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Compact rectangular external SSD in silver aluminium housing with USB-C and dual USB-A/C cable attached

Patriot Memory

Patriot Transporter Lite 1 TB external SSD

SKU CH-J0Y1-4SV3R

A 1 TB external SSD delivering up to 1000 MB/s read and write over USB 3.2 Gen 2 with a Type-C to dual Type-A+C cable

  • Device TypeExternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Fast transfers with read and write speeds up to 1000MB/s
  • 1TB capacity stores large files and backups
  • Type-C to dual Type-A+C cable connects to old and new ports
  • Works with Windows XP through Windows 11 and Mac OS 10.3+
  • Aluminium housing handles 0 to 70°C operation and -25 to 85°C storage

1 TB Portable SSD for On-the-Go Storage

The Patriot Transporter Lite is a 1 TB external solid-state drive built for users who need fast, compact storage that works across Windows and macOS. Its aluminium housing provides efficient heat dissipation and vibration resistance. A supplied Type-C to dual Type-A and Type-C cable ensures immediate compatibility with a wide range of host devices. Sequential read and write speeds reach up to 1000 MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2.

Upgrade from Mechanical Drives or Slower Flash

Replacing a traditional hard drive or an older USB 2.0 flash device with this SSD removes mechanical latency and raises sustained throughput to the 1000 MB/s class. The jump is most noticeable when transferring large media libraries, project folders or system images where the 400 TB write endurance provides ample headroom. Systems limited to USB 1.1 or 2.0 ports will function but cannot realise the drive's full speed potential.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Interface Limits Real-World Throughput

The drive uses a USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection rated for 10 Gb/s signalling, yet the controller caps sequential transfers at 1000 MB/s. Protocol overhead and host-controller variations typically reduce actual throughput below that ceiling. Compatibility extends back to USB 1.1, though performance scales down to the host's maximum supported rate. Operating temperature spans 0 to 70 °C; storage temperature spans -25 to 85 °C.

Highlights

  • Fast transfers with read and write speeds up to 1000MB/s
  • 1TB capacity stores large files and backups
  • Type-C to dual Type-A+C cable connects to old and new ports
  • Works with Windows XP through Windows 11 and Mac OS 10.3+
  • Aluminium housing handles 0 to 70°C operation and -25 to 85°C storage

Specifications

Device TypeExternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Questions about this item

Will the supplied cable work with both my USB-C laptop and an older USB-A desktop?

Yes, the included cable has a Type-C plug on one end and a dual Type-A plus Type-C connector on the other, so it fits both port styles without an adapter.

Is the drive fast enough for editing 4K video directly from the SSD?

Sequential reads and writes reach 1000 MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2, which is sufficient for most 4K workflows, though sustained speeds depend on the host controller and file sizes.

How durable is the drive for daily transport in a backpack?

The aluminium housing dissipates heat efficiently and the solid-state design is vibration-proof, rated for 400 TB written and an operating range of 0 to 70 °C.

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