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iStorage diskAshur3 SSD vs Verbatim Pocket SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 2identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Verbatim Pocket SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2 has 552 MB/s more read speed than the iStorage diskAshur3 SSD (1000 MB/s vs 448 MB/s). The Verbatim Pocket SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2 has 556 MB/s more write speed than the iStorage diskAshur3 SSD (1000 MB/s vs 444 MB/s). The iStorage diskAshur3 SSD has 37.9 mm more width than the Verbatim Pocket SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2 (83 mm vs 45.1 mm). Only the iStorage diskAshur3 SSD has hardware encryption. Only the iStorage diskAshur3 SSD has password protection.

  • SSD capacity
    • diskAshur3 SSD:1 TB
    • Pocket SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2:128 GB
  • SSD form factor
    • diskAshur3 SSD:2.5"
    • Pocket SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2:M.2
  • Read speed
    • diskAshur3 SSD:448 MB/s
    • Pocket SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2:1000 MB/s
  • Write speed
    • diskAshur3 SSD:444 MB/s
    • Pocket SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2:1000 MB/s
  • USB connector
    • diskAshur3 SSD:USB Type-A / USB Type-C
    • Pocket SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2:USB Type-C
  • USB version
    • diskAshur3 SSD:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
    • Pocket SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2:3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
  • Product colour
    • diskAshur3 SSD:Black
    • Pocket SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2:Black, Red
  • Housing material
    • diskAshur3 SSD:Plastic
    • Pocket SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2:Polycarbonate (PC)

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46 specifications
Solid state drive4 differ
SSD capacityDiffers1 TB128 GB
SSD form factorDiffers2.5"M.2
Read speedDiffers448 MB/s1000 MB/s
Write speedDiffers444 MB/s1000 MB/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB connectorDiffersUSB Type-A / USB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB versionDiffers3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
Thunderbolt technologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiNoNo
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 Gbit/s
Features6 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Housing materialDiffersPlasticPolycarbonate (PC)
Protection featuresDiffersDust resistant, Water resistantFireproof
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 8, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.7.5 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Son
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroidUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesDiffersC-TICK, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), REACH, RoHS, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), UKCA, WEEEEAC, CE, UKCA, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Security2 differ
Hardware encryptionDiffersYesNo
Password protectionDiffersYesNo
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 °C-10 - 59 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-10 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 65%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers83 mm45.1 mm
DepthDiffers20.8 mm96.1 mm
HeightDiffers131 mm10 mm
WeightDiffers214 g58 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package typeDiffersBoxHanging box
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source82 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90.5 g
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-A, USB Type-CUSB Type-C to USB Type-C
Quick start guideYesYes
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 integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
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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