G-Technology ArmorLock Encrypted NVMe SSD Review
By Adam Noyes
The G-Technology ArmorLock Encrypted NVMe SSD is the first product of Western Digital’s new ArmorLock Security platform. WD is looking for a balance of high-performance, security, and ease of use. The drive leverages USB 3.2 Gen 2 for the quoted performance of 1GB/s in both read and write. Management is done through a simple and intuitive mobile app. Users can set up and start using the device in a matter of minutes.
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 should be noted that G-Technology has faster portable drives should speed be the primary concern. Security and ease of use are 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