ps4 usb storage

Advertised transfer speeds vary by drive type: high-end portable SSDs list up to about 2,000 MB/s, SATA-based SSDs are typically around 300–400 MB/s, and portable HDDs are listed around 130 MB/s.

Some portable SSDs include thermal-management features and drop resistance to help sustain performance during long transfers. At least one model in these results is rated IP56 and has a crush-resistant enclosure for more rugged use.

These drives are described as plug-and-play and broadly compatible with PCs, Macs and gaming consoles. Several include both USB-C-to-C and USB-C-to-A cables to simplify connecting to a console or PC.

The SSDs use either NVMe or SATA protocols: several are listed explicitly as NVMe SSDs, while others use SATA SSD technology.

The results show capacities including 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB and 6 TB. Drive types include SSDs (both NVMe and SATA) and traditional HDDs.

Connection types include USB-C and USB-A. Interface versions listed include USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, USB 3.2 (Gen 1), USB 3.1 and USB 3.0.

Dimensions vary by model: heights roughly 0.6–2.4 in, widths about 3.5–5.0 in, and depths about 0.6–4.7 in. Weights span approximately 0.23 to 0.55 pounds.

Limited warranty lengths shown across these results include 1 year, 3 years and 5 years.