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title: "iodd Mini USB 3.0 256-bit Secure encrypted SSD Drive (256GB)"
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# USB 3.0 with up to 300MB/s read speed 256-bit AES-XTS encryption Bootable on Windows, Linux & Mac OS iodd Mini USB 3.0 256-bit Secure encrypted SSD Drive (256GB)

**Brand:** iodd
**Price:** $U11274
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔐 Unlock ultimate data freedom with the iodd Mini — your pocket-sized fortress of speed and security!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** iodd Mini USB 3.0 256-bit Secure encrypted SSD Drive (256GB) by iodd
- **How much does it cost?** $U11274 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- iodd enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted iodd brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Blazing Fast USB 3.0 Speeds:** Experience up to 300MB/s read speeds and seamless write performance for lightning-quick data transfers.
- • **Military-Grade Data Security:** 256-bit AES-XTS encryption keeps your sensitive files locked tight, giving you peace of mind in every byte.
- • **Compact & Portable Powerhouse:** Fits in the palm of your hand with a sleek 1.8-inch form factor and lightweight design—carry your digital world anywhere.
- • **Universal Bootable Compatibility:** Multi-boot Windows, Linux, and Mac OS effortlessly with built-in virtual USB drive support—perfect for IT pros and power users.
- • **Smart Features for Effortless Use:** AutoSleep, write-protect blocker, firmware updater, and a vibrant color LCD screen make managing your drive intuitive and secure.

## Overview

The iodd Mini USB 3.0 SSD Drive offers 256GB of encrypted storage with AES256-XTS hardware security, delivering up to 300MB/s read speeds. Its compact 1.8-inch design includes a color LCD screen and supports bootable virtual USB drives compatible across Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. Ideal for professionals needing secure, portable, and versatile storage with advanced features like write protection, auto sleep, and firmware updates—all plug-and-play with no driver installation required.

## Description

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Review: Excellent! - Excellent device. In the images show the contents of the package, the ssd inside and a couple of tests with ATTO disk benchmark from a usb 3.0 port, using the iodd mini it got read speeds of 258MB/s and 244MB/s write. The same SSD mounted on a Silverstone MS09 obtained speeds of 439MB/s read and 407MB/s write. Test mount a WD Blue SSD to the iodd mini and got 252MB/s read and 249MB/s write, which indicates that there is no difference in putting a higher performance ssd. If you require more capacity it is a good idea to look for a ssd as large as possible, the problem is that not many manufacturers have 2242 format. The iodd 2.5" case version for SSD / HDD would be a better option. Pros: -It is small and light, about the size of an ipod or mp3 player. -It is easy to use even without reading the instructions. -The buttons have a nice click when pressed. -It has 2 usb 3.0 cables with plated connectors. -Includes a soft case and a rigid protective case. -Color screen with adjustable brightness. -Quality packaging and well protected. -Excellent mounting of ISOs and VHD. -Very useful read-only mode against viruses and antivirus. -Hardware encryption that protects your data. - Medium quality preassembled SSD. -Its temperature in use is around 40 ° C. -Plug and play! It does not require installing drivers. Cons: -The usb cables are somewhat rigid. -It usually gets hot when running, the ssd always indicates 40 ° C. -The transfer speed of the device is less than the real speed of the ssd. -Only sold with ssd already pre-assembled. -It only allows ssd in 2242 format, putting a 2280 would be excellent, since relocating the m.2 port fits perfectly without increasing the dimensions. -The ssd heat gives direct to the back of the screen, not if it affects you over time. -TBW of mounted ssd is unknown.
Review: 14-year-old me is geeking out! A must-have for any computer nerd - I've been waiting for a gadget like this since I started tinkering with Linux and BSD and providing desktop support to friends and family in the early '90s. So long, endlessly-creeping collection of CD-R(W), DVD±R(W), and thumb drive installers and other images! In the brief time I've had my iODD Mini, I've installed Windows, macOS, and Linux (Arch, BTW) on a variety of machines—including VMware and Boot Camp; rescued a FreeBSD system; run memtest86 on a flaky fileserver; and even updated the firmware on a webOS-based smart TV (LG C9). It's an extremely flexible and capable device. * I had some trouble getting started with the Mini. If I remember correctly, I had to initialize it in Windows 10 before it would even show up in macOS. * I've been using the exFAT filesystem for the physical partition and have experienced a few instances of overly-fragmented (and hence non-bootable) image files. Unfortunately, exFAT is still the least-worst choice for a portable, universal filesystem, so we're all stuck with it for now. I don't have a great handle on the exact circumstances under which this issue arises, but rewriting the fragmented file(s) with `rsync --preallocate --whole-file` seems to fix it. * The UEFI bootloader that's built into the Intel Macs I frequently work with doesn't like the multiple LUN configuration that's presented when more than one (virtual) device is listed above the "---disabled---" line in the Mode Setting menu. The "solution" is to keep the desired one (and only one) above the line and move the rest down using the 3 and 9 keys, then press the gear key to apply the change(s). You might have to reboot the Mac for it to recognize the new single LUN configuration. * My favorite trick so far is to do something like `truncate -s 8G /path/to/iodd/mnt/foo.rmd' and then select foo.rmd on the Mini to get an instant, virtual, 8GiB "thumb" drive—which can be subsequently initialized with diskutil, diskpart, parted, etc. It's great for running the macOS createinstallmedia command, Windows 10 media creation tool, etc. This feature alone makes the Mini worth the extra cost over a "dumb" mSATA-based external SSD with Ventoy (or what have you) loaded up. * The key shortcuts take some getting used to, and the documentation is inconsistent in a few places (and just plain wrong in others), but—assuming you're the nerdy type who likes to tinker—it's not too steep of a learning curve. Overall, I am beyond happy and satisfied with this wonderful little gadget. My only regret is that I never bought one of the earlier models to help support the project (and save myself a ton of time and hassle over the years). I'd love to see a future version with a massive NVMe SSD and a 10 or 20Gbps USB Type-C port, but that's just me being greedy! UPDATE (10-Nov-2020): I've had so many issues with sparse files, fragmentation, and other weird exFAT issues that I've given up and started using NTFS instead. This means the volume isn't (easily) writable from macOS, which is frustrating, and the `truncate' trick I mentioned above won't work. So I've been managing the disk from Windows, and I've started using `fsutil' to create rmd files for instant thumb drives. Just FYI!

## Features

- AES256-XTS/Write protect Blocker/WinToGo/AutoSleep/Safely Removal/Firmware Updater
- Provide bootable Virtual USB Drive function can be used with Rufus or similar other tools
- Recognized as Bootable HDD for Windows 8,LInux,Mac OS. Selecting VHD files let you can multi-boot.
- Optimized for handheld / Light and small size fits in your hand
- Simple and powerful features / built-in help / multilingual support

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07Y465VX1 |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,079 in USB Flash Drives |
| Brand | iodd |
| Built-In Media | 1.8" TFT LCD screen |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 256 |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop, Tablet |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 470 Reviews |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
| Form Factor | 1.8-inch |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 4.2 Centimeters |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hard-Drive Size | 256 GB |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0 |
| Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 3.54"L x 1.57"W x 0.35"Th |
| Item Weight | 85 Grams |
| Manufacturer | IODD co.,Ltd. |
| Media Speed | 300 Megabytes Per Second |
| Model Name | IODD Mini |
| Model Number | IODD_MINI |
| Read Speed | 300 Megabytes Per Second |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Business, IT |
| UPC | 889641000026 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | manufacturer warranty for 365 days from date of purchase |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** iodd
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop, Tablet
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 256 GB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 4.2 Centimeters
- **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 3.0
- **Hard Disk Size:** 256 GB
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Portable

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Capacity** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can someone please run a crystaldiskmark and post the result please?**
A: Additionally for Developer/IT/Tech Savvy perspective:

I would measure IODD Mini's internal ISO emulation performance against real CD/DVD mechanical drive (assuming that I still has a reliable one laying around), it shows from my test results that the IODD Mini's internal ISO mounted volume is equivalent to (at minimum) 90x read performance vs real mechanical DVD/CD read performance (which is commonly rated as 4x 8x 16x 24x +/- the actual quality of actual DVD/CD media inserted), installing VM Server 2003 fresh setup & install start to finish barely took 6 minutes (assuming good hardware/spec system).

**Q: Hi, could i replace original ssd to a 2to ssd (sata m2b+m key). i understood for warranty will be void but it is physically possible?**
A: Yes you can, but the SSD Max power consumption may be lower than 2W.
Internal interface: M.2 NGFF 42mm
all warranties are invalidated (IODD MINI body and m.2 ssd)
thanks!

**Q: Will you release an nvme-based, usb type-c, 10gbps version?**
A: t will be some time before chipsets are cheap enough and good enough for all 3 of those features. Intel is still having trouble with PCIe 4.0 and only AMD has chipsets to handle the new generation of NVMe speeds that came with it. Newer, faster stuff is always coming out so you get the best you can at the time you need it and worry about the next gen later. As for the IODD Mini, I wish they had designed it to hold an M.2 2280 instead of the shorter M.2 2242 SSD's it holds, but other than that it's great. Sometime in the future another generation will be much faster and I will probably buy one of those when it's out. I've worn out older IODD devices and this is my 4th. The 2nd(2531) vanished and 3rd(another 2531) is still running but the Mini is so much better that I don't use it much anymore. You can buy a USB 3.0 to USB C cable or just an adapter and use it in a USB-C port. It's not as fast as the fastest USB-C devices you can buy but it's the fastest you can mount ISO's and/or VHD's and get use out of. It's so easy that I don't have to carry a bunch of USB drives and can get away with it and a single USB drive(in case I need to do something special like make a bootable USB but can't do it as a VHD or ISO. Once you have one and get all your stuff setup on it, you will wonder how you got anything done without it. I would love to see a faster one(or even larger capacity than 1Tb) but I don't think they would sell a bunch if it had to carry a $1000 price tag. They will come out with a new version when the numbers make sense as they need to actually sell them to stay in business. They tried to bring a version of the Mini to market several years ago but had to wait for the parts to get cheap enough that they could sell them to more than a couple people with deep pockets. There was little buyer interest when the price was much higher so don't expect a 10Gbps version until you see PCIe 4.0 NVMe showing up in more than just AMD motherboards. It may be an even longer wait as it still has to make sense to produce them at a price they will sell in decent volume.

**Q: When will Russia shipping be available?**
A: This is item will be sold world wide in Amazon global selling after November.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent!
*by J***F on August 5, 2020*

Excellent device. In the images show the contents of the package, the ssd inside and a couple of tests with ATTO disk benchmark from a usb 3.0 port, using the iodd mini it got read speeds of 258MB/s and 244MB/s write. The same SSD mounted on a Silverstone MS09 obtained speeds of 439MB/s read and 407MB/s write. Test mount a WD Blue SSD to the iodd mini and got 252MB/s read and 249MB/s write, which indicates that there is no difference in putting a higher performance ssd. If you require more capacity it is a good idea to look for a ssd as large as possible, the problem is that not many manufacturers have 2242 format. The iodd 2.5" case version for SSD / HDD would be a better option. Pros: -It is small and light, about the size of an ipod or mp3 player. -It is easy to use even without reading the instructions. -The buttons have a nice click when pressed. -It has 2 usb 3.0 cables with plated connectors. -Includes a soft case and a rigid protective case. -Color screen with adjustable brightness. -Quality packaging and well protected. -Excellent mounting of ISOs and VHD. -Very useful read-only mode against viruses and antivirus. -Hardware encryption that protects your data. - Medium quality preassembled SSD. -Its temperature in use is around 40 ° C. -Plug and play! It does not require installing drivers. Cons: -The usb cables are somewhat rigid. -It usually gets hot when running, the ssd always indicates 40 ° C. -The transfer speed of the device is less than the real speed of the ssd. -Only sold with ssd already pre-assembled. -It only allows ssd in 2242 format, putting a 2280 would be excellent, since relocating the m.2 port fits perfectly without increasing the dimensions. -The ssd heat gives direct to the back of the screen, not if it affects you over time. -TBW of mounted ssd is unknown.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 14-year-old me is geeking out! A must-have for any computer nerd
*by M***. on June 19, 2020*

I've been waiting for a gadget like this since I started tinkering with Linux and BSD and providing desktop support to friends and family in the early '90s. So long, endlessly-creeping collection of CD-R(W), DVD±R(W), and thumb drive installers and other images! In the brief time I've had my iODD Mini, I've installed Windows, macOS, and Linux (Arch, BTW) on a variety of machines—including VMware and Boot Camp; rescued a FreeBSD system; run memtest86 on a flaky fileserver; and even updated the firmware on a webOS-based smart TV (LG C9). It's an extremely flexible and capable device. * I had some trouble getting started with the Mini. If I remember correctly, I had to initialize it in Windows 10 before it would even show up in macOS. * I've been using the exFAT filesystem for the physical partition and have experienced a few instances of overly-fragmented (and hence non-bootable) image files. Unfortunately, exFAT is still the least-worst choice for a portable, universal filesystem, so we're all stuck with it for now. I don't have a great handle on the exact circumstances under which this issue arises, but rewriting the fragmented file(s) with `rsync --preallocate --whole-file` seems to fix it. * The UEFI bootloader that's built into the Intel Macs I frequently work with doesn't like the multiple LUN configuration that's presented when more than one (virtual) device is listed above the "---disabled---" line in the Mode Setting menu. The "solution" is to keep the desired one (and only one) above the line and move the rest down using the 3 and 9 keys, then press the gear key to apply the change(s). You might have to reboot the Mac for it to recognize the new single LUN configuration. * My favorite trick so far is to do something like `truncate -s 8G /path/to/iodd/mnt/foo.rmd' and then select foo.rmd on the Mini to get an instant, virtual, 8GiB "thumb" drive—which can be subsequently initialized with diskutil, diskpart, parted, etc. It's great for running the macOS createinstallmedia command, Windows 10 media creation tool, etc. This feature alone makes the Mini worth the extra cost over a "dumb" mSATA-based external SSD with Ventoy (or what have you) loaded up. * The key shortcuts take some getting used to, and the documentation is inconsistent in a few places (and just plain wrong in others), but—assuming you're the nerdy type who likes to tinker—it's not too steep of a learning curve. Overall, I am beyond happy and satisfied with this wonderful little gadget. My only regret is that I never bought one of the earlier models to help support the project (and save myself a ton of time and hassle over the years). I'd love to see a future version with a massive NVMe SSD and a 10 or 20Gbps USB Type-C port, but that's just me being greedy! UPDATE (10-Nov-2020): I've had so many issues with sparse files, fragmentation, and other weird exFAT issues that I've given up and started using NTFS instead. This means the volume isn't (easily) writable from macOS, which is frustrating, and the `truncate' trick I mentioned above won't work. So I've been managing the disk from Windows, and I've started using `fsutil' to create rmd files for instant thumb drives. Just FYI!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ After two hours of use, I'm pretty impressed
*by X***P on February 9, 2020*

I admit that I was very skeptical that this device would work well enough to merit a five-star rating. I mean, at the price ($255 for a 1TB SSD with encryption PLUS multi-LUN capability), I was expecting poor firmware and/or flaky operation (disconnecting randomly, losing data, etc.). So far - and I will be updating this review as I have more time to use more of what it can do - I'm amazed. First of all, you should know that I'm a Mac user, so I formatted the drive GPT with a single APFS container and volume. Naturally, the firmware doesn't know what an APFS container is, so it always displays "No appropriate partition" on the home screen. It would be absolutely wonderful if at some time in the future, Mac and Linux partitions were recognized, but it doesn't prevent me from using it as I intended. My intended use is as an encrypted clone for my Mac's disk. I already have encrypted clones on external SSD drives, but I specifically wanted to be able to access this disk from an iPhone or iPad, and, as of now (and for the foreseeable future), iOS devices can't access encrypted Apple file systems. So the only solution was a drive with hardware encryption that would be invisible to the device. There are quite a few hardware encrypted flash drives, but I needed an SSD, and iODD seems to be the only people making them. So I decided to take a chance. As I said, so far, it looks very good. I've noticed a couple of times when, on plugging the drive in, it wasn't recognized even though it powered up and had me enter the password. If I tried again, it was there fine. I'm not sure exactly why I'm seeing this behavior, but it's not a big problem as long as I can always get it to be seen on the second try. If it starts to be a problem, I'll update this review and contact support. So after thinking that this was going to be "too good to be true", it seems to work exactly as I hoped. The biggest problem for me is dealing with the complexity of a multi-LUN device. I certainly didn't need this sophistication, and I still haven't learned exactly how everything works, but it's a very impressive device at a surprisingly low price. There's one improvement I can think of at the moment that I'd like to see (in addition to recognizing Mac and Linux partitions): a metal enclosure. The plastic case is light and well-designed, but I carry this around in a pocket, and if I sit on it the wrong way, it could break and probably wouldn't be covered by the warranty. A metal case would be more durable.

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