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product_id: 306873422
title: "ASUSROG STRIX Arion Lite External Portable M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD Enclosure featuring up to 10 Gbps transfer speeds with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Cable (ESD-S1CL)"
brand: "asus"
price: "$U9504"
currency: UYU
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reviews_count: 8
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# 10 Gbps Speed Aura Sync RGB M.2 PCIe Support ASUSROG STRIX Arion Lite External Portable M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD Enclosure featuring up to 10 Gbps transfer speeds with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Cable (ESD-S1CL)

**Brand:** asus
**Price:** $U9504
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate Your Storage Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ASUSROG STRIX Arion Lite External Portable M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD Enclosure featuring up to 10 Gbps transfer speeds with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Cable (ESD-S1CL) by asus
- **How much does it cost?** $U9504 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- asus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sync with Style:** Showcase your setup with ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting for a personalized touch.
- • **Sleek & Durable Design:** Crafted from aluminum alloy with thermal pads for optimal heat dissipation.
- • **Effortless Installation:** Screwdriver-free design makes setup a breeze—get started in seconds!
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Supports a range of M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs (2230/2242/2260/2280).
- • **Unleash Lightning-Fast Transfers:** Experience data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps with USB 3.2 Gen 2.

## Overview

The ASUS ROG Strix Arion Lite is a high-performance external SSD enclosure designed for M.2 PCIe NVMe drives, offering blazing-fast transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. Its sleek aluminum alloy casing not only looks great but also efficiently dissipates heat, ensuring optimal performance. With a user-friendly, screwdriver-free design and stunning ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting, this enclosure is perfect for gamers and professionals alike, compatible with both Windows 10 and Mac OS.

## Description

ASUSROG STRIX Arion Lite External Portable M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD Enclosure featuring up to 10 Gbps transfer speeds with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Cable (ESD-S1CL)

## Features

- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C for transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps (Only 1x USB-C to C cable included)
- Supports M.2 PCIe NVM Express SSDs with 2230/2242/2260/2280 form factor
- Aluminum Alloy ROG Case with thermal pads pulls heat away from M.2 drives
- Screwdriver-free Design for easy installation
- ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting features a nearly endless spectrum of colors with the ability to synchronize effects across an ever-expanding ecosystem of Aura Sync enabled products
- Windows 10 and Mac OS compatible
- CES 2020 Innovations Awards Honoree
- What's in the box: ROG Strix Arion Lite, USB-C to C cable, Push ejector

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Standing screen display size | 15.6 Inches |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Hard Drive | Solid State Drive |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Series | ROG STRIX Arion Lite ESD-S1CL |
| Item model number | R564JA-31 |
| Hardware Platform | Mac |
| Item Weight | 7 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 14.1 x 9.1 x 0.8 inches |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 14.1 x 9.1 x 0.8 inches |
| Color | ROG STRIX Arion Lite |
| Computer Memory Type | SODIMM |
| Flash Memory Size | 128 GB |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.2 |
| Voltage | 5 Volts |
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| ASIN | B08ZLM93CV |
| Date First Available | March 24, 2021 |

## Product Details

- **Hardware Interface:** USB, USB Type C, Ethernet, HDMI, USB 2.0
- **Brand:** ASUS
- **Color:** ROG STRIX Arion Lite
- **Hardware Platform:** Mac
- **Material:** Aluminum
- **Item Weight:** 0.2 Kilograms
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 128 GB
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Max Number of Supported Devices:** 1

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this when with wd blue 3d nand sata ssd wds200t2b0b**
A: No, M.2 is only a form factor. Just like a 2.5' drive vs a 3.5" drive.

The *INTERFACE* is what matters, there are m.2 drives that come with SATA Interfaces and m.2 drives that use the NVMe interface (technically PCIe, NVMe is a standard/protocol) but it must be an NVMe drive.

**Q: What is the total storage capacity of this device?**
A: You can choose the storage capacity. The ASUS Arian is just an enclosure

**Q: Does the samsung data migration tool work with this? sabrent and plugable enclosures do not support samsung cloning software.**
A: Update to my previous response: 

I haven't been able to use Samsung Magician via USB. I couldn't even clone. But the enclosure works fine for everything with no complaints on speed when running windows 10. It's just Samsung can never make good software. Example: TIZEN, for galaxy smartwatches and Samsung smart tv etc...

Either use "windows 7 backup" in the control panel of windows 10 and create a system image to a large enough backup drive or i will use Hasleo WINTOUSB Professional. Both ways are fast. With the image creator you just need a flash drive with a fresh windows installer tool on it

**Q: Whats the difference between lite and regular??**
A: the lite apparently does not come with the USB A cable (just the C to C cable) and the rubber bumper and the carabiner

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice and stylish!
*by D***C on September 6, 2022*

This is super nice and cool looking! Easy to set up and did I mention it looks super cool! Nice heavy metal material, gorgeous design, led lights are added bonus. I used this in my ps5 and it’s the second m.2 ssd hooked up to the PS5. My only complaint and this is nothing against ASUS, is you can’t play PS5 games from it but at least the transfers from external to internal are super fast! 800 gigs took about 15-20 mins. I barely had time to use the bathroom and grad a snack. No regrets but I hope Sony releases an update where we can use an external m.2 with PS5 games.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great NVME enclosure
*by M***A on January 19, 2022*

I installed a Kingston NV1 SNVS/250G drive in this enclosure and I get around 700 mbps when copying from my WD Black SN850 1TB. Although speedy, I *think* I should be getting a little above that, even when accounting for USB protocol overhead. I mainly use it to ferry large files to and from my NAS, but I haven't fully tested it yet.It gets slightly warm during use, but it keeps the drive working well within spec. I like that it integrates with Asus Aura (probably the main reason I bought this, after the performance). It has a few lights but nothing too fancy. You control the lighting with Armoury Crate, which a bloated mess of an app, but it's better to have one bloated mess rather than several.Overall, I'm quite happy with my purchase and would highly recommend if you are pursuing high transfer speeds and have other Asus Aura enabled devices.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid little enclosure. Love it
*by M***L on November 15, 2022*

I have purchased many products from ASUS in the past and have never had any issues. This little SSD enclosure is no different. The aluminum housing is well made and gives me peace of mind that my NVMe will not be damaged while riding around in my backpack. The RGB is a nice little feature that draws attention when I use the drive in public. I can't speak for the speed of data transfer accurately because I have not monitored it, but I know that moving files to/from it goes by quickly.***Please take note***Don't be a dumb dumb like me. I stupidly put the drive in and put the screw in over it. Because of this, the lid of the enclosure never closes properly. After a VERY brief conversation with Asus and 20 minutes of shame-filled forehead slapping, they straightened me out by informing me that there is a groove in the thumb screw that the NVMe's notch sits in (see picture). Once I installed the drive PROPERLY, the lid closed and I have had no issues since. So, please read this review and remember, put the notch in the groove, and you will have a solid container for your SSD that is built like a tank.

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