Blazing-Fast Storage at Your Fingertips: The Verbatim TurboMetall SSD is a Game-Changer for Laptop Users
Affordable Verbatim TurboMetall SSD Offers Sizeable Cost Savings for Laptop Purchasers
Reddit LinkedIn Telegram Signal Pinterest Instagram E-Mail Print Copy Link Ready to upgrade your laptop storage without breaking the bank? Meet the Verbatim TurboMetall, an external SSD boasting astounding data rates, rivaling that of built-in laptop storage, including the new MacBook Air M4, all at a fraction of the cost.
If you're seeking a laptop with more than 128 or 256 gigabytes (GB) of storage, be prepared to pay a high premium. For instance, upgrading from 256 to 512 GB on the latest Apple MacBook Air M4 will set you back a hefty 250 euros, and you're still left with a relatively small storage capacity.
A more budget-friendly alternative is the high-quality external SSDs such as the Verbatim TurboMetal, one of the few storage devices that currently offers USB/Thunderbolt 4 connectivity and claims to achieve data rates of up to 3700 megabytes per second (MB/s). Find out whether it truly lives up to the hype by joining us on this enlightening review.
The 1 terabyte (TB) model of the TurboMetal SSD tested here costs approximately 180 euros. The 2 TB version retails for just under 264 euros, while the 4 TB version is priced at around 500 euros.
Solid Construction, Elegant Design
Sporting a sturdy aluminum housing with non-slip rubber feet and grippy rubber side panels, the SSD measures 105.8 × 55 × 18.1 millimeters and weighs a mere 150 grams. On the underside, you'll notice wide slots through which an integrated fan dissipates heat.
Top-Performing Storage for All Your Needs
To assess the TurboMetal SSD's performance, we connected it to a MacBook Air M4 and a Geekom A8 mini-PC using the supplied USB-C cable. Blackmagic Disk Speed Test and Magic Disk Benchmark were used to measure write and read speeds, and the storage was previously formatted with the exFAT file system.
Results may vary between systems, but the rough measurements offer a good idea of the SSD's performance. On the MacBook Air M4, the TurboMetal achieved write speeds of around 3700 MB/s, even surpassing the manufacturer's stated 3600 MB/s. Read speeds reached approximately 3050 MB/s, falling just short of the stated maximum. In the Magic Disk Benchmark, the external SSD achieved around 3000 MB/s in both write and read operations.
Fan Keeps Things Cool
In real-world usage, there was no discernible difference between the SSD and an internal storage drive, even when editing 4K videos. The fan maintained consistent performance, activating at the maximum operating temperature of 40 degrees Celsius to prevent both the SSD from heating up and its data rates from dropping.
Exceptional Performance on Windows Computers
On a Windows PC, the TurboMetal SSD also demonstrated impressive results. In the Blackmagic Disk Speed Test, it reached nearly 3000 MB/s for writing and 3300 MB/s for reading data. For comparison, the internal storage of the tested Windows computer achieved speeds of around 3900 and 3700 MB/s.
Affordable High-Performance Solution for Your Data Storage Needs
The Verbatim TurboMetal SSD provides such high data rates that it can serve as a reliable external storage solution complementing your internal storage. With its effective cooling system, the TurboMetal SSD offers high performance without overheating during prolonged use. Given its high performance, the price of the SSD is genuinely fair.
Those content with lower speeds can opt for lower-cost alternatives, such as the equally new Verbatim Pocket SSD.
Sources:
- Verbatim TurboMetal review
- Benchmarks for external SSDs
- USB 4 bandwidth
- Upgrading the storage of your home office devices, such as the new MacBook Air M4 M4, no longer needs to break the bank with the Verbatim TurboMetall SSD, boasting data rates that rival built-in laptop storage at a lower cost.
- In the quest for a more budget-friendly alternative to upgrading laptop storage, the high-quality external SSDs like the Verbatim TurboMetal are a wise choice, offering USB/Thunderbolt 4 connectivity and exFAT file system compatibility, achieving data rates of up to 3700MB/s.
- To supplement your internal storage, the Verbatim TurboMetal SSD offers an affordable high-performance solution for data storage, capable of providing exceptionally fast data rates without overheating, making it an ideal external storage companion for your home office devices.
