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)

I have about 900 GB of data on this 2TB CalDigit Tuff Nano Plus. Im using the provided cable (and Ive tested with a second CalDigit TB4 cable) connected to my 2021 MacBook Pro M1. Using Blackmagic Disk Speed Test, Im seeing regular/typical write speeds of 50 - 90 MB/s. Read speeds stay above 400 MB/s. Occasionally, the drive write speeds will jump into the 100s of MB/s but then gradually slow back down. I have an older CalDigit Tuff Nano 512GB and it consistently gets over 500 MB/s write and read speeds using same cables. I sent CalDigit support an email with questions on this drive - will revert back if/when I hear something from them. If not, then I will be returning this drive. *** Update - I sent multiple inquiries to CalDigit Support. Never heard back. I decided to delete all the files off of the drive and retest for write speed. When the drive was empty, the write speeds jumped (and stayed consistently) to 800 MB/s. I can only surmise that the write performance drops significantly when the drive reaches about 50% full. I recommend you test your CalDigit Tuff Nano Plus 2TB with data on it and monitor for write speed reduction(s). Good luck. I will be returning the drive.

Works well with my 2020 IPad Pro and MacBook Air, Comes with USB-C and USB cables.

I found this drive to be very quick...transferring massive amounts of files in seconds that used to take minutes. The build is great. One NOTE: If using on Windows 10, like me, you will have to reformat. Be aware that the insert in the very nice packaging gives explicit instructions to do that. I had not reviewed it and thought, at first, there was a problem. Not so. Quick & easy fix.

If you have a Mac you are good to go, since it is formatted for Mac from the vendor. If you have a PC, its not that easy. A PC wont even recognize it as a drive until you delete the Mac information. You have to find it as an administrator and figure out what to delete, since what comes up on the screen doesnt match what it says in the directions. Once the Mac info is deleted, you can then format to your PC. If I figured it out, Im sure most folks will. It just seems like a lot of fuss, when it could have come blank - ready to format for either application.

Loved the size, the weight, and durability.

Have the Surface pro X device with 128 gig so this came in handy after researching how to upgrade the surface and this drive was recommended to have the exact ssd drive inside and what a difference it made surface has more space more faster running Windows 11 what a great deal.

I bought this for the SSD inside! Opened it up, removed the SSD, and installed it in a Surface Laptop 3. $200 vs $800 that Microsoft charges for a 1TB. This drive was exactly what I needed.

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

It was a little tricky to format for use with a Windows 10 computer. However, an email to CalDigit Customer Service resulted in a successful formatting. It now works well.

External iMAC storage