With a USB 3.0 port capable of transfer rates of up to 500 MB/s, the 4TB Mercury On-The-Go Pro USB 3.0 External Solid State Drive from Other World Computing is designed to provide fast, efficient storage for a variety of files including video, music, photos, documents, and more. Those files will remain safe and secure thanks to the impact-resistant enclosure complete with shock-isolation technology providing maximum protection. This drive also features a fanless design to virtually eliminate all noise when in use and the built-in heatsink and pass-through cooling vents ensure the drive does not overheat. Additionally, this bus powered drive requires no additional power source and can be used with Mac, Windows, and Linux based computers equipped with a USB port.

4TB Storage Capacity    USB 3.0 Bus Interface    SATA Drive Interface    Max. Transfer Rate: Up to 500 MB/s    Mac / PC / Linux Compatible

Global wear leveling algorithms automatically distribute data evenly and manage program/erase count, maximizing SSD lifespan

StaticDataRefresh technology manages free space, gradually refreshing data across the SSD over time, limiting data corruption

Hardware BCH ECC corrects errors up to 66-bit/1 kB for superior data retention and drive life

Power consumption of 60mW

Advanced security protocols support 128/256-bit-AES and TCG Opal full-disk encryption

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I saw another website say this doesn't support 4K UHD. Is this correct and if it is, will someone explain why or why not that should matter? It burns to Blu-ray discs so I just assumed that was all I needed to know on that and now I'm confused.

A: The OWC Mercury Pro External USB 3.0 Blu-Ray Reader/Writer is rated to read and write 4K media onto, or off of, Blu Ray media.

Q: 2. Does it play 4k Blu-ray?

A: It will, with appropriate playback software.

Q: 3. Will this rip 4k UHD discs?

A: The OWC Mercury Pro External USB 3.0 Blu-Ray Reader/Writer cannot rip 4k UHD discs.

Q: 4. Will this work with Android? Specifically Samsung Galaxy 21 and Tab8+

A: The Kingston 4TB XS2000 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External Solid State Drive (B&H # KISXS20004KG) can be used for storage when attached to Android devices with a USB-C port.

Q: 5. will it work with fedora linux, do drivers exist for linux?

A: The manufacturer only provides support and drivers for Windows/Mac.

Q: 6. Does it reach anywhere near the theoretical 2000 MB/s on MacOS via Thunderbolt?

A: Sure, the Kingston 4TB XS2000 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External Solid State Drive can reach up to 2000 MB/s if you are using the included cable and you are connecting the drive to a USB 3.2 USB-C port on the computer.

Q: 7. Is this compatable with Adobe Premeire Elements 15?

A: Gary, The question is whether your computer is compatible. Does your computer have a 3.0 or 3.1 USB port? This Blu-Tsy Reader/Writer is powerful and has done everything I have asked of it.

Q: 8. If hooked up to iMac will it play DVDs?

A: It will work with CDs and DVDs natively. BluRay discs will require a player.

Q: 9. What model Blu-ray burner is on the inside?

A: LG WH16NS40

Q: 10. Wondering if I can use this as a backup for my HP laptop. I have a Toshiba drive that will not do a whole Disc backup even though there is enough space on the Toshiba to do it. Will this work?

A: The Kingston 2TB XS2000 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External Solid State Drive can be used to backup most drives. But if you are backing up the complete drive, the Kingston drive needs to be large enough. And you need the correct software to back up all that is on the laptop.