Product comparison · 2 external solid state drives

Biwin PM2000 512GB White 2000 MB/s vs iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD

19specifications compared
17differ
2identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

The Biwin PM2000 512GB White 2000 MB/s has 1,552 MB/s more read speed than the iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD (2000 MB/s vs 448 MB/s). The Biwin PM2000 512GB White 2000 MB/s has 1,356 MB/s more write speed than the iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD (1800 MB/s vs 444 MB/s). The iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD has 21.6 mm more width than the Biwin PM2000 512GB White 2000 MB/s (83 mm vs 61.4 mm). SSD capacity: 512 GB on the Biwin PM2000 512GB White 2000 MB/s, 1 TB on the iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD. USB connector: USB Type-C on the Biwin PM2000 512GB White 2000 MB/s, USB Type-A / USB Type-C on the iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD.

SSD capacity
- PM2000 512GB White 2000 MB/s:512 GB
- diskAshur PRO3 SSD:1 TB
Read speed
- PM2000 512GB White 2000 MB/s:2000 MB/s
- diskAshur PRO3 SSD:448 MB/s
Write speed
- PM2000 512GB White 2000 MB/s:1800 MB/s
- diskAshur PRO3 SSD:444 MB/s
USB connector
- PM2000 512GB White 2000 MB/s:USB Type-C
- diskAshur PRO3 SSD:USB Type-A / USB Type-C
USB version
- PM2000 512GB White 2000 MB/s:USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
- diskAshur PRO3 SSD:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Product colour
- PM2000 512GB White 2000 MB/s:White
- diskAshur PRO3 SSD:Black
Housing material
- PM2000 512GB White 2000 MB/s:Aluminium, Plastic
- diskAshur PRO3 SSD:Metal
Operating temperature (T-T)
- PM2000 512GB White 2000 MB/s:0 - 50 °C
- diskAshur PRO3 SSD:0 - 40 °C

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Comparison of PM2000, diskAshur PRO3 SSD
42 specifications	A Biwin PM2000 512GB White 2000 MB/s Model PM2000 View product	B iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD View product
Solid state drive3 differ
SSD capacityDiffers	512 GB	1 TB
SSD form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Read speedDiffers	2000 MB/s	448 MB/s
Write speedDiffers	1800 MB/s	444 MB/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB connectorDiffers	USB Type-C	USB Type-A / USB Type-C
USB versionDiffers	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Thunderbolt technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wi-Fi	No	No
Data transfer rateKnown for one	20 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features4 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Housing materialDiffers	Aluminium, Plastic	Metal
Protection featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dust resistant, Water resistant
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Android
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA, WEEE
CertificationDiffers	CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, RoHS, HF, WEEE, CB, BSMI, KCC	FIPS 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 one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PIN-secured accessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Lock-out functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security algorithmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256-bit AES-XTS, 256-bit AES-ECB, 256-bit AES-CBC
TRIM supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 50 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 80 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	61.4 mm	83 mm
DepthDiffers	61.4 mm	20.8 mm
HeightDiffers	11 mm	131 mm
WeightDiffers	39.5 g	257 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	USB Type-C	USB Type-A, USB Type-C
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Keypad integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty periodDiffers	5 year(s)	3 year(s)
Logistics dataidentical
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5A992c
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84717098
Technical detailsidentical
Box contentsKnown for one	Biwin Amber PM2000 Portable SSD, Type-C Connector Cable, Quick Start Guide, Magnetic Ring Sticker x2	Unknown — not stated by the source

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