Conclusion
Our second test revolves around two scenarios; copying across a folder containing large files such as ISOs; and copying across a program folder full of various small files. The SD600 closely resembles the SC660H, intimating that both drives share similar (if not identical) internal configurations, and as you might have guessed, the external SSDs top the chart with a performance level superior to that of high-capacity hard disks.
Summary
...the drive is able to offer speeds in excess of 400MB/s in a small, light and rugged-looking package that's well suited to a variety of workloads.The SD600 is a recent addition to Adata's range of external USB SSDs offering up to 512GB of desktop-class storage performance.
Outfitted with USB 3.1 connectivity and backward compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.0, the drive is able to offer speeds in excess of 400MB/s in a small, light and rugged-looking package that's well suited to a variety of workloads.
Performance is sufficient for working with multimedia files stored directly on the drive, and game console users seeking quicker load times may also be tempted, yet elevated UK pricing puts the SD600 in something of an awkward middle ground as the drive isn't quite as rugged as it looks.
Bottom line: the SD600 isn't a bad drive per se, however the standard SC660H offers all of the aforementioned speed benefits for a lower fee, and if you prefer a rugged alternative, it's worth stepping-up to the more robust SD700 for dust and water resistance.
Hits speeds in excess of 400MB/s
Quieter and more durable than a HDD
Three-year warranty as standard
No USB Type-C cable in the box
Lacks dust or water resistance
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The Adata SD600 External SSD is available to purchase from Amazon.
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