The Adata SE920, first mentioned two years ago, has finally been released as the company's first USB4 external SSD. Although it is hitting the market with somewhat lower specifications, it competes with even the fastest external SSDs available, with transfer rates of up to 3,800MB/s. To take full advantage of the potential transfer speeds, you'll need a modern PC or laptop that supports USB4.

Equipped with a USB4 (40Gbps) Type-C interface, the SE920 promises lightning-fast performance. It is backwards compatible with USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 ports, but expect a drop in performance when using these. This drive is also compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and 4. Available in 1TB and 2TB capacities, the SE920 has all the storage space you might need. However, Adata does not disclose the SSD controller that powers the SE920 or the type of NAND used in the drive. The SE920 has a sequential read speed of up to 3,800MB/s and a sequential write speed of up to 3,700MB/s.

The SE920 features a spring-loaded casing and an active cooling system. Pressing down on the case activates the small cooling fan, which improves heat dissipation and allows the body to expand to expel the heat. According to Adata, this system can lower operating temperatures by up to 10ºC.

The SE920 is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows 10 and 11, macOS (13 or later), Linux (Kernel 6 or later), Android (13 or newer), as well as Xbox and PlayStation consoles.

In addition to the SE920, Adata announced the global availability of the MIL-STD shock-resistant SD620 and cable-free SC610 storage drives. The SD620 is available in black, blue, and red and has a unique appearance. It has a drop and shock resistance of 1.22 metres and a transfer speed of up to 520MB/s. As for the SC610, it has a portable design that combines the form factor of a flash drive with the performance of an external SSD. It has a slide-out capless connection that eliminates the need for a cable and offers read/write speeds that may reach 550/500MB/s.

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