Front door - Which provider is recommended?

we have the “DIY store bargain door” from Hörmann and are very satisfied so far. We previously had a door from Biffar, very good quality but also very expensive. Now we have the Thermosafe from Hörmann, it does everything a door should, does not stick, closes wonderfully and can be wiped clean easily and without streaks, and we are also satisfied with the sound insulation, so far after one year there is nothing to complain about.

Best regards
Sabine

Hello Sabine,
the decision has been made for me.
I have been dealing with the topic for about a month now, and with a bit of searching even longer before that.
I too will buy a "DIY store bargain door" from Hörmann.
The reason is very simple: it is the price. And then the appearance.

Among everything I have compared, I don’t get little for my money from Hörmann.
In return, I obviously sacrifice individuality (with others I can configure extensively): in appearance in many ways.
But I am the type who (like basically everyone else not) sits in front of the door for 15 minutes daily from spring to autumn and delights in it.
I am also the type who says: you get used to everything, even to that which you initially thought: Wow. Because that becomes usual after a shorter or longer time.
What remains: the feeling of security. A heat-insulating door. And: a door that does not warp (a pun, I know).
As an example: we have created an absolute eye-catcher in the house. The first few days it filled me with joy. After those days with happiness, then pleasure, then I occasionally noticed: nice.
Meanwhile I think: hmm, that was once accompanied by more feelings at the beginning.
And that is the case with everyone (even if they all claim otherwise).
Because the state of a feeling of happiness is psychologically not sustainable (this is also proven). In terms of a door that would also be regrettable for me (there are far more important things in life than a front door, partners and children, for example, come first).
In this respect, only the feeling remains, which will probably prevail permanently, so I hope: that quality waits at the entrance. Quality does not matter to me by name. For me, quality is: insulation value, security, reasonable appearance.

Thank you for the contributions and help.

Fuhr manufactures motor locks and automatic locks. Definitely wanted one like that because the access systems can be easily combined (they have remote controls and a fingerprint scanner). Also, with the remote controls, you can open a total of 4 doors/garage doors. I think that’s great, but I never have the key with me. I couldn’t do without the fingerprint scanner anymore. I’m such a key loser...

Okay, we have come to an automatic lock, I don't know exactly what that means. I do not connect the alarm system with the lock, I find that too technical.

Automatic lock, you have to google the manufacturer to see what it can do. For Fuhr, that would be the difference between Autotronic and Multitronic. The Autotronic costs much less and can do less. With the Multitronic, it locks automatically when you close the door and importantly! you can simply open the door from the inside by the handle without having to press any buttons. Normally, a fully locked door is locked and if you want to go out, you have to turn the key several times first. Since I am extremely lazy, I would always just pull the door to the lock. For a rental place, that's okay, but not for a private home. That way it's always locked and you can still get out as if the door were "open". Also practical, the door has a power cable, to which I had a simple flat plug made. So I can easily supply power via a normal socket. Furthermore, the entire control is built directly into the door and I don't need any extra control unit in some box in the wall. The door has plunger contacts. And the customer service is very good.

That is all too technical for me.

The manufacturer states...

That is why each of our front doors leaves production with a triple automatic locking system and a door hinge system with anti-lift protection.

P.s you can't be lazy, don't you renovate a house yourself?

Automatic lock: When closing the door, additional "hooks" (like a kind of child safety lock on cabinets) are mechanically extended at the top and bottom. You can simply imagine it like a door with 3 latches. These hooks are then unlocked again by a motor when opening the door, which can be controlled, for example, via an electric door opener or a fingerprint scanner. It offers a bit more security than just a closed front door. Disadvantage: If the door is additionally locked, the motor is ineffective, you would first have to unlock it again with the key.

Motorized lock: When closing the door, it is automatically locked by a motor and unlocked again when opening. In combination with a fingerprint scanner, remote control, or touch function (some might know this from cars), you no longer need a front door key. Optimally secure, as it is always locked. Disadvantage: Costs around €1,000 (2 to 3 times the price of the automatic lock).