Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 960GB External SSD

Status: Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 960GB External… (960GB portable SSD USB 3.2 Gen 1): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 16:29 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock 960GB portable SSD USB 3.2 Gen 1 on file; an Amazon search for "960GB portable SSD USB 3.2 Gen 1" lists current offers with the same specs. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-06

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ FIPS 197 Certified with XTS-AES 256-bit Encryption

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 960GB External SSD using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ssds & storage category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the ssds & storage category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for ssds & storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

FIPS 197 Certified with XTS-AES 256-bit Encryption
Unique Intuitive Touch-screen
Multi-Password (Admin/User) Option with PIN & Passphrase Modes
Configurable Password Rules
Dual Read-Only (Write Protect) Modes for Malware Protection

Full Specifications

Brand	Kingston
Color	Black
Weight	960g
Connectivity	USB
Special Feature	Not_Performance_Used
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Hard Disk Interface	USB 1.1
Hard Disk Description	Solid State Drive
Hard Disk Form Factor	2.5 Inches
Connectivity Technology	USB
Digital Storage Capacity	960 GB
Full listing title	Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 960GB External SSD \| FIPS 197 \| XTS-AES 256GB Encrypted \| Touch Screen PIN \| Secure Data Protection \| IKVP80ES/960G \| Fips 197 and Xts-Aes 256-Bit Hardware Encryption, Touch-Screen Pin, USB 3.2 GEN1 Type-C, 250MB per S Read Write

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