The Glyph Atom EX80 8TB USB4 80Gbps Portable NVMe SSD with Location Tracking is a bus-powered, rugged external drive that moves up to 7,000 MB/s over a single USB4 Type-C port and keeps 8TB of footage, photos, and project files in your pocket.
The A80EX8000 is the 8TB capacity of the Atom EX80 family. Its USB4 80Gbps port works with Thunderbolt 5, 4, and 3 and USB4 hosts, and the drive ships formatted for macOS with Windows supported after reformatting. It suits editors, DITs, photographers, and field crews who need fast, sturdy storage that moves between sets.
Built-in mobile location tracking, a magnetic mounting system, a fanless aluminum core and shell, and a MIL-STD-810F rated exoskeleton make it a travel-ready drive. A 30 cm USB4 80Gbps Type-C cable and a removable rugged cover come in the box.
Glyph Atom EX80 8TB Features
- Real-world speeds up to 7,000 MB/s. The USB4 80Gbps Type-C port delivers up to 7,000 MB/s on a Thunderbolt 5 or USB4 80Gbps host, which Glyph positions for 12K-plus RAW video editing, multi-stream timelines, and large datasets. Slower hosts cap the rate, as the specifications list shows.
- 8TB in one pocketable drive. This A80EX8000 model holds a full day of camera originals, proxies, and project files on one bus-powered drive measuring 3.0 x 4.5 x 0.9 inches. It is the top capacity in the EX80 range, which starts at 1TB, so you can carry a whole project on a single unit.
- SteadyIO consistent performance. Glyph's SteadyIO technology aims to hold read and write speeds steady instead of delivering short bursts, which matters when you offload long camera takes or render to the drive. Glyph's own test wrote 1TB of media in 2:42 on the 4TB model using a Thunderbolt 5 Mac Studio.
- Fanless aluminum thermal design. A solid aluminum core and shell pull heat away from the NVMe storage without a fan, so the drive stays silent on set and in the edit suite. Glyph says this design supports higher sustained speeds and reliability during long transfers.
- Built-in location tracking. Mobile location tracking works with native Apple and Android tracking software, so you can locate a misplaced drive and the footage on it. That is a practical safeguard for a drive that travels between sets, vehicles, and edit bays.
- Magnetic mounting. The magnetic mounting system attaches to MagSafe-compatible surfaces and to any ferrous metal surface, so you can park the drive on a cart, rack rail, or steel frame instead of letting it dangle from its cable during a session.
- Rugged MIL-STD-810F build. An aluminum exoskeleton and soft composite bumper carry a MIL-STD-810F rating for shock, vibration, and dust resistance, and a removable rugged cover is included. The product page lists no water-resistance rating, so keep the drive dry.
- Wide host compatibility. The port works with Thunderbolt 5, 4, and 3 and USB4 hosts. Speed steps down to 4,000 MB/s on Thunderbolt 4 and 3,000 MB/s on Thunderbolt 3 Macs. It ships formatted for macOS and can be reformatted for Windows.
Where the A80EX8000 Fits
Post-production suites: Edit high-resolution RAW and multi-stream projects directly from the drive when the host offers Thunderbolt 5 or USB4 80Gbps.
Location shoots and DIT carts: Offload camera cards to a rugged, bus-powered drive, and mount it to a metal cart with the built-in magnets.
Photography and studio libraries: Carry large photo catalogs and archives between studio, client site, and home on one 8TB drive.
Travel and field crews: Track a drive that moves through vehicles and venues using native Apple or Android location tools.
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Glyph Atom EX80 8TB Specifications
- Model: A80EX8000
- Type: Portable external NVMe SSD with location tracking
- Capacity: 8TB
- Interface: USB4 Type-C, 80Gbps
- Host compatibility: USB4 and Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5
- Maximum transfer speed: Up to 7,000 MB/s on Thunderbolt 5 or USB4 80Gbps
- Speed on Thunderbolt 4: Up to 4,000 MB/s (runs as USB4 40Gb)
- Speed on Thunderbolt 3 (Mac): Up to 3,000 MB/s (runs as USB4 40Gb)
- Speed on USB4 40Gb (v1): Up to 4,000 MB/s
- Power: Bus-powered
- Cooling: Fanless, solid aluminum core and shell
- Tracking: Mobile location tracking, compatible with native Apple and Android tracking software
- Mounting: Magnetic, for MagSafe surfaces and ferrous metal
- Ruggedness: MIL-STD-810F for shock, vibration, and dust resistance
- Formatting: macOS from the factory, Windows after reformatting
- Warranty: 3 years hardware, 2 years Level-1 data recovery, 1 year advance replacement
- Drive dimensions: 3.0 x 4.5 x 0.9 in
- Retail box dimensions: 4.1 x 6.2 x 1.6 in
- Weight: 1.1 lb (499 g)
What's in the Box
- 1 x Glyph Atom EX80 8TB USB4 portable SSD
- 1 x Connect+ USB4 80Gbps Type-C to Type-C cable, 30 cm
- 1 x Removable rugged external cover
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Atom EX80 Quick Start Guide (PDF)
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Does the Glyph Atom EX80 8TB work with Thunderbolt 5, 4, and 3 computers?
Yes. The A80EX8000 uses a USB4 80Gbps Type-C port that works with Thunderbolt 5, 4, and 3 and USB4 hosts. Speed depends on the host connection.
Can the EX80 reach 7,000 MB/s on any computer?
No. The 7,000 MB/s rate needs a Thunderbolt 5 or USB4 80Gbps connection. Glyph lists up to 4,000 MB/s on Thunderbolt 4, up to 3,000 MB/s on Thunderbolt 3 Macs, and up to 4,000 MB/s on USB4 40Gb v1.
Can I use the Atom EX80 8TB on a Windows PC?
Yes. The drive ships formatted for macOS, and Windows is supported after you reformat it. Glyph publishes a Windows formatting guide, linked in the Manuals tab.
Does the Atom EX80 need an external power supply?
No. The drive is bus-powered and runs from the USB4 Type-C connection.
Can I connect the 8TB EX80 to an iPhone or iPad?
Only partly. Glyph lists iPhone support for the 1TB EX80 only, while iPad Pro is listed for 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB. Compatibility may vary by model year and OS version.
Does the Atom EX80 have a cooling fan?
No. It is fanless and relies on a solid aluminum core and outer shell to dissipate heat.
Does the EX80 location tracking work with Apple and Android?
Yes. Glyph says the built-in mobile location tracking is compatible with native Apple and Android tracking software.
Does the A80EX8000 include a cable?
Yes. The box includes a 30 cm Connect+ USB4 80Gbps Type-C to Type-C cable and a removable rugged external cover.
Is the A80EX8000 the 8TB version of the Atom EX80?
Yes. A80EX8000 is the 8TB capacity. Glyph also lists A80EX1000 for 1TB, A80EX2000 for 2TB, and A80EX4000 for 4TB, so check the part number when you order.
Does the Glyph Atom EX80 come with a warranty?
Yes. Glyph lists a 3-year hardware warranty that includes cables, plus 2 years of Level-1 data recovery and 1 year of advance replacement.
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The Atom EX80 connects over USB4 80Gbps Type-C to Thunderbolt 5, 4, and 3 and USB4 hosts, with macOS formatting from the factory and Windows after reformatting. iPad Pro support is listed for all capacities.
Why not buy this Glyph Atom EX80 8TB SSD today?
This Glyph Atom EX80 8TB SSD includes a 3-year manufacturer hardware warranty, plus 2 years of Level-1 data recovery and 1 year of advance replacement. Questions? Call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722).
