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White rectangular portable SSD with rounded corners, credit-card sized and ultra-thin

DATO

DATO ARES Torch 1TB portable SSD 1050/1000MB/s White

SKU CH-7WGH-Q66HC

A 1 TB portable SSD delivering up to 1050 MB/s read and 1000 MB/s write in a 25 g, credit-card-sized white enclosure with thermal throttling protection and OTG support for Type-C devices

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 1,050 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 1,000 MB/s
  • Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2
  • Form factorPortable
  • Product depth1.1 cm

Capacity 1TB

  • Ultra-light 25 g design slips into any pocket
  • Credit-card footprint at 76 x 46 x 11 mm for true portability
  • Sequential reads up to 1050 MB/s and writes up to 1000 MB/s via USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • Built-in thermal sensor throttles speed to keep performance steady
  • OTG support lets you move files directly from iPhone 15, iPad or Android Type-C devices

Portable 1 TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 SSD

The DATO ARES Torch is a pocket-sized external solid-state drive with a 1 TB capacity. It connects through a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C interface and weighs 25 grams. The drive suits professionals and creatives who need fast, lightweight storage for large media files on the move.

Bundled USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C to Type-A cable

A 10 Gb/s Type-C to Type-A cable is included so the drive works immediately with both modern Type-C ports and legacy Type-A ports. OTG support allows direct file transfer from compatible Type-C devices such as iPad, iPhone 15 and Android smartphones without a computer.

Up to 1050 MB/s read and 1000 MB/s write

Sequential speeds of up to 1050 MB/s read and 1000 MB/s write determine whether the drive matches a workflow that moves multi-gigabyte projects quickly. Built-in thermal throttling protection maintains consistent performance during sustained transfers. Buyers who need higher throughput for intensive video editing should consider faster interfaces.

How it compares

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

Price $123.99
Cheaper than about 72% 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 1,050 MB/s
Typical for this category: the median of 166 items is 1,050 MB/s.
Price per TB $123.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 61% of the 310 comparable items (median $142.00 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDATO
Product lineARES TORCH
Part numberARSTH-1 TB
Total capacity1 TB
Product colorWhite
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 1,050 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 1,000 MB/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2
Size & build
Form factorPortable
Overall width4.6 cm
Product depth1.1 cm
Overall height7.6 cm
Product weight25 g
In the box
Included items10Gb/s Type C to A cable

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Questions about this item

Will the thermal throttling protection wear out and need replacement?

The built-in thermal sensing and throttling technology is a solid-state feature with no moving parts, so it does not wear out or require replacement during the drive's lifespan.

Does the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface hit a bandwidth ceiling before the 1050 MB/s read speed under sustained transfers?

The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface provides up to 20 Gbps bandwidth, which exceeds the 1050 MB/s maximum sequential read speed, so the drive's controller is the limiting factor.

How hot does the 25 g white enclosure get and does the fan noise increase during all-day use?

There is no fan; the drive relies on thermal throttling protection to manage heat silently, and the lightweight aluminium body dissipates warmth without audible noise.

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