- 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.