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MyDigitalSSD OTG v2 480GB Portable SSD

MyDigitalSSD OTG v2 480GB Portable SSD

February 20, 2018 | MyDigitalSSD updates its portable lineup with the OTG v2, lets take a look!

BIOSTAR G330 256GB SATA III SSD Review

BIOSTAR G330 256GB SATA III SSD Review

February 20, 2018 | BIOSTAR tests the SSD waters with their 3D flash powered G330 SATA III Series.

Apricorn Aegis Fortress 128GB SSD Review

Apricorn Aegis Fortress 128GB SSD Review

February 16, 2018 | We take on the FIPS secured Aegis Fortress, is it the portable drive for you?

OWC ThunderBlade V4 4TB Review

OWC ThunderBlade V4 4TB Review

February 15, 2018 | We have OWC's latest in the lab.

Plextor M8V 512GB SATA III SSD Review

Plextor M8V 512GB SATA III SSD Review

February 13, 2018 | Plextor releases a next-gen SATA III SSD fortified with 64-layer BiCS flash, let's take a close look.

Plugable Thunderbolt 3 NVMe SSD Review

Plugable Thunderbolt 3 NVMe SSD Review

February 8, 2018 | Plugable puts its name in the hat for the best portable SSD of 2018!

Synology DS918+ SMB NAS Review

Synology DS918+ SMB NAS Review

February 7, 2018 | Synology's new DS918+ is a great mid-range SMB NAS.

Apacer Z280 240GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Review

Apacer Z280 240GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Review

February 2, 2018 | In the Z280, Apacer has produced one of the most potent Phison E7 powered SSDs we've ever tested.

Crucial BX300 240GB SATA III SSD Review

Crucial BX300 240GB SATA III SSD Review

February 1, 2018 | Crucial's BX300 takes Gen 1 Micron 32-layer 3D Flash to new performance heights.

Intel 760P 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Review

Intel 760P 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Review

January 23, 2018 | Intel and SMI team up again for an M.2 NVMe SSD, and this time the results are spectacular.

Samsung 860 Pro 1TB SATA III SSD Review

Samsung 860 Pro 1TB SATA III SSD Review

January 23, 2018 | Samsung hits the ground running with 64-layer 2-bit V-NAND goodness, producing the fastest SATA SSD we've ever tested.

Phison E8 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Preview

Phison E8 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Preview

January 15, 2018 | 2018 promises a healthy dose of Phison E8 powered SSDs, lets see what we can expect.

Synology RS217 Two-Bay RackStation Review

Synology RS217 Two-Bay RackStation Review

January 5, 2018 | Synology's RS217 two-bay RackStation rack mount storage device is one to consider for home users.

NETGEAR RN524X SMB 10Gbe NAS Review

NETGEAR RN524X SMB 10Gbe NAS Review

January 4, 2018 | NETGEAR's RN524X SMB 10Gbe NAS goes under the spotlight. Join us as we test it extensively.

Plextor M9Pe 512GB & 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Review

Plextor M9Pe 512GB & 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Review

January 2, 2018 | Fortified with BiCS 3, Plextor's M9Pe NVMe PCIe SSD is a force to be reckoned with. Here's our full review.

WD My Book Duo 20TB Review

WD My Book Duo 20TB Review

December 21, 2017 | WD is back with its high capacity RAID enabled dual drive in the My Book Duo, but is it any good? Let's see.

StarTech TB3DK2DPPD Thunderbolt 3 Dock v2 Review

StarTech TB3DK2DPPD Thunderbolt 3 Dock v2 Review

December 19, 2017 | We have the latest Thunderbolt 3 docking solution in from StarTech, but is it worth your hard earned dollars? Let's see.

SanDisk iXpand Base 256GB Review

SanDisk iXpand Base 256GB Review

December 18, 2017 | We tackle the third iteration in the iXpand lineup with the Base 256GB, an iPhone storage and charging device.

OWC Mercury Helios 3 Thunderbolt 3 Enclosure Review

OWC Mercury Helios 3 Thunderbolt 3 Enclosure Review

December 13, 2017 | We pair the OWC Helios 3 Thunderbolt 3 storage enclosure with the Intel DC P3700 SSD. Join us as we check out the performance.

Mantiz Venus MZ-02 Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure Review

Mantiz Venus MZ-02 Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure Review

December 11, 2017 | The Venus Thunderbolt 3 eGPU enclosure from Mantiz hits the big stage as we take it in for testing.

LaCie 2Big Dock Thunderbolt 3 20TB External HDD Review

LaCie 2Big Dock Thunderbolt 3 20TB External HDD Review

December 8, 2017 | LaCie outs the 2Big Dock powered by Thunderbolt 3 technology and we take the 20TB model through testing.

WD Gold 10TB Datacenter Enterprise-Class Hard Drive Review

WD Gold 10TB Datacenter Enterprise-Class Hard Drive Review

December 6, 2017 | We fire up SATA 6Gb/s and put the WD Gold enterprise-class HDD on the bench. And it does mighty well!

SilverStone TS12C USB 3.1 Dual-Drive Dock and Cloner Review

SilverStone TS12C USB 3.1 Dual-Drive Dock and Cloner Review

December 5, 2017 | SilverStone ups the ante with its TS12C, a USB 3.1 dual-drive dock and cloner that is well worth checking out.

Intel Optane SSD 900P 280GB & 480GB AIC NVMe PCIe SSD Review

Intel Optane SSD 900P 280GB & 480GB AIC NVMe PCIe SSD Review

November 20, 2017 | 3D XPoint memory media makes its way into the mainstream desktop enthusiast market, shattering every performance metric that matters along the way.

Transcend Ultimate V30 128GB microSD Review

Transcend Ultimate V30 128GB microSD Review

November 2, 2017 | Transcend outs the Ultimate V30 microSDXC memory card, we test the 128GB capacity right here.

Drobo 5D3 Thunderbolt 3 Five-Bay DAS Review

Drobo 5D3 Thunderbolt 3 Five-Bay DAS Review

October 30, 2017 | Another Drobo units passes through, this time with Thunderbolt 3. Join us as we investigate the Drobo 5D3.

ADATA XPG SX950 480GB SATA III SSD Review

ADATA XPG SX950 480GB SATA III SSD Review

October 23, 2017 | 3D MLC flash and a nice accessory package make ADATA's XPG SX950 a very attractive option in a world full of TLC flash.

Toshiba OCZ TR200 SATA III SSD Review

Toshiba OCZ TR200 SATA III SSD Review

October 11, 2017 | Toshiba's OCZ TR200 is the first DRAMless BiCS 3 SSD to cross our bench, and it delivers surprisingly good performance for a DRAMless SSD.

ADATA SE730H USB-C Portable SSD Review

ADATA SE730H USB-C Portable SSD Review

October 10, 2017 | ADATA refines the original SE730 portable SSD drive, is the second release any better? Join us as we take a look at the SE730H and find out.

WD My Passport Ultra 4TB Review

WD My Passport Ultra 4TB Review

October 3, 2017 | We check out a rather affordable yet stylish and capable portable storage option from WD, the My Passport Ultra 4TB external hard drive.

Areca ARC-8050T3 12-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID DAS Review

Areca ARC-8050T3 12-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID DAS Review

September 22, 2017 | Areca's super fast ARC-8050T3 12-bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID DAS gets fully examined today and we see about breaking some speed limits.

Plextor M8Se 256GB & 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD Review

Plextor M8Se 256GB & 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD Review

September 20, 2017 | Plextor's M8Se NVMe PCIe SSDs takes planar TLC flash to new heights. Join us for a close look.

Transcend StoreJet 25C3N 1TB Portable HDD Review

Transcend StoreJet 25C3N 1TB Portable HDD Review

September 15, 2017 | Transcend's StoreJet 25C3N Extra Slim 1TB portable hard drive goes under the spotlight as we see what it's all about.

Buffalo TeraStation TS5410 8TB 10Gbe NAS Review

Buffalo TeraStation TS5410 8TB 10Gbe NAS Review

September 14, 2017 | We tangle with the Buffalo TeraStation TS5410 8TB NAS, a new 10Gbe turn-key solution that's worth putting on your consideration list.

WD Blue 3D & SanDisk Ultra 3D 1TB SATA III SSDs Review

WD Blue 3D & SanDisk Ultra 3D 1TB SATA III SSDs Review

September 6, 2017 | Sandisk 64-Layer 3D flash takes center stage as we review the newest SATA III SSD offerings from Western Digital and Sandisk.

Western Digital My Passport SSD 1TB USB 3.1 Review

Western Digital My Passport SSD 1TB USB 3.1 Review

August 30, 2017 | WD's My Passport SSD 1TB USB 3.1 portable drive goes under the spotlight today as we take a close look at its performance numbers.

AKiTiO Thunder3 Quad Mini Four-Bay Enclosure Review

AKiTiO Thunder3 Quad Mini Four-Bay Enclosure Review

August 25, 2017 | AKiTiO returns with its Thunderbolt 3 series and we start with the Thunder3 Quad Mini four-bay external storage enclosure.

Synology DS1817 8-Bay NAS (Tested at 10Gbps) Review

Synology DS1817 8-Bay NAS (Tested at 10Gbps) Review

August 16, 2017 | Synology sends over its value-based DiskStation DS1817 eight-bay 10Gbpe NAS and we put it fully through its paces.

Samsung Portable SSD T5 500GB and 2TB Review

Samsung Portable SSD T5 500GB and 2TB Review

August 15, 2017 | Samsung has just unveiled its new Portable SSD T5 external SSD drives and we have the 500GB and 2TB models tested and discussed right here.

NETGEAR ReadyNAS 626X 10Gbe NAS Review

NETGEAR ReadyNAS 626X 10Gbe NAS Review

August 14, 2017 | NETGEAR's 626X packs Xeon and 10Gbps processing and networking power in a six-bay NAS platform. Let's check it out.

Corsair Neutron NX500 400GB & 800GB NVMe PCIe SSD Review

Corsair Neutron NX500 400GB & 800GB NVMe PCIe SSD Review

August 10, 2017 | Neutron NX500 is Corsair's brand new add-in-card SSD. Borderline enterprise-grade SSD, it will handle the toughest sustained workloads with ease.

QNAP TVS-473 SMB NAS (Tested at 10Gbps) Review

QNAP TVS-473 SMB NAS (Tested at 10Gbps) Review

August 8, 2017 | QNAP sends through its latest AMD R Series NAS platform device, the TVS-473 SMB NAS. We tested it at 10Gbps and see how it performs.

Seagate Game Drive Hub 8TB Review

Seagate Game Drive Hub 8TB Review

August 3, 2017 | We tackle massive storage with the Seagate Game Drive Hub 8TB for those of you gaming with the Xbox One.

Toshiba XG5 1TB OEM M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Review

Toshiba XG5 1TB OEM M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Review

July 26, 2017 | The XG5 is our first look at Toshiba's second-generation NVMe SSDs. How does it do? Join us as we find out the answer.

Toshiba N300 8TB High-Reliability HDD Review

Toshiba N300 8TB High-Reliability HDD Review

July 26, 2017 | Toshiba's N300 8TB High-Reliability hard drive designed for up to eight-bay NAS systems goes under our tests. Is it one to consider?

Transcend ESD220C 120GB Portable SSD Review

Transcend ESD220C 120GB Portable SSD Review

July 19, 2017 | The ESD220C portable SSD drive from Transcend arrives in the lab. Let's see what it can do.

Lexar JumpDrive Tough 64GB USB 3.1 Flash Drive Review

Lexar JumpDrive Tough 64GB USB 3.1 Flash Drive Review

July 18, 2017 | We test the JumpDrive Tough, Lexar's foray into durable life proof flash drives. Let's see how it does.

TeamGroup T-Force Cardea 240GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Review

TeamGroup T-Force Cardea 240GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Review

July 13, 2017 | With an elegantly integrated heat sink, the TeamGroup T-Force Cardea M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD keeps temps in check and looks great doing it.

CalDigit Tuff 1TB Portable SSD Review

CalDigit Tuff 1TB Portable SSD Review

July 10, 2017 | CalDigit's Tuff 1TB portable SSD gets put to the test to see how it does and if it's worth buying or not.

Apacer ASMini 240GB Portable SSD Review

Apacer ASMini 240GB Portable SSD Review

July 7, 2017 | Apacer adds to their lineup with a small form factor portable SSDs with the ASMini. We check out the 240GB model right here.

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