1TB VisionTek Portable Thunderbolt 3 SSD When your definition of high-performance means both speed and reliability, the VisionTek Portable Thunderbolt 3 SSD provides some of the faster performance available. Fast: Access time up to 150x faster than HDD, up to 1700 MB/s Efficient: Optimized for low power consumption and bus powered (no external power required) Compact: 2.5" x 4.25" x .6" (About the size of a deck of playing cards) Reliable: Utilizes standard 22 x 80 mm NVME PCIe VisionTek SSDs in an all-aluminum enclosure for extended durability Intel Certified: MacOS and Windows, powered by Intel Thunderbolt 3 technology TAA Compliant: Enclosure and drives are made in TAA compliant countries Use with latest OS: Compatible with Windows 10 and OS X Thunderbolt 3: Utilizes the Thunderbolt 3 port on your laptop or desktop, not backward compatible with USB Type C US Tech Support: Backed by free lifetime US-based support When your definition of high-performance means both massive storage and reliability, this SSD is the answer. Engineered for long-term real-world use, you''ll experience speeds up to 1800 MB/s, up to 100x greater data reliability than a costly Enterprise Class HDD, and access times up to 150x faster than a conventional HDD. The portable enclosure provides complementary speeds to a M.2 PCIe x4 NVMe SSD. 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Interface-Connects to any Thunderbolt 3 computer port, or at the end of a Thunderbolt 3 device daisy chain. This portable SSD drive is perfect for: Power Users who need fast database backups or to rapidly move files from one system to another Home Offices who need reliable fast storage Gamers who want external storage that rivals their internal SSDs Digital Photographers needing fast storage and backup options Creative Professionals working with 4K, 8K or larger content Designed for Real World UseBecause it features a Silicon Motion Controller and tier one high-performance NAND flash, the VisionTek Portable Thunderbolt 3 SSDs are designed to deliver top speeds with the files you utilize daily...videos, MP3s, graphics files, and zip files. While these files are compressed, the SSD controller doesn''t slow down while processing them like other controllers do. Fits Select Portable ComputersWhether you have a rugged full-sized laptop or travel light with an Ultrabook, the Portable Thunderbolt 3 SSD is the fastest external storage option. Ultrabooks and performance laptops can benefit from the increased storage and speeds. Example compatible systems include 2016 & 2017 Apple MacBook Pro, Dell Precision 7510, Dell Precision 5510, Dell XPS 13, Dell XPS 15, Dell Latitude 5280 and Alienware 17. Powered by Intel Thunderbolt 3 technology and certified for MacOS and Windows. Setup Instructions: Plug the drive into a free Thunderbolt 3 port on your Mac / PC or Thunderbolt 3 docking station. Mac systems will automatically mount the drive with no additional setup needed. On Windows systems, you will need to "Authenticate" Thunderbolt 3 devices before the first use. When device is plugged in, a window should pop up with options for using the drive. Warranty: 3 Years with Registration