Designed for filmmakers working in the wild, the 4TB Gecko USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD from Exascend is purpose-built to take on outdoor adventures. Built using IP67-rated aluminum, it can withstand impacts, water, and dust. Thanks to an integrated mount, it can be attached directly to a camera's hot shoe mount for greater ease of use while shooting. It also features a storage capacity of up to 4TB, a 20 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface that delivers read and write speeds of up to 2000 MB/s, an endurance rating of up to 6000TB, an UBER rating of <1 sector per 10¹⁷ bits read, is powered via USB, and uses 3D TLC NAND flash memory. Exascend also built this SSD with RAID ECC technology that aids in rebuilding corrupted data and SuperCruise technology that optimizes write performance for greater stability.

Note: To achieve maximum advertised speeds, please make sure your computer or host device is certified to support the 20 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connection. Apple devices, including those with Thunderbolt/USB4, do not support 20 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and will be limited to 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2.

4TB Storage Capacity    20 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Interface    Up to 2000 MB/s Data Transfer Speeds    Bus Powered    Endurance Rating up to 6000TB    Integrated Camera Mount    IP67 Certified    Shockproof Design    Passive Cooling System    Windows, Mac, Linux, and Unix Compatible

Powered by a 20 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface, the Exascend Gecko Portable SSD offers transfer speeds up to 2000 MB/s.

Protected against fine particles and water with Exascend's conformal coating technology and hardened casing, tough environments are no match for the Gecko Portable SSD.

Portable yet durable, the Gecko portable storage is designed with outdoor shooting in mind, safeguarding all your precious media files in all weather conditions.

RAID ECC is an advanced Exascend technology that combines the power of RAID with NAND flash block granularity, allowing the storage device to rebuild even severely corrupted data.

SuperCruise is a signature Exascend technology that optimizes write performance for stability, ensuring unbeatable stable write performance even in the most demanding applications.

Conformal coating is a rugged technology that protects the entire Exascend SSD against environmental threats by applying a water- and particle-resistant coating to the printed circuit board and all embedded components.

Exascend's factory data recovery means that you can rest easy knowing your footage is in safe hands.

Exascend is in it for the long haul and always stands behind their products. This commitment is reflected in Exascend's limited five-year worldwide warranty.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I edit my photo and video files with my files on this external SSD? The program will be installed on my macbook16 pro m3pro

A: Yes, you can edit photos and videos off of this Crucial 1TB X10 Pro USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD on a 16" MacBook Pro M3 Pro. Please note that with a Mac, this SSD's maximum speeds will be about half the advertised maximum speeds because Macs do not support USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and will default to USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds.

Q: 2. Can the Crucial X10 Pro be reformatted to Apple's APFS format?

A: Yes, the Crucial 4TB X10 Pro USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD can be reformatted to Apple's APFS format.

Q: 3. How long are the included cables?

A: The Lexar 1TB Professional SL600 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD, B&H # LELSL600X001, comes with 6'' cables.

Q: 4. Can I shoot stills from my nikon Z8 and transfer directly to this drive with the usb c cable?

A: No, the Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera (BH #NIZ8) cannot output directly to a hard drive over USB-C. You would need to connect the Lexar 4TB ARMOR 700 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD (Black) and the Nikon Z8 to a computer to transfer stills to this hard drive.

Q: 5. can we use this hard drive to edit 4k/8k video ?

A: The Lexar 4TB Professional SL600 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD, B&H # LESL6004TB, can be used to edit 4K or 8K video. Keep in mind that to achieve the advertised speeds of up to 2000 MB/s, your system must have a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 port. If your system does not have a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 port, it will max out at 1000 MB/s.

Q: 6. What real-world speeds can I expect writing to these drives? (large sustained transfer speeds, 128GB-512GB written to the drive sequentialy at a time)

A: As per the manufacture the PNY Technologies 4TB EliteX-Pro USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C Portable SSD could operate at read and write of roughly 1,500 MB/s. However the limiting factor is often the media that the PNY Technologies 4TB EliteX-Pro USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C Portable SSD is transferring from.

Q: 7. Will this device work on an iPad?

A: You can use the Crucial 4TB X10 Pro USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD BH #CR4TBX10PRO9 with an iPad.

Q: 8. Is it bootable? Can I install a macOS system on it?

A: The Crucial X10 Pro USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD can be used as a boot drive when formatted appropriately.

Q: 9. Is this SSD drive compatible with Macbook Air with M2 chip/Ventura OS?

A: Yes, the LaCie 2TB Rugged USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C External SSD BH #LASTHR200080 is compatible with Mac computers.

Q: 10. Is it compatible with GH6/GH7 Cameras? It is not in Panasonic tested list.

A: The Exascend 4TB Gecko USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD may work with the GH6 and GH7 cameras, but it cannot be guaranteed since it is not on Panasonic's list of tested drives. It would be best to use a drive that is on their list.