Testseek.com have collected 12 expert reviews of the CalDigit Tuff Type-C External HDD USB 3.1 and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for CalDigit Tuff Type-C External HDD USB 3.1.
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The editors liked
Good price for a “rugged” drive
Sequential speeds around 130MB/s
USB-C connectivity
Rated to survive 4-foot drops
Certified waterproof and dustproof
Comes with USB 3
0 and USB-C cables
Comes with USB 3.0 and USB-C cables
The CalDigit Tuff portable drive is superfast and durable. It includes cables for both USB-C and regular USB ports
The editors didn't like
Only offers one capacity point
Warranty limited to two years
SSD option is still unreleased
Expensive. Doesn't have encryption. The SSD version caps at just 1TB and Windows users will need to reformat before use
Published: 2017-12-03, Author: Mike , review by: appleinsider.com
Abstract: There's no reason for MacBook or MacBook Pro users with USB-C to rely on adapters for ruggedized mass storage. AppleInsider looks at the CalDigit Tuff hard drive, aimed squarely at mobile professionals seeking to safeguard data against drops or falls.iPho...
Published: 2017-06-12, Author: Eric , review by: macrumors.com
Abstract: CalDigit's Tuff line of rugged USB-C external drives have been a great option for those looking to take extra storage or backups on the go for a while now, but in addition to the existing 2 TB model using a 5400 rpm spinning hard drive, the company recent...
Published: 2017-03-21, Author: Jim , review by: wegotserved.com
Abstract: We've seen some great products from CalDigit in the past – they've always got an eye for design and offer some of the best-performing accessories available. The company is now doing a great job of supporting the latest technologies including USB C and Thu...
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Published: 2017-01-09, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Rated to survive 4-foot drops, Certified waterproof and dustproof, Comes with USB 3,0 and USB-C cables
Warranty limited to two years, SSD option is still unreleased
Not only is the CalDigit Tuff a rugged hard drive designed to survive extreme conditions, it's also a terrific value...
Good price for a “rugged” drive, Sequential speeds around 130MB/s, USB-C connectivity
Only offers one capacity point
Users that go on location, and need a drive that gives them enough performance, capacity, and the ability to take a few hits, need to look no farther than the CalDigit Tuff 2TB...
CalDigit has a sure winner with the Tuff. This solution is not only IP57 certified for dust and water, but it also carries aesthetics through the use of colored rubber surround and performance I have yet to see from a HDD-based external solution...