ASUS ROG Strix Arion S500

500 GB

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.

Key specifications

Interface
USB-C
Read transfer speed
1050 MB/s
Item number
16463701

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
90DD02I0-M09000
Release date
10.8.2021
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Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
500 GB
Data storage interface
USB-C
Read transfer speed
1050 MB/s
Form factor
M.2
SSD Features
AES encryption, 
Password protected, 
TCG Opal

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Software included
NTI Backup Now EZ
Scope of delivery
incl. accessories, 
Manual and warranty card, if applicable, 
Product in OVP

Product dimensions

Length
12.46 cm
Width
4.78 cm
Height
10.80 cm
Weight
320 g

Package dimensions

Length
20 cm
Width
15 cm
Height
3.70 cm
Weight
243 g

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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
  • ASUS
    Not enough data
  • 1.Seagate
    0,1 %
  • 2.Samsung
    0,2 %
  • 3.Corsair
    0,4 %
  • 3.WD
    0,4 %

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
  • ASUS
    Not enough data
  • 1.Intenso
    0 days
  • 2.Crucial
    1 day
  • 3.Adata
    2 days
  • 4.WD
    3 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • ASUS
    Not enough data
  • 1.Corsair
    0,4 %
  • 2.Silicon Power
    0,5 %
  • 3.Samsung
    0,7 %
  • 3.Transcend
    0,7 %
Source: Galaxus

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Very good96/100
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Rank 1 out of 4Computer BildSpeicher To Go - 32 Modelle im TestReleaseJanuary 2022

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...