iStorage diskAshur Pro 2 USB3

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

4
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros:

Encryption certifications for enterprise use, Dedicated onboard encryption hardware, Selfdestructs data and encryption keys if a bruteforce attempt is detected, Encryption keys are also encrypted at rest, No performance degradation, USB 3.1 integrated cab...
Available in 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 3TB, 4TB and 5TB capacities, NCSC CPA, FIPS 140-2 Level 2/3, NLNCSA BSPA and NATO restricted level certified, Real-time military grade AES-XTS 256-bit full disk hardware encryption, Common Criteria EAL4+ ready on-board secure...
Build Quality (IP56 Certified Enclosure), PIN Authenticated, Security Measures (AES-XTS 256-bit Hardware Encryption/EDGE Chip/Interior Epoxy Layer), Very Good Performance (For A Portable HDD), Hardwired USB Cable, Available In 500GB/1TB/2TB/3TB/4TB/5

Cons:

Pricey compared to nonencrypted SSDs
Slightly larger and heavier than non-encrypted hard drives, Short USB 3.1 cable, Pricey

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Last revision on December 16, 2019

Reviewers Liked

Encryption certifications for enterprise use, Dedicated onboard encryption hardware, Selfdestructs data and encryption keys if a bruteforce attempt is detected, Encryption keys are also encrypted at rest, No performance degradation, USB 3.1 integrated cab
Available in 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 3TB, 4TB and 5TB capacities, NCSC CPA, FIPS 140-2 Level 2/3, NLNCSA BSPA and NATO restricted level certified, Real-time military grade AES-XTS 256-bit full disk hardware encryption, Common Criteria EAL4+ ready on-board secure
Build Quality (IP56 Certified Enclosure), PIN Authenticated, Security Measures (AES-XTS 256-bit Hardware Encryption/EDGE Chip/Interior Epoxy Layer), Very Good Performance (For A Portable HDD), Hardwired USB Cable, Available In 500GB/1TB/2TB/3TB/4TB/5
Build Quality (IP56 Certified Enclosure), PIN Authenticated, Security Measures (AES-XTS 256-bit Hardware Encryption/EDGE Chip/Interior Epoxy Layer), Good Performance (For A Portable SSD), Hardwired USB Cable, Available In 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB/4T
The portability, The data encryption, The security provided by the keypad, The functionality
Highly secure portable USB 3.1 hard drive, Realtime hardware encryption with PIN authentication, Crossplatform support, no software required

Reviewers Didn't Like

Pricey compared to nonencrypted SSDs
Slightly larger and heavier than non-encrypted hard drives, Short USB 3.1 cable, Pricey
Price (For Some), USB Cable Length
Price (For Some), USB Cable Length
Maybe all of the drives should be SSD to further safeguard data by reducing the likelihood of the effect of minor bumps and drops that can easily damage the conventional hard drive
Write support requires thirdparty NTFS driver (macOS), Short integrated USB cable, Pricey

Expert reviews and ratings

PRODUCT INFOiStorage DiskAshur PRO2 512GB2017Type SSDPrice $271A couple of months ago, we reviewed the DiskAshur2 512GB encrypted SSD which is the gateway for a security conscious user. Today, we review its more professional sibling: the iStorage...

By WCCFTech on May 13, 2019

There is no getting away from the fact that the diskAshur PRO2 is expensive. The 2TB version we have here has an RRP of £329, but can be bought at the time of writing at the slightly lower price of £300 at Amazon UK.If we put the price aside for a...

By Play3r on April 19, 2019

While not everyone requires the high level of security that the iStorage diskAshur PRO2 provides, for those who want to work on data in the most secure manner possible, this device hits all of the marks and should be something you consider. Although...

By Neowin on November 12, 2018

The diskAshur Pro 2 SSD is compact. It is fast. It can hold a lot of data (depending on the model you get). And, it stores that data securely—virtually guaranteeing that nobody can access the data without proper authorization. Based on all of those...

By techspective.net on March 26, 2018

It's expensive, but if you want absolute security for your portable data, the iStorage DiskAshur Pro2 is a fantastic product with decent performance for the HDD models – or better performance with an SSD version.OverallSpecsFrom $419 AUD (for...

By bit.com.au on February 09, 2018

If you want absolute security for your portable data, the iStorage DiskAshur Pro2 is a fantastic product with decent performance. If the high price is putting you off, a regular external hard disk and software encryption isn't quite as secure, but a...

By IT PRO on January 30, 2018

If it wasn't for the eye-watering cost, we'd be recommending the iStorage diskAshur Pro2 more forcefully. The combination of a well-considered security model with a superbly engineered device is an alluring one.How well it works in any company context...

By TechRadar on November 13, 2017

Rectangular in shape with rounded corners, the diskAshur PRO 2 has a weight of 237g and dimensions of 124 x 84 x 20 mm (H x W x D). Due to its size and weight, this drive is easily transported either in a pocket or using the supplied rigid case with a...

By GadgetSpeak on July 13, 2017

Although overkill for average users, diskAshur Pro2 offers portable storage with durability and maximum security, provided you're willing to pay for it and have the Mac software to allow read/write access.To comment on this article and other...

By Macworld on June 28, 2017

Portable USB drives—the kind based on 2.5″ hard disk that you can slip in your pocket—have always been a huge convenience if you use more than one computer in different locations. But they've often struck me as problematic in several ways.It's...

By testedtechnology.co.uk on November 24, 2019

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