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iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD vs MSI DATAMAG 20GBPS 4TB

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 3identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI DATAMAG 20GBPS 4TB has 3 TB more SSD capacity than the iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD (4 TB vs 1 TB). The MSI DATAMAG 20GBPS 4TB has 1,152 MB/s more read speed than the iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD (1600 MB/s vs 448 MB/s). The MSI DATAMAG 20GBPS 4TB has 1,056 MB/s more write speed than the iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD (1500 MB/s vs 444 MB/s). USB connector: USB Type-A / USB Type-C on the iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD, USB Type-C on the MSI DATAMAG 20GBPS 4TB. USB version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) on the iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 on the MSI DATAMAG 20GBPS 4TB.

  • SSD capacity
    • diskAshur PRO3 SSD:1 TB
    • DATAMAG 20GBPS 4TB:4 TB
  • Read speed
    • diskAshur PRO3 SSD:448 MB/s
    • DATAMAG 20GBPS 4TB:1600 MB/s
  • Write speed
    • diskAshur PRO3 SSD:444 MB/s
    • DATAMAG 20GBPS 4TB:1500 MB/s
  • USB connector
    • diskAshur PRO3 SSD:USB Type-A / USB Type-C
    • DATAMAG 20GBPS 4TB:USB Type-C
  • USB version
    • diskAshur PRO3 SSD:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
    • DATAMAG 20GBPS 4TB:USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
  • Housing material
    • diskAshur PRO3 SSD:Metal
    • DATAMAG 20GBPS 4TB:Aluminium
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • diskAshur PRO3 SSD:0 - 40 °C
    • DATAMAG 20GBPS 4TB:0 - 70 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • diskAshur PRO3 SSD:-20 - 60 °C
    • DATAMAG 20GBPS 4TB:-40 - 85 °C

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Comparison of diskAshur PRO3 SSD, DATAMAG 20GBPS 4TB
43 specifications
Solid state drive3 differ
SSD capacityDiffers1 TB4 TB
SSD form factorKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Read speedDiffers448 MB/s1600 MB/s
Write speedDiffers444 MB/s1500 MB/s
Memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3D NAND
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB connectorDiffersUSB Type-A / USB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB versionDiffers3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Thunderbolt technologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 Gbit/s
Features1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersMetalAluminium
Protection featuresKnown for oneDust resistant, Water resistantUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroidUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneC-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA, WEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Securityidentical
Hardware encryptionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PIN-secured accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Lock-out functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one256-bit AES-XTS, 256-bit AES-ECB, 256-bit AES-CBCUnknown — not stated by the source
TRIM supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-40 - 85 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers83 mm66 mm
DepthDiffers20.8 mm66 mm
HeightDiffers131 mm13 mm
WeightDiffers257 g81 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-A, USB Type-CUSB Type-C, USB Type-C to USB Type-A
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 features1 differ
Keypad integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodDiffers3 year(s)5 year(s)
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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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