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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Ian Pitts
Greater than one weekI bought this to be able to transfer large files very quickly between computers and it does the job perfectly. I tested around 1000MB/s data transfer rates over USB-C 3.1. It gets a little warm, but thats to be expected. Build quality is great and it comes with both USB-C and USB-A cables as well as a rubber bumper to protect the metal of the drive as well as a nice locking storage case.
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Lioness
> 3 dayGood device, but sent the wrong color
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M. Thomas
Greater than one weekThe 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.
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Ryann
> 3 dayLoved the size, the weight, and durability.
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G. M. Leonard
Greater than one weekBought the 1TB Tuffnano with the olive green protective case (being the former military guy that I am) for work. Liked it enough that I also bought a (really bright) tomato red 1TB model also. The case is aluminum. The whole thing comes in a plastic carrying case with a USB C cable. Currently the drives that are in the 1TB model is an industry standard 2230 M2 NvME - specifically a a Toshiba/Kioxia, so youre getting basically what would also be used in some small computers and some notebooks. From experience I can tell you NvME storage runs on the warm side. This case is engineered well enough that it doesnt run too hot- I saw about 51-52C when doing a 400GB upload. By comparison my HP Z book that was doing the transfer to it had a drive temperature of 64C (a Samsung Pro 970 NvME M2) . I think theres only one 1TB external data drive thats smaller than this- the ADATA- and it costs less, too. The ADATA has a Micron 1TB, however Im not sure if there is an industry standard form factor SSD in it. Personally I prefer the look of the Tuffnano. I know what Im getting with industry standard SSDs from a reputable manufacturer by buying this- most importantly proven reliability. If it dies I suppose it isnt a total loss- the drive may still be ok, or the case and the USB/M2 controller might be used with another 2230 NvMe. I really cant think of any cons- even from price, as a bare Kioxia 1TB currently costs more to buy than this thing costs- and you also get an enclosure to boot.
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Ryann
08-06-2025Loved the size, the weight, and durability.
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Lioness
Greater than one weekGood device, but sent the wrong color
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Jefferson C.
> 3 dayFirst impression was good, it looks like its a good quality product. Started using it and it keeps getting hotter and hotter. Speed went down considerably and im afraid of using it for backup and it ends up failing because of the amount of heat it generates. For the price i thought about giving it a try instead of spending the extra for a samsung t5. oh well ill be returning it and getting a t5 instead, its not worth the money.
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Shaun McMillan
> 3 dayTop notch. Easy to use. Fast transfers. A win in my book.
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MikeV
> 3 dayA nice looking, compact external hard drive. I have no complaints with my purchase.
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
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.
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
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 - IPX7Tuff 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 - IP6XThe Tuff nano’Plus" IP67 certification means that the device is dust-tight. Not even small dust particles can enter the device. |
Drop ProtectionDropping 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. |
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.