Comparison Asus TUF Gaming SSD Plus AS1000 Plus 1 TB vs Asus TUF Gaming SSD AS1000 1 TB
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| Asus TUF Gaming SSD Plus AS1000 Plus 1 TB | Asus TUF Gaming SSD AS1000 1 TB | |
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Military-grade durability: drop-resistant (MIL-STD-810H), dust- and moisture-resistant (IP68). The device comes with NTI Backup Now EZ software for backing up your data. Intuitive SSD Dashboard for viewing parameters such as SSD temperature, drive status, etc. | Military-grade durability: drop-resistant (MIL-STD-810H), dust- and moisture-resistant (IP68). The device comes with NTI Backup Now EZ software for backing up your data. Intuitive SSD Dashboard for viewing parameters such as SSD temperature, drive status, etc. | |
| Placement | external | external |
| Volume | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Interface | USB-C 20Gbps | USB-C 10Gbps |
Technical specs | ||
| Controller | Phison PS5013-E13 | Phison PS5013-E13 |
| Memory type | 3D TLC NAND | 3D TLC NAND |
| NVMe |  | |
| Write speed | 1000 MB/s | |
| Read speed | 1050 MB/s | |
| Manufacturer's warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
General | ||
| Cable included | USB-C to USB-C | USB-C to USB-C |
| Shockproof | | |
| MIL-STD-810 | | |
| Ingress Protection (IP) | IP68 | IP68 |
| Material | metal | metal |
| Size | 116x56x15 mm | 125x54x13 mm |
| Weight | 155 g | 157 g |
| Color | ||
| Added to E-Catalog | february 2025 | october 2023 |
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Interface
Connection port(s) used in the storage device. Note that for external models (see "Type"), the port on the device's casing is usually indicated here; the ability to connect to a specific slot on a PC (or other device) mainly depends on the availability of corresponding cables. Exceptions include models with a non-removable cable and flash drives, which refer to a plug.
In some form factors, such as M.2, a proprietary standard port is used, so for such models, this parameter is not specified. In other cases, ports can be conditionally divided into external and internal, depending on the type of storage device (see above). Internal modules, in addition to the same M.2, can feature interfaces like SATA 3, U.2, and SAS. External devices mainly use different types of USB—the classic USB-A port (versions 5Gbps or 10Gbps) or USB-C (versions 5Gbps, 10Gbps, 20Gbps or USB4). Additionally, solutions with Thunderbolt interfaces (typically versions v4 or v3) are also found. Let's consider these options in more detail:
— SATA 3. The third version of the SATA interface, providing data transfer speeds up to 5.9 Gbps...(about 600 MB/s). By SSD standards, such a speed is low since SATA was originally designed for hard drives and not intended for high-performance solid-state memory. Therefore, such a connection is mainly found in budget and outdated internal drives.
— SAS. A standard created as a high-performance connection for server systems. Despite the emergence of more advanced interfaces, it is still used today. It provides data transfer speeds up to 22.5 Gbps (2.8 GB/s), depending on the version.
— U.2. A port specifically designed for high-class internal 2.5" drives, mainly for server use. U.2 is actually the name of a specialized form factor (2.5", height 15 mm), while the port is formally called SFF-8639. Such modules connect similarly to PCI-E expansion cards (via the same bus) but are more compact and allow hot swapping.
— U.3. A three-interface connection port based on the U.2 specification (see the corresponding section) and using the same SFF-8639 connector. The U.3 port combines SAS, SATA, and NVMe interfaces in one controller, allowing different types of drives to be connected through the same slot. U.3 provides separate contacts to determine the specific type of disks. The specification was created for internal 2.5" drives. Such modules are compact, allow hot swapping, and support external control impulses.
— USB-A 5Gbps. A traditional full-sized USB-A port, corresponding to the 5Gbps version. This version (formerly known as 3.2 gen1 or 3.0) provides data transfer speeds up to 4.8 Gbps. It is compatible with other USB standards, although the connection speed will be limited by the slowest version.
— USB-A 10Gbps. A traditional full-sized USB-A port, corresponding to the 10Gbps version (formerly known as 3.2 gen2 or just 3.1). It operates at speeds up to 10 Gbps, otherwise, it is similar in key features to the USB-A 5Gbps described above.
— USB-C 5Gbps. A USB-C type port supporting the 5Gbps connection version. Remember, this version allows achieving speeds up to 4.8 Gbps. USB-C is a relatively new type of USB port, featuring small dimensions (slightly larger than microUSB), a symmetrical oval shape, and a reversible design. It is especially convenient for external SSDs considering that such storage devices are becoming increasingly compact.
— USB-C 10Gbps. A USB-C type port supporting the 10Gbps connection version—with data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps. However, such a drive will also work with slower USB ports, although the speed will be limited by the capabilities of such a port.
— USB-C 20Gbps. A USB-C type port supporting the 20Gbps connection version allows achieving speeds up to 20 Gbps.
— USB4. A high-speed revision of the USB interface, using only symmetrical USB type C ports. It allows for data transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps (depending on the technologies and standards implemented in a specific port). The interface can support Thunderbolt v3 and v4, and it is backward compatible with previous USB specifications, except that devices with a full-sized USB A plug will require an adapter.
In some form factors, such as M.2, a proprietary standard port is used, so for such models, this parameter is not specified. In other cases, ports can be conditionally divided into external and internal, depending on the type of storage device (see above). Internal modules, in addition to the same M.2, can feature interfaces like SATA 3, U.2, and SAS. External devices mainly use different types of USB—the classic USB-A port (versions 5Gbps or 10Gbps) or USB-C (versions 5Gbps, 10Gbps, 20Gbps or USB4). Additionally, solutions with Thunderbolt interfaces (typically versions v4 or v3) are also found. Let's consider these options in more detail:
— SATA 3. The third version of the SATA interface, providing data transfer speeds up to 5.9 Gbps...(about 600 MB/s). By SSD standards, such a speed is low since SATA was originally designed for hard drives and not intended for high-performance solid-state memory. Therefore, such a connection is mainly found in budget and outdated internal drives.
— SAS. A standard created as a high-performance connection for server systems. Despite the emergence of more advanced interfaces, it is still used today. It provides data transfer speeds up to 22.5 Gbps (2.8 GB/s), depending on the version.
— U.2. A port specifically designed for high-class internal 2.5" drives, mainly for server use. U.2 is actually the name of a specialized form factor (2.5", height 15 mm), while the port is formally called SFF-8639. Such modules connect similarly to PCI-E expansion cards (via the same bus) but are more compact and allow hot swapping.
— U.3. A three-interface connection port based on the U.2 specification (see the corresponding section) and using the same SFF-8639 connector. The U.3 port combines SAS, SATA, and NVMe interfaces in one controller, allowing different types of drives to be connected through the same slot. U.3 provides separate contacts to determine the specific type of disks. The specification was created for internal 2.5" drives. Such modules are compact, allow hot swapping, and support external control impulses.
— USB-A 5Gbps. A traditional full-sized USB-A port, corresponding to the 5Gbps version. This version (formerly known as 3.2 gen1 or 3.0) provides data transfer speeds up to 4.8 Gbps. It is compatible with other USB standards, although the connection speed will be limited by the slowest version.
— USB-A 10Gbps. A traditional full-sized USB-A port, corresponding to the 10Gbps version (formerly known as 3.2 gen2 or just 3.1). It operates at speeds up to 10 Gbps, otherwise, it is similar in key features to the USB-A 5Gbps described above.
— USB-C 5Gbps. A USB-C type port supporting the 5Gbps connection version. Remember, this version allows achieving speeds up to 4.8 Gbps. USB-C is a relatively new type of USB port, featuring small dimensions (slightly larger than microUSB), a symmetrical oval shape, and a reversible design. It is especially convenient for external SSDs considering that such storage devices are becoming increasingly compact.
— USB-C 10Gbps. A USB-C type port supporting the 10Gbps connection version—with data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps. However, such a drive will also work with slower USB ports, although the speed will be limited by the capabilities of such a port.
— USB-C 20Gbps. A USB-C type port supporting the 20Gbps connection version allows achieving speeds up to 20 Gbps.
— USB4. A high-speed revision of the USB interface, using only symmetrical USB type C ports. It allows for data transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps (depending on the technologies and standards implemented in a specific port). The interface can support Thunderbolt v3 and v4, and it is backward compatible with previous USB specifications, except that devices with a full-sized USB A plug will require an adapter.
Write speed
The highest speed in write mode characterizes the speed with which the module can receive information from a connected computer (or other external device). This speed is limited both by the connection interface (see "Connector"), and by the characteristics of the device of the SSD itself.
Read speed
The highest data exchange rate with a computer (or other external device) that the drive can provide in read mode; in other words — the highest speed of information output from the drive to an external device. This speed is limited both by the connection interface (see "Connector"), and by the characteristics of the device of the SSD itself. Its values can vary from 100 – 500 MB / s in the slowest models to 3 Gb / s and higher in the most advanced ones.