CalDigit Tuff Nano Plus 2TB - Compact Rugged IP67 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 10Gb/s External NVME SSD, Compatible with Thunderbolt 4 Mac and PC, Up to 1055MB/s (2TB Nano Plus, Royal Blue)

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  • BigDogSD

    > 3 day

    Fast Fast I have it working with my Mac and work wintel usb c can’t be beat very nice nano storage

  • Ryann

    > 3 day

    Loved the size, the weight, and durability.

  • Jim

    Greater than one week

    This is a review of the Caldigit Tuff Nano with a brand new 16 Macbook Pro with a thunderbolt 3 40Gbps 100 watt 17 inch OWC cable plugged directly into the T3 port on the MBP it tests at 700MB/s write and 904 MB/s read using the blackmagic design disk speed test. So beware any time you see a speed that says up to. Still its fast for the money, and small, and Ill probably buy another for field work. Small is good with the size of my kit, small and faster is a win win. Go out and buy it. Works right out of the box with Mac. Mac OS Extended (Journaled). The second photo is up against a SSD enclosure so you can see how small it is. You can buy the 2400MB/sec-2800MB/s 4x NVMe RAID 0 array drives out there but they will be much bigger. OK, I just switched the T3 cable to the one that came in the box with the drive and the speeds are a little faster, 776MB/s and 908MB/s. Interesting. Use the cable in the box, too many inferior T3 cables out there. Update: I can confirm this does work with the 2020 iPad Pro 11 inch. I tried the Sabrent NvME but the ipad would not recognize it, iPad does not support thunderbolt 3. So far the tough nano is the fastest small portable drive that works with the iPad. I dont even need a hub because I plug in an SD card reader, the SanDisk UHS-II and I can capture a 2 GB video file (300MB/s sandisk card) in 7 seconds. BTW, the SanDisk SD to USB-C card reader is the fastest out there in my tests So get it. I dont see any need for a Gnarbox box anymore. I capture from the SD card onto my iPad Pro because I have a 1 TB of storage. I can dump from the iPad back to the Caldigit tuff nano if I need to. But that process is slow, if you wanna dump 230 GB from the iPad to the Caldigit tuff nano it will take about three hours. Not sure why the process is so slow going out from the iPad. But I still have the originals on the cards and a copy on my iPad, thats good enough for me. Im liking this tuff nano more and more especially as the prices drop.

  • Pete to C

    > 3 day

    This is a good drive. If the price and specs matches your needs, dont hesitate. Tests were done on a 2017 Macbook Pro 15 using BlackMagicDesigns Disk Speed. The drive comes formatted HFS+ (MacOS Extended Journaled) by default. I am getting about 700MB/s Write, 914MB/s Read. Formatting the drive as ExFat and I get 865MB/s Write, 916MB/s Read. Quite a difference but the speeds are respectable. Look at pics for the screenshots. This is ruggedized (has a rubber/silicone bumper) and IP67 waterproof (with the port cover on). Although Im not willing to test those claims. Also, it doesnt get very hot at all. It stays cool when youre not using it and only very slightly warm when in heavy use. I think the aluminum case does a decent job of keeping it cool. Note, this is not a Thunderbolt 3 drive but it is a USB 3.2 gen 2 drive. (FYI, There is no speed difference between USB 3.1 gen 2 and USB 3.2 gen2). The speeds are along the lines of other USB 3.1/3.2 gen 2 drives. CalDigit has put a customized icon of the drive when you connect this to a Mac. Its not your typical yellow drive icon. HFS+ is not readable on a Windows computer. ExFat is readable on both Windows and Mac. If you plan on formatting your drive, you will lose this icon. You can try to save it by unhiding hidden files on the Mac and copying it off. Personally, I didnt care about it but it was a nice detail. I recommend this drive because it can match speeds of other similar drives when formatted ExFat, ruggedized, IP67 waterproof and does all this while staying relatively cool and I forgot to mention it comes with a decent plastic case keeping the USB-A, USB-C and the drive in on nice and neat package. Awesome.

  • Brendon Simons

    > 3 day

    Works well

  • M. Thomas

    Greater than one week

    The SSD in this drive is compatible with the Surface Laptop 3. You will have to destroy the case to get inside. But once you do, removing the SSD is easy. Its held to the main board by only one screw.

  • Milford Mom

    > 3 day

    this is super durable and fast hard drive. it works fine for me for photos and is very sturdy and lightweight and easy to transport. very compact and nice looking too. have had no issues accessing the drive so it seems reliable so far. no idea why one of the items to rate is warmth, but it doesnt seem to get too hot so I guess thats a plus? kind of a weird thing to have to rate. I like it. also I had a coupon so it was extra great value but I like it enough that t I will buy another for backups.

  • kath k.

    > 3 day

    Great size...super fast..works with Mac/iOS out the box. Perfect! I really like the Samsung T series......this is also great - will not hesitate to buy this brand again. Wish there was min. 2T version

  • Michael

    Greater than one week

    Awesome design! By far the best portable drive I’ve owned.

  • JD

    > 3 day

    Small but mighty doesn’t get too hot when I’m rendering stuff at Photoshop surprisingly fast thickness about the size of a Pack of gum.

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Tougher Than The Rest

The Tuff nano series are mini portable bus-powered USB-C storage devices 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: 1088MB/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

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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.

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How Fast is the Tuff nano?

21x Faster than USB 2.0 Flash Drive

13x Faster than FireWire 800 Drive

8x Faster than SATA III HDD

2.5x Faster than USB 3.0 SSD

Universal Connectivity

By utilizing USB-C the Tuff nano Plus is compatible with any computer. This device can be used with any computer that has a Thunderbolt 3, USB-C and USB-A port.

iPad Pro Compatible

Thanks to the *iPad Pro’s use of the USB-C connector, the Tuff nano Plus can be used to connect to the iPad Pro in order to access files. This is great for Photographers that need to check their images on the iPad Pro’s high-res display.

*External drive support is available on iPadOS and iOS13.

  • Mac & PC Compatible
  • Bootable OS
  • Removable Cable & Carrying Case
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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 Plus 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.

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Water Protection - IPX7

Tuff nano Plus users can rest assured that not even 1M of water can harm your drive! The whole device can be fully immersed in water up to 1M for 30 minutes.

Jacket-less Water Protection

The Tuff Nano Plus is equipped with a special Type-C connector that is waterproof and dust-tight. The silicone sleeve is for drop protection and not necessary for water or dust.

Dust Protection - IP6X

The Tuff nano’Plus" IP67 certification means that the device is dust-tight. Not even small dust particles can enter the device.

Drop Protection

Dropping electronic devices can happen to all of us at any time. The Tuff nano Plus has passed Military Testing from heights of up to 3M in order to protect your data from any shocks.

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Technical Specifications

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

Drive Type: M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD

Read Speed: Up to 1088MB/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: 4.01in (10.19cm)
  • Width: 2.14in (5.44cm)
  • Height: 0.57in (1.45cm)
  • Weight: 0.22lbs (0.01kg)

In The Box:

  • 1 x Tuff nano Plus | 1 x USB-C - USB-C 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 Plus 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.

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