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This ASUS external SSD is “almost” indestructible

We are not going to discover at this point the benefits that SSDs have compared to HDDs. Above all, the great strength is in the read and write speeds. This means, for example, that the loading times of the operating system or video games are brutally reduced.

Its arrival in the external storage segment is being somewhat slow. The problem they present is that the capacities are lower compared to external mechanical disks and more expensive. However, the time saved in data transfer is worth it.

This is the ASUS TUF Gaming AS1000 unit

The first aspect that stands out about this storage unit is that it belongs to the TUF Gaming range. These units are characterized by offering very good quality and benefits. They are robust solutions with advanced capabilities, but they do not quite reach the top, since RoG products are for this range.

The AS1000 unit is characterized by being based on the USB-C 3.2 Gen 2×1 connector. How can it be otherwise, this unit is compatible with desktop and laptop computers, but also with consoles.

This unit has been subjected to strict durability tests to ensure that it will not be damaged by liquid spills or drops. An interesting aspect is that it includes the NTI Backup Now EZ software (a $36 value) that makes it easy to back up or recover data.

This unit is characterized by offering speeds up to 10Gbps, which is about ten times faster than a mechanical hard drive. The unit comes exclusively (and possibly for now) from 1TB capacity.

We can connect, thanks to the USB-C connector to any computer, the PS5 and Xbox Seriex X, as well as a smartphone. In all cases, with very high transfer speeds.

ASUS TUF Gaming AS1000,

Includes military grade certification

We have skipped one aspect, which is resistance to liquid spills and drops. Specifically, this unit has passed the MIL-STD-810H test, a test that measures the resistance of the units, established by the US Army.

What these tests do is subject the device to altitude tests with low pressure, temperature shocks, effects of rain with wind, humidity and fungi, exposure to sand and dust, explosive atmospheres, shocks and vibration, among other tests.

As we can see, this storage unit has endured a series of really brutal tests. All these tests (and others that the test includes) must be passed without damaging the unit. In the case of not passing a single test, it will no longer be possible to certify.

As of now, ASUS has not revealed the release date and price of the TUF Gaming AS1000 unit. Due to the capacity and certification that it includes, as well as the software, it could be around 100-150 euros, more or less. Although there are no other units with these characteristics, there are others with similar capacity that can guide us in the price.

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