Team Group delivers plenty of fast storage in a splash-resistant chassis with the PD20 Mini external SSD. The data carrier weighs just 22 grams and is available in capacities up to 4TB. Maximum speeds of 2000MB/s should be achieved via USB-C.
At 75 x 34 x 15.2mm, the Team Group PD20 Mini isn't quite as compact as the Kingston XS2000 (tested), which weighs 7g more. The interface is USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 with a total data rate of 20Gb/s. When reading sequentially, a maximum speed of 2000MB/s should be achieved.
However, the manufacturer's datasheet (PDF) does not disclose how fast data can be written. Ultimately, transfer rates are always temperature dependent, so for large transfers, throttling can sometimes be used to protect against overheating.
IP54 provides protection against dust and splashing water.
The case has a hole at the top to attach the SSD to a keyring, for example. The bottom has a silicone cover that also covers the USB-C port at the bottom and protects against water splashes and dust. This is also confirmed by the IP54 certification. The Kingston XS2000 offers protection against water jets with an IP55 rating. In both cases, the protection only applies when not in use, because the protective cover must be removed for operation in order to connect the included USB-C cable.
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PD20 Mini SSD (Image: Team Group)
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1TB, 2TB or 4TB capacity
The PD20 Mini is offered in three storage configurations with 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB. Team Group did not mention a data encryption option, like the one offered by the Lexar SL500 (test) or Crucial X10 Pro (test). The manufacturer has not yet revealed when and at what prices the PD20 Mini SSD will be available.
The Crucial X10 Pro currently costs €120, €200 and €330 (1TB, 2TB, 4TB). The Kingston XS2000 is much cheaper at €100, €165 and €280.
