ASUS ROG Strix Arion turns your M.2 NVMe drive into a fast, portable SSD. With a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 interface rated up to 10 Gbps, an aluminium alloy chassis with thermal pads, and dual included cables, it’s built for quick transfers and everyday reliability—on laptops, desktops, and even gaming consoles.

Key Features

• 10 Gbps USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 interface for rapid file moves and game libraries.
• NVMe only: accepts M.2 PCIe NVMe (M-key or B+M-key) SSDs.
• Size support: 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 M.2 lengths.
• Cool and robust: aluminium alloy enclosure with integrated thermal pads.
• Dual cables in box: USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A for broad compatibility.
• Aura Sync RGB lighting to match ROG builds.

Specifications

• Model: ESD-S1C/BLK/G/AS (ROG Strix Arion)
• Host Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (up to 10 Gbps)
• Supported Drives: M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (NVMe protocol only)
• Supported Lengths: 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280
• Materials: Aluminium alloy shell, internal thermal pads
• OS Support: Windows, macOS; works with modern USB-C/USB-A hosts
• Colour: Black with RGB lighting

Box Contents

• ROG Strix Arion M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure
• USB-C to USB-C cable
• USB-C to USB-A cable
• Documentation and fittings

Compatibility Notes

Not compatible with M.2 SATA drives. Real-world transfer speeds depend on the installed SSD, host device, and workload.