Strix Arion S500 Announced by ASUS Republic of Gamers

ROG Strix Arion S500 is a portable NVMe SSD with DRAM and a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connector that can transmit data at speeds of up to 1050 MB / s. The ROG Strix Arion S500 is available now from ASUS Republic of Gamers. Slim and lightweight, the SSD is constructed of an aluminum alloy and equipped with a thermal pad for efficient heat dissipation, 256-bit AES drive and data encryption.

The ROG SSD dashboard software for simple drive administration, and the distinctive Aura Sync lighting. It also comes with the NTI Backup Now EZ software, making it an excellent high-performance mobile storage solution for business travelers.

High transfer speeds
Inside the ROG Strix Arion S500 there is a Phison high-performance SSD that achieves transfer speeds of 1050 MB / s and is therefore up to 12 times faster than conventional external hard drives. At these speeds, a 100 GB file can be transferred in just two minutes. In addition, the DRAM memory and the large SLC cache maximize performance and extend the service life of the SSD.

Exceptional cooling
The case of the ROG Strix Arion S500 is made of an aluminum alloy and has an internal thermal pad that keeps operating temperatures at optimal levels for high-speed data transfers. It also helps to extend the life of the device.

Complete data protection
The ROG Strix Arion S500 uses 256-bit AES SSD and data encryption to keep data safe without compromising CPU performance. In addition, the software NTI Backup Now EZ is included, which protects all digital data from malicious virus attacks and hardware failures. The data recovery feature also helps in cases where a file has been accidentally deleted.
The user-friendly ROG SSD dashboard interface shows all important information such as drive temperature, storage status, health report and much more, thus providing additional security.

Comprehensive compatibility
The ROG Strix Arion S500 uses a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port for super-fast performance and extensive support for mobile devices, laptops, PCs and the latest generation of game consoles.
The elegant ROG Strix Arion S500 is the proud winner of the iF Design Award 2020 and features the exclusive ASUS Aura Sync lighting, which provides incomparable system-wide lighting effects.

Price and availability
The ROG Strix Arion S500 is now available in stores at a recommended retail price of EUR 129.90