Introduction
Sabrent is a USA based consumer electronics and accessories manufacturer founded in 1998. The company is committed is to offer the latest technology and the highest quality consumer electronic products at an affordable cost to all users. The product range offered by Sabrent includes M.2 type memory and storage items, USB hubs, chargers, cables, camera accessories among other types of products.
Official product link:
https://sabrent.com/products/sb-2tb-nav2
Prices and availability
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Packaging and accessories
The Sabrent Rocket Nano V2 2TB is delivered in a metal box, which is the case for many Sabrent products. The information and graphics are placed on a separate cardboard cover that surrounds the metal box.
The backside of the packaging has the complete technical specifications of the product.
The protection offered by the packaging is good, with the SSD protected by a metal box with cardboard trays inside.
Accessories
– 1x User manual;
– 1x USB Type-C to Type-A cable;
– 1x USB Type-C to Type-C cable;
– 1x Rubber protective case.
Specifications
Series: Rocket Nano
Model: SB-2TB-NAV2
Capacity: 2TB
Color: Black
Dimensions (W x L x H): 32.5 x 72.4 x 14.4 mm
Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2×2
Transfer speeds:
– read: up to 280 MB/s
– write: up to 250 MB/s
Interface speed: UHS speed Class 3 (U3)
Speed Class: C10
Video Speed Class Standard: V90
Operating temperature: -25 to +85°C (recommended)
Storage temperature: -40 to +85°C (recommended)
Warranty: 1 Year without registration, 2 years with registration.
Features:
– Available capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
– UHS-I U3 interface
– Up to 280/250MBps read/write.
– V90 Video Speed Class
– Cutting-edge BiCS5 112-layer 3D TLC flash.
– Ideal for 4K, 6K, and 8K video recording.
– Built-in, mechanical write-protect switch.
Visual inspection
The Sabrent Rocket Nano V2 2TB is as the name suggests, small, really small. And it is available in a few storage capacities, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB. In this review we have the 2TB but all units look identical.
Speaking of the design, the Rocket Nano V2 is simple, has an all-metal body with a rubber cover protecting it. The body is painted in a silver color which has a lot of reflective flakes. The graphics elements on this drive are down to the Sabrent rocket logo and the Sabrent graphics.
Not only is the SSD looking good but its small, almost as small as a regular SD card, but not as thin of course.
The only input and output port for this SSD is a single USB Type-C, located on one of the edges of the casing.
The SSD has a protective silicone case included in the package. This is a soft type of case that will protect the SSD from light damage and enhance its design.
Testing
The following system was used to test the memory kit:
– Processor: Intel i9 9900K @ 5GHz
– Motherboard: ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming X
– Graphics Card: MSI GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming X Trio
– SSD: Crucial MX 500GB
– HDD: WD 1TB Blue
– PSU: Seasonic Snow Silent 750W Platinum
– CPU Cooler: CoolerMaster MasterLiquid 240
– Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe
– OS: Windows 10 64-Bit (After April Update)
To test the SSD, the following software was used:
– ATTO Disk Benchmark,
– CrystalDiskMark 8,
– Shadow of the Tomb Raider;
In order to obtain a precise result each test was performed three times.
CrystalDiskMark 8 – Read
CrystalDiskMark 8 – Write
ATTO Disk Benchmark Read
ATTO Disk Benchmark Write
File Copy Test 100GB
Final thoughts
The Sabrent Rocket Nano V2 2TB is a great portable SSD. It offers the advertised speeds and then some, and the aluminum made casing makes it a great outdoor storage device. Not only is this SSD small but it’s lightweight as well, with a weight of just 49 grams.
In terms of the performance, the Rocket Nano V2 is good, offering reading speeds of upwards of 1GB/s writes and 1GB/s reads. And those speeds are in all benchmarks used, however, in real world usage, the SSD can deliver up to 250mb/s speeds when copying large files.
The main advantage of the Rocket Nano V2 is the native USB Type C port. It does not use an adapter but a custom-made PCB. Unfortunately, I was unable to take it apart to showcase its internal construction, however, based on its performance, everything checks out. From a Phison made controller to the Kioxia memory chips. The Rocket Nano V2 is well made, and the performance is great.
The only drawback you might have is the price, at 200 USD, this SSD is not cheap, but, it does offer the advertised performance and quality that makes it worth the asked price.
In conclusion, the Sabrent Rocket Nano V2 2TB is a well-made and good performing portable SSD. It is solid, has an aluminum made case with a rubber protective cover, and it has a small form factor making it ideal for taking it with you. The price of 200USD might be prohibitive for some users, but it is worth it in the long run as the SSD has good quality components inside.
