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iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD vs iStorage diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 15identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • USB connector
    • diskAshur PRO3 SSD:USB Type-A / USB Type-C
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:USB Type-C
  • Width
    • diskAshur PRO3 SSD:83 mm
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:131 mm
  • Depth
    • diskAshur PRO3 SSD:20.8 mm
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:83 mm
  • Height
    • diskAshur PRO3 SSD:131 mm
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:20.8 mm

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Comparison of diskAshur PRO3 SSD, diskAshur3
41 specifications
Solid state driveidentical
SSD capacity1 TB1 TB
SSD form factorKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Read speed448 MB/s448 MB/s
Write speed444 MB/s444 MB/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB connectorDiffersUSB Type-A / USB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)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
Features2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneMetalUnknown — not stated by the source
Protection featuresDiffersDust resistant, Water resistantTamper resistant, Wear resistant
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mobile operating systems supportedAndroidAndroid
Compliance certificatesDiffersC-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA, WEEETrade Agreements Act (TAA)
CertificationKnown for oneFIPS 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. TheUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Hardware encryptionYesYes
Password protectionYesYes
PIN-secured accessYesYes
Lock-out functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffers256-bit AES-XTS, 256-bit AES-ECB, 256-bit AES-CBC256-bit AES-CBC, 256-bit AES-ECB, 256-bit AES-XTS, FIPS 140-3, FIPS 197
TRIM supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers83 mm131 mm
DepthDiffers20.8 mm83 mm
HeightDiffers131 mm20.8 mm
Weight257 g257 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-A, USB Type-CUSB Type-C to USB Type-A, USB Type-C to USB Type-C
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Keypad integratedYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)
Keypad number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
Logistics dataidentical
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for one5A992cUnknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84717098Unknown — not stated by the source

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