If we are working on content creation, giving up transfer speed or storage is not an option. For users who need a storage unit external with a top reading and writing speed data, Corsair has just announced the EX400U USB4 external SSD.
External SSD EX400U USB4
If we talk about the EX400U USB4 SSD unit, as can be deduced from its name, we are talking about a unit compatible with USB4allowing it to deliver sequential read speeds of up to 4,000 MB/s and 3,600 MB/s write. Not only compatible with USB4, but also compatible for Thunderbolt 4 Yes USB 3.x Type-Cthus expanding its versatility.
These speeds are perfect for users who regularly work on content creation as they significantly reduce wait times. It is also ideal for projects that occupy several hundred GB and even for making backup copies of our PC, although it was not designed for this task.
Like most external SSD storage drives, EX400U USB4 SSD supports plug and play and it does not need an external power source, whether we use it connected to a computer portablelike a digital camera or even a smartphone, since the energy necessary for its operation is obtained directly from the port.
This device is compatible with the iPhone15 from and with all iPad models that use the USB-C port. Additionally, it includes support for MagSafe to attach to the back of the iPhone and be able to use it without having to hold it with the case and without the risk of it ending up falling.
As we can see in the images of this product, the design of the EX400U external SSD is square and has a size of 64mm side12 mm wide and a total weight of 500 grams, very different from EX100U from the same manufacturer whose design is elongated.
This unit includes management software Corsair SSD Toolkit which includes advanced functions to manage the operation of the unit, erase contents in a secure and unrecoverable manner and take care of checking for firmware updates.
The Corsair EX400U external SSD is available from 3 storage capacities: 1, 2 and 4 TB. The MBTF of these three storage versions is set at 1,400,000 hours, they use 3D NAND memories, they work without problems between 0 and 70ºC and we can store them at temperatures ranging from – 40ºC to 85ºC.
Pricing and availability
Corsair's new EX400U external SSD compatible with USB4 is now available on the Corsair website. As we mentioned above, it is available with storage capacities of 1 TB for 164.99 dollars, 2 TB for 239.99 dollars and 4 TB for 424.9 dollars, although the latter is not yet available in stock.
