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Kanguru

Kanguru U3-NVMWP-1T 1TB portable SSD

SKU CH-NBAB-2MBR0 MPN U3-NVMWP-1T

1 TB portable solid-state drive with USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds up to 675 MB/s read and 575 MB/s write, includes both USB-C and USB-A cables

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 675 MB/s (USB3.1 Gen 2) 25 MB/s (USB2.0)
  • Sequential write speedUp to 575 MB/s (USB3.1 Gen 2) 25 MB/s (USB2.0)
  • Interface typeSuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 Gen 2
  • Setup requirementsWindows 10 Windows 8 Windows Vista Windows 7 (32 bit & 64-bi
  • Operating temperature range41 °F to 131 °F (5 °C to 55 °C)
  • Fast transfers up to 675 MB/s read via USB 3.1 Gen 2
  • Quick writes up to 575 MB/s for large files on USB 3.1 Gen 2
  • Works with Windows 7 through 10 and macOS 10.4+ without extra drivers
  • Rugged build survives 400G shock and 1G vibration in a 5 mm slim case
  • Includes USB-C and USB-A cables plus a rubber case for immediate use

1TB USB 3.1 Gen 2 Portable SSD

The Kanguru U3-NVMWP-1T is a 1 TB external solid-state drive that connects via SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 Gen 2. It delivers up to 675 MB/s sequential read and 575 MB/s sequential write on a Gen 2 port. The drive uses NVMe technology inside a compact 5 mm by 15 mm by 40 mm enclosure. A rubber case and both USB-C and USB-A cables are included.

Suits mobile professionals.

This drive suits users who need fast, portable storage on modern Windows or macOS systems with USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports. It is backward compatible with USB 2.0, though speeds drop to 25 MB/s read and write. Buyers whose computers lack USB 3.1 Gen 2 will not see the advertised performance. The drive requires a Pentium 4 2 GHz or equivalent processor and 1 GB RAM.

SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface decides fit

The single specification that determines suitability is the SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface. Full 675 MB/s read and 575 MB/s write speeds are only available when the host port supports USB 3.1 Gen 2. On USB 2.0 ports the drive is limited to 25 MB/s in both directions. Verify your system has a USB 3.1 Gen 2 port before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $243.99
Pricier than about 61% 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 675 MB/s (USB3.1 Gen 2) 25 MB/s (USB2.0)
Lower than about 84% of the 157 comparable items (median 1,050 MB/s).
Price per TB $243.99 per TB
Pricier than about 82% of the 310 comparable items (median $142.00 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKanguru
Model nameU3-NVMWP-1T
Total capacity1 TB
Product colorBlack
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 675 MB/s (USB3.1 Gen 2)
25 MB/s (USB2.0)
Sequential write speedUp to 575 MB/s (USB3.1 Gen 2)
25 MB/s (USB2.0)
Ports & slots
Interface typeSuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 Gen 2
Size & build
Overall width5 mm
Product depth15 mm
Overall height40 mm
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 76 mm
In the box
Included itemsKanguru UltraLock USB-C M2 NVMe
Rubber Case
USB-C to USB-C Cable
USB-C to USB-A Cable
Quick Start Guide
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range41 °F to 131 °F (5 °C to 55 °C)
Storage temperature range-40 °F to 149 °F (-40 °C to 65 °C)
Max shock tolerance400G/2.0 ms
Vibration tolerance1G

Questions about this item

Will the 1TB drive reach its 675 MB/s read speed when plugged into my older USB 2.0 port?

No — on USB 2.0 the drive is limited to 25 MB/s read and 25 MB/s write. You need a USB 3.1 Gen 2 port to hit the 675 MB/s read and 575 MB/s write figures.

How can I verify the drive is delivering SuperSpeed+ performance after I connect it?

Run a benchmark tool such as CrystalDiskMark or Blackmagic Disk Speed Test; on a USB 3.1 Gen 2 port you should see sequential reads near 675 MB/s and writes near 575 MB/s.

Does the box include both a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A cable so I can use it with either port type?

Yes — the package contains the Kanguru UltraLock USB-C M2 NVMe drive, a rubber case, a USB-C to USB-C cable, a USB-C to USB-A cable, and a quick start guide.

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