ASUS ROG Strix Arion S500
500 GBCurrently out of stock
Product details
ROG Strix Arion S500 Portable SSD — USB-C3.2 Gen 2, NVMe SSD with DRAM and large SLC cache for up to 1050 MB/s transfers, 500 GB capacity, 256-bit AES disk and data encryption, NTI Backup Now EZ software,
ASUS Aura Sync
Unrivaled transfer speed: DRAM SSD with large SLC cache delivers up to 1050 MB/s file transfers — 12X faster than standard external HDDs
Exceptional cooling: Aluminum alloy chassis and a thermal pad enable effective heat dissipation
Complete data protection: Secured by 256‐bit AES disk and data encryption and bundled NTI Backup Now EZ software
Easy drive management: ROG SSD Dashboard software provides full access to temperature, storage status, and more
Comprehensive compatibility: USB-C3.2 Gen 2 interface offers superfast performance and wide-ranging support for various devices, including the latest PlayStation®and Xbox®gaming consoles
Customizable lighting: Exclusive ASUS Aura Sync lighting technology
Unrivaled transfer speed: DRAM SSD with large SLC cache delivers up to 1050 MB/s file transfers — 12X faster than standard external HDDs
Exceptional cooling: Aluminum alloy chassis and a thermal pad enable effective heat dissipation
Complete data protection: Secured by 256‐bit AES disk and data encryption and bundled NTI Backup Now EZ software
Easy drive management: ROG SSD Dashboard software provides full access to temperature, storage status, and more
Comprehensive compatibility: USB-C3.2 Gen 2 interface offers superfast performance and wide-ranging support for various devices, including the latest PlayStation®and Xbox®gaming consoles
Customizable lighting: Exclusive ASUS Aura Sync lighting technology
| Interface | USB-C |
| Read transfer speed | 1050 MB/s |
| Item number | 16463701 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Category | |
| Manufacturer no. | 90DD02I0-M09000 |
| Release date | 10.8.2021 |
| External links |
| Colour group | Black |
| Exact colour description | Black |
| Storage capacity | 500 GB |
| Data storage interface | USB-C |
| Read transfer speed | 1050 MB/s |
| Form factor | M.2 |
| Memory type (NAND) | SLC |
| SSD Features | AES encryption, Password protected, TCG Opal |
| Country of origin | China |
| Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
| Software included | NTI Backup Now EZ |
| Scope of delivery | incl. accessories, Manual and warranty card, if applicable, Product in OVP |
| Length | 12.46 cm |
| Width | 4.78 cm |
| Height | 10.80 cm |
| Weight | 320 g |
| Length | 19.90 cm |
| Width | 14.90 cm |
| Height | 3.70 cm |
| Weight | 243 g |
Specifications may include unverified machine translations.
Reviews & Ratings
Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- ASUSNot enough data
- 1.Seagate0,1 %
- 2.Samsung0,2 %
- 3.Synology0,4 %
- 3.WD0,4 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- ASUSNot enough data
- 1.Adata2 days
- 1.Crucial2 days
- 1.Kingston2 days
- 1.LaCie2 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- ASUSNot enough data
- 1.Corsair0,4 %
- 1.Silicon Power0,4 %
- 3.Emtec0,6 %
- 4.Samsung0,7 %
Source: Galaxus
Translation: machine translated
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...