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Sharge Unveils Disk Pro 2 SSD Enclosure With HDMI and Card Reader
Sharge has unveiled the Disk Pro 2 external enclosure, which allows users to install their own M.2 SSD. In addition to serving as an SSD enclosure, the device functions as a USB and HDMI hub and a card reader. It also has an active cooling system. The Disk Pro 2 is compatible with M.2 storage devices in 2230, 2242 and 2280 sizes and supports SSDs up to 8 TB. The product is available in Disk Pro 2 Ultra and Disk Pro 2 Lite versions.
The Disk Pro 2 Ultra transmits 4K video at 144 Hz and 8K video at 30 Hz over an HDMI 2.1 connection. The Disk Pro 2 Lite has an HDMI 2.0 connection, and video output is limited to 4K at 60 Hz. The Ultra version has a minimum power requirement of 1.5 W, while the Lite model requires 5 W. The total data transfer speed is 10 Gbit/s in the 2 versions. As a result, the SSD and other connected devices share the speed of the same connection. The enclosure's main USB-C connection can deliver up to 80 W of power to a laptop. The other USB-C port operates at 10 Gbit/s and accepts up to 100 W of power. The device also has full-size HDMI and USB 3.0 Type-A ports. SD and microSD card slots are located on the opposite side. The Ultra version reads data from memory cards at 180 MB/s and writes at 120 MB/s. On the Lite model, these figures are 100 MB/s and 90 MB/s, respectively. Sharge has replaced the previous generation's fixed cable with a detachable USB-C cable.
Without the cable, the device measures 92.6 × 59.2 × 13.5 mm. The top of the enclosure is transparent, while the back is magnetic. This allows the device to attach to the back of smartphones that support MagSafe or Qi2, although it does not draw power from the phone. The cooling fan can operate in off, standard and turbo modes. Active cooling helps keep temperatures under control when the SSD and several ports are being used simultaneously.
The SSD compartment cover can be removed after loosening a small screw on the side. Users can then install a compatible M.2 SSD themselves. In testing with a Lexar 710, the Disk Pro 2 Ultra trailed only the USB4-based Corsair EX400U in the PCMark 10 test, which measures performance in everyday tasks. It ranked 4th in read speed when transferring large files. In write speed, only the same USB4 device performed better. Final performance depends on the SSD installed in the enclosure. The Disk Pro 2 Ultra sells for $109 (approximately 190 manat), while the Disk Pro 2 Lite costs $79 (approximately 130 manat). During the preorder period, the prices were reduced to $80.91 (approximately 140 manat) and $66.51 (approximately 110 manat), respectively. Shipping is scheduled to begin on October 15. Because the total speed is limited to 10 Gbit/s, the product is intended more for travel than for use as a permanent desktop dock. The device combines an SSD, display connectivity, support for additional devices and memory card slots in one compact enclosure.
The Disk Pro 2 Ultra transmits 4K video at 144 Hz and 8K video at 30 Hz over an HDMI 2.1 connection. The Disk Pro 2 Lite has an HDMI 2.0 connection, and video output is limited to 4K at 60 Hz. The Ultra version has a minimum power requirement of 1.5 W, while the Lite model requires 5 W. The total data transfer speed is 10 Gbit/s in the 2 versions. As a result, the SSD and other connected devices share the speed of the same connection. The enclosure's main USB-C connection can deliver up to 80 W of power to a laptop. The other USB-C port operates at 10 Gbit/s and accepts up to 100 W of power. The device also has full-size HDMI and USB 3.0 Type-A ports. SD and microSD card slots are located on the opposite side. The Ultra version reads data from memory cards at 180 MB/s and writes at 120 MB/s. On the Lite model, these figures are 100 MB/s and 90 MB/s, respectively. Sharge has replaced the previous generation's fixed cable with a detachable USB-C cable. Without the cable, the device measures 92.6 × 59.2 × 13.5 mm. The top of the enclosure is transparent, while the back is magnetic. This allows the device to attach to the back of smartphones that support MagSafe or Qi2, although it does not draw power from the phone. The cooling fan can operate in off, standard and turbo modes. Active cooling helps keep temperatures under control when the SSD and several ports are being used simultaneously. The SSD compartment cover can be removed after loosening a small screw on the side. Users can then install a compatible M.2 SSD themselves. In testing with a Lexar 710, the Disk Pro 2 Ultra trailed only the USB4-based Corsair EX400U in the PCMark 10 test, which measures performance in everyday tasks. It ranked 4th in read speed when transferring large files. In write speed, only the same USB4 device performed better. Final performance depends on the SSD installed in the enclosure. The Disk Pro 2 Ultra sells for $109 (approximately 190 manat), while the Disk Pro 2 Lite costs $79 (approximately 130 manat). During the preorder period, the prices were reduced to $80.91 (approximately 140 manat) and $66.51 (approximately 110 manat), respectively. Shipping is scheduled to begin on October 15. Because the total speed is limited to 10 Gbit/s, the product is intended more for travel than for use as a permanent desktop dock. The device combines an SSD, display connectivity, support for additional devices and memory card slots in one compact enclosure.