We review the ARMOR 700 Portable SSD from Lexar, designed for travel, featuring a tough build that's dust- and water-resistant with an IP66 rating. It can also withstand drops from up to 3 meters. Ideal for professional photographers, videographers, and content creators, this drive uses the latest USB 3.2 Gen2 x2 technology and offers fast NVMe performance, reaching speeds of 2000 MB/sec. It's excellent for enhancing the performance of gaming consoles and editing stations. USB 3.2 Gen2x2, highlighting its capability to achieve remarkable speeds of up to 2000 MB/s. This device marks a significant advancement from traditional mechanical hard drives, offering both high speed and substantial storage capacity. It utilizes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (2x2) technology and NVMe performance, making it a nice choice for console gaming and high-performance computing.
At a price point of around $139.99 from major online retailers, the ARMOR 700 presents value, particularly for those with compatible USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 setups. The ARMOR 700 features a rugged LED-free aesthetic. The SSD incorporates SMI's NANDXtend technology, enhancing data security and durability through advanced error correction and RAID parity. Although Lexar provides 256-bit AES encryption for data protection, it's worth noting that this software-based solution might not be the fastest. The SL600 also includes various accessories such as Type-C to Type-C and Type-A to Type-A USB cables. Designed for compatibility with Windows, Mac, and Android, the SSD connects via a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface and offers 2TB of storage. A durable casing protects against physical damage, and Lexar DataShield ensures file security with 256-bit AES encryption.
To have your host device (PC/laptop etc) supports the 20 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 standard to achieve the maximum speed; Apple devices are capped at 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2. While Lexar provides a software toolkit for managing the device, it might be superfluous for those who already have similar tools. Nonetheless, such a toolkit can be beneficial for maintaining the SSD's performance.
| Capacity | 512GB/1TB/2TB |
| Material | IP66 3 meter anti-drop |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen2x2 |
| Performance Speed | up to 2000MB/s read, up to 2000MB/s write |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| System Supported | Mac OSX 10.6+, Windows 8+, Android 4.4+ |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
| Size (L x W x H) | 86.2 x 54.4 x 13.2mm/ 3.39” X 2.14” X 0.52” |
| Weight | 80g |