HiKSEMI 2 TB

HIKSEMI T300S Shield 2TB Portable External SSD

The HIKSEMI T300S is a pocket-sized portable solid-state drive offering 2TB of storage in a slim aluminium alloy enclosure. It is designed for users who need large-capacity external storage that travels with them — connecting via USB Type-C to laptops, desktops, Android smartphones, and tablets without any additional drivers or power cables. Consequently, it suits photographers, videographers, remote workers, and students who move large files between devices regularly and need faster transfer speeds than a conventional external hard drive provides

Technical Specifications

Storage & Interface

• Model: HS-ESSD-SHIELD (T300S)
• Capacity: 2TB (formatted capacity ≈ 1.82TB as shown in Windows)
• Internal Storage Type: SATA PSSD (SSD with USB bridge controller)
• Interface: USB 3.2 Type-C (backward compatible with USB 3.1 and USB 3.0)
• Connector: USB Type-C (reversible)

Performance

• Max. Sequential Read: 560 MB/s
• Max. Sequential Write: 500 MB/s
• Note: Speeds based on ATTO benchmark on empty disk via USB 3.0/3.2. Actual performance varies by host device, cable, and file type.

Physical

• Dimensions (L × W × H): 78.3 × 61.4 × 12.45mm
• Weight: 48g
• Material: Aluminium alloy + PC/ABS
• Colour: Grey
• Working Indicator: Blue LED

Environmental & Durability

• Drop Resistance: 1m+
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Compatibility

• Supported Systems: Windows, macOS, Android 4.0 or above
• Supported Devices: PC, laptop, tablet, Android phone (OTG-capable)
• Plug and Play: Yes — no driver installation required

In-Box Contents

• 1× HIKSEMI T300S portable SSD
• 1× USB Type-C to A cable
• 1× USB Type-C to C adapter
• 1× Quick start guide

Warranty

• 3-year limited warranty

Use Cases and Applications

Photography and Video Field Backup: Photographers and videographers shooting on location can back up RAW files and 4K video clips directly to the T300S at 500 MB/s write speeds — fast enough that a 64GB memory card empties in approximately two minutes. The drive’s drop resistance and compact size make it suitable for bag-and-go workflows.

Mobile Office and Remote Work: Remote workers connecting to a laptop can run a full working document library, project archive, or virtual machine directly from the drive. The T300S’s 560 MB/s read speed makes file access from the external drive feel closer to internal SSD speeds than to traditional external HDD speeds.

Android Smartphone and Tablet Expansion: Compatible with Android 4.0 and above via OTG, the T300S extends on-device storage for smartphones and tablets that support USB Type-C host mode — useful for offloading photos, videos, or large app data without requiring a PC. However, OTG transfer speeds depend on the host device’s USB controller and may not reach the drive’s maximum rated speeds.

Gaming Console Storage: The 2TB capacity and USB-C interface make the T300S suitable for use as extended storage on compatible gaming systems. Additionally, the solid-state internals deliver faster game load times from external storage than a conventional external HDD.

Data Transport and File Sharing: Moving large datasets, design files, or video projects between workstations is significantly faster than using cloud transfers on bandwidth-limited connections. Consequently, the T300S is practical for agencies, studios, and educational institutions where large files move physically between machines.

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