G-Technology ArmorLock Encrypted NVMe SSD Review
By Jamie G
Today G-Technology introduced the world to their brand new ArmorLock Security Platform. The ArmorLock Encrypted NVMe SSD and app is the first product under this platform. The platform was created to help with security demands of data-centric and content-critical storage use cases in industries as varied as finance, government, healthcare, IT enterprise, legal, and media and entertainment according the company. The ArmorLock Encrypted NVMe SSD is portable, durable, and delivers revolutionary data protection that’s amazingly simple to use. Unlock with your phone –no password needed. It’s next-generation security with new-generation simplicity.
The ArmorLock management is done through an app. Each drive comes with a unique QR code that will add your device to the app. Several users can access the drive, so it can be shipped to other users and they will be able to use their own phone to unlock and download the data.
ArmorLock Encrypted NVMe SSD Specifications
| Capacity | 2TB (2000GB) |
| Form Factor | Portable NVMe SSD |
| Dimensions | 5.29″ x 3.21″ x 0.73″ / 13.4 x 8.2 x 1.9 |
| Operating Temperature | 0oC to 35oC |
| Storage Temperature | -20oC to 70oC |
| Interface | SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2); backward compatible with USB 3.0 and many USB 2.0 hosts |
| Connection | USB-C |
| Format | Options include HFS+, NTFS, exFAT |
| Software | ARMORLOCK mobile and desktop app (available only for iOS and macOS at launch) |
| Limited Warranty | 5 years |
StorageReview.com’s Adam Armstrong gives his review of this brand new product. Check out some of the highlights below.
“Everything made my G-Technology is nice and clean looking. If one is in the market for nice looking tech gear, G-Tech never disappoints, though tastes can be subjective. The G-Technology ArmorLock Encrypted NVMe SSD is small enough to fit in the palm of a user’s hand but may be a tad bulky for a pocket. n the top there is the G branding in the middle with LED Locked/Unlocked indicator lights on either side. In the middle is a grill with a yellow heat-dispersing aluminum core. G-Technology went with the gold heat sync for these products to help visually differentiate them from their mainstream offerings that use a teal/blue ID.
Adam Armstrong
The G-Technology ArmorLock Encrypted NVMe SSD provides far more security than the normal portable drive, with easy to use apps for drive and user access management. It also leverages the ubiquitous USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface, delivering a a pretty good performance profile. It should be noted that G-Technology has faster portable drives should speed be the primary concern. Security and ease of use is the crux of this particular matter however. At $600 the drive is expensive, but it’s clearly the class leader in providing high-security portable storage that offers simple, yet powerful, management tools.
Adam Armstrong
Check out the full review here!
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