ADATA Superior SH14 500 GB USB 3.0 Review 0

ADATA Superior SH14 500 GB USB 3.0 Review

Value and Conclusion

  • The ADATA Superior Series SH14 with 500GB will set you back 70 Euro incl. taxes or 85 US Dollar excl. taxes.
  • Can easily withstand drops from a few meters without any visible damage
  • Should protect against light liquid onslaught like rain or a tipped over coffee mug
  • Sealed inner casing
  • Available in black or red
  • Available in 500GB, 750GB or 1TB
  • Good USB 3.0 performance
  • Adequate USB 2.0 performance
  • May be more expensive than other rugged offerings
  • Connector area weak spot against liquids
  • The drive attracts dust quite heavily
  • USB 2.0 write performance lacking
  • Rubber flap covering connector may wear and tear over time
The ADATA Superior SH14 is actually quite capable of delivery on the two biggest selling arguments: rugged protection and water resistance. The first is easily covered and works well, while the second is actually delivered as well. It can withstand splash attacks, rain or even being submerged in water, as long as the connector stays above things. This means that the plug is really the only weak spot, but as there is no scenario for a normal customer to require further protection, I would say this is more than adequate. On the other hand, there are very few capable offerings on the market today that go this far in terms of physical protection. On top of that the ADATA Superior SH14 delivers very good USB 3.0 and adequate USB 2.0 performance - although write speeds with 2.0 are a tad slower than other USB 3.0 devices on the market today. Thus, this leaves us with a very rugged, well designed, good looking and useful 3.0 hard drive - deserving a recommendation.
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