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Emtec 512GB X210 Elite SATA III Portable Solid State Drive (SSD) with NAND Technology ECSSD512GX210

Name: Emtec 512GB X210 Elite SATA III Portable Solid State Drive (SSD) with NAND Technology ECSSD512GX210
Brand: Emtec
SKU: B096BMTCVG

Status: Emtec 512GB X210 Elite SATA III Portable Solid… (512GB portable SSD): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:30 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same 512GB portable SSD): 512GB Portable External SSD Up to 2000MB/s, $77.34 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 22:22 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Emtec 512GB X210 Elite SATA III Portable Solid State Drive: 512GB capacity for office files, music, hi-res photos and video; main trade-off: SATA III interface caps speeds below NVMe portable drives.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-07

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 512GB capacity for office files, music, hi-res photos and video
✓ Ultra-compact 70x40x11mm and just 30g for true pocket portability
✓ Works with Mac, Windows, smart TVs and current gaming consoles
✓ Shock and vibration resistant, with an included silicone sleeve

Cons

✗ SATA III interface caps speeds below NVMe portable drives
✗ Manufacturer does not publish exact read/write MB/s figures
✗ Silicone protective sleeve bundled only on 512GB and larger models
✗ Emtec is a lesser-known brand than Samsung or SanDisk

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Emtec 512GB X210 Elite SATA III Portable Solid State Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ssds & storage category. Emtec's ssds & storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for ssds & storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

This portable SSD X210 provides high speed transfer rates and a nomadic storage solution
Ideal for saving and transferring all of your files: office, music, high resolution photos and videos
Compatible with Mac and Windows, smart TV and the latest gaming consoles
Shock and vibration resistant and even more so with a silicone sleeve that is included with 512GB capacity or higher.
Comes in an ultra compact size at 70x40x11mm and is light weighing only 30g.

Full Specifications

Brand	Emtec
Color	Black / Red
Weight	30g
Dimensions	70x40x11mm
Model Name	X210 Elite
Read Speed	500 megabytes_per_second
Form Factor	Portable
Media Speed	500 megabytes_per_second
Model Number	ECSSD512GX210
Compatibility	Mac
Built-In Media	USB-A to USB-C cable
Item Type Name	External Solid State Drive
Hard-Drive Size	512 GB
Mfr Part Number	ECSSD512GX210
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Shock and vibration resistant, and compact design
Vibration/Rumble	Yes
Hardware Platform	Linux, Mac, PC
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Gaming Console

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