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The original was posted on /r/datahoarder by /u/Straight_Random_2211 on 2025-06-22 15:50:55+00:00.
I recently bought a Transcend ESD310S 1TB portable SSD. It’s small, has a metal body, and includes both USB-A and USB-C connectors — it really resembles a normal USB flash drive.
This reminded me of something I used to do for years:
I had a 256GB metal USB 3.1 flash drive from Apacer that I attached to my motorbike keychain. I carried it everywhere — commuting, going to school, work, road trips, even over bumpy roads. It handled daily vibration, stayed in my jeans pocket, was tossed onto beds (not hard surfaces), and even occasionally got slightly wet when I forgot to remove it before driving in the rain.
Despite all of that, it kept working perfectly. I never had any issues with it.
Now with this new portable SSD (Transcend ESD310S), I’ve copied a lot of data from both my laptop and my iPhone. I frequently access the data — it’s not just passive storage. I plug it into different devices regularly.
Naturally, I’d love the convenience of attaching it to my keychain like I did before, but I’m wondering if doing so — with the daily vibration from motorbike riding, regular handling, and occasional soft impacts — would eventually damage the SSD, or if this USB-style portable SSD are generally as durable as rugged flash drives.
I’d appreciate any input from people who’ve tried something similar — or know more about how durable these kinds of SSDs really are in the long term. Thanks!