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The ROG Strix Arion S500 is a portable NVMe® SSD with DRAM and USB-C® 3.2 Gen 2 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.
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.
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 2 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.
Specs
| Weight & dimensions |
| Width |
47.8 mm |
| Depth |
124.6 mm |
| Height |
10.8 mm |
| Weight |
107 g |
| Operational conditions |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 40 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-20 - 60 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
15 - 90% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) |
10 - 90% |
| Power |
| Operating voltage |
5 V |
| Current |
1.6 A |
| Ports & interfaces |
| USB connector |
USB Type-C |
| USB version |
3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) |
| Thunderbolt technology |
N |
| Wi-Fi |
N |
| Data transfer rate |
10 Gbit/s |
| Solid state drive |
| SSD capacity |
500 GB |
| NVMe |
Y |
| Read speed |
1050 MB/s |
| Memory type |
SLC |
| Features |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Password protection |
Y |
| Hardware encryption |
Y |
| Housing material |
Aluminium |
| Security algorithms |
256-bit AES |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 |
| Mac operating systems supported |
Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur |
| Mobile operating systems supported |
Android |
| Country of origin |
China |
| Packaging data |
| Manual |
Y |
| Package type |
Box |
| Technical details |
| Harmonized System (HS) code |
84717070 |
Features
ASUS ROG Strix Arion S500. SSD capacity: 500 GB. USB connector: USB Type-C, USB version: 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2). Read speed: 1050 MB/s. Data transfer rate: 10 Gbit/s. Password protection, Product colour: Black
Product Description
The ROG Strix Arion S500 is a portable NVMe® SSD with DRAM and USB-C® 3.2 Gen 2 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.
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.
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 2 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.
