Product comparison · 2 external hard drives

iStorage diskAshur 2 vs iStorage diskGenie 128-bit

26specifications compared
10differ
16identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- diskAshur 2:5000 Mbit/s
- diskGenie 128-bit:480 Mbit/s
USB connector
- diskAshur 2:USB Type-A
- diskGenie 128-bit:USB
USB version
- diskAshur 2:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
- diskGenie 128-bit:2.0
Housing material
- diskAshur 2:Silicone, Rubber
- diskGenie 128-bit:Plastic, Rubber
Mobile operating systems supported
- diskAshur 2:Yes
- diskGenie 128-bit:Android
Security algorithms
- diskAshur 2:256-bit AES-XTS
- diskGenie 128-bit:128-bit AES, FIPS 197
Width
- diskAshur 2:84 mm
- diskGenie 128-bit:84.5 mm
Height
- diskAshur 2:124 mm
- diskGenie 128-bit:120 mm

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Comparison of diskAshur 2, diskGenie
50 specifications	A iStorage diskAshur 2 View product	B iStorage diskGenie 128-bit Model diskGenie View product
Hard driveidentical
Read speedKnown for one	171 MB/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Write speedKnown for one	148 MB/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive average seek timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 ms
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	5000 Mbit/s	480 Mbit/s
USB connectorDiffers	USB Type-A	USB
USB versionDiffers	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)	2.0
USB data transfer ratesKnown for one	5000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt technologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features3 differ
Housing materialDiffers	Silicone, Rubber	Plastic, Rubber
Keypad integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Android
CertificationDiffers	FIPS PUB 197	CESG CCTM, FIPS PUB 197 Validated, FCC, CE, RoHS, WEEE
Security1 differ
Protection featuresKnown for one	Dust resistant, Water resistant	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hardware encryptionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PIN-secured accessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffers	256-bit AES-XTS	128-bit AES, FIPS 197
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smart card readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lock-out functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	84 mm	84.5 mm
HeightDiffers	124 mm	120 mm
WeightDiffers	216 g	176 g
Packaging dataidentical
User guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Logistics dataidentical
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for one	5A992c	Unknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84717098	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	C-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS, UKCA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one	3 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating shockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 G

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