Product comparison · 2 external solid state drives

ADATA SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black vs iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 3identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The ADATA SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black has 152 MB/s more read speed than the iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD (600 MB/s vs 448 MB/s). The ADATA SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black has 156 MB/s more write speed than the iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD (600 MB/s vs 444 MB/s). The iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD has 46.2 mm more width than the ADATA SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black (83 mm vs 36.8 mm). SSD capacity: 512 GB on the ADATA SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, 1 TB on the iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD. USB connector: USB Type-C on the ADATA SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, USB Type-A / USB Type-C on the iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD.

  • SSD capacity
    • SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black:512 GB
    • diskAshur PRO3 SSD:1 TB
  • Read speed
    • SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black:600 MB/s
    • diskAshur PRO3 SSD:448 MB/s
  • Write speed
    • SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black:600 MB/s
    • diskAshur PRO3 SSD:444 MB/s
  • USB connector
    • SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black:USB Type-C
    • diskAshur PRO3 SSD:USB Type-A / USB Type-C
  • USB version
    • SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black:3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
    • diskAshur PRO3 SSD:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
  • Housing material
    • SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black:Plastic
    • diskAshur PRO3 SSD:Metal
  • Windows operating systems supported
    • SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black:Windows 10, Windows 11
    • diskAshur PRO3 SSD:Yes
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black:5 - 35 °C
    • diskAshur PRO3 SSD:0 - 40 °C

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Comparison of SC730, diskAshur PRO3 SSD
42 specifications
Solid state drive3 differ
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Read speedDiffers600 MB/s448 MB/s
Write speedDiffers600 MB/s444 MB/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB connectorDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-A / USB Type-C
USB versionDiffers3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Thunderbolt technologyNoNo
Wi-FiNoNo
Data transfer rateKnown for one10 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Features4 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersPlasticMetal
Protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDust resistant, Water resistant
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11Yes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 SequoiaYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffersAndroid 13.0, Android 14.0, iOSAndroid
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA, WEEE
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFIPS 140-3 Level 3 compliant The diskAshur PRO3 HDD/SSD is pending the new FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation standard. The recent successful evaluation and issuance of the CAVP certificates demonstrates compliance with the latest U.S. government computer security standards for cryptographic modules. The
Securityidentical
Hardware encryptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PIN-secured accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lock-out functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256-bit AES-XTS, 256-bit AES-ECB, 256-bit AES-CBC
TRIM supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers36.8 mm83 mm
DepthDiffers9.7 mm20.8 mm
HeightDiffers23.8 mm131 mm
WeightDiffers7.8 g257 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Keypad integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)
Logistics dataidentical
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5A992c
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84717098
Poweridentical
Operating voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source

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