Asus ROG Strix Arion S500 Portable SSD 500GB



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

FEATURES

• Unrivaled transfer speed: DRAM SSD with large SLC cache delivers up to 1050 MB/s file transfers — 12X faster than standard external HDDs*
• Exceptional cooling: Aluminum alloy chassis and a thermal pad enable effective heat dissipation
• Complete data protection: Secured by 256‐bit AES disk and data encryption and bundled NTI Backup Now EZ software
• Easy drive management: ROG SSD Dashboard software provides full access to temperature, storage status, and more
• 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
• Customizable lighting: 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.

• UP TO 1050 MB/s FILE TRANSFER SPEEDS
• UP TO 12X FASTER THAN EXTERAL HDDs
• 2 MINUTE TRANSFERS FOR 100 GB FILES

*Disclaimer: Results based on internal comparison tests in Windows Performance mode against an ASUS FX external HDD 2 TB(EHD-A2T) for 100 GB file transfers. Test system configuration: ASUS TUF X570-PLUS, AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, ZADAK DDR4-3000 8 GB x 2, Windows 10 20H2 64‑bit with UASP mode enabled.



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.

COMPLETE DATA PROTECTION
256-bit AES disk and data encryption ensures utmost data security without affecting CPU performance. Plus, NTI Backup Now EZ software protects all digital assets from malicious virus attacks and hardware failures. The data recovery feature also helps in instances when a file is accidentally deleted.

• ENCRYPTION BY 256-BIT AES
• DATA BACKUP WITH NTI SOFTWARE



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



COMPREHENSIVE COMPATIBILITY
The ROG Strix Arion uses a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x1 connection to offer superfast performance and wide-ranging support for mobile devices**, laptops, PCs and the latest-generation PlayStation®*** and Xbox® gaming consoles.



CUSTOMIZABLE LIGHTING
Exclusive ASUS Aura Sync lighting technology provides ambient lighting across any rig for a unique, personalized look.

TECHNICAL SPECS

ROG Strix Arion S500
Color
Black
Interface
USB3.2 Gen 2X1
Speed
10Gbps
Capacity
500GB
OS Compatility
Windows® 7
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 10
Windows11
Mac OS Catalina or later
Android devices supported OTG function
Chrome OS
Aura System Requirement
Windows 10 RS3 or above
Aura Sync
ARGB
Dimension
124.57 x 47.76mm x 10.85 mm (L/W/H)
Weight
107g
Temperature
Operating: 0 ℃(32 ℉)-40 ℃(104 ℉)
Stroage: -20 ℃(-4 ℉)-60 ℃(140 ℉)
Humidity
Operating: 15%~90% (Non-Condensing)
Storage: 10%~90% (Non-Condensing)
Voltage
5V 1.6A
Package Content
USB-C to USB-C cable
User manual