# Blazing-Fast External SSDs The 'GigaDrive' Achieves Speeds Up to 2,800MB/s without Overheating By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-03-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gigadrive References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/technology/misc-gadgets/gigadrive/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blessthisstuff%2FEGlC+%28Bless+This+Stuff%29) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/gigadrive-world-s-fastest-external-ssd?utm_source=kickbooster-direct&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=47a3b358#/) The 'GigaDrive' SSD is an external storage solution that's focused on [high-speed performance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pm9e1-gen-5-ssd) to easily handle the demands of prosumers who require a better way to manage their data. The drive features a [compact design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-compact-ssd) that is sleek and stylish, and will connect to a system via a Thunderbolt4/USB4 connection to support speedy data transfer speeds. This makes it suitable for connecting to a PC, Mac or even a video game console to accommodate the different needs of users. The 'GigaDrive' SSD can achieve read/write speeds of up to 2,800MB/s without overheating thanks to [built-in heatsinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maktar-minimax) and maintains a rugged construction that's achieved with aluminum. This enables the drive to have an IP67 rating for protection against water, dust and shocks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-speed External Ssds:** Opportunity to innovate external SSDs that prioritize high-speed performance and the ability to handle the demands of prosumers. - **Compact and Rugged External Storage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for creating compact and stylish external drives with high-performance and rugged construction that can withstand water, dust, and shocks. - **Multi-platform Connectivity for External Drives:** Opportunity to innovate external drives with multiple connectivity options to suit the needs of users across different platforms such as PC, Mac, and video game consoles. ### Where This Applies - **Computer Hardware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create more high-performance and rugged external drives that can meet the demands of prosumers and gamers. - **Data Storage:** Opportunity to create high-speed and compact storage solutions with built-in heatsinks that minimize overheating issues and are protected against water, dust, and shocks. - **Gaming Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create external drives with lightning-fast transfer speeds and multi-platform connectivity that can improve the gaming experience of users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Fast Storage Drive Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb4-ssd-enclosure.md) - [Ultra High-Speed SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aorus-gen5-14000.md) - [Fast Rugged Industry-Focused SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacie-rugged-ssd4.md) - [High-Bandwidth External SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex400u-survivor.md) - [Mini Military-Grade Gamer SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adata-sd810-external-ssd.md) - [External High-Speed SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datamag-20gbps.md) - [Optimized Cooling External SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owc-express-1m2-external-ssd.md) - [High-Performance Self-Cooling SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adata-se920.md) - [High-Speed External SSD Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiburn-x2000.md)