Team Group, one of the most well-known SSD manufacturers, has announced a new external SSD that weighs just 22 grams but still manages to pack up to 4TB of storage.
The PD20 Mini external SSD is the company's entry into the hotly contested market for the best portable SSDs, and based on our first impressions, it's a seriously impressive piece of equipment that will pair perfectly with a MacBook Pro while on the go.
As you'd expect from an SSD that weighs just 22 grams, it's pretty small: Team Group says it fits in the palm of your hand, and its slim design is perfect for slipping into a bag or laptop case.
Portable and powerful
The PD20 comes in three sizes (1TB, 2TB, and 4TB) and offers transfer speeds of up to 2000MB/s, which compares very favorably to our top SSD for speed, the Samsung X5 Portable SSD, which can hit read speeds of up to 3412MB/s, especially for an SSD that isn't specifically focused on fast transfers.
There are two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports on board, helping to enable those speeds, and Team Group says the PD20 is aimed at business professionals, being compatible with every major device you can think of, making it perfect for transferring documents, photos, and videos on the move.
Mini and powerful
Design-wise, the PD20 is dust and splash resistant with an IP54 certification, and the USB-C ports are covered by a silicone cover, meaning it should be able to comfortably withstand the rigors of everyday life and perhaps some exploring too.
The product packaging is also made from recycled materials, and while it would be nice to see the actual product made from something environmentally friendly, Team Group is at least taking a step in the right direction.
Unfortunately, we don't have pricing for the PD20 range yet, and the company says the SSD will be available in August 2024, so stay tuned for pricing and availability details when Team Group announces them.
In TechRadar's testing, we found the Samsung T7 Touch to be the portable SSD to beat, thanks to its extremely fast speeds, affordable price tag, and platform-agnostic mentality. Time will tell how the PD20 compares.
