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product_id: 217222388
title: "128GB Aegis Secure Key 3 NXC 256-Bit Hardware-Encrypted USB 3.2 Type C Flash Drive, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Validated (ASK3-NXC-128GB), Black"
brand: "apricorn"
price: "1589 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Apricorn"
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/217222388-128gb-aegis-secure-key-3-nxc-256-bit-hardware-encrypted
store_origin: RO
region: Romania
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# USB 3.2 Type-C blazing speed 256-bit AES-XTS encryption FIPS 140-3 Level 3 security validated 128GB Aegis Secure Key 3 NXC 256-Bit Hardware-Encrypted USB 3.2 Type C Flash Drive, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Validated (ASK3-NXC-128GB), Black

**Brand:** apricorn
**Price:** 1589 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔐 Secure your digital life with the ultimate hardware-encrypted flash drive!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 128GB Aegis Secure Key 3 NXC 256-Bit Hardware-Encrypted USB 3.2 Type C Flash Drive, FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Validated (ASK3-NXC-128GB), Black by apricorn
- **How much does it cost?** 1589 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/217222388-128gb-aegis-secure-key-3-nxc-256-bit-hardware-encrypted)

## Best For

- apricorn enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Software-Free Security:** Built-in keypad authentication means zero software vulnerabilities—plug and protect instantly.
- • **Dual Admin & User Modes:** Separate access controls for ultimate data governance and peace of mind.
- • **Next-Gen USB 3.2 Type-C:** Experience lightning-fast transfers with universal Type-C compatibility.
- • **Military-Grade Encryption:** 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption keeps your data fortress impenetrable.
- • **Made in the USA, Trusted Worldwide:** Premium craftsmanship with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation ensures compliance and confidence.

## Overview

The Apricorn 128GB Aegis Secure Key 3 NXC is a compact, hardware-encrypted USB 3.2 Type-C flash drive featuring FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation and 256-bit AES-XTS encryption. It offers software-free authentication via a built-in keypad, supports separate admin and user modes, and is designed for seamless plug-and-play use across PC, Mac, and Linux platforms. Made in the USA, it combines military-grade security with high-speed data transfer in a sleek, portable form factor.

## Description

Encrypted Secure USB 3.0 memory key

Review: High quality easy to use - Thus far this seems like a high quality product thats easy to use for most people. Im unsure on how long the memory will last but thus far it has worked just fine.
Review: Excellent secure drive, made in USA! - I’m happy to report that first of all, this product is made in the USA! I love the built-in keypad for the pass PIN. It allows the drive to be locked at a hardware level and also rids the need for installing software which can potentially be hacked. I use it with my iPad Pro and Macs. It works right out of the box on Apple systems, despite a note in the instruction sheet that you should format it for Macs first. No need to. Only minor con is the instructions are poorly written. But luckily the gizmo is really easy to use. Just know how to set the PIN and then how to unlock the drive each time. Once you know it’s intuitive enough.

## Features

- FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Validated
- 256-BIT AES-XTS Hardware Encryption
- USB 3.2 With Type C Connector. Power Supply: USB Port / Internal Battery
- Separate Admin and User Modes
- Software Free Authentication and operation

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08D332395 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #383 in USB Flash Drives |
| Color | Black |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (197) |
| Date First Available | July 20, 2020 |
| Flash Memory Type | USB |
| Hardware Connectivity Technology | USB Type C |
| Hardware Platform | PC, Mac, Linux |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.25 x 0.75 x 0.25 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.8 ounces |
| Item model number | ASK3-NXC-128GB |
| Language | English, English, English, English |
| Manufacturer | APRICORN MASS STORAGE |
| Model Name | FLASH S-USB-C 128GB APRICORN SECUREKEY 3NXC |
| National Stock Number | 0 |
| Product Dimensions | 3.25"D x 0.75"W x 0.25"H |
| UPC | 708326915014 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Apricorn
- **Hardware Interface:** USB
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 128 GB
- **Special Feature:** Not_Performance_Used
- **Write Speed:** 625 MB/s

## Images

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## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will encryption work if this is used in a Chromebook?**
A: The encryption happens entirely within the external disk.

As long as you unlock it before plugging it into the computer, the computer will see it as just another USB disk. It won't even know that the data on the physical storage within the disk are encrypted.

If you don't unlock it first, it won't even tell the computer that it IS a disk. The computer's USB controller will probably feed it power, which it uses to charge its internal battery, but from what I've seen the primary operating system (macOS, Linux/chrome/android, or even windows if you're into that kind of self-abuse) won't even be aware that a device is plugged into the port.

**Q: Would this be good for storing Bitcoin keys?**
A: I use it to store my most secret items. It will definitely do the job for your Bitcoin keys, that is one of my closely guarded secrets also. The Aegis Secure Key 3 enables me to keep my secrets from the internet until I absolutely have to expose them. That’s why I have several different Aegis encrypted storage devices. They have served me well for the pass 8 years.

**Q: What happens if the drive is formatted? Will this effect the encryption capability?**
A: However you choose to format the drive is independent of the encryption capability. The drive is encrypted in the thumb drive hardware/firmware independent of the drive formatting. Generally you set up your encryption key, set whatever additional features you want to set, and then you format the drive for MacOS, for NTFS, for exFAT, etc. based on your specific needs.

**Q: Are the backups immune from ransomeware**
A: sophisticated malware like Locky and Crypto-ransomware are now targeting your backup data.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality easy to use
*by G***C on May 19, 2025*

Thus far this seems like a high quality product thats easy to use for most people. Im unsure on how long the memory will last but thus far it has worked just fine.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent secure drive, made in USA!
*by O***E on June 26, 2025*

I’m happy to report that first of all, this product is made in the USA! I love the built-in keypad for the pass PIN. It allows the drive to be locked at a hardware level and also rids the need for installing software which can potentially be hacked. I use it with my iPad Pro and Macs. It works right out of the box on Apple systems, despite a note in the instruction sheet that you should format it for Macs first. No need to. Only minor con is the instructions are poorly written. But luckily the gizmo is really easy to use. Just know how to set the PIN and then how to unlock the drive each time. Once you know it’s intuitive enough.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspires confidence
*by A***R on January 12, 2024*

Got this to replace my aging Kingston DataTraveler secure drive, which had begun to show signs of battery health. It works identically, except that if you don't access it for a period of maybe 15 minutes or so, it automatically turns off, which gives you the "disk not ejected correctly" warning. No harm done though; it's just that my old Kingston never shut off from not being accessed. But I suppose this may be a security feature of the Apricorn (e.g., if you walked away from your computer and forgot the drive was open), so it's not necessarily a bad thing.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-11*