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 diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 2identical
  • 17known 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 diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black (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 diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black (600 MB/s vs 444 MB/s). The iStorage diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black has 94.2 mm more width than the ADATA SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black (131 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 diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black. USB version: 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) on the ADATA SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) on the iStorage diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black.

  • SSD capacity
    • SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black:512 GB
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:1 TB
  • Read speed
    • SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black:600 MB/s
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:448 MB/s
  • Write speed
    • SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black:600 MB/s
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:444 MB/s
  • 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)
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
  • Windows operating systems supported
    • SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black:Windows 10, Windows 11
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:Yes
  • Width
    • SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black:36.8 mm
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:131 mm
  • Depth
    • SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black:9.7 mm
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:83 mm
  • Height
    • SC730 512 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black:23.8 mm
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:20.8 mm

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Comparison of SC730, diskAshur3
30 specifications
Solid state drive3 differ
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Read speedDiffers600 MB/s448 MB/s
Write speedDiffers600 MB/s444 MB/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB versionDiffers3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Thunderbolt technologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateKnown for one10 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTamper resistant, Wear 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 sourceTrade Agreements Act (TAA)
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256-bit AES-CBC, 256-bit AES-ECB, 256-bit AES-XTS, FIPS 140-3, FIPS 197
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers36.8 mm131 mm
DepthDiffers9.7 mm83 mm
HeightDiffers23.8 mm20.8 mm
WeightDiffers7.8 g257 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C to USB Type-A, USB Type-C to USB Type-C
Other featuresidentical
Keypad integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keypad number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)
Poweridentical
Operating voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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