When cash lands on a mailroom counter or checkout station, the immediate question is how much protection and how much sorting capacity you need. A portable locking tray solves one problem; a POS-ready cash drawer solves a different one. The four products here cover both approaches. The comparison table below shows the listed prices, and the product notes break down where each one fits.
Listed price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Office Depot Locking Cover Cash Tray 2.25" x 15 7/8 x 11.25" New In Box | USD 32.80 | |
| Uimoso Cash Drawer 13" Register POS System 3 Unlocking Ways RJ11/RJ12 Square | USD 36.69 | |
| Uimoso 16" Cash Drawer for POS Systems with 3 Unlocking Modes and RJ11/RJ12 | USD 45.59 | |
| Office Depot Locking Cash Tray | USD 62.99 |
Decision matrix
| Your situation | Best match | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You need to carry cash to a central count | Office Depot Locking Cover Cash Tray | Metal construction, key lock, portable form factor |
| You want a fixed, Office Depot-branded tray with compartments | Office Depot Locking Cash Tray | Locking cover and organized bill/coin compartments |
| You want a compact POS drawer that connects to a printer | Uimoso 13" Square Cash Drawer | SPCC steel body, 4 bill trays, 5 coin trays, 1 cheque slot |
| You need more sorting slots for a busier counter | Uimoso 16" Cash Drawer | 5 bill trays, 8 coin trays, 1 cheque slot in a larger steel body |
Product notes
Office Depot Locking Cover Cash Tray 2.25" x 15 7/8 x 11.25" New In Box
The strongest case for this tray is portability. It is made of metal, includes a cover that locks with a key, and the stated dimensions of 2.25 x 15 7/8 x 11.25 inches make it small enough to move between a mailroom and a counter. That combination works well if you collect cash and then carry it to a locked safe or centralized cash count. The trade-off is capacity. The tray depth is only 2.25 inches, so think of it as a portable lockable container for a modest amount of cash rather than a high-volume register drawer. Choose it when security and portability matter more than space for large volumes of mixed currency.
Office Depot Locking Cash Tray
For shoppers who want the Office Depot name in a fixed cash-handling position, this tray supplies a locking cover and organized compartments for bills and coins. It emphasizes durability and regular-use resistance, which gives it a different personality from the portable covered tray above. It is also the highest listed price in the group, so choose it when you want a fully contained locking cash tray and are willing to pay more for that configuration. The trade-off is that it is a standalone locking tray, so it pairs with your own counting process rather than a POS printer connection.
Uimoso Cash Drawer 13" Register POS System 3 Unlocking Ways RJ11/RJ12 Square
This compact drawer is the entry point into POS-connected cash handling. It uses SPCC steel construction and offers three unlocking methods: a receipt-printer connection, a key, and an emergency lever. Inside, you get 4 bill trays, 5 coin trays, and 1 cheque slot, which is enough for a small retail counter or a mailroom that separates a handful of denominations. The limitation is physical size. With a footprint of 13.2 x 14.5 x 3.15 inches, it is not built for high-volume money movement; use it where the drawer sits all day next to a receipt printer rather than for bulk cash transport.
Uimoso 16" Cash Drawer for POS Systems with 3 Unlocking Modes and RJ11/RJ12
If sorting capacity is your first priority, this 16-inch Uimoso drawer is the more spacious choice. It offers 5 bill trays and 8 coin trays plus a cheque slot, giving you more labeled separation than the 13-inch model. The steel frame and three unlocking methods (printer, key, emergency lever) carry over from the compact version, so the only real compromise is footprint. At 16.1 x 16.5 x 4 inches, it takes up noticeably more counter or under-counter space. That extra room is exactly why you pick it: more denominations and coins stay organized without opening the drawer for every cheque or large bill.
Final recommendation by use case
- Choose the Office Depot Locking Cover Cash Tray when you need a portable metal tray with a key lock for occasional cash handling.
- Choose the Office Depot Locking Cash Tray when you prefer a fixed locking tray with a cover and bill/coin compartments.
- Choose the Uimoso 13" Cash Drawer for a compact POS drawer that connects to a receipt printer and offers three ways to open.
- Choose the Uimoso 16" Cash Drawer when you want more bill and coin trays than the compact Uimoso, along with the same POS connectivity.
