iStorage datAshur PRO 128GB
Score: 88/100
Kingston DataTraveler Max 1TB
Score: 87/100Rankings
The iStorage datAshur PRO 128 GB is a hardware-encrypted USB flash drive offering FIPS-Level 3 security and a rugged aluminum chassis with IP68 protection. Its built-in keypad and rechargeable battery add bulk and require periodic charging. Ideal for regulated-industry professionals needing high security and durability.
The Kingston DataTraveler Max 1TB offers blazing SSD-class read speeds and a rugged metal design with a sliding cap. Its main trade-offs are the lack of hardware encryption and heat buildup under heavy use. Ideal for professionals needing fast portable storage for large media files.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GB | 1,024 GBbest | |
310 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
246 MB/s | 900 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 25 g | 14 gbest |
3 years | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 1024 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Read Speed (MB/s) | 310 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Write Speed (MB/s) | 246 MB/s | 900 MB/s |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
General(2) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
OS Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome, Thin/Zero Clients, Citrix, VMware, Embedded Systems | Windows 8.1+, macOS 10.14+, Linux 2.6+, Chrome OS |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 25 g | 14 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 80.10×20.25×10.70 mm mm | 9.0x22.0x91.2 mm |
Material | Aluminum | Metal |
Features(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | true | false |
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Industry retailers and datasheets position the datAshur PRO as a high-security, rugged solution for regulated environments, stressing its FIPS-level encryption, durability certifications, and fast USB 3.2 performance, while noting the lack of independent editorial reviews.
Professional reviewers hail the DataTraveler Max as the "world's fastest USB pen drive," emphasizing its 1,000 MB/s read and 900 MB/s write benchmarks and real-world transfers that rival external SSDs. They commend the sliding cap, metal heat-sink housing, and reliable performance for large-file workflows, while noting cache-related speed drops and a warmer chassis under sustained load.
Everyday users echo the praise for blazing transfer speeds and the convenience of a portable, keyring-ready design, but commonly mention the drive getting warm during extended use, its relatively wide profile, and the absence of built-in encryption as minor annoyances.
