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product_id: 690225103
title: "16TB External SSD USB-C Portable Solid State Drive (USB 3.1 Gen 2) | 3D NAND Flash | Rapid"
brand: "vectotech"
price: "R76928"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Vecto Tech"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/690225103-16tb-external-ssd-usb-c-portable-solid-state-drive-usb
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region: South Africa
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# 540MB/s blazing transfer USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C universal Shock & drop resistant aluminum 16TB External SSD USB-C Portable Solid State Drive (USB 3.1 Gen 2) | 3D NAND Flash | Rapid

**Brand:** vectotech
**Price:** R76928
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your storage game—speed, strength, and seamless style in one sleek SSD!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 16TB External SSD USB-C Portable Solid State Drive (USB 3.1 Gen 2) | 3D NAND Flash | Rapid by vectotech
- **How much does it cost?** R76928 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/690225103-16tb-external-ssd-usb-c-portable-solid-state-drive-usb)

## Best For

- vectotech enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted vectotech brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rugged & Reliable:** Built with aerospace-grade aluminum, shock & vibration resistant up to 6 feet drops—your data’s fortress on the go.
- • **Massive 1TB Capacity:** Store entire projects, raw footage, and high-res assets without compromise—carry your creative universe in your pocket.
- • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Move massive 4K & 12K files in seconds with 540MB/s speeds—no more waiting, just creating.
- • **Peace of Mind Warranty:** Backed by 3 years of manufacturer support and proven durability—even survived lightning strikes unscathed.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly connects to PC, Mac, consoles, iPad Pro & Android with included USB-C to A/C cables—future-proof your workflow.

## Overview

The VectoTech Rapid 1TB External SSD combines ultra-fast 540MB/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C connectivity with rugged aluminum durability and universal compatibility, making it the ultimate portable storage solution for professionals handling large 4K+ media files. Engineered for shock resistance and backed by a 3-year warranty, it ensures your data stays safe and accessible wherever your projects take you.

## Description

desertcart.com: 1TB External SSD USB-C Portable Solid State Drive (USB 3.1 Gen 2) | 3D NAND Flash | Rapid by VectoTech : Electronics

Review: No Idea What Brand This Was -- But It's Great - I've only purchased G-Tech drives for years and a couple Fantom drives (7200 rpm) because they had the same insides (Hitachi) at G-Tech drives had, but 75% the cost. But, I edit from 12K and 8K .braw footage and needed an SSD that could hold massive projects. I still don't know what brand this is so I was leery but for the price, I tried one. It was actually great... super reliable after about 1.5 years right now with about 6 TBs of footage on it, varying resolutions, no lag at all. Okay, then I shot a film in 12K and 8K and figured I'd have to turn my footage into proxies (smaller versions of the files) to edit from... nope, not with this. I got a second drive for that project and it's been great, literally taking a break from editing on that right now. I'm a drive snob but I'm amazing by these so far. I'm still skeptical that it'll hold-up but it's been rock solid even though I've taken it into an office, back home, back and forth five days a week so it's not just sitting at home and still hasn't bricked. There's nothing else even close to this value for how much storage you get at these speeds.
Review: Still fast & Reliable 5 years and a ligtning bolt later - Had it for 5 years now. No issues. Paid 129 back then. Darn inflation. Edit - July 2025- Had a lightning strike right next to my home that fried a lot of things, but this thing is still working perfectly. I have no reason to give a good review other than it's a rare exception compared to a lot of items. My bluetti power station bricked in my garage at the opposite end of the house. Both me and this HD were prob. 20 yards from the strike, that hit just outside my home. The strike blasted the phone (twisted pairs) box lid right off. The power station was around 50 yards away. I do realize, I dodged a bullet not losing this and more. Thinking of getting another one. It was plugged into a computer at the time. They say you should have important files that you keep on a drive unteathered to the grid. Can't speak to why it wants to back up whatever computer I happen to be on at the time. It's nice that it does that, but I usually erase it and we start the dance all over again. I only store on it what I want, not what it wants... :P

## Features

- PERFORMANCE – Ultra fast read/write speeds of up to 540MB/s, lets you transfer conveniently large files, 4K videos, high end gaming in seconds. With USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface (Type-C connection) and 3D NAND technology VectoTech portable SSD provides transfer speeds 5x faster than conventional hard drives
- COMPATIBILITY – Works with PC and MAC straight out of the box. Comes with USB Type C to C and USB Type C to A cables, which makes it universal for older and newer computers. Fully compatible with Windows (7 or higher), MAC (macOS 10.x and higher), XBOX, PS4, iPad Pro, Android smartphones with USB C port, Surveillance systems and Thunderbolt 3 devices
- DESIGN – Made out of durable Aluminum 1050 grade makes this portable solid state drive resistant to minor scratches, while providing ideal heat dissipation. Shock and vibration resistant up to 1500g at 0.5m/sec - equivalent of a 6-feet drop. Capable of withstanding operating temperatures from -13ºf (-25ºc) or 185ºf (85 ºc)
- Manufacturer warranty - 3 Years
- Technical support +1 (800) 987-0197

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01JKMZ8FA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #277 in External Solid State Drives |
| Brand | VectoTech |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,122) |
| Date First Available | August 3, 2016 |
| Flash Memory Size | 1 MB |
| Hard Drive | 1 TB Solid State Drive |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.1 |
| Hardware Platform | Mac, PC |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.5 x 3.2 x 0.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.16 ounces |
| Item model number | VT1TBB |
| Manufacturer | VectoTech |
| Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 3.2 x 0.5 inches |
| Series | Rapid |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** VectoTech
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 1 TB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 3.1
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Portable

## Images

![16TB External SSD USB-C Portable Solid State Drive (USB 3.1 Gen 2) | 3D NAND Flash | Rapid - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71q2Sn+o6eL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No Idea What Brand This Was -- But It's Great
*by R***E on July 9, 2025*

I've only purchased G-Tech drives for years and a couple Fantom drives (7200 rpm) because they had the same insides (Hitachi) at G-Tech drives had, but 75% the cost. But, I edit from 12K and 8K .braw footage and needed an SSD that could hold massive projects. I still don't know what brand this is so I was leery but for the price, I tried one. It was actually great... super reliable after about 1.5 years right now with about 6 TBs of footage on it, varying resolutions, no lag at all. Okay, then I shot a film in 12K and 8K and figured I'd have to turn my footage into proxies (smaller versions of the files) to edit from... nope, not with this. I got a second drive for that project and it's been great, literally taking a break from editing on that right now. I'm a drive snob but I'm amazing by these so far. I'm still skeptical that it'll hold-up but it's been rock solid even though I've taken it into an office, back home, back and forth five days a week so it's not just sitting at home and still hasn't bricked. There's nothing else even close to this value for how much storage you get at these speeds.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Still fast & Reliable 5 years and a ligtning bolt later
*by C***S on August 22, 2024*

Had it for 5 years now. No issues. Paid 129 back then. Darn inflation. Edit - July 2025- Had a lightning strike right next to my home that fried a lot of things, but this thing is still working perfectly. I have no reason to give a good review other than it's a rare exception compared to a lot of items. My bluetti power station bricked in my garage at the opposite end of the house. Both me and this HD were prob. 20 yards from the strike, that hit just outside my home. The strike blasted the phone (twisted pairs) box lid right off. The power station was around 50 yards away. I do realize, I dodged a bullet not losing this and more. Thinking of getting another one. It was plugged into a computer at the time. They say you should have important files that you keep on a drive unteathered to the grid. Can't speak to why it wants to back up whatever computer I happen to be on at the time. It's nice that it does that, but I usually erase it and we start the dance all over again. I only store on it what I want, not what it wants... :P

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Little Expensive but seems good.
*by B***R on August 14, 2023*

I have a Synology Network Attached Storage (NAS) device that is setup with 1 drive fault tolerance and It is backed up to the cloud but I wanted to have something I could grab quickly and go if I needed to and know my data on this drive would not only be encrypted but accessible when I need it. This drive should work nicely for this intended purpose. I am using it to mirror about 5TB of data and I wanted something faster and more reliable than a Spinner. This also allows me to be fully in compliance with the 3-2-1 rule. 3 copies - 2 different types of mediums/equipment - and one location being offsite, my NAS HDDs, This External SSD, and an offsite cloud provider. This doesn't matter much if both local mediums get destroyed but that's why I have an offsite cloud too. Also the slightly faster speeds will allow me to access data a little quicker locally if I need to which will be nice. Overall 8tb for a little more than buying a cheap enclosure and a data internal ssd myself. M2s are a lot faster but also easily cost twice as much as this and 3 years warranty seems fine for the price difference of building my own. If you have more than 4tb and don't want to use multiple drives and want some speed this works for now.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-12*