iStorage
The iStorage diskAshur2 is a portable USB 3.2 external drive (HDD or SSD) that provides hardware‑based AES‑XTS 256‑bit full‑disk encryption with a built‑in 7‑15 digit PIN keypad, targeting users who need secure, software‑free data protection across multiple operating systems.
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Current
$366.95
Average
$355.85
Lowest
$350.00
Highest
$368.95
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Cons
Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers and editors are not represented in the available sources; product listings emphasize the drive's security credentials and hardware features but provide no third‑party testing, benchmarks, or editorial assessments.
What Users Say
Everyday user feedback is absent from the research data; the product pages show zero reviews and invite the first reviews, indicating a lack of publicly shared consumer sentiment.
Common Complaints
Heavier weight for high‑capacity HDD models, potential keypad wear over time, and limited advanced management due to lack of dedicated software.
How It Compares
Compared with typical encrypted portable drives, the diskAshur2 distinguishes itself by offering a physical PIN keypad and full‑hardware encryption certified to FIPS and Common Criteria EAL5+, whereas many competitors rely on software‑based AES‑256 encryption and lack the same level of tamper‑resistance. Speedwise it matches or exceeds USB‑3.2 alternatives, but its added security hardware makes it bulkier and heavier than non‑encrypted counterparts.
