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Compact amber portable SSD with rugged IP67-rated casing and Type-C connectors

DATO

DATO ARES Amber Shield 1TB portable SSD

SKU CH-F9HC-EMA40

A rugged 1 TB portable SSD with IP67 protection, graphene cooling and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 speeds up to 1600/1500 MB/s

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 1,600 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 1,500 MB/s
  • Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2
  • Form factorPortable
  • NAND flash typemSATA

Capacity 1TB

  • Sequential reads up to 1600 MB/s via USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
  • Sequential writes up to 1500 MB/s via USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
  • IP67-rated casing resists dust and water ingress
  • Graphene thermal material aids heat dissipation during sustained transfers
  • OTG support with included Type-C to C and Type-C to A cables

Amber Shield 1TB portable SSD

The DATO ARES Amber Shield delivers 1TB of external storage in a rugged, IP67-rated enclosure. It connects through a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C interface and includes both a 20Gb/s Type-C to Type-C cable and a 10Gb/s Type-C to Type-A cable for broad device compatibility.

Sustained performance with graphene cooling

Graphene thermal material dissipates heat during extended transfers, helping the drive maintain its rated speeds without throttling. The mSATA-based design is tested for 1.2m drop protection and weighs 40 grams, making it suitable for mobile workloads that demand consistent throughput.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface decides fit

Maximum sequential read reaches 1600 MB/s and write reaches 1500 MB/s, but only on hosts that support USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. Buyers whose systems top out at 10Gb/s or 5Gb/s USB will not see these peak figures.

How it compares

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

Price $156.99
Cheaper than about 62% of the 410 comparable items (median $202.99).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 311 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed Up to 1,600 MB/s
Higher than about 66% of the 157 comparable items (median 1,050 MB/s).
Price per TB $156.99 per TB
Pricier than about 58% of the 310 comparable items (median $142.00 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDATO
Product lineARES Amber Shield
Model nameARSASE-1 TB
Total capacity1 TB
Product colorAmber
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 1,600 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 1,500 MB/s
Sustained random 4KB read1600 megabyte
Sustained random 4KB write1500 megabyte
Storage
NAND flash typemSATA
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2
Size & build
Form factorPortable
Overall width4.6 cm
Product depth1.65 cm
Overall height8.9 cm
Product weight40 g
In the box
Included items20Gb/s Type C to C cable, 10Gb/s C to A cable

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Questions about this item

How hot or noisy does the Graphene thermal design get when the 1600 MB/s drive runs all day?

The graphene thermal material and rugged housing keep the drive cool and silent under sustained 1600 MB/s read and 1500 MB/s write loads with no moving parts.

Which host port and cable do I need to reach the 1600 MB/s read speed on this USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C SSD?

You need a host USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port and the included 20 Gb/s Type-C to Type-C cable to achieve the rated 1600 MB/s read performance.

Will the IP67-rated Amber Shield work with my older USB 3.0 Type-A laptop and PlayStation 4?

Yes, the included 10 Gb/s Type-C to Type-A cable lets you plug into USB 3.0 Type-A ports on PCs, Macs, PS4 and Xbox One with plug-and-play operation.

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