ASUS ROG Strix Arion M.2 NVME Gen2 Enclosure-USB 3.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)

The ASUS ROG Strix Arion comes primarily as one single, stock product intended to support M.2 NVMe SSDs and therefore does not typically come individually by variations due to its very purpose. Even though ASUS can occasionally come out with new versions or limited editions that have small modifications, the use of the Arion as a general-purpose external M.2 NVMe case remains the same. The enclosure features and design do not change in an effort to give users a stable and high-performance solution for when they need their M.2 NVMe drives to be portable. Therefore, while there may be minor changes, significant functional versions are not typical of this product.

ASUS does not explicitly mention anything about the warranty for ROG Strix Arion M.2 NVMe enclosures. For correct information, it is strongly advised to refer to the warranty documents that come with the product. The warranty generally protects against manufacturing defects.

The speed of the ASUS ROG Strix Arion, not surprisingly, is heavily reliant upon the M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive (SSD) contained within. The housing barely more than serves to act as a passageway for offering the SSD speed, through a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, for high-speed transfers. The actual transfer rates realized will be a function of the particular read and write capability of the installed SSD. The best-of-breed Gen4 NVMe SSD, hence, will realize much higher transfer rates than a Gen3 equivalent. The host system's USB 3.2 Gen 2 port capabilities will also come into play.

The ASUS ROG Strix Arion is connected via a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface, which in theory can transfer data at speeds of up to 10 Gbps (gigabits per second). The data transfer speeds users will see in practice will be heavily reliant on the quality of the M.2 NVMe SSD installed inside the enclosure. A fast NVMe SSD will completely take advantage of the USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface, while a slow SSD will be slower. Therefore, even if the enclosure supports high-speed transfer, actual performance will depend on the SSD within and the USB capability of the host device.

Yes, the ASUS ROG Strix Arion can be a great game-changer product for gaming, especially for users who need to have on-the-go storage devices for their game collections. With the inclusion of a fast M.2 NVMe SSD, the Arion can offer rapid loading times and smooth gameplay experiences, comparable to internal SSD installations. It is therefore perfect for users who frequently travel or have to move big game files from one computer to another. The Arion's quick read and write rates, paired with a quality NVMe drive, result in games loading in a snap and performing well, overall providing a top-notch gaming experience.

No, ASUS ROG Strix Arion is not an SSD. It is a housing to contain M.2 NVMe Solid State Drives (SSDs). The enclosure utilizes a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface to transfer data from the mounted SSD into the host computer. Thus, "Gen2" is an acronym for the USB connection type, not for SSD technology. The SSD put in the Arion will be a Gen3 or Gen4 NVMe SSD, depending upon user preference. The job of the Arion is to offer a compact and quick interface for such M.2 NVMe drives.