Team Group, one of the most well-known SSD manufacturers, has announced a new external SSD that weighs just 22 grams but still manages to hold up to 4TB of storage.
The PD20 Mini External SSD is the company’s entry into the hotly contested best portable SSD market, and from our first impressions, it’s a seriously impressive bit of kit that’ll pair perfectly with a MacBook Pro on the go.
As you might expect for an SSD that weighs just 22 grams, it’s quite small: Team Group claims it can fit in the palm of your hand, and its slim design is perfect for slipping into a bag or laptop case.
Portable and powerful
The PD20 comes in three sizes (1TB, 2TB, and 4TB) and offers transfer speeds of up to 2,000MB/s, which compares very favorably to our top SSD for speed, the Samsung X5 Portable SSD, which can achieve read speeds of up to 3,412MB/s, especially for an SSD that’s not specifically geared toward fast transfers.
There are two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports on board, contributing to those speeds, and Team Group says the PD20 is aimed at professionals, being compatible with every major device you can think of, making it perfect for transferring documents, photos and videos on the go.
Mini and powerful
Design-wise, the PD20 is IP54 dust and splash resistant, and the USB-C ports are covered with a silicone cover, meaning it should be able to comfortably handle the hazards of everyday life, and perhaps some exploring too.
The product’s packaging is also made from recycled materials, and while it would be nice to see the product itself made from something eco-friendly, Team Group is at least taking a step in the right direction.
Unfortunately, we don’t have pricing for the PD20 lineup yet, and the company says the SSD will be available in August 2024, so keep an eye out for pricing and availability details when Team Group announces it.
In TechRadar’s testing, we found the Samsung T7 Touch to be the portable SSD to beat, thanks to blazing fast speeds, an affordable price, and a platform-agnostic approach. Time will tell how the PD20 fares.