ASUS Announces TUF Gaming AS1000 Portable SSD

USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x1 portable 1TB SSD offers U.S.-military-grade durability and IP68 water-and-dust resistance

June 08, 2023

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Press Release

Passed the stringent U.S.-military-grade MIL-STD-810H drop test and IP68 water-and-dust-resistance tests to ensure unmatched durability
Aluminum alloy chassis and thermal pad effectively dissipate heat for stable data transmission and help prolong SSD lifespan
Bundled NTI Backup Now EZ software (up to US$35.99 value) offers hassle-free data backup

ASUS TUF Gaming AS1000

TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 8, 2023 — ASUS today announced the TUF Gaming AS1000, a portable high-performance M.2 NVMe® 1 TB SSD with innovative cooling features to ensure ultrafast data transfers. TUF Gaming AS1000 uses a USB-C® 3.2 Gen 2x1 connection and is compatible with PCs, laptops, and the latest gaming consoles. This SSD has been subjected to stringent durability testing to ensure stored data is well-protected from everyday spills and knocks. Plus, bundled NTI Backup Now EZ software (valued at up to US$35.99) allows for easy data backup and recovery.

Military-grade toughness

The TUF Gaming AS1000 has been subjected to a rigorous battery of durability tests, including the U.S-military-grade MIL-STD-810H drop test[1] and IP68 water-and-dust-resistance[2] tests. Devices were dropped from various heights, submerged in water, and exposed to dust and dirt to ensure toughness, making the TUF Gaming AS1000 more than capable of withstanding accidental bumps, knocks, and spills.

Ultrafast transfer speeds and ample storage

The TUF Gaming AS1000 features blazing-fast M.2 NVMe® PCIe® SSD sequential read/write speeds of up to 10 Gbps — up to 10X faster than conventional external HDDs[3] — and up to 1 TB of storage. It is perfect for those looking to expand storage capacity, as well as for those who want ultrafast data performance for on-the-go gaming, backing up large files, or creating 4K content. An aluminum-alloy chassis and internal thermal pad effectively dissipate heat to enable stable data transmission and prolong the lifespan of the SSD.

Convenient user-friendly features

The TUF Gaming AS1000 uses a single USB-C connection and is compatible with mobile devices, laptops, PCs, as well as the latest PlayStation® and Xbox gaming consoles. The intuitive SSD Dashboard built-in software lets users effortlessly monitor vital information such as SSD temperature, storage status, and more. Plus, bundled NTI Backup Now EZ software valued at up to US$35.99 protects precious digital assets from malicious attacks or hardware failures. In addition, a data recovery feature helps in instances when a file is accidentally deleted.

[1] MIL-STD-810H 516.8, procedure IV – Transit drop test

[2] IEC 60529 standard – Water-resistance test

[3] Results based on internal comparison tests against an ASUS FX external HDD 1 TB (EHD-A1T) for 100 GB file transfers.

About ASUS

ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world’s most innovative and intuitive devices, components, and solutions to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. With its team of 5,000 in-house R&D experts, the company is world-renowned for continuously reimagining today’s technologies. Consistently ranked as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, ASUS is also committed to sustaining an incredible future. The goal is to create a net zero enterprise that helps drive the shift towards a circular economy, with a responsible supply chain creating shared value for every one of us.

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