ASUS ROG Strix Arion S500 M.2 Gen4 NVMe 500GB SSD Black

The ASUS ROG Strix Arion S500 is an external solid state drive featuring an aluminium alloy chassis and thermal pad for effective heat dissipation, complete data protection via a 256-bit AES disk and NTI Backup Now EZ software, DRAM and large SLC cache for up to 1050Mb/s transfers, a USB-C 3.2 Gen2 interface, and has up to 500GB capacity.

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ROG Strix Arion S500

ROG Strix Arion S500 Portable SSD — USB-C®3.2 Gen 2x1, NVMe SSD with DRAM and large SLC cache for up to 1050 MB/s transfers, 500 GB capacity, 256-bit AES disk and data encryption, NTI Backup Now EZ software, ASUS Aura Sync.

• Unrivalled transfer speed: DRAM SSD with large SLC cache delivers up to 1050 MB/s file transfers — 12X faster than standard external HDDs*
• Exceptional cooling: Aluminium alloy chassis and a thermal pad enable effective heat dissipation
• Complete data protection: Secured by 256‐bit AES disk and data encryption and bundled NTI Backup Now EZ software
• Easy drive management: ROG SSD Dashboard software provides full access to temperature, storage status, and more
• Comprehensive compatibility: USB-C®3.2 Gen 2x1 interface offers superfast performance and wide-ranging support for various devices, including the latest PlayStation®and Xbox®gaming consoles
• Customizable lighting: Exclusive ASUS Aura Sync lighting technology

*Disclaimer: Results based on internal comparison tests against an ASUS FX external HDD 2TB (EHD-A2T) for 100 GB file transfers.

Blazing Speeds, Exceptional Cooling

The ROG Strix Arion S500 is a portable NVMe® SSD with DRAM and USB-C® 3.2 Gen 2x1 connectivity for blisteringly fast file transfers at up to 1050 MB/s. Made of aluminium alloy, this sleek and portable drive includes a thermal pad for effective heat dissipation, 256-bit AES disk and data encryption, ROG SSD Dashboard software for easy drive management, and exclusive ASUS Aura Sync lighting to give any gaming setup a unified look. With NTI Backup Now EZ software, ROG Strix Arion S500 is the ideal high-performance, mobile storage solution.

Unrivalled Transfer Speeds

The ROG Strix Arion S500 is up to 12X faster* than standard external HDDs. Its high-performance Phison SSD is capable of delivering up to 1050 MB/s transfer speeds, and the SSD with DRAM memory and large SLC cache maximizes data performance and helps extend the SSD’s lifespan. At these speeds, a 100 GB file can be transferred in just two minutes.

• Up to 1050 MB/s File Transfer Speeds
• Up to 12x Faster than External HDDs
• 2 Minute Transfers for 100 GB Files

*Disclaimer: Results based on internal comparison tests in Windows Performance mode against an ASUS FX external HDD 2 TB(EHD-A2T) for 100 GB file transfers. Test system configuration: ASUS TUF X570-PLUS, AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, ZADAK DDR4-3000 8 GB x 2, Windows 10 20H2 64‑bit with UASP mode enabled.

Exceptional Cooling

The aluminium-alloy chassis houses a thermal pad to keep operating temperatures at an optimum level, enabling sustained high transfer speeds and supporting longevity.

Complete Data Protection

256-bit AES disk and data encryption ensures utmost data security without affecting CPU performance. Plus, NTI Backup Now EZ software protects all digital assets from malicious virus attacks and hardware failures. The data recovery feature also helps in instances when a file is accidentally deleted.

• Encryption by 256-Bit AES
• Data Backup with NTI Software

Easy Drive Management

The user-friendly ROG SSD Dashboard interface displays vital information such as drive temperature, storage status, health status, and more.

Comprehensive Compatibility

The ROG Strix Arion uses a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x1 connection to offer superfast performance and wide-ranging support for mobile devices, laptops, PCs and the latest-generation PlayStation® and Xbox® gaming consoles.

Customizable Lighting

Exclusive ASUS Aura Sync lighting technology provides ambient lighting across any rig for a unique, personalized look.