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ROG Strix Arion Lite

ROG Strix Arion Lite M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure—USB3.2 Gen 2x1 Type-C (10 Gbps), USB-C to C Cable, Screwdriver-Free, Thermal Pads Included, Fits PCIe 2280/2260/2242/2230 M key/B+M Key

  • USB-C™ 3.2 Gen 2x1 for speeds of up to 10 Gbps
  • Supports M.2 PCIe NVM Express® SSD with 2230/2242/2260/2280 form factor
  • Innovative, easy-to-use screwdriver-free installation
  • Aluminum alloy case and thermal pads deliver aggressive heat dissipation
  • Futuristic design features ASUS Aura Sync lighting effects

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ASUS' portable SSD box ROG Strix Arion Lite appeals to those who want to make their own portable SSD. When it comes to portable SSDs, the most common complaint users have is cost. While SSD costs are already high, prices for portable models go up even higher. Here's one way to control that cost is to choose your own SSD. ROG Strix Arion Lite is a product that allows it.

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ASUS ROG Strix Arion Lite in hand

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ASUS' portable SSD box ROG Strix Arion Lite appeals to those who want to make their own portable SSD. When it comes to portable SSDs, the most common complaint users have is cost. While SSD costs are already high, prices for portable models go up even higher. Here's one way to control that cost is to choose your own SSD. ROG Strix Arion Lite is a product that allows it.

ROG Strix Arion Lite front view

Stay Cool, Stay Fast.

  • Up to 10 Gbps

  • Aggressive heat dissipation

  • Support M.2 PCIE NVMe SSD

ROG Strix Arion Lite is an SSD enclosure that fits an M.2 PCIe NVM Express® SSD with a 2230/2242/2260/2280 form factor and features USB-C™ 3.2 Gen 2x1 connectivity to deliver data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps*. Its sleek aluminum alloy case features thermal pads for excellent heat dissipation and exclusive ASUS Aura Sync lighting effects that altogether make ROG Strix Arion Lite a high-performance, mobile storage solution.


*Actual data transmission speeds may vary depending on usage situation.

ROG Strix Arion Lite supports four sizes of NVMe SSD ROG Strix Arion Lite supports four sizes of NVMe SSD

Support M.2 PCIe NVM Express® SSD

ROG Strix Arion Lite fits* 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 PCIe NVM Express® SSD up to 2TB with M key/ B+M key.

*ROG Strix Arion Lite does not support SATA-based B key/ B+M Key and PCIe/ACHI-based M key.

**ROG Strix Arion Lite currently does not support Micron P5 SSD and Realtek RTS5765DL/RTS5766DL controllers, such as but not limited to ADATA SWORDFISH and ADATA XPG SPECTRIX S20G.

Internal thermal pads and the aluminum alloy case on ROG Strix Arion Lite

Aggressive heat dissipation

An aluminum alloy case with included thermal pads reduce operating temperatures drastically, enabling your SSD to maintain high transfer speeds and extending its longevity.

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Screwdriver-free installation process for ROG Strix Arion Lite

Innovative screwdriver-free installation

ROG Strix Arion Lite features a pin-design and thumbscrew-installation system that makes it easy to mount your SSD into the enclosure. No screwdriver is required.

ROG Strix Arion Lite front view with a laptop, a desktop and a smartphone in the background

USB-C to C cable

ROG Strix Arion Lite comes with USB-C to USB-C cable for greater convenience and compatibility with a wide range of devices, including laptops, smartphones*, PC, and gaming consoles.

  • USB-C to C cable

    USB-C to C cable

*For more information about iOS support, please refer to this link

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Aura RGB lighting effect of ROG STRIX ARION in sync with other ROG gaming peripherals
Aura RGB lighting effect of ROG Strix Arion Lite in sync with other ROG gaming peripherals

ASUS Aura Sync lighting effects

With exclusive ASUS Aura Sync lighting technology, ROG Strix Arion Lite provides ambient lighting that perfectly complements your gaming rig for true expression of your individuality


Aura RGB logo

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