Buying guide
Hardware-Encrypted Portable SSDs
Our pick
Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 1920GB
Choose the Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 1920GB for encrypted shared files with separate administrator and user credentials, using a PIN or passphrase.12
Why this one
- Its 1.92TB capacity holds twice as much as the 960GB version, giving a growing document collection more room in the same 18.5mm-thick enclosure.123
- An administrator can restore access when a user forgets their password, making the Kingston useful when someone must retain responsibility for shared files.2
Before you buy: Use the Kingston with a USB mass-storage host that supplies enough power, and retain the administrator credential for recovery.2
The alternatives
Other contenders
Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD 2TB
For a planned recovery-PIN workflow, choose the Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD 2TB. An administrator must program the recovery PINs at setup; they allow a new User PIN to be enrolled.45
Glyph SecureDrive+ SSD 2TB with Keypad
Choose the Glyph SecureDrive+ SSD 2TB if you prefer physical PIN buttons. Configure an Admin PIN before sharing User access: ten consecutive failed User attempts without it, or ten consecutive failed Admin attempts, destroy access to the data.67
Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 7680GB
For a much larger encrypted archive, choose the Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 7680GB: its 7.68TB capacity is four times the default’s.128
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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 1920GB
- Rated read speed
- 250 MB/s
- Capacity
- 1.92 TB (1920 GB)
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Product image unavailableKingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 960GB
Product image unavailableKingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 3840GB
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Models in this comparison
Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 1920GB
- Rated read speed
- 250 MB/s2
Apricorn Aegis Fortress L3 SSD 1TB
- Rated read speed
- Not published
Apricorn Aegis Fortress L3 SSD 2TB
- Rated read speed
- Not published
Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD 1TB
- Rated read speed
- Not published
Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD 2TB
- Rated read speed
- Not published
DataLocker DL4 FE 1TB SSD
- Rated read speed
- Not published
DataLocker DL4 FE 2TB SSD
- Rated read speed
- Not published
DataLocker DL4 FE 4TB SSD
- Rated read speed
- Not published
Glyph SecureDrive+ SSD 1TB with Keypad
- Rated read speed
- Not published
Glyph SecureDrive+ SSD 2TB with Keypad
- Rated read speed
- Not published
Glyph SecureDrive+ SSD 4TB with Keypad
- Rated read speed
- Not published
Glyph SecureDrive+ SSD 8TB with Keypad
- Rated read speed
- Not published
Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 960GB
- Rated read speed
- 250 MB/s2
Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 3840GB
- Rated read speed
- 230 MB/s2
Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 7680GB
- Rated read speed
- 230 MB/s8
Every specification for these products
| Specification | Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 1920GB | Apricorn Aegis Fortress L3 SSD 1TB | Apricorn Aegis Fortress L3 SSD 2TB | Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD 1TB | Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD 2TB | DataLocker DL4 FE 1TB SSD | DataLocker DL4 FE 2TB SSD | DataLocker DL4 FE 4TB SSD | Glyph SecureDrive+ SSD 1TB with Keypad | Glyph SecureDrive+ SSD 2TB with Keypad | Glyph SecureDrive+ SSD 4TB with Keypad | Glyph SecureDrive+ SSD 8TB with Keypad | Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 960GB | Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 3840GB | Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 7680GB |
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| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 12 | USB 3.09 | USB 3.010 | USB 3.2 GEN. 15 | USB 3.2 GEN. 15 | USB 3.211 | USB 3.211 | USB 3.211 | USB 3.2, Gen 16 | USB 3.2, Gen 16 | USB 3.2, Gen 16 | USB 3.2, Gen 16 | USB 3.2 Gen 12 | USB 3.2 Gen 12 | USB 3.2 Gen 12 |
| Rated read speed | 250 MB/s2 | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | 250 MB/s2 | 230 MB/s2 | 230 MB/s8 |
| Capacity | 1.92 TB (1920 GB)1 | 1 TB9 | 2 TB10 | 1 TB12 | 2 TB4 | 1 TB13 | 2 TB14 | 4 TB15 | 1 TB6 | 2 TB6 | 4 TB6 | 8 TB6 | 0.96 TB (960 GB)3 | 3.84 TB16 | 7.68 TB8 |
| Rated write speed | 250 MB/s2 | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | 250 MB/s2 | 250 MB/s2 | 250 MB/s8 |
| Weight | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Warranty | 3 years2 | 3 years17 | 3 years17 | 3 years5 | 3 years18 | 3 years11 | 3 years11 | 3 years11 | 3 years6 | 3 years6 | 3 years6 | 3 years6 | 3 years3 | 3 years2 | 3 years8 |
| Hardware encryption | Yes2 | Yes17 | Yes17 | Yes5 | Yes5 | Yes11 | Yes11 | Yes11 | Yes6 | Yes6 | Yes6 | Yes6 | Yes2 | Yes2 | Yes2 |
| Drive unlock method | multi-password (Admin and User) option with numeric PIN or passphrase modes2 | Separate Admin and User Modes / PINs (Protocol: In order to use any Apricorn secure drive, the Admin must first establish a complex PIN.)17 | Separate Admin and User Modes / PINs (Protocol: In order to use any Apricorn secure drive, the Admin must first establish a complex PIN.)17 | Separate Admin and User Modes / PINs (Protocol: In order to use any Apricorn secure drive, the Admin must first establish a complex PIN.)5 | Separate Admin and User Modes / PINs (Protocol: In order to use any Apricorn secure drive, the Admin must first establish a complex PIN.)5 | Not published | Not published | Not published | 10+1 keypad6 | 10+1 keypad6 | 10+1 keypad6 | 10+1 keypad6 | multi-password (Admin and User) option with numeric PIN or passphrase modes2 | multi-password (Admin and User) option with numeric PIN or passphrase modes2 | multi-password (Admin and User) option with numeric PIN or passphrase modes2 |
| Console licence | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
How they compare
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| Specification | Our pickKingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 1920GB | Apricorn Aegis Fortress L3 SSD 1TB | Apricorn Aegis Fortress L3 SSD 2TB | Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD 1TB | Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD 2TB | DataLocker DL4 FE 1TB SSD | DataLocker DL4 FE 2TB SSD | DataLocker DL4 FE 4TB SSD | Glyph SecureDrive+ SSD 1TB with Keypad | Glyph SecureDrive+ SSD 2TB with Keypad | Glyph SecureDrive+ SSD 4TB with Keypad | Glyph SecureDrive+ SSD 8TB with Keypad | Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 960GB | Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 3840GB | Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 7680GB |
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| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 12 | USB 3.09 | USB 3.010 | USB 3.2 GEN. 15 | USB 3.2 GEN. 15 | USB 3.211 | USB 3.211 | USB 3.211 | USB 3.2, Gen 16 | USB 3.2, Gen 16 | USB 3.2, Gen 16 | USB 3.2, Gen 16 | USB 3.2 Gen 12 | USB 3.2 Gen 12 | USB 3.2 Gen 12 |
| Rated read speed | 250 MB/s2 | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | 250 MB/s2 | 230 MB/s2 | 230 MB/s8 |
| Capacity | 1.92 TB (1920 GB)1 | 1 TB9 | 2 TB10 | 1 TB12 | 2 TB4 | 1 TB13 | 2 TB14 | 4 TB15 | 1 TB6 | 2 TB6 | 4 TB6 | 8 TB6 | 0.96 TB (960 GB)3 | 3.84 TB16 | 7.68 TB8 |
| Rated write speed | 250 MB/s2 | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | 250 MB/s2 | 250 MB/s2 | 250 MB/s8 |
| Weight | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Warranty | 3 years2 | 3 years17 | 3 years17 | 3 years5 | 3 years18 | 3 years11 | 3 years11 | 3 years11 | 3 years6 | 3 years6 | 3 years6 | 3 years6 | 3 years3 | 3 years2 | 3 years8 |
| Hardware encryption | Yes2 | Yes17 | Yes17 | Yes5 | Yes5 | Yes11 | Yes11 | Yes11 | Yes6 | Yes6 | Yes6 | Yes6 | Yes2 | Yes2 | Yes2 |
| Drive unlock method | multi-password (Admin and User) option with numeric PIN or passphrase modes2 | Separate Admin and User Modes / PINs (Protocol: In order to use any Apricorn secure drive, the Admin must first establish a complex PIN.)17 | Separate Admin and User Modes / PINs (Protocol: In order to use any Apricorn secure drive, the Admin must first establish a complex PIN.)17 | Separate Admin and User Modes / PINs (Protocol: In order to use any Apricorn secure drive, the Admin must first establish a complex PIN.)5 | Separate Admin and User Modes / PINs (Protocol: In order to use any Apricorn secure drive, the Admin must first establish a complex PIN.)5 | Not published | Not published | Not published | 10+1 keypad6 | 10+1 keypad6 | 10+1 keypad6 | 10+1 keypad6 | multi-password (Admin and User) option with numeric PIN or passphrase modes2 | multi-password (Admin and User) option with numeric PIN or passphrase modes2 | multi-password (Admin and User) option with numeric PIN or passphrase modes2 |
| Console licence | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |