Product comparison · 2 external hard drives

iStorage diskAshur USB3 256-bit vs iStorage diskAshur DT

26specifications compared
10differ
16identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

HDD capacity
- diskAshur USB3 256-bit:1.5 TB
- diskAshur DT:4 TB
HDD speed
- diskAshur USB3 256-bit:5400 RPM
- diskAshur DT:7200 RPM
Housing material
- diskAshur USB3 256-bit:Plastic, Rubber
- diskAshur DT:Aluminium
Security algorithms
- diskAshur USB3 256-bit:256-bit AES, FIPS 197
- diskAshur DT:256-bit AES
Bus powered
- diskAshur USB3 256-bit:USB
- diskAshur DT:No
Width
- diskAshur USB3 256-bit:84.5 mm
- diskAshur DT:114.3 mm
Depth
- diskAshur USB3 256-bit:19 mm
- diskAshur DT:182.9 mm
Height
- diskAshur USB3 256-bit:120 mm
- diskAshur DT:38.1 mm

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Comparison of diskAshur, diskAshur DT
33 specifications	A iStorage diskAshur USB3 256-bit Model diskAshur View product	B iStorage diskAshur DT View product
Hard drive2 differ
HDD capacityDiffers	1.5 TB	4 TB
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Type	HDD	HDD
Storage drive average seek time	12 ms	12 ms
Storage drive buffer size	8 MB	8 MB
Ports & interfacesidentical
Maximum data transfer rate	5000 Mbit/s	5000 Mbit/s
USB connector	USB Type-A	USB Type-A
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Features2 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Plastic, Rubber	Aluminium
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Mac operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Linux operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Mobile operating systems supported	Android	Android
CertificationDiffers	FCC & CE	FIPS PUB 197 Validated, FCC CE, ROHS, WEEE
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security1 differ
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Security algorithmsDiffers	256-bit AES, FIPS 197	256-bit AES
Power1 differ
Bus poweredDiffers	USB	No
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating shock	300 G	300 G
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	84.5 mm	114.3 mm
DepthDiffers	19 mm	182.9 mm
HeightDiffers	120 mm	38.1 mm
WeightKnown for one	176 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	USB	AC, USB
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
User guide	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired

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