TUF Gaming AS1000

USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x1 portable M.2 NVMe® PCIe® SSD 1 TB, MIL-STD-810H drop resistance, IP68 water and dust resistance, aluminum alloy chassis with a thermal pad, Bundled NTI Backup Now EZ, PS5® and Xbox support
  • Ultrafast transfer speed: M.2 NVMe® PCIe® SSD and USB-C® 3.2 Gen 2x1 interface delivers up to 10 Gbps file transfers — 10X faster than conventional external HDDs*
  • Military-grade toughness and durability: Meets MIL-STD-810H drop resistance** and IP68 water-and-dust resistance standards***
  • Exceptional cooling: Aluminum alloy chassis and a thermal pad enable effective heat dissipation for stable data transmission and longer SSD lifespan
  • Complete data protection: Bundled NTI Backup Now EZ software (Up to US$35.99 in value) for hassle-free data backup
  • Easy drive management: Intuitive SSD Dashboard to view parameters like SSD temperature, storage status, and more
  • Wide-ranging compatibility: Includes a USB-C cable to connect to PCs, laptops, mobile devices, and the latest gaming consoles
*Results based on internal comparison tests against an ASUS FX external HDD 1 TB(EHD-A1T) for 100 GB file transfers.
**MIL-STD-810H 516.8, procedure IV – Transit drop test
***IEC 60529 standard – Water resistance test
Win11
TUF Gaming AS1000
TUF Gaming AS1000 front and rear view

The Toughest
of Its Kind

The TUF Gaming AS1000 is a portable high-performance M.2 NVMe® SSD with innovative cooling features to ensure ultrafast data transfers. It uses a USB-C® 3.2 Gen 2x1 connection to ensure compatibility with PCs, laptops, and the latest gaming consoles. It’s been subjected to stringent tests to ensure your precious data is well-protected from everyday spills and knocks, and it comes bundled with NTI Backup Now EZ software for easy data backup and recovery.

TUF Gaming AS1000 drops on hard ground with water splitting on it TUF Gaming AS1000 drops on hard ground with water splitting on it

Military-grade toughness

The TUF Gaming AS1000 is subjected to a rigorous battery of durability tests, including the U.S-military-grade MIL-STD-810H drop test* and IP68 water-and-dust-resistance**. Test devices are dropped from various heights, submerged in water, and exposed to dust and dirt to ensure toughness. Rest assured that the TUF Gaming AS1000 is more than capable of withstanding accidental bumps, knocks, spills, as well as dirt.

MIL-STD-810H
Drop resistance*

IP68
Water and dust resistance

*MIL-STD-810H 516.8, procedure IV – Transit drop test
**IEC 60529 standard – Water-resistance test

Ultrafast transfer speeds and ample storage

TUF Gaming AS1000 inside view

Blazing-fast SSD

Enjoy blazing-fast M.2 NVMe® PCIe® SSD sequential read/write speeds of up to 10 Gbps* — up to 10X faster than conventional external HDDs* — and up to 1 TB of storage. The TUF Gaming AS1000 portable SSD is perfect for those looking to expand their storage capacity, as well as those who want ultrafast data performance on the go for gaming, backing up large files, or creating 4K content.

*Results based on internal comparison tests against an ASUS FX external HDD 1 TB (EHD-A1T) for 100 GB file transfers.

TUF Gaming AS1000 perspective view with a thermal pad

Exceptional cooling

An aluminum-alloy chassis and internal thermal pad effectively dissipate heat to enable stable data transmission and prolong the lifespan of the SSD.

TUF Gaming AS1000 front view tilted 45 degrees in the background with a lock TUF Gaming AS1000 front view tilted 45 degrees in the background with a lock

Complete data protection

Bundled NTI Backup Now EZ software, up to a US$35.99 in value, protects all your precious digital assets from malicious virus attacks and hardware failures. The data recovery feature also helps in instances when a file is accidentally deleted.

Easy drive management

The intuitive SSD Dashboard lets you effortlessly monitor vital information like SSD temperature, storage status, and more.

TUF Gaming AS1000 SSD Dashboard user interfaces
TUF Gaming product line up, including a laptop, a headset, a mouse and some other peripherals.

Wide-ranging compatibility

The TUF Gaming AS1000 includes a USB-C port and cable to ensure compatibility with mobile devices, laptops, PCs, as well as the latest generation PlayStation® and Xbox gaming consoles.

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