- ADATA launches SD820 and SC735 external SSDs for portable storage of high speed
- SD820 offers robust shelf life with 2000MB/s transfer speeds and up to 4TB capacity
- SC735 supplies Ultra Light Design with extractable USB-C and 1050MB/s speeds
ADATA has announced two new external solid solids that are aimed at users – especially creators – who need compact and portable storage.
The SD820 and SC735 are the latest additions to the ADATA’s external drive line, with each targeting different types of users.
The SD820 is the more robust solution built for outdoor users who occasionally require conditions. It weighs 26.5 g and offers reading and writing speeds of up to 2000MB/s using USB 3.2 Gen2 x2.
The storage problem
The drive meets the MIL-STD-810G 516.6 standard for dust and water resistance, and ADATA says it can withstand short immersion as well as drops from 1.22 meters.
The SD820 is available in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capabilities and is designed with creators in mind, especially those who work with large photo and video files.
SC735 is more for the convenience of the trip. At 13.6 g it is lighter than its siblings and has an extractible USB-type-C connector that cuts cable root.
It offers transfer rates of up to 1050 MB/s and comes in 1 TB and 2 TB capabilities.
It is also tested for drop resistance and works with a wide range of platforms including iOS, Android and Windows.
There is no word about pricing or availability for neither drive, but you have to be able to buy them very soon.
With photo and video resolution, mobile games and app sizes that are increased, there is definitely a market for external drives such as SD820 and SC735, pointing to a wider problem.
Smartphone storage has not been expanded at the same pace the average user needs, especially when it comes to budget and mid-range models.
For example, Android 15 alone takes about 30 GB and leaves less space for media and apps on many devices. Yes, photos and videos can (and should) be backed up to the cloud, but many people like to keep copies on their devices.
I know someone who forever struggles to free up space on their Android phone because their model came with a lean amount of storage on devices.
At the same time, many phones with USB-C ports that are still limited to slower USB 2.0 speeds are sending, making direct transfers less practical.
This combination of slow gates and limited internal storage is precisely, which is why external SSDs such as Adatas new drives begin to feel less like practical gadgets and more like everyday necessities.
Until telephone manufacturers address storage restrictions directly, products such as SD820 and SC735 will continue to fill a hole that probably should not exist in the first place.
