Asus TUF Gaming AS1000 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2×1 Portable 1TB SSD

Asus (Asustek Computer Inc.) announced the TUF Gaming AS1000, a portable M.2 NVMe 1TB SSD with cooling features to ensure fast data transfers.

TUF Gaming AS1000 uses a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2×1 connection and is compatible with PCs, laptops, and the latest gaming consoles. This SSD has been subjected to stringent durability testing to ensure stored data is well-protected from everyday spills and knocks. Plus, bundled NTI Backup Now EZ software (valued at up to $35.99) allows for backup and recovery.

Military-grade toughness
The TUF Gaming AS1000 has been subjected to a battery of durability tests, including the US-military-grade MIL-STD-810H drop test ^[1] and IP68 water-and-dust-resistance ^[2] tests. Devices were dropped from various heights, submerged in water, and exposed to dust and dirt to ensure toughness, making the TUF Gaming AS1000 capable of withstanding accidental bumps, knocks, and spills.

Speeds and ample storage
The TUF Gaming AS1000 features M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD sequential RW speeds of up to 10Gb/s – up to 10x faster than conventional external HDDs ^[3] – and up to 1TB of storage. It is for those looking to expand storage capacity, as well as for those who want data performance for on-the-go gaming, backing up large files, or creating 4K content. An aluminum-alloy chassis and internal thermal pad dissipate heat enable stable data transmission and prolong the lifespan of the SSD.

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Convenient user-friendly features
The TUF Gaming AS1000 uses a single USB-C connection and is compatible with mobile devices, laptops, PCs, as well as the latest PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles. The SSD Dashboard built-in software lets users monitor vital information such as SSD temperature, storage status, and more. Plus, bundled NTI Backup Now EZ software valued at up to $35.99 protects digital assets from malicious attacks or hardware failures. In addition, a data recovery feature helps in instances when a file is accidentally deleted.

^[1] MIL-STD-810H 516.8, procedure IV – Transit drop test
^[2] IEC 60529 standard – Water-resistance test
^[3] Results based on internal comparison tests against an Asus FX external HDD 1TB (EHD-A1T) for 100GB file transfers.