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[Intel Certified] Thunderbolt 3 External Portable SSD, Bus Powered, (Compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4 Devices) (SpaceGreen, 500G)
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TEKQ Thunderbolt 3 External Portable SSD

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Bottom line: The TEKQ Thunderbolt 3 External Portable SSD: 2,400MB/s read and 2,300MB/s write over Thunderbolt 3's 40Gbps link; main trade-off: not backward compatible with Thunderbolt 1, Thunderbolt 2, or plain USB-C.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 2,400MB/s read and 2,300MB/s write over Thunderbolt 3's 40Gbps link
  • ✓ Bus-powered over Thunderbolt 3 - no separate power adapter to pack
  • ✓ Credit-card footprint at 3.81 x 2.16 in (9.7 x 5.5 cm)
  • ✓ All-aluminum housing dissipates heat fanlessly and runs silent

Cons

  • ✗ Not backward compatible with Thunderbolt 1, Thunderbolt 2, or plain USB-C
  • ✗ PC use requires a dedicated Thunderbolt 3 chip on the motherboard
  • ✗ NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 internally, so it trails newer PCIe 4.0 portable drives
  • ✗ Aluminum shell has no stated water, dust, or drop rating

Manufacturer description

Product Features#1 High-Speed data transferTechnology Built: Thunderbolt 3 Connection+NVMe PCIe 3.0x4 SSDSpeed Rate:Read[2.4GB+/s]Write[2.3.GB+/s],depending on your device. 2x faster than the 20Gbps speed of Thunderbolt 2, and 4x faster than the 10Gbps speed of USB-C and the original Thunderbolt interface.Best for Creative Professionals: Data transfer up to 40Gbps. Transfer one blue-ray movie within 1 mins.#2 Palm-Sized. Plug-and-Play.Bus-Powered: Plug and use the drive easily. No external power needed.Light&Portable: Sized slightly larger than a credit card. Pocket-friendly.#3 Great Heat…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored TEKQ Thunderbolt 3 External Portable SSD using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ssds & storage category. TEKQ'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

  • 【Ultra-fast Solid State Drive】－Certified by Apple and Microsoft.Transferring data at Reading 2,400MB+/s and Writing 2,300MB+/s, TEKQ Rapide SSD is 4x-5x FASTER than normal portable SSDs in the market. Built with NVMe PCIe and thunderbolt 3 interface, Rapide allows you to transfer a Blue-ray movie within 1 mins and saves you tons of time, which is your best choice for transferring films, photos and huge data.
  • 【Great Mobility. Easy to Carry】 - Sized only slightly larger than a credit card(3.81in*2.16in/9.7cm*5.5cm), TEKQ Rapide SSD is a light and portable gadget for you to carry everywhere. It is palm-sized, pocket-friendly, and won’t occupy too much room in your bag. Very ideal for use in both office and travel.
  • 【Plug-and-Play Device】 -TEKQ Rapide is a bus-powered drive for your Mac & Windows, allowing you to plug in Rapide on your Thunderbolt 3 devices without the need for a power adapter, helping you back up precious data with ease.
  • 【Elegant Look & Excellent Heat Dissipation】－ Housed in all-aluminum case, TEKQ Rapide represents you a sturdy yet stylish look. It not only matches your Mac but also offers excellent heat dissipation without fan. What’s more surprising is that TEKQ Rapideso is completely silent while functioning, being both useful and elegant.
  • 【Compatibility & 3 years Warranty】Powered by Intel Thunderbolt 3 technology and certified by MacOS and Windows, Rapide is 100% compatible with both devices with Thunderbolt 3. NOTE: Rapide IS NOT BACKWARD COMPATIBLE WITH Thunderbolt 1, 2, and USB-C Devices. To recognized by PC, Thunderbolt3 chip on PC is REQUIRED.Providing 3 years Warranty.

Full Specifications

BrandTEKQ
ColorSpaceGreen
Weight500g
Model NameSuperVeloce
Read Speed2400 megabytes_per_second
Unit Count1 Count
Media Speed2300 MB/s
ConnectivityUSB-C
Model NumberSVTB3-500
CompatibilityPC, Mac
Built-In MediaSSD Drive, USB 4 CABLE
Hard Disk Size500 GB
Hard-Drive Size500 GB
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePortable
Installation TypeExternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesLaptop
Data Transfer Rate2500 megabytes_per_second
Additional FeaturesPortable
Hard Disk InterfaceThunderbolt
Full listing title[Intel Certified] Thunderbolt 3 External Portable SSD, Bus Powered, (Compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4 Devices) (SpaceGreen, 500G)

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