Tuff nano | USB-C 10G | External Rugged 512GB SSD

Tougher Than The Rest

The Tuff nano, is a mini portable bus-powered USB-C storage device with an internal PCIe SSD, that’s small enough to fit in your pocket, whilst providing outstanding read and write speeds unmatched by anything in its class.

Read Speed: 1055MB/s Capacity: 512GB and 1024GB

“Best SSD” – Ars Technica

“5/5” – Windows Central

“5/5” – Apple Insider

“The Tuff nano offers great performance in a highly functional package at a reasonable [cost].” – Tech Radar

“The CalDigit Tuff nano SSD is a solid MacBook Air & MacBook Pro companion.” – 9to5Mac

“For location work I do, the IP67 rating & overall ruggedness of this drive make it the perfect option for me.” – Fstoppers

Blazing Fast Backups & 4K Editing On-the-Go

Pro Photographers can back-up their uncompressed RAW files faster than ever with a drive half the size of their smartphone. In addition, filmmakers can even edit their 4K footage right off their back-up drive without the need of a powerful RAID.

Always Travel Size

Let’s face it. When traveling, you know the hassle of carrying around heavy hard drives with slow transfer speeds; you need a compact storage solution that doesn’t take up too much space in a bag, a case, or even your pocket! The Tuff nano promises to become the go-to item in any Photographer’s travel bag by providing transfer speeds up to 1055MB/s, saving you time and money.

Technical Specifications

Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-C Port

Drive Type: Toshiba M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD

Read Speed: Up to 1055MB/s* Write Speed: Up to 900MB/s*

Port Compatibility

• Thunderbolt 3 Port | USB-C Port (10G or 5G) | USB-A Port (3.2, 3.1, 2.0)

Size & Weight

• Length: 2.99in (7.59cm)
• Width: 2.14in (5.44cm)
• Height: 0.57in (1.45cm)
• Weight: 0.163lbs (0.074kg)

In The Box:

• 1 x Tuff nano | 1 x USB-C – USB-C Cable (0.25M) | 1 x USB-C – USB-A Cable (0.25M) | 1 x Carrying Case

*Test system configuration: macOS 10.15, MacBook Pro Processor 2.9GHz Intel Core i9, Memory 32 GB. Performance-based on Atto Disk Benchmark 1.00.0 for macOS.

Compatibility Disclaimer

The Tuff nano is a high-performance SSD that requires ample power to function. We recommend connecting it directly to a port on your computer or through a powered docking station. Bus-powered hubs are not recommended. It may work with mobile devices if connected through a self-powered dock, which can provide additional power. Please check with your manufacturer if external docks and storage are supported. Speed may be limited to 430MB/s when plugged into a USB-A 5Gb/s port.