The Future of Secure Storage: Meet the OWC Guardian, an Easy-to-Use, Portable Touchscreen SSD

Discover the OWC Guardian, a hardware-encrypted portable SSD with a touchscreen for ultimate data security and blazing-fast performance. Protect your sensitive files with ease.

Wayne Grayson • Jul 02, 2025

We’re excited to announce the latest member of our excellent lineup of portable storage options, the OWC Guardian. The Guardian is a bit different than our other portable SSDs. The first thing you’ll likely notice is that it has a touchscreen. And that touchscreen is your gateway into this drive’s military-grade security features.

Guardian offers an intuitive, easy-to-use way for anyone to safeguard sensitive information on the go without sacrificing speed or simplicity.

Effortless Encryption, Unyielding Security

Data security is paramount, and the OWC Guardian makes it remarkably simple. This portable SSD features 256-bit AES OPAL hardware encryption, which automatically encrypts your data as it's written and decrypts it upon authorized access. This robust hardware-based encryption ensures the highest level of data security without impacting your computer's processor performance.

Not only is Guardian easy to use, it's also customizable, giving you the power to configure multiple access settings to satisfy any data security requirement:

  • Choice of numeric PIN or a memorable passphrase with multi-password option to set separate admin and end-user access permissions
  • Configurable password lengths of 6-30 characters and 3-5 password attempts
  • Adjustable auto-timeout to lock the drive
  • Randomized touchscreen layout and secure erasure for maximum protection of important files
  • Read-Only mode so existing data cannot be modified or deleted
  • Secure-Erase the drive to wipe out all passwords and encryption capability

Intuitive Design with a Touch of Innovation

The OWC Guardian stands out with its user-friendly design. It incorporates a built-in color touchscreen, allowing for smartphone-like operation.

Using the touchscreen you can enter your PIN or passphrase directly on the device to access your data. The drive is housed in an anodized aluminum body, providing optimal heat dissipation and impact protection.

Blazing Fast Performance, Versatile Compatibility

Security shouldn't mean sacrificing performance. That's why the OWC Guardian boasts real-world transfer speeds of up to 1000MB/s, making it incredibly fast for read and write operations.

It's available in capacities up to 4TB, allowing you to handle large file backups, media transfers, and even 4K video editing with ease.

Guardian is also designed for broad compatibility, working seamlessly with USB-C/Thunderbolt Macs, iPad Pros, and PCs. Plus, there's no software installation required—simply connect, enter your password, and drag and drop your files.

Where OWC Guardian Provides Peace of Mind

The OWC Guardian is an excellent solution for anyone who deals with sensitive or personal data and needs to ensure compliance without complicating their workflow. Here are a few scenarios where the Guardian truly shines:

  • Business Professionals: Securely transfer confidential documents and presentations between meetings or while working remotely.
  • Creative Professionals: Photographers and videographers working on top secret or sensitive projects for major clients can confidently back up large media files, including photos, videos, and audio projects, knowing they are protected from prying eyes.
  • Students & Educators: Safeguard personal research, assignments, and sensitive academic data.
  • Travelers: Keep your personal and professional data secure while on the go, whether you're at a coffee shop or a co-working space.
  • Anyone Concerned With Data Privacy: Easily protect your personal photos, financial documents, and other private information.

Get Your OWC Guardian Today

The OWC Guardian delivers an unparalleled combination of security, speed, and ease of use, all in a rugged and intuitive design. It's bus-powered with an included USB-C cable for convenience.

The OWC Guardian is now generally available.

  • 1.0TB: Starting at $219.99
  • 2.0TB: Starting at $329.99
  • 4.0TB: Starting at $529.99

To learn more and purchase your OWC Guardian, visit: https://www.owc.com/solutions/...

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