New Nextorage portable SSD offers up to 8 TB of fast storage in small chassis with display

The Nextorage NX-PFS1PRO has been formally unveiled in Japan. It's a new portable SSD that can be purchased with up to 8 TB of storage, and regardless of the chosen capacity, the transfer speed of the drive is rated for 20 Gbps, through the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C interface.

While this portable SSD isn't as fast as the USB4 offerings, it has a nifty perk: the housing has a built-in display. As the brand details, this screen can show the speed of the current transfers, operating temperature, and the health of the drive. About the health data, Nextorage says that it will be displayed in three levels: "Bad," "Warning," and "Good."

This feature, according to Nextorage, will allow users to back up the drive before the portable SSD becomes unreadable. Another notable highlight of the NX-PFS1PRO is the PD pass-through feature. With an external power adapter hooked to the PD port, it can offer up to 100 W of power to the connected device (160 W Anker Prime charger curr. $115.99 on Amazon).

Nextorage also highlights the security features of the NX-PFS1PRO. It has a built-in logging system and can be configured to destroy data upon unauthorized access. For authorization, it offers different unlocking options, including being connected to authorized WiFi connections and contactless IC cards.

Other highlights of the portable SSD include an IP54 dust and water resistance rating, a compact form factor with a thickness of 17 mm, and a lightweight build. The Nextorage NX-PFS1PRO is available in 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, and 8 TB options. These go for JPY 47,740 (around $309), JPY 59,620 (about $386), JPY 88,440 (around $573), and JPY 179,520 (about $1,163), respectively. There's no word about a global launch yet.