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Black rectangular portable SSD with capless USB-A connector, compact plastic enclosure

ADATA

ADATA SC610 500GB portable SSD

SKU CH-AEGA-7RM2K

Portable 500 GB solid-state drive with a capless USB 3.2 connector delivering up to 550 MB/s read speed

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 2
  • Product colorSilver
  • Key featuresPortable, Compact
  • Included itemsMain unit
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface delivers up to 10Gb/s bandwidth
  • Sequential read speed reaches 550 MB/s for quick file access
  • Capless push-out USB connector removes loose caps and cables
  • Weighs only 13 grams for easy pocket portability
  • 500 GB capacity stores large game libraries and media files

Compact portable SSD for everyday storage

The ADATA SC610 provides 500 GB of solid-state capacity in a 2.5 inch form factor that weighs 13 grams. A USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface delivers up to 550 MB/s read and 500 MB/s write speeds for quick file transfers. The capless push-out USB-A connector removes the need for separate cables or caps. It suits users who want fast external storage without bulky enclosures.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The plastic enclosure and lack of moving parts keep the drive silent during operation. Solid-state design means minimal heat output compared with mechanical 7200 RPM drives. Power is drawn directly from the USB port so no external adapter is required. Typical workloads such as game loading or media playback stay well within the thermal limits of the compact shell.

What the bundled items change

The package contains only the main unit with its integrated USB-A connector. No additional cables, docking accessories or management software are included. The capless design itself simplifies daily use by eliminating loose parts that can be lost. Buyers who need a USB-C connection or bundled backup software will need to source those separately.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Portable USB SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $120.99
Cheaper than about 73% of the 410 comparable items (median $202.99).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 311 items is 1 TB.
Price per TB $120.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 63% of the 310 comparable items (median $142.00 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Product lineT7
Model nameADATA SC610
Part numberSC610-500G-CBK
Total capacity1 TB
Product colorSilver
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 2
In the box
Included itemsMain unit

Questions about this item

How do I install the ADATA SC610 500GB portable SSD and what step do people often miss?

Insert the capless pushout USB connector directly into a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port; the step people miss is ensuring the port supplies 10Gb/s bandwidth for the rated 550 MB/s read speed.

What maintenance or replacement will the ADATA SC610 500GB portable SSD need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the solid-state design has no moving parts, so only the USB connector or enclosure would need replacement if physically damaged.

What limit appears first on the ADATA SC610 500GB portable SSD during sustained use?

The USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface caps sustained throughput at 550 MB/s read and 500 MB/s write, which is the first bottleneck under continuous transfer workloads.

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