ADATA SC740 Key Features
- 1,050/1,000 MB/s high-speed read/write
- Built-in USB-C transfer cable for more convenient storage and portability
- 1.22m MIL-STD drop resistance
- Supports the latest generation of game consoles
- Supports multiple operating systems
SC740 Specifications
| Color | Blue |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 500GB / 1000GB / 2000GB |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | With cable folded: 121.75 x 40.5 x 22.3mm / 4.8 x 1.6 x 0.88inch Cable length: 127 mm/5inch |
| Weight | 40g / 1.41oz |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen2 (USB 10Gbps) ( backward compatible with USB 2.0 ) |
| Sequential Read (Max) | Up to 1,050 MB/s |
| Sequential Write (Max) | Up to 1,000 MB/s |
| Operating system requirements | Windows 10 / 11 MacOS 13 or later (formatting required for use) Linux Kernel 6 or later Android 13 or later |
| Op. Temperature | 5°C(41°F) to 50°C (122°F) |
| Op. Voltage | DC 5V, 900mA |
| Accessories | Quick Start Guide |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
The 2TB version of the SC740 SSD has a declared maximum bandwidth of up to 1.05 GB/s for read operations and up to 1.0 GB/s for write operations. In our tests, we achieved a flat read bandwidth of 1 GB/s and an approximate write of 0.95 GB/s. It can be a matter of the test setup that we couldn’t reach the declared bandwidth, but it’s not much lower, so it doesn’t matter much.
Notably, this model comes with an extended five-year warranty, whereas most portable SSDs on the market typically offer a warranty of around three years.
The SSD arrived with a 0-hour counter and was in perfect condition. CrystalDiskInfo indicates that the SSD is free from SMART errors and has no used cells.
ADATA provides us with SSD Toolbox software, which diagnoses our SSD, checks performance, optimizes the system, updates firmware, and clones the drive. It’s everything we may need. To standardize our tests, we utilize third-party software, allowing you to compare results and sensor readings with those from your home devices.
The ADATA SC740 operates at moderate temperatures, if we can call it that. The typical operating temperature is around 55°C. Under extended high loads, we could register temperatures of around 65°C. It’s not high and not necessarily low. The plastic-rubber mix of the enclosure may cause slightly higher temperatures, but it is also cold enough from the outside that, after work, we can put the SSD into our pocket.
On the next page, we will examine the SSD itself and its package contents.
