iStorage datAshur Personal2 8GB
Score: 76/100
iStorage datAshur BT 64GB
Score: 79/100Rankings
The iStorage datAshur BT 64 GB provides FIPS-Level 3 hardware encryption with Bluetooth-based biometric unlocking via a smartphone app and IP57 ruggedness. Dependence on a paired phone and lack of a keypad can be limiting. It fits well for executives and field workers who value remote management.
The iStorage datAshur Personal2 8 GB is an ultra-compact, keychain-compatible USB drive with built-in keypad and XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption. Its limited 8 GB capacity and modest speeds may restrict power users. Best suited for travelers and individuals needing portable, plug-and-play encryption.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 GB | 64 GBbest | |
170 MB/sbest | 170 MB/sbest | |
135 MB/sbest | 130 MB/s | |
| ↓ lower better | 14 gbest | 16.5 g |
— | 3 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 8 GB | 64 GB |
Performance(1) | ||
Write Speed (MB/s) | 135 MB/s | 130 MB/s |
General(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome, Android, Thin Clients, Zero Clients, Embedded Systems, Citrix, VMware | Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome, Android, iPadOS, embedded systems, VDI (Citrix, VMware) |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 14 g | 16.5 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 83×17.4×8.6 mm mm | 60×18×7.5 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the datAshur Personal2 for its unmatched portability and straightforward hardware-only encryption, describing it as the most pocket-sized secure USB drive on the market. However, they caution that its modest 64 GB capacity and inconsistent speed performance limit its appeal for power users who require larger, faster storage solutions.
Professional reviewers highlight the datAshur BT's military-grade encryption, Bluetooth biometric access, and IP57 ruggedness as strong points for enterprise security, while noting the reliance on a smartphone for unlocking and the lack of a built-in keypad as trade-offs.
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