In the 500 GB SSD category, the Asus ROG Strix Arion S (for 145 euros) came out on top. Not quite as fast, but also not as expensive and thus the price-performance winner is the Intenso Portable SSD Professional (80 euros). Among the SSDs with 1000GB, the WD My Passport SSD came out on top in a top trio with very high speed...
Product details
ROG Strix Arion S500 Portable SSD – USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, NVMe SSD with DRAM and large SLC cache for transfer rates of up to 1050 MB/s, 500 GB capacity, 256-bit AES disk and data encryption, NTI Backup Now EZ software, ASUS Aura Sync
Unmatched transfer speed: DRAM SSD with large SLC cache for data transfers of up to 1050 MB/s – 12 times faster than conventional external HDDs.
Exceptional cooling: The aluminum casing and a thermal pad enable effective heat dissipation.
Complete data protection: Secured by 256-bit AES disk and data encryption, along with the included NTI Backup Now EZ software.
Easy drive management: The ROG SSD Dashboard software provides full access to temperature, storage status, and more.
Extensive compatibility: The USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 interface offers super-fast performance and broad support for various devices, including the latest PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles.
Customizable lighting: Exclusive ASUS Aura Sync lighting technology.