Testseek.com have collected 49 expert reviews of the A-Data SE800 SSD USB3.1 and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for A-Data SE800 SSD USB3.1.
February 2020
(89%)
49 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(85%)
190 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
High transfer speeds
Almost no drop in write performance
Durable high-quality metal shell
No mechanical components inside
Clean design
IP68 dust and water resistance
Activity indicator
3-year warranty
USB-C cable and Type-A adapter included
Resis
Very fast reader
IP68-rated with captive end-cap in place
More affordable than the competition
Small
Light
And fast
Highly durable
Reasonable cost per gigabyte
USB-C and USB-A cables included
Compact and lightweight
Waterproof
Competitively priced
Decent performance
Color options
Small form factor
Metall chassis and IP68 rating
Type-C and Type-A cables included
Great performance
Military MIL-STD-810G impact resistance
IP68 waterproof rating
Fantastic performance
CompactPhenomenal transfer rates
Very portable
Convenient hoop
Rubber coatedWidely compatible
Pleasing look
Powered by USBVery budget-friendly
Rare cable type
H
The editors didn't like
High price
Largest capacity is 1 TB
No DRAM cache
20 Gbps USB 3.2x2 not supported
Included cables could be longer
No hardware encryption
Write performance just slightly off the pace
The provided cables are on the short side
Limited capacities
Type-C port is not waterproof without the cap
None that I found
Pricey
Limited memory capacity optionsExpensive
Limited capacityOther models offer more memory
No impact certification
So-so speedsOddly slow on Mac OS
Limited storage capacity optionsNot the fastest read and write speed
Published: 2022-07-07, Author: Ross , review by: techgearlab.com
Military MIL-STD-810G impact resistance, IP68 waterproof rating, fantastic performance, compactPhenomenal transfer rates, very portable, convenient hoop, rubber coatedWidely compatible, pleasing look, powered by USBVery budget-friendly, rare cable type, h
Pricey, limited memory capacity optionsExpensive, limited capacityOther models offer more memory, no impact certification, so-so speedsOddly slow on Mac OS, limited storage capacity optionsNot the fastest read and write speed, other models offer higher ca
If you're in the market for a rugged external hard drive, the Adata SE800 is definitely the way to go. Its performance is on par with the best of the best, and you can go swimming with it in your pocket...
Published: 2022-04-08, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: What's the best way to be sure your external hard drive won't suffer an early demise due to rough handling? Keep it in a climate-controlled room, wrapped in bubble wrap, resting on a feather pillow, and plugged safely into a stationary desktop PC.Excellen...
Published: 2022-04-08, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: What's the best way to be sure your external hard drive won't suffer an early demise due to rough handling? Keep it in a climate-controlled room, wrapped in bubble wrap, resting on a feather pillow, and plugged safely into a stationary desktop PC.Excellen...
Published: 2020-12-15, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: What's the best way to be sure your external hard drive won't suffer an early demise due to rough handling? Keep it in a climate-controlled room, wrapped in bubble wrap, resting on a feather pillow, and plugged safely into a stationary desktop PC.Excellen...
Abstract: Portable flash-based storage solutions are one of the growing segments in the direct-attached storage market. The emergence of 3D NAND with TLC and QLC has brought down the cost of such drives. NAND manufacturers like Western Digital, Samsung, and Crucial...
Very fast reader, IP68-rated with captive end-cap in place, More affordable than the competition
Write performance just slightly off the pace
The SE800 is a great reader and a decent writer that's a few bucks less than the competition and get this—IP68 rated. Other ultraportable SSDs are rugged, but this is the first we've seen with an IP rating, and a very healthy one that covers submersion at...
With the combination of USB3.2 Gen2 convenience and PCI express speed, the ADATA SE800 performs exceptionally well during large sequential data transfers. There are some weaknesses, particularly when transferring small data sets and slower access times wh...
High transfer speeds, Almost no drop in write performance, Durable high-quality metal shell, No mechanical components inside, Clean design, IP68 dust and water resistance, Activity indicator, 3-year warranty, USB-C cable and Type-A adapter included, Resis
High price, Largest capacity is 1 TB, No DRAM cache, 20 Gbps USB 3.2x2 not supported, Included cables could be longer, No hardware encryption
The ADATA SE800 1 TB currently retails for $175. High transfer speeds Almost no drop in write performance Durable high-quality metal shell No mechanical components inside Clean design IP68 dust and water resistance Activity indicator 3-year warranty USB-...
Small form factor, Metall chassis and IP68 rating, Type-C and Type-A cables included, Great performance
None that I found
This year is definitely going to be the year of USB 3.2 gen 2 portable solid state drives. With USB 3.2 gen 2 you are basically doubling the speed you previously had with USB 3.2 gen 1. This means faster transfer speeds making it easier and faster to pull...
