ASUS ROG Strix Arion S500
500 GBCurrently out of stock
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.
Interface | USB-C |
Read transfer speed | 1050 MB/s |
Item number | 16463701 |
Manufacturer | ASUS |
Category | External SSD |
Manufacturer no. | 90DD02I0-M09000 |
Release date | 10/8/2021 |
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Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Storage capacity | 500 GB |
Interface | USB-C |
Read transfer speed | 1050 MB/s |
Form factor | M.2 |
SSD Features | AES encryption, Password protected, TCG Opal |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
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 | 20 cm |
Width | 15 cm |
Height | 3.70 cm |
Weight | 243 g |
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Reviews & Ratings
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...