
Seagate has new 1TB and 2TB Ultra Compact USB 3.2 Gen 2 External SSDs. These are affordable thumb drive-sized SSDs with write speeds of up to 1000 MB/s.

Key features
- 1TB or 2TB Storage Capacity
- 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
- Data Transfer Speeds up to 1000 MB/s
- Bus Powered
- Preformatted exFAT
- Drop Protection up to 9.8′
- IP54 Dust and Water Resistance
- Rubber Grip
- Plug-and-Play
- Windows, Mac, iOS & Android Compatible

Equipped with 1TB or 2TB of storage and a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 interface, these SSDs deliver data transfer speeds of up to 1000 MB/s. They also feature drop protection of up to 9.8′ and IP54 protection against dust and water, while a rubber grip and an included lanyard help users keep a secure grip on the SSD. Lastly, thanks to plug-and-play connectivity, no additional drivers are required for use.

Seagate’s Ultra Compact SSD is compatible with most USB-C hosts, including USB4, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.1 Gen 1/3.0), and Thunderbolt 5, 4, and 3. It may also be used with most Windows, macOS, iPadOS, and iOS systems, plus gaming consoles and comes preformatted as exFAT.Features
- A compact and light, thumb-drive sized SSD that easily attaches to your keyring.
- Conveniently transfer large files on-the-go with speeds of up to 1000 MB/s.
- Highly durable with 9.8′ drop resistance, and IP54 dust and rain resistance. Also features rubber grip for extra protection.
- Direct USB-C port connectivity for convenient, true plug & play usage.
- Compatible with platforms like Windows and Mac, and devices including Android, iPhone, tablets, and gaming consoles.
- Sustainability focused, made with a minimum of 35% recycled materials.
- Includes easy-to-use Seagate Toolkit backup software to back up files to your computer and sync important projects to your drive.
- Works with most USB-C hosts, including USB4, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2/3.1), USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1/3.0), Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 3.
- Compatible with Windows, macOS, Android, iPadOS, iOS, and gaming consoles.

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Price & availability
The Seagate 1TB & 2TB Ultra Compact USB 3.2 Gen 2 External SSDs will be available soon for $99.99 USD and $179.99 USD respectively.