ADATA is a prolific name in the business of external storage where the market is dominated by Samsung and WDC. The two tech giants have almost ninety per cent of share in the global market and leaving a small place for other enterprises. Despite such fierce competition, the Taiwanese vendor ADATA has created a fantastic product, ADATA SE800 Portable External SSD.
Specification at a Glance
- Color: Black / Blue
- Transfer Speed: Up to 1000 MB/s (Using USB 3.2 Gen)
- Capacity: 512 GB / 1 TB
- Dimension: 72.7 mm (L) x 12.2mm (H) x 44 mm (W)
- Weight: 40g
- Interface: USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C
- OS Requirements:
- Mac OS X 10.6 or later
- Windows 8/8.1/10
- Android 5.0 or later
- Linux kernel 2.6 or later
- Op Voltage: DC 5V, 900 mA
- Op Temperature: 0°C (32°F) to 35°C (95°F)
- Accessories: USB 3.2 Type-C to A cable, USB 3.2 Type-C to C cable, Quick Start Guide
External SSD Design
ADATA has emerged as an exceptional manufacturer of compact external SSD in the world. In this model, they kept the same chassis as before and kept its price affordable. It weighs around 40g excluding the cable which makes it very lightweight and easy to carry. The size of the product is also very compact, so if you are looking for an SSD on the go, then it could be your perfect choice.
In comparison with Samsung’s T3 and T5, it has a much smaller footprint. Though it is slightly thicker, it would not be a problem for you. It has the IP68 certification that means even you accidentally drop it in the water; you will not lose any vital data as it is fully waterproof. If you look from the side, it has a pinched oval shape which makes easy to hold while providing a much firmer grip.
Build Quality
The device is made with rubber and aluminum at the same time, which not only makes it durable but also easy to hold. There are very few SSDs available in the market with IP68 certification, and this is one of them. When the cap for USB Type-C connector is fully closed then it is entirely water-resistant as well as dust. It can remain under fresh water with a depth of 1.5m around 60 minutes.
Just like its ancestor SE730H, this one (SE800) also meets the stringent MIL-STD-810G 516.6 impact resistance test so the device is ready for enduring shocks and it can survive any accidental drops without much damaging any components. The SSD also has a LED activity light which blinks at the time of data transfer, and it goes solid when there is no transfer, but it is connected with any device.
Color Variant
And if you are asking about the color this time, there is no flashy red or gold color; they are gone from the scheme, instead it now only comes with blue and black color. Now the drive has a hairline brushed metallic surface and also featuring conservative colors like black which gave a much more sophisticated and classier look. So, if you are not a fan of those glitzy colors then its good news for you.
Performance
The inception point of internal SSD was to deliver fast performance in a compact size that’s nothing new, but in recent years the world of technology has seen the latest development the sector of external SSDs. With the latest innovation, the drivers become smaller than the size of a cell phone and one can easily take it anywhere. Decreased size and faster speed have become synonymous with SSDs. And for this feature SE800 can be a gamers paradise. If you are someone who loves to carry the gaming library or like to switch between different devices or you need some extra space in your gaming console, then this drive is for you.
Storage Capacity
While the size of the storage device is shrinking, the size of games is increasing lately, and for that matter, most of us require bigger storage drivers. New ADATA SE800 Portable External SSD is offering two sizes one is 512 GB, and the other is 1 TB. So, if you are a pro gamer, then this device can be your solid choice. The drive is compatible with popular gaming consoles such as Xbox One or PS4. If you are not looking for gaming purpose but for other work, then you can also easily use it. It is also well-matched with most of Notebooks and PCs.
Speed
Speed is a crucial factor for SSDs. Here the new ADATA SSD is able to gain the speed of 1000MB/s when you are connected with USB 3.2 Gen2. If you don’t have access to this port and you are on USB 3.1 (Like the Xbox or PS4), then you will also be able to gain 200 to 300 MB/s. The speed is slower than USB 3.2, but if you compare it with a traditional hard disk, then the speed is much faster. So, you may want to check what kind of device you have before purchasing this external SSD.
Hardware
Just like the most of ADATA drivers this SSD also packed with 3D TLC technology which delivers a fantastic performance. The device also comes with three years of warranty. So, after-sales support is also pretty good here. As for power consumption, it draws nearly 4.5W, which would not be a huge problem if you are connected with a Type-C USB port.
Benchmark
For the benchmark one must take into consideration of two software one is ATTO, and the other is CrystalDiskMark. On the CrystalDiskMark it performed fine, and the reading speed goes up to 914.5 MB/s, and for the writing speed, you can probably get around 900.12 MB/s. and if you are testing it on Atto will be able to see 992 MB/s for reading speed and 910MB/s for the writing purpose.
Final Verdict
ADATA SE800 Portable External SSD could be a great purchase if you like to travel a lot with your gaming library or with your personal data. It is compact in size, provide faster performance, and the sales pricing is not out of budget. And the best part, it is water, dust and shockproof. So, if you are looking for a sturdy SSD under $99, then you can go with this one.
