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Dato Magnetic External SSD 1TB Portable SSD

Dato Magnetic External SSD 1TB Portable SSD

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$183.99at NeweggChecked Nov 9

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  • Last seen at $183.99 at Newegg on Nov 9.

Our take on the Dato Magnetic External SSD 1TB Portable SSD

The Dato Magnetic External SSD is a 1TB portable drive that snaps onto the back of a MagSafe phone and connects over USB-C. It is rated for sequential reads up to 1600 MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, which puts it among the faster pocket drives but only when the host port supports 20 Gbps. On a plain 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 port it runs at roughly half that speed. It suits phone videographers, travelers and anyone who wants extra storage stuck to their handset rather than dangling from a cable.

Best forPhone videographers recording ProRes or 4KMagSafe iPhone owners who want clip-on storageTravelers who want a small, cable-light backup driveLaptop users moving large files quickly
Pros
  • Magnetic mount holds the drive to a MagSafe phone without a bracket
  • Up to 1600 MB/s reads on a 20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host
  • USB-C connection works with phones, tablets and laptops
  • 1TB capacity in a pocket-sized body
  • No separate power supply needed
Cons
  • Full speed needs a Gen 2x2 port, which many laptops and phones lack
  • Magnet grip depends on a MagSafe case or bare MagSafe phone
  • Sustained write speeds usually fall below the peak read rating
  • No hardware encryption or fingerprint lock mentioned

Dato Magnetic External SSD 1TB Portable SSD prices at every store

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Dato Magnetic External SSD 1TB Portable SSD price history

Lowest price we've seen: $183.99 on Nov 9 at Newegg. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 9.

Specifications

Type
SSDSource
Placement
ExternalSource
Size (GB)
1000Source
External Connection
USB-CSource
Sequential Read (MB/s)
1600Source
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2Source

Questions and answers

Will it reach 1600 MB/s on my laptop?
Only if your port supports USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 at 20 Gbps. On a standard 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 port it tops out around half that, and on older USB 3.0 ports it is slower still.
Does the magnet work with any phone?
It is built for MagSafe, so it grips a bare MagSafe iPhone or a MagSafe-compatible case. Android phones and non-MagSafe cases need a magnetic ring or it will not hold.
Can I record video straight to it from a phone?
Yes, if your phone supports external USB-C storage for recording, such as recent iPhones with ProRes. Check that your camera app can write to an external drive before relying on it.
How does it compare with a Samsung T7 or SanDisk Extreme?
It is rated faster on paper than 10 Gbps drives like the T7, but only on a Gen 2x2 host. The magnetic mount is the real difference; rivals are plain drives you strap or cable to a phone.
Is 1TB enough for phone video?
ProRes and high-bitrate 4K fill space quickly, so 1TB covers a few hours of heavy recording. Offload to a computer or cloud regularly if you shoot daily.
What comes in the box?
Expect the drive and a short USB-C cable. A power adapter is not needed since it draws power from the host device.
Where is the Dato Magnetic External SSD 1TB Portable SSD cheapest?
At Newegg, for $183.99, as of our latest check.

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