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DATO External SSD 2TB, External Solid State Drive Portable SSD External USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C OTG Supported Compatible with PS5 and Xbox, up to 1600/1500 MB/s IP67 Waterproof - ARES Amber Shield
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DATO External SSD 2TB

Bottom line: The DATO External SSD 2TB: 1,600 MB/s read speed, roughly 15x a mechanical portable HDD; main trade-off: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 hosts are rare; most PCs cap it near 1,000 MB/s.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For SSDs and PC storage upgrades, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 1,600 MB/s read speed, roughly 15x a mechanical portable HDD
  • ✓ IP67 rated: survives 1 meter of water for 30 minutes, SGS-tested
  • ✓ Palm-sized shell rated for a 4-foot drop
  • ✓ Ships with both 20Gb/s C-to-C and 10Gb/s C-to-A cables
  • ✓ Graphene thermal layer inside to hold speed under sustained writes

Cons

  • ✗ USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 hosts are rare; most PCs cap it near 1,000 MB/s
  • ✗ PS5 can only use it for PS5 game storage, not direct PS5 play
  • ✗ DATO is a lesser-known brand with limited support track record
  • ✗ Listed warranty terms are not stated; confirm on the product page

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored DATO External SSD 2TB using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ssds & storage category. DATO'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

  • 15 TIMES FASTER: With its performance reaching 1,600MB/s, it's lightning fast and 15 times faster than a regular external hard drive (HDD), making it the perfect choice for gamers
  • TINY BUT MIGHTY: No more clumsy drives. This neatly-crafted rugged drive is just the size of your palm and endures a 4-foot free drop, keeping your data always safe and sound in your daily life
  • KEEP COOL & STEADY: Utilizing high tech graphene with the best thermal conductivity interior design for ultimate heat control, maintaining steady performance
  • OTG TRANSFER: Experience butter-smooth data transfer and backup from any Type C devices supporting OTG Transfer including tablets. cellphones and more. (Comes with 20Gb/s Type C to C and 10Gb/s C to A Cable)
  • IP67 WATERPROOF: Featuring IP67 rated dust and water resistance, providing firm protection for your data even 1 meter under water for 30 mins with qualified IPX7 test by SGS

Full Specifications

BrandDATO
ColorAmber
Model NameARES Amber Shield
Read Speed1600 megabytes_per_second
Unit Count1 Count
Form FactorPortable
Media Speed1600 megabytes_per_second
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberARSASE-2TB
CompatibilityPS5, Xbox
Built-In Media20Gb/s Type C to C cable, 10Gb/s C to A cable
Hard-Drive Size2 TB
Number of Items1
Special FeatureDust Resistant, IP67, Portable, Shock Resistant, Waterproof
Hardware PlatformMac, PC
Installation TypePortable
Compatible DevicesDesktop, Gaming Console, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet
Data Transfer Rate1600 megabytes_per_second
Enclosure MaterialNand Flash
KEEP COOL & STEADYUtilizing high tech graphene with the best thermal conductivity interior design for ultimate heat control, maintaining steady performance
Full listing titleDATO External SSD 2TB, External Solid State Drive Portable SSD External USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C OTG Supported Compatible with PS5 and Xbox, up to 1600/1500 MB/s IP67 Waterproof - ARES Amber Shield

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