ASUS ROG Strix Arion S500 500GB NVME Gen2 Portable Solid State Drive (SSD) (Type-C)

Features of ASUS ROG Strix Arion S500 500GB

ASUS ROG Strix Arion S500 Portable SSD — USB-C®3.2 Gen 2x1, NVMe SSD with DRAM and large SLC cache for up to 1050 MB/s transfers, 500 GB capacity, 256-bit AES disk and data encryption, NTI Backup Now EZ software, ASUS Aura Sync

1. Unrivaled transfer speed: DRAM SSD with large SLC cache delivers up to 1050 MB/s file transfers — 12X faster than standard external HDDs*
2. Exceptional cooling: Aluminum alloy chassis and a thermal pad enable effective heat dissipation
3. Complete data protection: Secured by 256‐bit AES disk and data encryption and bundled NTI Backup Now EZ software
4. Easy drive management: ROG SSD Dashboard software provides full access to temperature, storage status, and more
5. Comprehensive compatibility: USB-C®3.2 Gen 2x1 interface offers superfast performance and wide-ranging support for various devices, including the latest PlayStation®and Xbox®gaming consoles
6. Game In Style: Exclusive ASUS Aura Sync lighting technology

BLAZING SPEEDS, EXCEPTIONAL COOLING

The ROG Strix Arion S500 is a portable NVMe® SSD with DRAM and USB-C® 3.2 Gen 2x1 
connectivity for blisteringly fast file transfers at up to 1050 MB/s. Made of aluminum alloy, this sleek and 
portable drive includes a thermal pad for effective heat dissipation, 256-bit AES disk and data encryption, ROG SSD Dashboard  software for easy drive management, and exclusive ASUS Aura Sync lighting to give any gaming setup a unified look. With NTI Backup Now EZ software, ROG Strix Arion S500 is the ideal high-performance, mobile storage solution.

UNRIVALED TRANSFER SPEEDS

The ROG Strix Arion S500 is up to 12X faster* than standard external HDDs. Its high-performance 
Phison SSD is capable of delivering up to 1050 MB/s transfer speeds, and the SSD with DRAM 
memory and large SLC cache maximizes data performance and helps extend the SSD’s lifespan. 
At these speeds, a 100 GB file can be transferred in just two minutes.

EXCEPTIONAL COOLING

The aluminum-alloy chassis houses a thermal pad to keep operating temperatures 
at an optimum level, enabling sustained high transfer speeds and supporting longevity.

EASY DRIVE MANAGEMENT

The user-friendly ROG SSD Dashboard interface displays vital information such as drive temperature, storage status, health status, and more.

Specifications of ASUS ROG Strix Arion S500 500GB