CONCLUSION

   The new datAshur PRO+ C by iStorage may not be worlds apart with their datAshur PRO but it’s definitely a step further not only in terms of performance but also features. So aside being one of the fastest secure drives I’ve tested to date it also comes with the latest FIPS 140-3 Level 3 standard which offers quite a few improvements over FIPS 140-2 Level 3. Another difference between the new datAshur PRO+ C and previous models by iStorage is the PIN password since now requires at least 8 digits (previous models required at least 7). As with every secure drive to arrive in the lab i used some generic software suites to try and bypass the protection of the drive without luck. Still, I’m no hacker/cracker so if you’d like me to try something specific always feel free to reach out.

   The datAshur PRO+ C 128GB Secure Drive by iStorage currently retails for USD152 inside the USA (Amazon.com) a for around 190Euros inside the EU, a price tag which obviously places the datAshur PRO+ C 128GB right next to several similar models. Overall there’s not much more I can say about the datAshur PRO+ C 128GB, performance is very good, build quality/durability is even better, encryption is second to none and unlike previous models it’s available in numerous capacities so the Golden Award is in order.

PROS

- Build Quality (IP68 Certified Aluminum Enclosure)
- PIN Authentication
- Security Measures (AES-XTS 256-bit Hardware Encryption / FIPS 140-3 Level 3)
- Very Good Performance
- Available in 4/8/16/32/64/128/256/512GB
- 3 Year Limited Warranty

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- PIN Not Always Easy To Enter