The Orico FlashPod S20 is a tiny SSD that can expand smartphone and laptop storage in a small and ... More convenient form factor.Orico

The New Orico FlashPod S20 SSD Adds Storage To Phones And Laptops

by · Forbes

If you’re about to buy a new smartphone and you can’t decide whether to splurge on some very expensive extra memory, this new portable SSD storage from Orico could be a more versatile alternative for storing more videos, photos, music and other data that you want to access on your smartphone.

The Orico FlashPod S20 is a compact and portable SSD that’s no larger than a human adult thumb and is designed for use on the go. Aimed at smartphone owners or laptop users, this tiny SSD is both magnetic and can plug into a USB Type-C port directly, whether it’s on a MacBook, Windows laptop, iPhone, iPad or Android device.

Compatible with Windows, macOS, Android and more, this tiny SSD is available in 512GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities and offers data transfer speeds up to a maximum of 20Gbps, although that depends on the speed of the host device and some MacBooks and iPhones may top out at 10Gbps speeds.

The FlashPod S20 from Orico is a small SSD that can plug into smartphones and laptops. It has a data ... More transfer speed of 20Gbps and is fast enough for streaming 4K video at 60fps.Orico

For those who need less space, there is the S5 version of the Orico FlashPod S5, which comes in 65GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities and a slower maximum data transfer speed of 5Gbps. The FlashPod drives can handle PD charging up to 100W for stable and efficient backups without power interruption.

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With real-world data transfer speeds up to 1,944Mbps, the Orico FlashPod supports external streaming of 4K ProRes video at 60fps, leaving a smartphone’s internal memory free for other data. With a transfer speed of up to 20Gbps, the FlashPod can record without frame drops or lag.

By streaming and storing video externally on a FlashPod S20, videographers and TikTok creators can easily transfer their footage to a laptop by moving the FlashPod from their phone to a laptop or desktop. Alternatively, video can be edited directly on the SSD while it’s plugged into the smartphone.

The Orico FlashPod S20 is also a compact storage solution for laptops with USB Type-C ports.Orico

The FlashPod S20 has a metal case and measures 59 x 26 x 11mm and has a more efficient cooling performance than plastic-housed SSDs. The case can be attached magnetically to the back of a MagSafe smartphone using the supplied USB Type-C cables. Alternatively, for phones with USB Type-C ports, like the latest iPhones or Android models, the FlashPod can be plugged directly into the port.

Pricing and Availability:

The Orico FlashPod S20 is available now from oricotechs.com with prices starting from $79.99 / £60.21 / €71.25 for a 512GB version.

Tech Specs:

  • Model: Orico FlashPod S20.
  • Material: Alloy and plastic.
  • Color: Silver.
  • Dimensions: 56 x 35 x 11mm.
  • Capacities: 512GB/1T/2T.
  • Max transfer rate: 20Gbps.
  • Compatibility: macOS, iOS, Windows, Linux, Android.