ADATA SC740 500GB external SSD retail packaging ADATA SC740 500GB external SSD retail packaging
ADATA SC740 rugged external SSD in black and blue, front view ADATA SC740 rugged external SSD in black and blue, front view
ADATA SC740 external SSD angled view with built-in USB-C cable ADATA SC740 external SSD angled view with built-in USB-C cable
ADATA SC740 portable SSD with retractable USB-C cable extended ADATA SC740 portable SSD with retractable USB-C cable extended
ADATA SC740 external SSD rear view with USB-C cable clipped in place ADATA SC740 external SSD rear view with USB-C cable clipped in place
ADATA SC740 rugged SSD side view showing the USB-C connector ADATA SC740 rugged SSD side view showing the USB-C connector
ADATA SC740 external SSD with read speeds up to 1,050MB/s ADATA SC740 external SSD with read speeds up to 1,050MB/s
ADATA SC740 SSD built-in retractable USB-C cable ADATA SC740 SSD built-in retractable USB-C cable
ADATA SC740 rugged SSD MIL-STD-810G drop tested from 1.22m ADATA SC740 rugged SSD MIL-STD-810G drop tested from 1.22m
ADATA SC740 external SSD works with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S ADATA SC740 external SSD works with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
ADATA SC740 SSD compatible with laptops, desktops, tablets and iPhone 16 series ADATA SC740 SSD compatible with laptops, desktops, tablets and iPhone 16 series
ADATA SC740 portable SSD connected to a laptop ADATA SC740 portable SSD connected to a laptop
ADATA SC740 1TB external SSD retail packaging ADATA SC740 1TB external SSD retail packaging
ADATA SC740 2TB external SSD retail packaging ADATA SC740 2TB external SSD retail packaging
ADATA SC740 500GB rugged external SSD with built-in USB-C cable ADATA SC740 500GB rugged external SSD with built-in USB-C cable
ADATA SC740 500GB external SSD retail packaging
ADATA SC740 rugged external SSD in black and blue, front view
ADATA SC740 external SSD angled view with built-in USB-C cable
ADATA SC740 portable SSD with retractable USB-C cable extended
ADATA SC740 external SSD rear view with USB-C cable clipped in place
ADATA SC740 rugged SSD side view showing the USB-C connector
ADATA SC740 external SSD with read speeds up to 1,050MB/s
ADATA SC740 SSD built-in retractable USB-C cable
ADATA SC740 rugged SSD MIL-STD-810G drop tested from 1.22m
ADATA SC740 external SSD works with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
ADATA SC740 SSD compatible with laptops, desktops, tablets and iPhone 16 series
ADATA SC740 portable SSD connected to a laptop
ADATA SC740 1TB external SSD retail packaging
ADATA SC740 2TB external SSD retail packaging
ADATA SC740 500GB rugged external SSD with built-in USB-C cable

ADATA

ADATA SC740 Rugged External SSD with Built-in USB-C Cable

R 2,099.00
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SKU: SC740-500G-CBU
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Capacity: 500GB

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The ADATA SC740 is a pocket-sized, rugged external SSD with a built-in retractable USB-C cable, so there is no separate cable to forget or lose. With USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) speeds of up to 1,050MB/s read and 1,000MB/s write, it moves large photo libraries, 4K video and game files in seconds. Choose from 500GB, 1TB or 2TB.

Key features

  • Built-in USB-C cable: 127mm retractable cable with a cable clip that keeps it neatly stored when not in use.
  • Fast USB 3.2 Gen 2: Up to 1,050MB/s read and 1,000MB/s write (requires a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port with UASP support for best performance). Backward compatible with USB 2.0.
  • Built tough: Shock-resistant, MIL-STD-810G 516.6 tested for drops from 1.22m.
  • Extra game storage: Works with current-generation game consoles (formatting may be required).
  • iPhone ready: Supports file transfers with the iPhone 16 series and direct Apple ProRes video recording on supported iPhone Pro models.
  • Cross-platform: Use it with Windows, macOS, Linux and Android phones, tablets and laptops via USB-C (mobile devices must support OTG).
  • Ultra light: Only 40g, so it fits easily in a pocket or laptop bag.

Available capacities

Capacity Part number EAN
500GB SC740-500G-CBU 4711085949851
1TB SC740-1000G-CBU 4711085949868
2TB SC740-2000G-CBU 4711085949875

Specifications

Brand / model ADATA SC740 External Solid State Drive
Capacity 500GB / 1TB / 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), backward compatible with USB 2.0
Connector Built-in retractable USB-C cable (127mm)
Max sequential read Up to 1,050MB/s
Max sequential write Up to 1,000MB/s
Memory NAND flash
Durability Shockproof, MIL-STD-810G 516.6 (1.22m drop)
OS compatibility Windows 10/11, macOS 13 or later (formatting required), Linux kernel 6 or later, Android 13 or later
Operating voltage DC 5V, 900mA
Operating temperature 5°C to 50°C
Dimensions (L x W x H) 121.75 x 40.5 x 22.3mm (cable folded)
Weight 40g
Colour Black / Blue
Warranty 5-year limited manufacturer warranty

What's in the box

  • ADATA SC740 External SSD with built-in USB-C cable
  • Quick Start Guide

Note: Usable capacity is less than the stated capacity because part of the drive is used for formatting and system files. Speeds may vary depending on the host device, interface and file size.

Capacity: 500GB