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Kingston Technology IronKey 1920GB Vault Privacy 80 XTS-AES 256-bit Encrypted External SSD

Released: May 23, 2022 4 years ago
$628.99 $759.99 ▼ 17% ($131.00 off) vs MSRP from US · Amazon.com Updated 2 weeks ago Last updated Sep 3, 2026 03:14 UTC

Ratings & price sourced from Amazon.com (United States).

Capacity
1920 GB
Read speed
250 MB/s
Write speed
250 MB/s
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Depth
122.5 mm
Wi-Fi
N
Width
84.2 mm
Height
18.5 mm
Weight
250.7 g
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Overview

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD is Kingston’s first innovative OS-independent hardware-encrypted external SSD with touch-screen for data protection. VP80ES safeguards against Brute Force attacks and BadUSB with digitally-signed firmware. Brute Force attack protection crypto-erases the drive if the Admin and User passwords are entered incorrectly 15 times* in a row by default. The drive is FIPS 197 certified with XTS-AES 256-bit encryption using a Common Criteria EAL5+ (CC EAL5+) certified secure microprocessor, and is TAA compliant.

As innate as unlocking a smartphone and simple drag & drop file transfers, VP80ES is designed to protect data while being user-friendly. Featuring an intuitive colour touch-screen and multi-password (Admin and User) option with numeric PIN or passphrase modes, Vault Privacy 80ES is superior to using the internet and Cloud services to safeguard data.

Whether it’s important company information, client documents or high-res images and videos, the drive is ideal for small-to-medium businesses (SMB) to content creators. It comes bundled with two USB 3.2 Gen 1 adapter cables, USB Type-C®** to Type-A and Type-C to Type-C, to allow for easy connection to computers and other devices. VP80ES makes for the perfect companion when you need secured data and content out in the field or on the go to enable portable productivity and convenience, all in the palm of your hand. It is ideal for regular data backup and protection against ransomware.

Admin can enable a User password and set up security options, such as configuring password requirements by setting the maximum number of shared attempts, minimum password length of 6-64 characters and alphanumeric password rules. Additionally, you can utilise the ‘space’ character, making it easier to remember a passphrase as a list of words, a memorable quote or lyrics from a favourite song. Otherwise, use the PIN pad to unlock just as you would on a mobile device, and reduce failed login attempts and frustration by tapping the “eye” button to view the password as entered.

As an added feature, when a User password is forgotten, the Admin password can be used to access data and restore User access.

Safeguard with FIPS 197 certified XTS-AES 256-bit encryption
Built-in protections against BadUSB, Brute Force attacks and Common Criteria EAL5+ certified secure microprocessor*

Unique Intuitive Touch-screen
Protecting your data is easy with the intuitive, user-friendly colour touch-screen.

Multi-Password (Admin/User) Option with PIN/Passphrase modes
Multi-Password Option for Data Recovery with Admin access

Configurable Password Rules
Manage the number of password attempts, minimum password length of 6-64 characters, and numeric or alphabet password rules.

Extended Security Options
Adjustable auto-timeout to lock drive, randomise touch-screen layout and Secure-Erase the drive to wipe out all passwords and encryption key.

Dual Read-Only (Write-Protect) Mode Settings
Defend against cybersecurity threats from compromised systems using two levels of Read-only protection.

Ideal for regular backups and protection against ransomware
Regular backups are the best practice to safeguard critical data against malware or ransomware.

Technical Specifications

Logistics & Packaging

10 SPECS
Package depth
58.42 mm
Package width
142.24 mm
Package height
170.18 mm
Package weight
454.3 g
Country of origin
United States
Master (outer) case width
215.9
Master (outer) case height
158.75
Master (outer) case length
361.95
Master (outer) case gross weight
2979.81
Products per master (outer) case
6

Display

1 SPEC
Touchscreen
Yes

Physical

6 SPECS
Depth
122.5 mm
Width
84.2 mm
Height
18.5 mm
Weight
250.7 g
Colour
Blue
Customs (HS) code
84717070

Storage

3 SPECS
Read speed
250 MB/s
Write speed
250 MB/s
Capacity
1920 GB

Ports & Connectivity

1 SPEC
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)

General

21 SPECS
Wi-Fi
No
USB version
3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Packaging type
Box
USB connector
USB Type-C
Included cables
USB Type-C to USB Type-A,USB Type-C to USB Type-C
Housing material
Plastic,Zinc
Time-out function
Yes
PIN-secured access
Yes
Hardware encryption
Yes
Password protection
Yes
Security algorithms
256-bit AES-XTS,FIPS 197
Thunderbolt technology
No
Compliance certificates
Trade Agreements Act (TAA)
Write protection switch
Yes
Storage temperature
-20 - 60
Sustainability compliance
Yes
Detachable protection cover
Yes
Operating temperature
0 - 60
macOS versions supported
Yes
Linux distributions supported
Yes
Windows versions supported
Yes

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In production Launched 2022

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