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Small black USB-C flash drive with built-in keypad

Apricorn Mass Storage

Apricorn Mass Storage ASK3-NXC-4GB 4GB USB 3.2 Type C flash drive

SKU CH-DPAZ-PXJMQ MPN ASK3-NXC-4GB

Hardware-encrypted 4 GB USB 3.2 Type C drive with onboard keypad PIN authentication and 256-bit AES XTS protection

  • Total capacity4 GB
  • USB port typesUSB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type C
  • Security features256bit AES Encryption
  • Hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption protects data at rest
  • Onboard keypad PIN authentication works without software on any OS
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C connector enables high-speed 3.0 transfer rates
  • Hardened epoxy coating and locked firmware defend against physical and malware tampering
  • TAA compliant design meets U.S. government procurement requirements

Secure USB-C flash drive

The Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC provides 4 GB of hardware-encrypted storage with a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C connector. It targets professionals who must protect sensitive data on any device with a powered USB port and a file system. The drive authenticates via an onboard keypad before the host system ever sees the volume.

Thermals noise and power

The solid-state design has no moving parts, so it runs silently and adds negligible heat to a workstation or laptop. Power is drawn entirely from the USB 3.2 Gen 1 bus, with no external adapter required. The epoxy-sealed internals maintain the same thermal profile whether the drive is idle or transferring at full bus speed.

Upgrade path and limits

It replaces unencrypted flash drives or software-encrypted sticks that expose PINs and data to the host OS. The jump is worth it when compliance demands FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated hardware, tamper-evident epoxy, and a self-destruct PIN feature. Buyers who need more than 4 GB of capacity or a Type A connector should look elsewhere.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in USB Thumb Drives, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $99.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 1,099 comparable items (median $31.99).
Total capacity 4 GB
Lower than about 98% of the 746 comparable items (median 64 GB).
Price per GB $25.00 per GB
Pricier than about 90% of the 146 comparable items (median $1.88 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameApricorn
Product lineAegis Secure Key 3NXC
Model nameAegis Secure Key 3NXC 4 GB
Part numberASK3-NXC-4 GB
Total capacity4 GB
Ports & slots
USB port typesUSB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type C
Size & build
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size178 × 89 × 25 mm
More details
Security features256bit AES Encryption

Questions about this item

How do I unlock the Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC before I can copy files?

Enter the Admin PIN on the onboard keypad; the drive authenticates in hardware and then appears as a normal USB 3.2 (Gen 1) Type C mass-storage device on Windows, Linux, Mac, Android or Chrome without any software installation.

What part of this drive will eventually wear out and need replacement?

The NAND flash memory cells have a finite program-erase cycle rating, so after heavy long-term use the 4 GB storage capacity can develop bad blocks and the whole unit must be replaced.

What performance limit appears first during sustained large-file transfers?

The USB 3.2 (Gen 1) interface caps throughput at the 5 Gbit/s signalling rate, so continuous sequential reads and writes cannot exceed that bus ceiling even though the internal encryption engine runs faster.

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