ADATA HD710 Pro Rugged External Hard Drive 2TB
- 2 TB capacity, 2.5 inch mechanical drive
- IP68 waterproof and IP6X dustproof
- MIL-STD-810G 516.6 shock rating, triple-layer build
- USB 3.1 interface per bullets, spec sheet says USB 3.0
- 90 MB/s read speed, 5400 rpm
- 270 g, 5.2 x 3.8 x 1.01 in
- 3 year warranty, works with Mac, PC and Linux
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A rugged portable drive for backups that travel through rain, dust and drops. It is a spinning disk, so file transfers run far slower than a portable SSD.
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ASIN: B0744NCY4KModel: HD710 ProCategory: External Hard Drives
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Overview
A photographer on location, a student between classes or a gamer hauling a library gets a sealed, triple-layer drive that shrugs off water, dust and knocks. It plugs into a USB port on a Mac, PC or Linux machine and wraps its cable around the body for storage.
Toughness is the reason to choose it, with sealed water and dust protection plus a military shock rating. Inside is a mechanical disk, so speed lags flash storage and a hard drop while it spins still carries risk.
Who it's for
Fieldwork, travel and job sites where a drive gets tossed in a bag or rained on suit it well. Video editors working straight off the drive will be held back by the spinning disk.
Pros and cons
- Sealed against water and dust
- Military shock test rating
- Built-in cable wrap
- Works across Mac, PC and Linux
- Mechanical disk, slower than portable SSDs
- USB version stated two different ways
- Box list names only drive and guide
- Write speed not listed
Performance notes
Transfer speed is governed by the spinning platter, so large sequential files move steadily while many small files slow down. The rugged shell absorbs knocks, but the disk inside still has moving heads, so drops while writing are the real risk. Waterproofing depends on the port cover being closed.
Specifications
| Brand | ADATA |
|---|---|
| Model | HD710 Pro |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 270 g |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 5.2 x 3.8 x 1.01 in |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
| Read Speed | 90 MB/s |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 rpm |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.1 (bullets), USB 3.0 (spec sheet) |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3 year warranty |
| Other details | |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 inches |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical hard disk |
| Hardware Platform | PC, Mac, Linux |
| BuiltIn Media | External HDD, quick start guide |
| Drop resistance | MIL-STD-810G 516.6 |
| IP rating | IP68 waterproof, IP6X dustproof |
Frequently asked questions
How do I set up the ADATA HD710 Pro on a Mac or PC?
Plug it into a USB port; the listing says it is compatible with Mac, PC and Linux. Formatting needs are not covered in the listing, so check the quick start guide included in the box.
Is the ADATA HD710 Pro an SSD?
No. It is a mechanical 2.5 inch hard disk spinning at 5400 rpm with a listed read speed of 90 MB/s.
Can the ADATA HD710 Pro get wet?
It carries an IP68 waterproof and IP6X dustproof rating plus MIL-STD-810G 516.6 shock resistance.
Does the ADATA HD710 Pro come with a USB cable?
The box contents list the external HDD and a quick start guide. The bullets mention cable management, but a cable is not named in the contents.