Product comparison · 2 external solid state drives

iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD vs Verbatim Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.2 Gen 2

24specifications compared
16differ
8identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

The Verbatim Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 has 1,552 MB/s more read speed than the iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD (2000 MB/s vs 448 MB/s). The Verbatim Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 has 1,306 MB/s more write speed than the iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD (1750 MB/s vs 444 MB/s). The iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD has 37 mm more width than the Verbatim Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (83 mm vs 46 mm). Only the iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD has hardware encryption. Only the iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD has password protection.

SSD form factor
- diskAshur PRO3 SSD:2.5"
- Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.2 Gen 2:M.2
Read speed
- diskAshur PRO3 SSD:448 MB/s
- Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.2 Gen 2:2000 MB/s
Write speed
- diskAshur PRO3 SSD:444 MB/s
- Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.2 Gen 2:1750 MB/s
USB connector
- diskAshur PRO3 SSD:USB Type-A / USB Type-C
- Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.2 Gen 2:USB Type-C
USB version
- diskAshur PRO3 SSD:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
- Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.2 Gen 2:USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Product colour
- diskAshur PRO3 SSD:Black
- Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.2 Gen 2:Grey
Hardware encryption
- diskAshur PRO3 SSD:Yes
- Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.2 Gen 2:No
Password protection
- diskAshur PRO3 SSD:Yes
- Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.2 Gen 2:No

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Comparison of diskAshur PRO3 SSD, 32031
46 specifications	A iStorage diskAshur PRO3 SSD View product	B Verbatim Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Model 32031 View product
Solid state drive3 differ
SSD form factorDiffers	2.5"	M.2
Read speedDiffers	448 MB/s	2000 MB/s
Write speedDiffers	444 MB/s	1750 MB/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB connectorDiffers	USB Type-A / USB Type-C	USB Type-C
USB versionDiffers	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Data transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 Gbit/s
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Protection featuresKnown for one	Dust resistant, Water resistant	Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	Android	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	C-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA, WEEE	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Hardware encryptionDiffers	Yes	No
Password protectionDiffers	Yes	No
PIN-secured accessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lock-out functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one	256-bit AES-XTS, 256-bit AES-ECB, 256-bit AES-CBC	Unknown — not stated by the source
TRIM supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 85 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	83 mm	46 mm
DepthDiffers	20.8 mm	78.2 mm
HeightDiffers	131 mm	8.6 mm
WeightDiffers	257 g	72 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	75 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	107 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	138.7 g
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	USB Type-A, USB Type-C	USB Type-C to USB Type-C
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Nero Backup Software
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Keypad integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodDiffers	3 year(s)	2 year(s)
Logistics dataidentical
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for one	5A992c	Unknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84717098	Unknown — not stated by the source

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