I purchased this drive with Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 8GB FIPS 140-2 8GB Level 3 US and have used both for the last 6 months prior to writing this review. I was not given a discount or promotion for this review. I needed a portable, secure storage solution for a limited amount of data. I wrote a similar review for a different product. Both drives are really well built and I've used both to back up protected data at least 4 times a week for the past 6 months. I haven't experienced any unlocking issues or drive errors on any of the drives. The most important thing is that you don't forget the drive unlock code. Which to buy? Well, the Aegis is bigger and feels sturdier: 92mm x 23mm, 12mm thick and weighs 45 grams. The Kingston is more compact (but not weak because it's smaller - it just feels less durable). Both are very well made. I only used the locking mechanism for both drives and no other specifics of the program, so I can't comment on that. However, if you need to store secure company or patient data (the drive is HIPAA compliant) this is very useful and gives you peace of mind because if the drive is lost or stolen it is unlikely to be hacked. Which drive do I use more? Having small hands I tend to use the Kingston a bit more often since it's lighter (but the difference between the two is negligible) (I also tend to keep the same date on both drives) if you have large ones Having hands where the keys are on the Ageis are larger and therefore you may not be as prone to entering an incorrect code as the code can consist of many digits. When you need secure storage and peace of mind, you can't go wrong with any drive.
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