CONCLUSION

   Once again iStorage has released a top-notch product in the market that not only features industry leading data security/safety features but it also combines very good performance with a massive storage capacity (for a 2.5” portable model). Granted the HDD version of the diskAshur PRO2 line may not be quite as fast as the SSD one (although since the SSD version doesn’t use the fastest models difference is not what one would expect) but the 5TB model topped our portable HDD charts. True we haven’t tested every single portable HDD in the market to say that it’s the fastest one around still the ones we have represent a very good chunk of what’s available out there. That being said at the end of the day the short USB cable of the diskAshur PRO2 is our sole concern although getting your hands on an extension cable is very easy not to mention cheap (and it should come in handy in general).

   PIN authenticated drives are aimed towards specific buyers and so they don’t exactly fall in the affordable category. To be more specific at the time of this review the diskAshur PRO2 5TB PIN Authenticated Portable HDD by iStorage retails for USD451 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 512Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk) a price tag which for most people will seem as a bit hefty. Still we need to remember that such drives are aimed towards people who need them for work and simply put to them money is of no concern. Overall the diskAshur PRO2 5TB PIN Authenticated Portable HDD has it all, top of the line security/safety features, very good performance and a massive capacity which is why it gets our Golden Award.

PROS

- 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/5TB Capacities
- HDD & SSD Models
- Epoxy Coated Keypad (Wear Resistant)
- DriveSecurity & NERO BackItUp Software License
- Bundled Carrying/Storage Case

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- USB Cable Length