Glyph Atom EX20 High Intensity NVMe SSD

The Glyph Atom EX20 High-Intensity NVMe SSD is a rugged, professional-grade portable SSD designed for creators, production teams, photographers, filmmakers, editors, musicians, and content professionals who need fast, dependable storage on the move. Built for demanding creative workflows, the Atom EX20 combines USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectivity with transfer speeds up to 2,100 MB/s, giving users the performance needed for media transfer, high-resolution image backups, 4K video editing, and production file delivery.

Designed for high-intensity real-world production environments, the Glyph Atom EX20 is built to handle long takes, large files, continuous writes, and fast-moving deadlines. Its solid aluminum core and outer shell provide increased thermal capacity, helping the drive dissipate heat more effectively for higher sustained speeds and greater reliability during extended use. Whether dumping camera cards on set, backing up a full day of footage, or working directly from an external SSD, the Atom EX20 is engineered to maintain performance under pressure.

The Atom EX20 features a rugged and travel-safe design with a MIL-Standard 810F rating for shock, vibration, and dust resistance. Its aluminum exo-skeleton and soft composite bumper help keep files protected while also helping protect surrounding gear during transport. The fan-less cooling design keeps operation quiet and simple, making it ideal for mobile production setups, editing stations, live recording workflows, and creative professionals who need compact storage they can trust.

With broad compatibility, the Glyph Atom EX20 works with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 5 connections. It comes formatted for macOS and can be used with Windows after reformatting. Every Glyph drive is backed by Glyph’s 3-2-1 warranty, which includes three years of full hardware coverage, two years of Level-1 data recovery, and one year of advance replacement support.

Key Features

• High-intensity portable NVMe SSD built for professional creative workflows
• USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectivity for fast portable storage performance
• Transfer speeds up to 2,100 MB/s for media transfer, 4K video editing, and high-resolution backups
• Available in capacities up to 8TB
• Bus-powered design requires no external power supply
• Formatted for macOS and compatible with Windows after reformatting
• Compatible with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 5
• Solid aluminum core and outer shell help improve heat dissipation
• Fan-less cooling design for quiet operation
• Rugged removable external cover for added protection
• MIL-Standard 810F rating for shock, vibration, and dust resistance
• Aluminum exo-skeleton with soft composite bumper helps protect files and surrounding gear
• Real-time integrated health monitoring
• Backed by Glyph’s 3-2-1 warranty coverage

Technical Specifications

Storage and Performance

Product Name: Glyph Atom EX20 High-Intensity NVMe SSD
Drive Type: Portable External NVMe SSD
Connectivity: USB-C 3.2, Gen 2x2
Connection Compatibility: Compatible with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 5
Transfer Speed: Up to 2,100 MB/s
Capacities: Up to 8TB
Power: Bus-powered
Compatibility: Formatted for macOS; compatible with Windows via reformat
Cooling Design: Fan-less heat dissipation
Thermal Design: Solid aluminum core and outer shell designed to remove heat from internal components for higher sustained speeds and increased reliability
Rugged Rating: MIL-Standard 810F rating for shock, vibration, and dust resistance
Health Monitoring: Real-time integrated health monitoring

Expected Transfer Speed by Connection

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Port on PC: Runs as USB 20Gb; up to 2,100 MB/s
Mac with Apple Silicon and Thunderbolt 3/4: Runs as USB 10Gb; up to 1,050 MB/s
Mac with Apple Silicon and Thunderbolt 5: Runs as USB 10Gb; up to 1,050 MB/s
USB4 40Gb Port on PC: Runs as USB 10Gb; up to 1,050 MB/s
Thunderbolt 3 Port on Intel Mac or PC: Runs as USB 10Gb; up to 1,050 MB/s
USB-C 10Gb Port on iPad, Mac, or PC: Runs as USB 10Gb; up to 1,050 MB/s

Dimensions

Retail Box Dimensions: 4.1" x 6.2" x 1.65"
Drive Dimensions: 2.2" x 4" x 0.6"

Warranty

Hardware Warranty: 3 Year Full Hardware
Data Recovery Coverage: 2 Year Level-1 Data Recovery
Advance Replacement: 1 Year Advance Replacement

Part Numbers and UPC Codes

A20EX1000: 1TB, UPC: 691450005693
A20EX2000: 2TB, UPC: 691450005709
A20EX4000: 4TB, UPC: 691450005716
A20EX8000: 8TB, UPC: 691450005723

What’s Included

• Glyph Atom EX20 External SSD
• USB Type-C to C 5.9" cable
• Rugged removable external cover