ADATA SD700 External 256GB SSD Review

1. Introduction2. ADATA SD700 256GB3. ATTO/CrystalDiskMark/AS SSD4. Throughput5. Real Life File Transfers6. Closing Thoughts7. View All Pages

ADATA have a wide range of external drives, mostly HDD equipped ones but their range of SSD external drives is growing fast and the use of 3D TLC NAND in some of these devices is certainly an interesting choice.

The SD700 might be small in stature but it comes with some mighty protection figures. Not only does it get an IP rating of 68, but ADATA has also tested it to military-grade MIL-STD810G516.6 levels of protection.  An IP68 figure gives it the maximum (6 being the maximum level against solids) dust protection while the number 8 gives it the maximum level of protection in water – total immersion in water beyond 1m; ADATA claim 1.5m for up to 60 minutes.

MIL-STD810 test series are approved for use by all DOD (US Department of Defence) agencies and departments and is used as a guide to design tests for a wide range of environmental conditions. Revision G details 28 different test methods for various scenarios with Test Method 516.6 being the method for testing Shock, which involves, as part of the method, using a drop test.

Of course, any of these figures are only meaningful if you remember to push the port cover firmly into place!

We found the ADATA SD700 for £100.56 (inc VAT) on Lambdatek HERE

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Pros

• Fast overall performance
• Protection

Cons

• Not USB-C

Kitguru says: Small enough for your pocket, fast performing and very well protected, What's not to like?

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