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Blue metal USB flash drive with sliding cap, 3.06 inches long

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 50 16GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive

SKU CH-7ATK-MFD85

Hardware-encrypted 16 GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 drive with AES-256 and FIPS 197 validation, reaching 250 MB/s read and 180 MB/s write

  • Total capacity16 GB
  • USB standardUsb3.2_gen_1
  • Max read speed250 MB/s
  • Write throughput180 MB per second
  • Security featuresEncrypted
  • Product colorBlue
  • Hardware AES 256-bit encryption protects sensitive data
  • FIPS 197 validated security meets strict compliance standards
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 delivers 250 MB/s read speeds
  • 16 GB capacity stores documents and media files
  • Compact 3.06 x .9 x .47 inch design weighs 20 grams

Secure portable storage

The Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 50 is a 16GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 flash drive with hardware-based AES 256 encryption validated to FIPS 197. It protects confidential files for professionals who must keep data safe when moving between locations. The blue metal casing houses the controller and memory in a single sealed unit.

Plug-and-play security

The drive uses a standard Type A connector and draws power directly from the host port, so it needs no external adapter or software installation on the computer. Hardware encryption operates independently of the operating system, freeing the host processor from cryptographic overhead. It appears as a removable volume once the correct password is entered at the hardware keypad.

Sustained throughput under load

Sequential reads reach 250 MB per second and writes reach 180 MB per second across the full 16GB capacity. The onboard controller maintains these rates during extended transfers because the encryption engine works at line speed without throttling. Thermal mass in the metal body helps dissipate heat generated during continuous operation.

How it compares

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

Price $59.99
Pricier than about 68% of the 1,099 comparable items (median $31.99).
Total capacity 16 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 746 comparable items (median 64 GB).
Price per GB $3.75 per GB
Pricier than about 65% of the 146 comparable items (median $1.88 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIronKey
Model nameIKVP50/16 GB
Part numberIKVP50/16 GB
Total capacity16 GB
Product colorBlue
Performance
Max read speed250 MB/s
Write throughput180 MB per second
Ports & slots
USB standardUsb3.2_gen_1
Size & build
Product dimensions3.06 L × 0.9 W × 0.47 H inches
Product weight20 g
More details
Security featuresEncrypted

Questions about this item

How long can I write at the 180 MB per second rate before the drive slows down?

The drive is rated for 180 MB per second write speed; sustained performance will depend on file size and host system thermal limits.

Does the drive get hot or draw extra power during full‑day encryption workloads?

With no moving parts and a 20‑gram metal casing, heat and power draw stay low even during continuous AES 256 encryption.

What host port and OS support are required for the hardware keypad unlock to function?

A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type‑A port and any OS that recognises standard mass‑storage devices will work; no drivers are needed.

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