from $319
Storage: 2TB
2 configurations available
The Oyen Digital 2TB Helix Mag40 is a portable SSD designed for high-speed data transfer and storage. This compact device offers 2TB of storage with impressive read and write speeds of up to 2800 MB/s, connecting via USB-C (USB4) and powered directly by your device. Encased in durable aluminum and weighing just 4 oz, it's ideal for professionals and creators needing fast, reliable storage on the go, particularly for Mac users.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking. Available from $319.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
Common Failure Modes
SSDs have no moving parts, making them immune to physical shock. Failures occur through flash memory wear-out from writing massive amounts of data or sudden controller death.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking.
SSDs have a finite number of write cycles, usually measured in Terabytes Written (TBW). For average consumers, this limit takes many years to reach.
The Oyen Digital 2TB Helix Mag40 USB4 Portable SSD is available at bhphoto, starting at $319.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
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