Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD vs Samsung 980 PRO

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (US)

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD1920 GB

Samsung 980 PRO2000 GB

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

Manufacturer specification · Listed capacity; Kingston notes some of it is used for formatting and other functions and is not available for data storage.

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Decimal capacity; formatting and system use reduce available space.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet

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Interface and version

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (US)

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDUSB 3.2 Gen 1; USB Type-C

Samsung 980 PROPCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

Manufacturer specification · Kingston lists USB 3.2 Gen 1 with a Type-C connector and compatibility with USB 3.0, USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 hosts. Both bundled cables are USB 3.2 Gen 1.

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet

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Form factor

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDPortable

Samsung 980 PROM.2 2280

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

Manufacturer specification · External hardware-encrypted USB SSD with a touch screen.

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Match the physical format and electrical interface to the host.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet

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Limited warranty time

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD3 years

Samsung 980 PRO5 years

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

Manufacturer specification · Eligibility and full terms apply.

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not predicted lifespan; coverage also ends at the TBW threshold and is subject to full terms.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit

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Encryption

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (US)

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDFIPS 197 certified XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption

Samsung 980 PROAES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

Manufacturer specification · Kingston: OS-independent hardware encryption using a Common Criteria EAL5+ certified secure microprocessor, with digitally signed firmware against BadUSB.

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capabilities, not encryption enabled by default or every-host support.

Listed encryption support does not mean it is enabled. Check the exact host, software and configuration requirements; no security certification is inferred.

Rated performance and conditions

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (US)

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDUp to 250 MB/s read; up to 250 MB/s write

Samsung 980 PROUp to 7000 MB/s sequential read; up to 5100 MB/s cached sequential write

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

Manufacturer specification · Kingston data sheet figure for the 960 GB and 1,920 GB capacities (3,840 GB and 7,680 GB are rated 230 MB/s read). No test system or sustained-write figure is published; host hardware affects results.

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Ryzen 9 3900X, ASUS X570 ROG Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro; secondary drive. The datasheet lists additional BIOS, memory and CPU settings used for the test. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet

Manufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.

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Rated sequential read

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD250 MB/s

Samsung 980 PRO7000 MB/s

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

Samsung 980 PRO

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Manufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.

Rated sequential write

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD250 MB/s

Samsung 980 PRO5100 MB/s

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

Samsung 980 PRO

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (US)

Manufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.

Warranty terms and endurance if applicable

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD3-year limited warranty; no TBW figure stated

Samsung 980 PRO5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

Manufacturer specification · Full terms at kingston.com/wa.

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer coverage is subject to purchase eligibility and applicable terms. A used drive may have less coverage left.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet Samsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit

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Operating temperature

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD0–60 °C

Samsung 980 PRO0–70 °C

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload.

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (US)

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Measured by the drive's S.M.A.R.T. temperature; Samsung recommends adequate airflow.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet

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Storage temperature

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD−20–60 °C

Samsung 980 PRO−40–85 °C

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation.

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · PDF non-operating range −40–85 °C, distinct from 0–70 °C operation.

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (US)

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Enclosure dimensions

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD122.5 × 84.2 × 18.5 mm

Samsung 980 PRO80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

Manufacturer specification · Data sheet order; Kingston does not label the axes.

Samsung 980 PRO

Samsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions; confirm installation clearance.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (39)

Factory heatsink

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRONo

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · This BW configuration has no factory heatsink; follow the host's cooling requirements.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DRAM cache present

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PROYes

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Capacity row lists onboard LPDDR4 DRAM. Having DRAM is not a measured performance result.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet

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Cache arrangement

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRO2 GB LPDDR4 DRAM

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's stated DRAM cache capacity for this storage capacity.

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DRAM cache capacity

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRO2 GB

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Capacity LPDDR4 DRAM size; not the variable TurboWrite write-buffer capacity.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet

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Controller

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PROSamsung Elpis

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

Named Elpis on Samsung's UK technical page; the current PDF revision describes it only as a Samsung in-house controller. · Manufacturer specification · UK technical page names Elpis. The current PDF revision (2.1) describes it only as a Samsung in-house controller.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

NAND type

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PROSamsung V-NAND TLC

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The data sheet does not name the NAND type.

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer calls this 3-bit MLC: three bits per cell, also called TLC. This is not two-bit MLC.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet Samsung NAND terminology: TLC stores three bits per cell

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Included cloning software

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRONot verified

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list a bundled cloning tool for this model. Magician health monitoring and firmware updates alone do not confirm migration support.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet

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Drive management software

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PROSamsung Magician

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer feature block lists monitoring and software/firmware updates. OS/version support and feature prerequisites require separate checking.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet

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Write-buffer technology

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PROIntelligent TurboWrite

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Peak write claims require the buffer. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated random read

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRO1000000 IOPS

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Up to, 4 KB QD32 / 16 threads; IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 3900X / ASUS X570 Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro, secondary drive. PDF lists altered BIOS, memory and CPU settings; writes require TurboWrite. Not directly comparable to a four-thread Intel test.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated random write

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRO1000000 IOPS

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

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Rated random read, QD1

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRO22000 IOPS

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Up-to QD1 / one-thread value for this capacity under the manufacturer performance test setup. Not measured application latency.

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Rated random write, QD1

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRO60000 IOPS

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Up-to QD1 / one-thread 60000 IOPS for this 2 TB capacity with Intelligent TurboWrite under the stated modified Ryzen/ASUS test setup. Not application latency.

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

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Published endurance rating (TBW)

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRO1200 TB

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The data sheet publishes no TBW figure.

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Capacity-specific warranty write threshold, not a guaranteed failure point.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet Samsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit

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Casing material

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDZinc and plastic

Samsung 980 PRONot verified

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Manufacturer specification

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (US)

Samsung 980 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

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Security certifications and compliance

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDFIPS 197; Common Criteria EAL5+ certified secure microprocessor; TAA compliant

Samsung 980 PRONot verified

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

Manufacturer specification · As listed by Kingston; the EAL5+ certification applies to the secure microprocessor.

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Samsung 980 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

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Compatibility

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDOS-independent: Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS or any system that supports a USB mass storage device and supplies enough power

Samsung 980 PRONot verified

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

Manufacturer specification · Kingston's compatibility statement; the host must provide sufficient power for the external SSD.

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Samsung 980 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

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Device sleep support

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PROYes

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The UK page supports device sleep. Host support is required; device sleep is not the same as Modern Standby and gives no battery-life figure.

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Garbage collection

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PROYes

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Listed internal function.

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Humidity range

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRO5–95%

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating.

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

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Included cables

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDUSB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C to Type-C cable; USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C to Type-A cable; neoprene travel case

Samsung 980 PRONot verified

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

Manufacturer specification · Kingston's 'Package Includes' list.

Samsung 980 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

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Installation kit included

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRONo

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · No installation kit is included.

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Earlier PCIe support

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PROPCIe Gen 3

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · PCIe 3.0 backward compatibility. The 2 TB four-lane PCIe 3 mode ratings are listed separately; host protocol and lane availability determine operation.

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Manufacturer MTBF rating

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRO1,500,000 hours

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Statistical claim, not an individual lifespan or warranty.

Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet

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NVMe interface protocol version

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRO1.3c

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification

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Rated performance on PCIe 3.0

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PROUp to 3500/3470 MB/s sequential read/write; 680000/630000 IOPS random read/write

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · 2 TB backward-compatible mode in PDF footnote 2. Not the PCIe 4.0 peak figures or the 1 TB/250 GB values. Same manufacturer TurboWrite/test qualifications; actual host may differ.

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Published burst power

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRO7.2 W

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · UK page maximum burst-mode claim; distinct from average active, idle or constant use.

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Published power conditions

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRO6.1 W active read; 5.6 W active write; 35 mW idle; 5 mW L1.2 sleep

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column, IOmeter 1.1.0 on Ryzen 7 3700X, 16 GB DDR4, Gigabyte X570 AORUS Master, Windows 10 Pro. This differs from the performance host. Idle requires autonomous power-state operation; values are not constant household-use loads.

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

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Access and security controls

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDColour touch screen; Admin and User passwords with numeric PIN or passphrase modes; configurable password rules (6–64 characters); brute-force crypto-erase after 15 failed attempts by default (adjustable 10–30); two read-only (write-protect) modes; adjustable auto-timeout lock; randomised touch-screen layout; secure erase

Samsung 980 PRONot verified

Sources

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed functions; the Admin password can restore access when a User password is forgotten. Not an independent security evaluation.

Samsung 980 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

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Non-operating shock rating

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRO1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating claim, not a device drop test.

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S.M.A.R.T. support

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PROYes

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Monitoring capability, not predicted remaining life.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Allowable supply voltage

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRO3.3 V ±5%

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · UK electrical requirement, not sufficient proof of host compatibility.

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Published system-level power

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRO6.1 W average; 7.2 W maximum in burst mode

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The UK page labels a system-level average and a burst maximum. Hardware/configuration affect consumption. These are distinct from datasheet active read/write and idle/sleep states and are not a constant everyday load.

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Thermal design

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRONickel-coated controller; heat-spreader label; Dynamic Thermal Guard

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Official thermal features. Not a factory heatsink enclosure or measured temperature advantage.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

TRIM support

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PROYes

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Requires operating-system support as stated by manufacturer.

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Non-operating vibration rating

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRO20 G; 20–2000 Hz

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Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer frequency/rating; results from different test protocols are not directly comparable.

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Manufacturer application scope

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PROClient PCs

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Application class, not universal system/console compatibility.

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World Wide Name support

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRONo

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Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Product page states WWN unsupported.

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

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Weight

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSDNot verified

Samsung 980 PRO9 g

Sources

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Neither data sheet lists a weight.

Samsung 980 PRO

Manufacturer specification · UK capacity-specific maximum drive mass, not packaging.

First product manufacturer source Second product manufacturer source

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1 shared field has the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD

What it brings

Encryption and unlocking happen on the drive itself: FIPS 197 certified XTS-AES 256-bit encryption, a colour touch screen for PIN or passphrase entry, and OS-independent operation on any host that supports USB mass storage.
Manufacturer source
Kingston lists Admin and User passwords, configurable password rules, brute-force crypto-erase (15 failed attempts by default, adjustable 10–30), two read-only modes, an auto-timeout lock and BadUSB protection through signed firmware.
Manufacturer source
The box includes both USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables and a neoprene travel case.
Manufacturer source

What to check

It connects over USB 3.2 Gen 1 and is rated at 250 MB/s for both reads and writes.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
It measures 122.5 × 84.2 × 18.5 mm, and Kingston publishes no weight, TBW or NAND type.
Manufacturer source
The limited warranty is 3 years, and the storage temperature range tops out at 60 °C.
Manufacturer source

Samsung 980 PRO

What it brings

Rated up to 7,000 MB/s sequential read and 5,100 MB/s sequential write over PCIe 4.0 x4, with up to 1 million random read and write IOPS.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
TLC V-NAND with a 2 GB LPDDR4 DRAM cache and Samsung's Elpis controller, plus a five-year warranty covering up to 1,200 TB written.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

No factory heatsink, so plan for motherboard or case cooling. Peak write speed relies on the TurboWrite cache.
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Source-backed specifications for Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD and Samsung 980 PRO
Specification	Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD	Samsung 980 PRO

CapacityDifferent Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Manufacturer specification · Listed capacity; Kingston notes some of it is used for formatting and other functions and is not available for data storage. Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (US) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Decimal capacity; formatting and system use reduce available space. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	1920 GB	2000 GB
SSD / HDD Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Manufacturer specification Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (US) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications	SSD	SSD
Interface and versionDifferent Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Manufacturer specification · Kingston lists USB 3.2 Gen 1 with a Type-C connector and compatibility with USB 3.0, USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 hosts. Both bundled cables are USB 3.2 Gen 1. Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (US) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Host support and available lanes determine operation; interface generation is not an application-performance result. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	USB 3.2 Gen 1; USB Type-C	PCIe 4.0 x4; NVMe
Form factorDifferent Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Manufacturer specification · External hardware-encrypted USB SSD with a touch screen. Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Match the physical format and electrical interface to the host. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Portable	M.2 2280
Enclosure dimensionsDifferent Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Manufacturer specification · Data sheet order; Kingston does not label the axes. Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (US) Samsung 980 PRO Samsung lists these as maximum dimensions. This version has no factory heatsink. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions; confirm installation clearance. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	122.5 × 84.2 × 18.5 mm	80.15 × 22.15 × 2.38 mm
Weight Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Neither data sheet lists a weight. Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · UK capacity-specific maximum drive mass, not packaging. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications	Not listed by the manufacturer	9 g
Factory heatsink Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · This BW configuration has no factory heatsink; follow the host's cooling requirements. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	No
Thermal design Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Official thermal features. Not a factory heatsink enclosure or measured temperature advantage. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Nickel-coated controller; heat-spreader label; Dynamic Thermal Guard
Earlier PCIe support Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · PCIe 3.0 backward compatibility. The 2 TB four-lane PCIe 3 mode ratings are listed separately; host protocol and lane availability determine operation. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	PCIe Gen 3

Rated performance and conditionsDifferent Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Manufacturer specification · Kingston data sheet figure for the 960 GB and 1,920 GB capacities (3,840 GB and 7,680 GB are rated 230 MB/s read). No test system or sustained-write figure is published; host hardware affects results. Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (US) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Ryzen 9 3900X, ASUS X570 ROG Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro; secondary drive. The datasheet lists additional BIOS, memory and CPU settings used for the test. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Up to 250 MB/s read; up to 250 MB/s write	Up to 7000 MB/s sequential read; up to 5100 MB/s cached sequential write
Rated sequential readDifferent Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Manufacturer specification · Kingston data sheet figure for the 960 GB and 1,920 GB capacities (3,840 GB and 7,680 GB are rated 230 MB/s read). No test system or sustained-write figure is published; host hardware affects results. Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Ryzen 9 3900X, ASUS X570 ROG Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro; secondary drive. The datasheet lists additional BIOS, memory and CPU settings used for the test. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	250 MB/s	7000 MB/s
Rated sequential writeDifferent Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Manufacturer specification · Kingston data sheet figure for the 960 GB and 1,920 GB capacities (3,840 GB and 7,680 GB are rated 230 MB/s read). No test system or sustained-write figure is published; host hardware affects results. Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Samsung IOmeter 1.1.0 claims: Ryzen 9 3900X, ASUS X570 ROG Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro; secondary drive. The datasheet lists additional BIOS, memory and CPU settings used for the test. Writes use Intelligent TurboWrite; peak rates depend on firmware, host, workload and cache state. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	250 MB/s	5100 MB/s
Rated random read Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Up to, 4 KB QD32 / 16 threads; IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 3900X / ASUS X570 Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro, secondary drive. PDF lists altered BIOS, memory and CPU settings; writes require TurboWrite. Not directly comparable to a four-thread Intel test. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	1000000 IOPS
Rated random write Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Up to, 4 KB QD32 / 16 threads; IOmeter 1.1.0, Ryzen 9 3900X / ASUS X570 Crosshair VIII Formula, Windows 10 Pro, secondary drive. PDF lists altered BIOS, memory and CPU settings; writes require TurboWrite. Not directly comparable to a four-thread Intel test. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	1000000 IOPS
Rated random read, QD1 Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Up-to QD1 / one-thread value for this capacity under the manufacturer performance test setup. Not measured application latency. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	22000 IOPS
Rated random write, QD1 Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Up-to QD1 / one-thread 60000 IOPS for this 2 TB capacity with Intelligent TurboWrite under the stated modified Ryzen/ASUS test setup. Not application latency. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	60000 IOPS
Rated performance on PCIe 3.0 Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · 2 TB backward-compatible mode in PDF footnote 2. Not the PCIe 4.0 peak figures or the 1 TB/250 GB values. Same manufacturer TurboWrite/test qualifications; actual host may differ. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	Up to 3500/3470 MB/s sequential read/write; 680000/630000 IOPS random read/write

NAND type Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The data sheet does not name the NAND type. Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer calls this 3-bit MLC: three bits per cell, also called TLC. This is not two-bit MLC. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet Samsung NAND terminology: TLC stores three bits per cell	Not listed by the manufacturer	Samsung V-NAND TLC
Cache arrangement Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's stated DRAM cache capacity for this storage capacity. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	2 GB LPDDR4 DRAM
Controller Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Named Elpis on Samsung's UK technical page; the current PDF revision describes it only as a Samsung in-house controller. · Manufacturer specification · UK technical page names Elpis. The current PDF revision (2.1) describes it only as a Samsung in-house controller. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	Samsung Elpis
DRAM cache present Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Capacity row lists onboard LPDDR4 DRAM. Having DRAM is not a measured performance result. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	Yes
DRAM cache capacity Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Capacity LPDDR4 DRAM size; not the variable TurboWrite write-buffer capacity. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	2 GB
Write-buffer technology Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Peak write claims require the buffer. Samsung does not list the buffer capacity or post-cache write speed. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	Intelligent TurboWrite

Warranty terms and endurance if applicableDifferent Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Manufacturer specification · Full terms at kingston.com/wa. Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (US) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer coverage is subject to purchase eligibility and applicable terms. A used drive may have less coverage left. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet Samsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit	3-year limited warranty; no TBW figure stated	5 years or 1200 TB written, whichever comes first; limited-warranty terms apply
Limited warranty timeDifferent Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Manufacturer specification · Eligibility and full terms apply. Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Time limit, not predicted lifespan; coverage also ends at the TBW threshold and is subject to full terms. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit	3 years	5 years
Published endurance rating (TBW) Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The data sheet publishes no TBW figure. Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Capacity-specific warranty write threshold, not a guaranteed failure point. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet Samsung consumer SSD limited warranty — model, capacity and first limit	Not listed by the manufacturer	1200 TB
Manufacturer application scope Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Application class, not universal system/console compatibility. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	Client PCs
Manufacturer MTBF rating Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Statistical claim, not an individual lifespan or warranty. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	1,500,000 hours

EncryptionDifferent Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Manufacturer specification · Kingston: OS-independent hardware encryption using a Common Criteria EAL5+ certified secure microprocessor, with digitally signed firmware against BadUSB. Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (US) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer capabilities, not encryption enabled by default or every-host support. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	FIPS 197 certified XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption	AES-256; TCG Opal 2.0; IEEE 1667
TRIM support Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Requires operating-system support as stated by manufacturer. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	Yes
S.M.A.R.T. support Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Monitoring capability, not predicted remaining life. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	Yes
Garbage collection Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Listed internal function. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	Yes
Drive management software Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer feature block lists monitoring and software/firmware updates. OS/version support and feature prerequisites require separate checking. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Samsung Magician
Installation kit included Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · No installation kit is included. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	No
World Wide Name support Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Product page states WWN unsupported. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	No
Device sleep support Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · The UK page supports device sleep. Host support is required; device sleep is not the same as Modern Standby and gives no battery-life figure. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Yes

Operating temperatureDifferent Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload. Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (US) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Measured by the drive's S.M.A.R.T. temperature; Samsung recommends adequate airflow. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	0–60 °C	0–70 °C
Storage temperatureDifferent Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation. Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · PDF non-operating range −40–85 °C, distinct from 0–70 °C operation. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	−20–60 °C	−40–85 °C
Published power conditions Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · 2 TB column, IOmeter 1.1.0 on Ryzen 7 3700X, 16 GB DDR4, Gigabyte X570 AORUS Master, Windows 10 Pro. This differs from the performance host. Idle requires autonomous power-state operation; values are not constant household-use loads. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	6.1 W active read; 5.6 W active write; 35 mW idle; 5 mW L1.2 sleep
Published burst power Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · UK page maximum burst-mode claim; distinct from average active, idle or constant use. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	7.2 W
Humidity range Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specifies non-condensing conditions. This environmental range is not waterproofing or an IP rating. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	5–95%
Non-operating shock rating Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating claim, not a device drop test. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	1500 G; 0.5 ms; three axes
Non-operating vibration rating Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer frequency/rating; results from different test protocols are not directly comparable. Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	20 G; 20–2000 Hz
Allowable supply voltage Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · UK electrical requirement, not sufficient proof of host compatibility. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	3.3 V ±5%
Published system-level power Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification · The UK page labels a system-level average and a burst maximum. Hardware/configuration affect consumption. These are distinct from datasheet active read/write and idle/sleep states and are not a constant everyday load. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	6.1 W average; 7.2 W maximum in burst mode

Access and security controls Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed functions; the Admin password can restore access when a User password is forgotten. Not an independent security evaluation. Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung 980 PRO No source recorded.	Colour touch screen; Admin and User passwords with numeric PIN or passphrase modes; configurable password rules (6–64 characters); brute-force crypto-erase after 15 failed attempts by default (adjustable 10–30); two read-only (write-protect) modes; adjustable auto-timeout lock; randomised touch-screen layout; secure erase	Not provided
Security certifications and compliance Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Manufacturer specification · As listed by Kingston; the EAL5+ certification applies to the secure microprocessor. Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung 980 PRO No source recorded.	FIPS 197; Common Criteria EAL5+ certified secure microprocessor; TAA compliant	Not provided
Casing material Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Manufacturer specification Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (US) Samsung 980 PRO No source recorded.	Zinc and plastic	Not provided
Included cables Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Manufacturer specification · Kingston's 'Package Includes' list. Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung 980 PRO No source recorded.	USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C to Type-C cable; USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C to Type-A cable; neoprene travel case	Not provided
Compatibility Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD Manufacturer specification · Kingston's compatibility statement; the host must provide sufficient power for the external SSD. Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung 980 PRO No source recorded.	OS-independent: Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS or any system that supports a USB mass storage device and supplies enough power	Not provided
NVMe interface protocol version Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Manufacturer specification Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	1.3c

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Included cloning software Sources Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD No source recorded. Samsung 980 PRO Samsung does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Samsung does not list a bundled cloning tool for this model. Magician health monitoring and firmware updates alone do not confirm migration support. Samsung 980 PRO — manufacturer specifications Samsung 980 PRO — capacity-specific datasheet	Not provided	Not provided

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