Buffalo External SSD USB-A 1TB
Score: 79/100
ADATA SE880 500GB
Score: 88/100Rankings
The ADATA SE880 500 GB delivers flagship-class 2 GB/s speeds in a lightweight magnesium-alloy package, offering broad compatibility but lacking encryption and ruggedness.
Buffalo's 1 TB SSD-PUT is a thumb-drive-sized external SSD that delivers solid 600 MB/s read performance in a rugged, MIL-STD-810G package, though it needs a firmware update and uses an adapter for USB-C connectivity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GBbest | 500 GB | |
600 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
500 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 68 g | 31 gbest |
36 months | 60 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 500 GB |
Performance(3) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 600 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 500 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 68 g | 31 g |
Form Factor | Thumb-drive | External SSD |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 36 months | 60 months |
Power & Connectivity(2) | ||
Power Source | Bus-powered | USB |
Included Cable Type | USB‑A to USB‑C adapter | USB‑C to USB‑C, USB‑C to USB‑A |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Xbox, PlayStation, iPad, iPhone |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the SSD-PUT for its miniaturization, solid-state performance in a thumb-drive form factor, and rugged build, but note its modest PCMark score and the need for a firmware update, positioning it as a portable alternative rather than a high-end external SSD.
Everyday users love the tiny size, speed for file transfers, and durability, especially for gaming consoles and travel, while recurring frustrations focus on the required firmware update and the easily misplaced USB-C adapter.
“So small and fast!”
“Works perfectly with PS5”
“Durable and reliable”
Professional reviewers praise the blistering 2,000 MB/s burst speeds and compact chassis, while noting the drop in sustained write performance and the need for a Gen2x2 host.
Everyday users love the lightning-quick transfers and pocket-size design, but complain about speed drops on large files and the absence of encryption.
