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product_id: 512516543
title: "TUF Gaming A1 External M.2 NVMe SATA PCIe SSD Enclosure - USB-C, M.2 Q-Latch for Easy Installation, Drop Resistance, IP68 Water and dust Resistance, PS5 and Xbox Support,Black"
brand: "asus"
price: "€ 65.70"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Asus"
url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/512516543-tuf-gaming-a1-external-m-2-nvme-sata-pcie-ssd
store_origin: IT
region: Italy
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# 10 Gbps USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x1 speed DIY-friendly Q-latch SSD mounting MIL-STD-810H & IP68 rugged durability TUF Gaming A1 External M.2 NVMe SATA PCIe SSD Enclosure - USB-C, M.2 Q-Latch for Easy Installation, Drop Resistance, IP68 Water and dust Resistance, PS5 and Xbox Support,Black

**Brand:** asus
**Price:** € 65.70
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Armor your data with speed and strength — the ASUS TUF Gaming A1 means business.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** TUF Gaming A1 External M.2 NVMe SATA PCIe SSD Enclosure - USB-C, M.2 Q-Latch for Easy Installation, Drop Resistance, IP68 Water and dust Resistance, PS5 and Xbox Support,Black by asus
- **How much does it cost?** € 65.70 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/512516543-tuf-gaming-a1-external-m-2-nvme-sata-pcie-ssd)

## Best For

- asus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Lightweight and sleek metal-plastic build fits any M.2 NVMe or SATA SSD (2242/2260/2280) for ultimate portability.
- • **Effortless SSD Swaps:** Innovative Q-latch design means tool-free, hassle-free SSD installation—upgrade your storage in seconds.
- • **Tank-Level Toughness:** Built to survive drops and dust with military-grade MIL-STD-810H and IP68 water resistance—your data’s personal bodyguard.
- • **Blazing-Fast Transfers:** Experience ultra-responsive data flow with USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x1 delivering up to 10 Gbps speeds—no more waiting around.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly connect to laptops, PCs, mobile devices, and next-gen gaming consoles with the included USB-C cable.

## Overview

The ASUS TUF Gaming A1 is a rugged, high-speed M.2 SSD enclosure featuring USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x1 interface for up to 10 Gbps transfer rates. It supports both NVMe PCIe and SATA SSDs in multiple form factors, boasts military-grade drop and water resistance, and includes a DIY-friendly Q-latch mechanism for easy installation. Designed for gamers, content creators, and professionals seeking durable, portable, and ultra-fast external storage.

## Description

The TUF Gaming A1 SSD enclosure is perfect for those looking to expand their storage capacity, as well as those who want ultrafast data performance for gaming, backing up large files, or creating 4K content.

Review: When your hard drive needs body armor..... - Is it over the top? Yes. Can you find cheaper alternatives? Yes. But does it kick ass? Also yes. It's a tad over the top for protection but it's a nice neat little nvme enclosure, it's fast, and ridiculously durable. Needed, no. But it's a neat little upgrade, easy, can fit any NVME drive, small, and built like a tank. Solid recommend.
Review: Perfect for portable OS’s - I love this thing. Feels solid and super premium. I use one for a portable install of Windows and another for Linux. It works great. Because of its speed, I don’t notice any slowness in the operating systems. It’s as if the drive was installed directly on my computer.

## Features

- Ultrafast performance: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x1 interface for up to 10 Gbps transfer speeds, while SATA offers up to 6 Gbps
- Dual M.2 interface: Supports M.2 NVMe PCIe or SATA SSDs with 2242/2260/2280 form factor
- DIY-friendly design: Exclusive Q-latch mechanism makes it easy to mount an SSD into the enclosure
- Military-grade toughness: Meets MIL-STD-810H drop resistance and IP68 water and dust resistance standards for added durability
- Wide-ranging compatibility: Bundled USB-C cable to connect to PCs, laptops, mobile devices and the latest-gen gaming consoles

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BW1XGH57 |
| Additional Features | Lightweight |
| Best Sellers Rank | #49 in Enclosures |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Built-In Media | USB-C Cable |
| Color | BLACK |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Connectivity Technology | USB 3.2 TYPE -C |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 638 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gigabits Per Second |
| Enclosure Material | Metal Plastic |
| Form Factor | M.2 |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive |
| Hard Disk Interface | Solid State |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB Type C |
| Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
| Item Height | 13.3 millimeters |
| Item Type Name | SSD Enclosure |
| Item Weight | 249 Grams |
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| Model Name | ESD-T1A/BLK/G/AS// |
| Model Number | ESD-T1A/BLK/G/AS// |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Read Speed | 10 Megabytes Per Second |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gaming, Industrial, High-Performance Computing |
| UPC | 195553826631 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Hard Disk Interface:** Solid State
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB 3.2 TYPE -C
- **Brand:** ASUS
- **Special Feature:** Lightweight
- **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Color:** BLACK
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Gaming, Industrial, High-Performance Computing
- **Included Components:** USB-C Cable

## Images

![TUF Gaming A1 External M.2 NVMe SATA PCIe SSD Enclosure - USB-C, M.2 Q-Latch for Easy Installation, Drop Resistance, IP68 Water and dust Resistance, PS5 and Xbox Support,Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GmtxDFlVL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this when with wd blue 3d nand sata ssd wds200t2b0b**
A: No, M.2 is only a form factor. Just like a 2.5' drive vs a 3.5" drive.

The *INTERFACE* is what matters, there are m.2 drives that come with SATA Interfaces and m.2 drives that use the NVMe interface (technically PCIe, NVMe is a standard/protocol) but it must be an NVMe drive.

**Q: What is the total storage capacity of this device?**
A: You can choose the storage capacity. The ASUS Arian is just an enclosure

**Q: Does the samsung data migration tool work with this? sabrent and plugable enclosures do not support samsung cloning software.**
A: Update to my previous response: 

I haven't been able to use Samsung Magician via USB. I couldn't even clone. But the enclosure works fine for everything with no complaints on speed when running windows 10. It's just Samsung can never make good software. Example: TIZEN, for galaxy smartwatches and Samsung smart tv etc...

Either use "windows 7 backup" in the control panel of windows 10 and create a system image to a large enough backup drive or i will use Hasleo WINTOUSB Professional. Both ways are fast. With the image creator you just need a flash drive with a fresh windows installer tool on it

**Q: Whats the difference between lite and regular??**
A: the lite apparently does not come with the USB A cable (just the C to C cable) and the rubber bumper and the carabiner

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When your hard drive needs body armor.....
*by J***R on December 2, 2025*

Is it over the top? Yes. Can you find cheaper alternatives? Yes. But does it kick ass? Also yes. It's a tad over the top for protection but it's a nice neat little nvme enclosure, it's fast, and ridiculously durable. Needed, no. But it's a neat little upgrade, easy, can fit any NVME drive, small, and built like a tank. Solid recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for portable OS’s
*by R***H on December 29, 2025*

I love this thing. Feels solid and super premium. I use one for a portable install of Windows and another for Linux. It works great. Because of its speed, I don’t notice any slowness in the operating systems. It’s as if the drive was installed directly on my computer.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These are great and worth the cost
*by S***S on November 19, 2023*

First things first, yes these are not cheap but you get what you pay for. I have a Sabrent enclosure but it kept disconnecting from my device for no good reason. I needed something that wouldn’t disconnect and after much research came across the Asus enclosures and checked out multiple reviews, videos, etc. I purchased the Rog Strion first, then Tuf. Rog: I purchased this specifically because it had the C to A cable as well (the good vendors dont just sell them and there’s a bunch of junk that won’t do data properly). It is nice and fairly light for the material. The installation went smoothly (after I paid attention to how the top comes off and goes back). The lights are cool but my use case has it out of the way. The speed is great and no strange disconnects. I do have cooling fans in my little set up (multiple devices) so I can’t speak to it getting hot. Hopefully this will last forever. Tuf: I needed C to A for my first use (why I got Rog), but really wanted this. When it came on sale (along with the Crucial storage) I grabbed it for portable storage. This thing is heavy duty. Solid aluminum throughout. Installation was a breeze. Only time will tell, but from what I’ve seen this should keep working forever. I don’t plan on beating the crap out them so I may switch them around. Depends on how much I wanna see pretty lights.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-24*