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iStorage 64GB Blu3 USB3.0 vs iStorage Defender Basic 16GB

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 6identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Capacity
    • 64GB Blu3 USB3.0:64 GB
    • Defender Basic 16GB:16 GB
  • USB version
    • 64GB Blu3 USB3.0:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
    • Defender Basic 16GB:2.0
  • Read speed
    • 64GB Blu3 USB3.0:70 MB/s
    • Defender Basic 16GB:33 MB/s
  • Write speed
    • 64GB Blu3 USB3.0:20 MB/s
    • Defender Basic 16GB:13 MB/s
  • Product colour
    • 64GB Blu3 USB3.0:Blue
    • Defender Basic 16GB:Black
  • Write protection switch
    • 64GB Blu3 USB3.0:No
    • Defender Basic 16GB:Yes
  • Width
    • 64GB Blu3 USB3.0:74 mm
    • Defender Basic 16GB:18.5 mm
  • Depth
    • 64GB Blu3 USB3.0:20 mm
    • Defender Basic 16GB:64 mm

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Comparison of 64GB Blu3 USB3.0, Defender Basic 16GB
31 specifications
Performance5 differ
CapacityDiffers64 GB16 GB
Device interfaceUSB Type-AUSB Type-A
USB versionDiffers3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)2.0
Read speedDiffers70 MB/s33 MB/s
Write speedDiffers20 MB/s13 MB/s
Read/write cycles1000010000
Data retention10 year(s)10 year(s)
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS 10.1.5, Linux 2.4.1Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows Server 2003 Windows 7 32 & 64 bit
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapless
Product colourDiffersBlueBlack
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHIPAA, SOX, GLB, TAA
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256-bit AES
Write protection switchDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (read)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122 mA
Power consumption (write)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source182 mA
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers74 mm18.5 mm
DepthDiffers20 mm64 mm
Height9 mm9 mm
WeightDiffers14 g68 g
Packaging contentidentical
Neck strap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBitDefender
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 90%
Operating shock1000 G1000 G
Operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 G
Other featuresidentical
Operating voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
USB poweredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB requiredYesYes

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