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iStorage diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black vs Verbatim Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.Gen 2

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 3identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Verbatim Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.Gen 2 has 1,552 MB/s more read speed than the iStorage diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black (2000 MB/s vs 448 MB/s). The Verbatim Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.Gen 2 has 1,306 MB/s more write speed than the iStorage diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black (1750 MB/s vs 444 MB/s). The iStorage diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black has 85 mm more width than the Verbatim Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.Gen 2 (131 mm vs 46 mm). Only the iStorage diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black has hardware encryption. Only the iStorage diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black has password protection.

  • SSD capacity
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:1 TB
    • Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.Gen 2:512 GB
  • Read speed
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:448 MB/s
    • Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.Gen 2:2000 MB/s
  • Write speed
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:444 MB/s
    • Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.Gen 2:1750 MB/s
  • USB version
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
    • Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.Gen 2:USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
  • Product colour
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:Black
    • Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.Gen 2:Grey
  • Hardware encryption
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:Yes
    • Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.Gen 2:No
  • Password protection
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:Yes
    • Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.Gen 2:No
  • Width
    • diskAshur3 Hardware Encrypted SSD by -Black:131 mm
    • Metal Mini SSD USB-C 3.Gen 2:46 mm

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Comparison of diskAshur3, 32030
38 specifications
Solid state drive3 differ
SSD capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Read speedDiffers448 MB/s2000 MB/s
Write speedDiffers444 MB/s1750 MB/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB connectorUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB versionDiffers3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Thunderbolt technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 Gbit/s
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Protection featuresKnown for oneTamper resistant, Wear resistantUnknown — not stated by the source
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 oneTrade Agreements Act (TAA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Hardware encryptionDiffersYesNo
Password protectionDiffersYesNo
PIN-secured accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one256-bit AES-CBC, 256-bit AES-ECB, 256-bit AES-XTS, FIPS 140-3, FIPS 197Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 85 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers131 mm46 mm
DepthDiffers83 mm78.2 mm
HeightDiffers20.8 mm8.6 mm
WeightDiffers257 g72 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source138.7 g
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-C to USB Type-A, USB Type-C to USB Type-CUSB Type-C to USB Type-C
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNero Backup Software
Other features1 differ
Warranty periodDiffers3 year(s)2 year(s)
Keypad integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keypad number of keysKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source

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