SE920 Key Features
- USB4 40Gbps Type-C interface
- 3,800/3,700MB/s Read/Write performance
- Patented outer shell can be actuated to activate a built-in micro fan, increasing heat dissipation
- Multiple international award winning design – CES Innovation Award 2023, Taiwan Excellence Award 2022, Red Dot Design Award 2022
SE920 Specifications
| Color | Black |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB / 2TB |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | Fan-off(Case closed): 105 x 64.2 x 15.9mm / 4.13 x 2.52 x 0.62inch Fan-on(Case extended): 122.56 x 64.2 x 15.9mm / 4.82 x 2.52 x 0.62inch |
| Weight | 181.52g / 6.4oz |
| Interface | USB4 (USB 40Gbps) ( backward compatible with USB 3.2/2.0 ) |
| Sequential Read (Max*) | Up to 3,800 MB/s |
| Sequential Write (Max*) | Up to 3,700 MB/s (USB4) , Up to 3,200 MB/s(Thunderbolt4) |
| Operating system requirements | Windows 10 / 11 MacOS 13 or later Linux Kernel 6 or later Android 13 or later |
| Op. Temperature | 5°C(41°F) to 35°C (95°F) |
| Op. Voltage | DC 5V, 3A |
| Accessories | USB4 Type-C to C cable Quick Start Guide |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
The 2TB version of the SE920 has a declared maximum bandwidth of up to 3.8GB/s read and up to 3.7GB/s write. If we use a Thunderbolt 4 connection, then the write bandwidth can be lower – around 3.2GB/s. It is very important to have a proper USB4 or TB4 connection if we expect the best results, and it’s not as easy to find as it seems. Out of 4 different motherboards with USB4/TB4, only one could give us the expected results. Even the most expensive motherboards, like MSI Z790 ACE MAX, have info that doesn’t support more than 20Gbps over USB4 port, and the TB4 couldn’t give us more than flat 3GB/s bandwidth. Surprisingly, even the cheapest Intel NUC mini computers support full 3.8GB/s bandwidth over TB4 ports.
The SSD arrived with a 0-hour counter and was in perfect condition. However, some GBs were written, which I assume is an internal quality check. CrystalDiskInfo shows that the SSD is without SMART errors or used cells.
ADATA gives us SSD ToolBox software, which diagnoses our SSD, checks the performance, optimizes the system, updates the firmware, and clones the drive. It’s everything we may need. To standardize our tests, we use third-party software so you can also compare results and sensor readings with your home devices.
ADATA SE920 runs at quite low temperatures. As you can see on the screenshot, the typical operating temperature is around 40°C. Under load, we could register over 50°C with the enabled fan. If we use the SSD in a passive mode, then it still shouldn’t overheat, but the temperatures will be higher.
Inside the SE920 is a PCIe 4.0 x4 grade SSD, so we can expect a high performance that is limited by the USB or Thunderbolt interface. Either way, there is nothing faster on the market nowadays.
On the next page, we will look at the SSD itself and the package contents.
