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Compact amber rugged portable SSD with detachable cable

DATO

DATO ARES Amber Shield 4TB portable SSD

SKU CH-GRB8-D0Z3R

Rugged 4 TB portable SSD with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 speeds up to 1600/1500 MB/s, IP67 protection and graphene cooling

  • Total capacity4 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
  • Product depth1.65 cm

Capacity 4TB

  • Transfers large files fast with up to 1600 MB/s read speed via USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
  • Survives drops from 1.2 m and IP67 dust and water immersion
  • Graphene thermal material keeps drive cool during sustained workloads
  • Weighs 40 g and measures 8.9 x 4.6 x 1.65 cm for easy pocket carry
  • Works with PCs, Macs, consoles and OTG phones using included C-to-C and C-to-A cables

ARES Amber Shield 4TB portable SSD

The DATO ARES Amber Shield is a 4TB external solid-state drive built around a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C interface. It delivers sequential reads up to 1600 MBps and writes up to 1500 MBps in a rugged, IP67-rated enclosure weighing 40 grams. The drive targets creators and professionals who need fast, durable portable storage for large media libraries or backups.

Upgrade from slower USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Gen 1 drives

Moving to this drive replaces any portable SSD limited to 10 Gbps or 5 Gbps interfaces, cutting transfer times for multi-gigabyte files roughly in half when the host supports 20 Gbps. The jump is worth it for workflows that regularly move 4TB of video, RAW photos or virtual-machine images and cannot tolerate thermal throttling during sustained writes.

Fits a USB-C workflow with included 20 Gbps cable

The package supplies a 2-in-1 cable that operates at 20 Gbps Type-C to Type-C and 10 Gbps Type-C to Type-A, so the drive works with current laptops, desktops, consoles and OTG-enabled phones without extra adapters. Graphene thermal material keeps the controller cool inside the 8.9 × 4.6 × 1.65 cm chassis, freeing you from bulky heatsinks or fan noise while the IP67 shell handles 1.2 m drops, dust and water immersion.

How it compares

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

Price $420.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 410 comparable items (median $202.99).
Total capacity 4 TB
Higher than about 90% of the 311 comparable items (median 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 $105.25 per TB
Cheaper than about 73% of the 310 comparable items (median $142.00 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDATO
Product lineARES Amber Shield
Model nameARSASE-4 TB
Total capacity4 TB
Product colorAmber
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 1,600 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 1,500 MB/s
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 itemsA 2-in-1 cable with a detachable USB A end, revealing a USB C connector, supports 20Gb/s Type C to C and 10Gb/s C to A

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Questions about this item

Will the 4.6 cm wide by 8.9 cm long case fit in a slim laptop sleeve pocket?

The drive measures 4.6 cm wide, 8.9 cm long and 1.65 cm thick, so it slides into most slim sleeves and small bag pockets.

Do I need to install any driver before the 1600 MB/s read speed works on Windows or macOS?

No driver is required; the SSD is plug-and-play on Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation and Xbox, delivering up to 1600 MB/s read on a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port.

If the included 2-in-1 cable frays, can I replace it with any USB-C cable and keep the 20 Gb/s link?

Only a cable rated for 20 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 will maintain the full 1600/1500 MB/s speeds; slower cables will drop the link to 10 Gb/s or less.

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