The Glyph Atom EX80 1TB USB4 80Gbps Portable NVMe SSD with Location Tracking is a bus-powered portable SSD that connects over USB4 at 80Gbps and stores 1TB in a rugged aluminum body with a magnetic mount and built-in location tracking.
The Glyph A80EX1000 is the 1TB member of the Atom EX80 family. It is rated for up to 7,000 MB/s on a USB4 80Gbps or Thunderbolt 5 port and steps down to 4,000 MB/s on Thunderbolt 4 and 3,000 MB/s on a Thunderbolt 3 Mac, so it works with older computers at lower speeds.
It ships with a 30 cm USB4 cable and a removable external cover, and it is rated to MIL-STD-810F for shock, vibration, and dust. It suits video editors, DITs, photographers, and anyone moving large files on location, including from an iPhone or iPad Pro.
Glyph Atom EX80 1TB Features
- 80Gbps USB4 interface. The Atom EX80 1TB connects through one USB4 Type-C port at 80Gbps and is rated for up to 7,000 MB/s. That speed needs a USB4 80Gbps or Thunderbolt 5 host port, so check your computer before you plan around the full rated speed.
- Speed depends on the host port. Glyph lists 7,000 MB/s on Thunderbolt 5 or USB4 80Gbps, 4,000 MB/s on Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 40Gbps, and 3,000 MB/s on a Thunderbolt 3 Mac. Older ports still work, just at the lower rates, so the drive stays useful on mixed fleets.
- Built-in location tracking. The drive supports location tracking through your mobile device and works with the native Apple and Android tracking software. If a drive full of footage goes missing after a shoot, you can try to locate it from your phone, within the limits of those networks.
- Rugged aluminum build with bumper. An aluminum exo-skeleton and soft composite bumper are rated to MIL-STD-810F for shock, vibration, and dust. A removable external cover is included, so you can run the drive bare on a desk or covered in a camera bag or on location.
- Fanless aluminum thermal design. A solid aluminum core and outer shell dissipate heat without a fan, so the drive makes no noise beside a microphone or on a quiet edit desk. Glyph publishes no sustained-speed figures for the 1TB, so test it against your own workflow.
- Magnetic mounting. The drive attaches to MagSafe mounting surfaces and to any ferrous metal surface. That lets you stick it to a rig, stand, or equipment case instead of letting it dangle from its 30 cm cable, which keeps the connection from being tugged.
- Bus-powered, no separate supply. The 1TB draws power from the USB4 or Thunderbolt port through the included Connect+ 30 cm Type-C to Type-C cable. That means one cable and no power brick on set, though the host port must be able to supply bus power.
- iPhone and iPad Pro support on the 1TB. Glyph lists the 1TB as the only capacity supported with iPhone, and also lists it for iPad Pro. That makes it the capacity to choose for mobile offload. Glyph notes that compatibility can vary by device model year and OS version.
Where the Atom EX80 1TB Fits
Video editing and DIT: Offload and edit high-resolution footage from a USB4 or Thunderbolt laptop without a separate power supply, because the drive is bus-powered.
Field production: Carry 1TB of media through dust and vibration with the rugged cover on and location tracking available if the drive goes missing.
Mobile capture: Offload from an iPhone or iPad Pro to a drive Glyph lists for those devices, then move the files to a computer for editing.
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Glyph Atom EX80 1TB Specifications
- Model: A80EX1000
- Series: Atom EX80 High-Intensity USB4 80Gbps NVMe SSD
- Capacity: 1 TB
- Interface: USB4 Type-C, 80Gbps; compatible with USB4 and Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5
- Maximum speed: Up to 7,000 MB/s on Thunderbolt 5 or USB4 80Gbps
- Speed on Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps: 4,000 MB/s
- Speed on Thunderbolt 3 (Mac): 3,000 MB/s
- Power: Bus-powered
- Cooling: Fanless, solid aluminum core and shell
- Durability: MIL-STD-810F shock, vibration, and dust rating; aluminum exo-skeleton with soft composite bumper
- Mounting: Magnetic; attaches to MagSafe mounting surfaces and ferrous metal
- Tracking: Location tracking through mobile devices, using native Apple and Android tracking software
- Format: Formatted for macOS; reformat required for Windows
- Mobile devices: iPhone and iPad Pro supported on the 1TB model
- Warranty: 3-2-1: 3 years hardware, 2 years Level-1 data recovery, 1 year advance replacement
- Dimensions (drive): 3.0 x 4.5 x 0.9 in
- Weight: 499 g (1.1 lb)
What's in the Box
- 1 x Glyph Atom EX80 1TB USB4 NVMe SSD
- 1 x Connect+ USB4 80Gbps Type-C to Type-C cable (30 cm)
- 1 x Removable external cover
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What is the Glyph A80EX1000?
Yes, it is the 1TB capacity of the Glyph Atom EX80 portable NVMe SSD, part number A80EX1000. It connects over USB4 Type-C at 80Gbps and is rated for up to 7,000 MB/s.
How fast is the Atom EX80 1TB?
Yes, it is rated up to 7,000 MB/s, but only on a Thunderbolt 5 or USB4 80Gbps port. Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 40Gbps ports give 4,000 MB/s, and a Thunderbolt 3 Mac gives 3,000 MB/s.
Does the A80EX1000 work with Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 ports?
Yes. Glyph lists compatibility with USB4 and Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5. Older ports run the drive at the lower speeds listed in the specifications.
Does the Atom EX80 1TB need external power?
No. The drive is bus-powered and draws power from the USB4 or Thunderbolt port through the included 30 cm cable.
Can I use the A80EX1000 with Windows?
Yes. The drive ships formatted for macOS, so Windows use requires reformatting. Glyph publishes a Windows formatting guide, and reformatting erases the drive.
Does the 1TB Atom EX80 work with iPhone and iPad?
Yes. Glyph lists the 1TB for iPhone and for iPad Pro. It is the only capacity listed for iPhone, and compatibility can vary by device model year and OS version.
Does the A80EX1000 have location tracking?
Yes. It supports tracking through mobile devices using the native Apple and Android tracking software. Glyph does not describe a standalone tracker or a guaranteed range, so treat it as a recovery aid.
What is in the box with the Atom EX80 1TB?
Yes, the box includes the drive itself, a Connect+ USB4 80Gbps Type-C to Type-C cable that is 30 cm long, and a removable external cover.
What warranty does the Glyph Atom EX80 1TB include?
Yes, it carries Glyph's 3-2-1 warranty: 3 years of full hardware coverage including cables, 2 years of Level-1 data recovery, and 1 year of advance replacement.
Is the A80EX1000 different from the 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB Atom EX80?
Yes. Capacity and part number differ: A80EX1000, A80EX2000, A80EX4000, and A80EX8000. The 1TB is the only capacity Glyph lists for iPhone. Order A80EX1000 for the 1TB.
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The Atom EX80 1TB works with USB4 and Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 ports on Mac and Windows computers (Windows requires reformatting), and with iPhone and iPad Pro. Speed depends on the host port.
Why not buy this Glyph Atom EX80 1TB SSD today?
This Glyph Atom EX80 1TB SSD includes a 3-year manufacturer hardware warranty, with 2 years of Level-1 data recovery and 1 year of advance replacement. Questions? Call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722).
