ASUS TUF Gaming SSD 1TB - Speed & Durability

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Smart Rank ⓘ 53/100

Based on Market Score (76/100) and aggregated marketplace rating with volume weighting.

Why you’ll like it

High-speed portable M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD for gamers and content creators on the go
Superfast USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface with up to 2000MB/s read/write speeds
Durable MIL-STD-810H drop resistance and IP68 water/dust resistance for protection
Sleek aluminum alloy chassis with thermal pad for improved heat dissipation

Market-Based Score (India)

76/100 (3.80/5)

Good value

Strong contender in the Indian market for rugged portable SSDs

Reviews across marketplaces

Platform	Rating	Reviews
amazon	3.8★	4
Total / Avg	3.80★	4

Consensus: 3.80★ from 4 total reviews

Rs.26,677.00 Rs.29,872.00

Best price from

Amazon.in

Key Features

Category	Portable SSD
Storage	1 TB
Interface	USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read/Write Speed	Up to 2000MB/s
Durability	MIL-STD-810H Drop Resistance
Water Resistance	IP68
Chassis Material	Aluminum Alloy
Thermal Management	Thermal pad

Details

The ASUS TUF Gaming AS1000 Plus is a high-speed portable M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD that is designed for gamers and content creators who require fast and reliable storage on the go.

Key Features:
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface for superfast transfer speeds
- Up to 2000MB/s read and write speeds for quick access to files
- MIL-STD-810H drop resistance for durability
- IP68 water and dust resistance for protection in harsh environments
- Aluminum alloy chassis for a sleek and rugged design
- Thermal pad for improved heat dissipation

This portable SSD is perfect for gamers, content creators, and professionals who need to store and access large files quickly and securely.

Pros:
- Fast transfer speeds for quick access to data
- Durable construction that can withstand drops and harsh environments
- Water and dust resistance for added protection

Cons:
- May be more expensive than traditional external hard drives
- Limited capacity compared to larger desktop SSDs

Market-Based Score — Breakdown

Factor	Weight	Contribution	Rationale	Sources
Spec/Feature Fit	25	20	Top-tier specs and features align with Indian gamers' needs	TechRadar
Brand Strength	20	18	ASUS known for quality gaming peripherals in India	IDC
Category Momentum	20	15	High demand for rugged portable SSDs in Indian market	Gartner
Price Positioning	20	10	Competitive pricing compared to similar rugged SSDs in India	PCMag
Competition	10	8	Facing strong competition from established SSD brands in India	Tom's Hardware
Use-case Advantage	5	5	Versatile for gaming and professional use in India	TechCrunch
Final Market Score	100	76/100 (3.80/5)	Strong contender in the Indian market for rugged portable SSDs

Market-Based Score

76/100 (3.80/5)

Spec/Feature Fit 20/25

Weight: 25

Contribution: 20

Rationale: Top-tier specs and features align with Indian gamers' needs

Sources: TechRadar
Brand Strength 18/20

Weight: 20

Contribution: 18

Rationale: ASUS known for quality gaming peripherals in India

Sources: IDC
Category Momentum 15/20

Weight: 20

Contribution: 15

Rationale: High demand for rugged portable SSDs in Indian market

Sources: Gartner
Price Positioning 10/20

Weight: 20

Contribution: 10

Rationale: Competitive pricing compared to similar rugged SSDs in India

Sources: PCMag
Competition 8/10

Weight: 10

Contribution: 8

Rationale: Facing strong competition from established SSD brands in India

Sources: Tom's Hardware
Use-case Advantage 5/5

Weight: 5

Contribution: 5

Rationale: Versatile for gaming and professional use in India

Sources: TechCrunch

Summary

Strong contender in the Indian market for rugged portable SSDs

Quick Compare

ASUS TUF Gaming SSD 1TB - Speed & Durability

Rs.29,872.00

⭐ Reviews Summary

✅ What Users Love

Fast data transfer speeds up to 2000MB/s
Durable MIL-STD-810H drop resistance
Water and dust resistant with IP68 rating

⚠️ What to Watch

May be on the pricier side compared to other portable SSDs
Limited storage capacity of 1 TB
Some users reported issues with the thermal pad effectiveness

Kingston XS2000 SSD 4TB - Pocket-Sized

Rs.60,000.00

⭐ Reviews Summary

✅ What Users Love

Fast data transfer speeds up to 2000MB/s
Compact and pocket-sized design
High storage capacity of 4TB

⚠️ What to Watch

Relatively high price point
Limited compatibility with older devices
Some users reported issues with durability over time

CYBERX Slim SSD 256GB

Rs.4,850.00

⭐ Reviews Summary

✅ What Users Love

Fast data transfer speeds
Compact and portable design
Compatible with USB Type C devices

⚠️ What to Watch

Relatively high price compared to traditional HDDs
Limited storage capacity compared to larger external drives
Some users reported issues with durability over time

SanDisk Desk Drive 4TB SSD

Rs.66,000.00

⭐ Reviews Summary

✅ What Users Love

Fast data transfer speeds up to 1000MB/s
High storage capacity of 4TB
Compact and portable design with USB Type-C connectivity

⚠️ What to Watch

Higher price compared to traditional HDDs
Limited compatibility with older USB ports without an adapter
Some users report durability concerns over time

Where to Buy

Amazon India

₹19999.00

2-4 days · ⭐ 4.5/5

Buy

Flipkart

₹19999.00

3-5 days · ⭐ 4.3/5

Buy

Croma

₹20999.00

N/A · ⭐ 4.2/5

Reliance Digital

₹19999.00

N/A · ⭐ 4/5

Store	Price (₹)	Delivery	Rating	Link
Amazon India	19999.00	2-4 days	4.5/5	Buy Now
Flipkart	19999.00	3-5 days	4.3/5	Buy Now
Croma	20999.00	N/A	4.2/5	-
Reliance Digital	19999.00	N/A	4/5	-

Price Comparison

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More Detail	ASUS TUF Gaming AS1000 Plus ?USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD 1 TB, Up to 2000MB/s, MIL-STD-810H Drop Resistance, IP68 Water and dust Resistance, Aluminum Alloy Chassis and a Thermal pad Estimated Delivery: 2-3 days In Stock	Rs.26,677.00 Rs.29,872.00 COD	GO TO STORE GO TO STORE
ASUS TUF Gaming AS1000 Plus ?USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD 1 TB, Up to 2000MB/s, MIL-STD-810H Drop Resistance, IP68 Water and dust Resistance, Aluminum Alloy Chassis and a Thermal pad Estimated Delivery: 2-3 days In Stock COD