The Asus TUF Gaming A2 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2×1 SSD Enclosure Black (TUF-GAMING-A2-BLK-G-AS) is a rugged, high-speed external enclosure designed for M.2 SSDs.
Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (Backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 / Gen 1)
Max Transfer Speed: Up to 20 Gbps (Twice the speed of the previous A1 model)
SSD Compatibility: * Types: Dual M.2 interface supporting both NVMe PCIe and SATA SSDs
Form Factors: 2242, 2260, and 2280
Max Capacity: Up to 4 TB
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| Weight | .14 kg |
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| Dimensions | 117 × 56 × 15.5 cm |
The Asus TUF Gaming A2 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2×1 SSD Enclosure Black (TUF-GAMING-A2-BLK-G-AS) is a rugged, high-performance external enclosure designed for M.2 SSDs. Upgraded with USB-C 3.2 Gen 2×2 connectivity, it supports data transfer speeds up to 20 Gbps, doubling the throughput of the previous generation.
It is built to withstand harsh conditions with IP68 water and dust resistance and MIL-STD-810H drop protection, complemented by a shock-absorbing silicone rubber exterior.
| Category | Detailed Specification |
| Model Number | TUF-GAMING-A2-BLK-G-AS (Model: ESD-T1A) |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C |
| Transfer Speed | Up to 20 Gbps |
| SSD Compatibility | M.2 NVMe (PCIe) and SATA |
| Supported Form Factors | 2242, 2260, 2280 |
| Max Capacity Support | Up to 4TB |
| Installation | Tool-free M.2 Q-Latch mechanism |
| Thermal Solution | Aluminum chassis with internal thermal pad |
| Protection Rating | IP68 (Water/Dust) & MIL-STD-810H (Drop) |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 7+, macOS 10.6+, Android, iOS |
| Console Support | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, ROG Ally |
| Voltage | 5V |
The TUF Gaming A2 is particularly effective for gamers and creators who need to move large libraries or raw media files quickly. The internal thermal pad works with the aluminum body to dissipate heat, preventing thermal throttling during sustained 20 Gbps transfers.
Its dual-protocol support ensures it works with almost any M.2 drive, whether it’s an older SATA stick or a modern NVMe Gen4 drive.
