Verbatim Portable SSD 256GB
Score: 60/100
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.
The Verbatim Store 'n' Go 256 GB Portable SSD offers solid performance and a slim, lightweight design at a budget price, but it lacks premium features like hardware encryption and a rugged enclosure.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
256 GB | 500 GBbest | |
625 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
— | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 116 g | 31 gbest |
— | 60 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 500 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 625 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 116 g | 31 g |
Form Factor | Portable SSD | External SSD |
Power & Connectivity(2) | ||
Power Source | Bus-powered | USB |
Included Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-A to USB-C adapter | USB‑C to USB‑C, USB‑C to USB‑A |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Xbox, PlayStation, iPad, iPhone |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the ultra-slim profile, solid-state reliability and respectable speed at a budget-friendly price, though they note it does not match the premium performance or ruggedness of higher-end competitors.
Everyday users praise the compact size, ease of use and speed boost over HDDs, while recurring complaints focus on lower-than-advertised speeds, plastic housing and lack of built-in encryption.
“It's half the size of my old spinning drives... doesn't have moving parts so it seems like they should be fairly reliable.”
“Extremely fast read/write speeds up to 2,000 MB/s”
“Ultra-compact and lightweight (31 g)”
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.
