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Biwin PD450-500GB Black vs iStorage diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 3identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The iStorage diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black has 18 MB/s more read speed than the Biwin PD450-500GB Black (448 MB/s vs 430 MB/s). The iStorage diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black has 44 MB/s more write speed than the Biwin PD450-500GB Black (444 MB/s vs 400 MB/s). The iStorage diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black has 44.5 mm more width than the Biwin PD450-500GB Black (131 mm vs 86.5 mm). SSD capacity: 500 GB on the Biwin PD450-500GB Black, 1 TB on the iStorage diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black. Protection features: Drop resistant, Temperature proof on the Biwin PD450-500GB Black, Tamper resistant, Wear resistant on the iStorage diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black.

  • SSD capacity
    • PD450-500GB Black:500 GB
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:1 TB
  • Read speed
    • PD450-500GB Black:430 MB/s
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:448 MB/s
  • Write speed
    • PD450-500GB Black:400 MB/s
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:444 MB/s
  • Windows operating systems supported
    • PD450-500GB Black:Windows 10, Windows 11
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:Yes
  • Mobile operating systems supported
    • PD450-500GB Black:Android, iOS
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:Android
  • Width
    • PD450-500GB Black:86.5 mm
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:131 mm
  • Depth
    • PD450-500GB Black:45 mm
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:83 mm
  • Height
    • PD450-500GB Black:10.3 mm
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:20.8 mm

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Comparison of PD450, diskAshur3
32 specifications
Solid state drive3 differ
SSD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Read speedDiffers430 MB/s448 MB/s
Write speedDiffers400 MB/s444 MB/s
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB connectorUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features5 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium, PlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Protection featuresDiffersDrop resistant, Temperature proofTamper resistant, Wear resistant
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11Yes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 SequoiaYes
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffersAndroid, iOSAndroid
Compliance certificatesDiffersBSMI, CB, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), KCC, RCM, REACH, RoHS, VCCITrade Agreements Act (TAA)
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, CB, KCC, BSMI, RoHS, REACH, HFUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 50 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 85 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers86.5 mm131 mm
DepthDiffers45 mm83 mm
HeightDiffers10.3 mm20.8 mm
WeightDiffers23 g257 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C to USB Type-A, USB Type-C to USB Type-C
Other features1 differ
Warranty periodDiffers5 year(s)3 year(s)
Keypad integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keypad number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
Technical detailsidentical
Box contentsKnown for oneBiwin PD450 Portable SSD×1, USB-A/USB-C to USB-C Cable×1, Lanyard×1, User Manual×1, Storage Bag×1Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — 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

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