USB 3.2 gen 2 solid state drives are becoming standard for those looking for super-fast portable storage. They make great drives for creators, gamers on the go, or those who just want a large capacity drive on the go. We’ve already reviewed a handful, and today we are taking a look at one from Patriot. It is their PXD drive, which offers read and write speeds up to 1000 MB/s, a USB 3.2 Type-C connection, and a solid aluminum body. Is this the portable drive you need in your laptop bag? Read on as we find out!
Special thanks to Patriot for providing us with the PXD Portable Solid State Drive to review.
Specifications
Part Number: PXD2TBPEC
Capacity: 2TB
Speed: Up to 1000 MB/s (read / write)
Weight: 0.07 lbs. / 35 grams
Dimensions: 4.05′ x 1.24′ x 0.38′ (LxWxH)
Warranty: 3 years
Packaging
The PXD portable solid state drive comes in a normal retail package from Patriot. The front has a window so you can get a good look at the drive before you buy it. Some of the main features are listed on the front as well.
Flipping over to the back there is a paragraph about the drive and more features are listed in a few different languages.
Opening up the box up and getting things out we have the PXD Drive and a USB Type-C cable as well as a USB Type-C to Type-A cable.
