Glyph Atom EX80 – 8TB

The Glyph Atom EX80 8TB is the highest-bandwidth member of Glyph's Atom EX high-intensity portable SSD family. It combines USB4 80Gbps connectivity with sustained-performance engineering, integrated tracking and practical magnetic mounting for demanding production environments.

Designed for high-resolution video, RAW photography, large media offloads, multi-stream editing and other bandwidth-heavy workflows, the EX80 is specified for transfer speeds up to 7,000MB/s when connected to a compatible Thunderbolt 5 or USB4 80Gbps host.

Up To 7,000MB/s Over USB4 80Gbps

The EX80 uses a USB4 Type-C 80Gbps interface. On a compatible Thunderbolt 5 or USB4 80Gbps connection, Glyph specifies transfer speeds up to 7,000MB/s, reducing transfer time for very large media sets and supporting demanding direct-from-drive workflows.

Performance Scales With The Host

Glyph's current compatibility table specifies up to 7,000MB/s over Thunderbolt 5 / USB4 80Gbps, up to 4,000MB/s over Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 40Gbps, and up to 3,000MB/s over Thunderbolt 3 on Mac. Actual throughput depends on the host, workload and connected interface.

SteadyIO For Sustained Throughput

SteadyIO technology is designed to maintain consistent read and write speeds during extended transfers rather than relying on short peak bursts. That matters when dumping large cards, backing up a full day of footage or editing directly from the drive for long periods.

Integrated Location Tracking

The EX80 includes built-in location-tracking support for compatible mobile devices, designed to work with native Apple and Android tracking software. This adds a practical recovery aid for a small portable drive that may travel between sets, studios and workstations.

Magnetic Mounting System

An integrated magnetic mounting system is compatible with MagSafe mounting surfaces and can also attach to suitable ferrous metal surfaces. This gives production teams more flexibility when positioning the drive on rigs, carts, workstations or other compatible mounting points.

Higher Thermal Ceiling

A solid aluminium core and outer shell conduct heat away from internal components while fanless heat dissipation keeps operation quiet. Glyph uses this thermal design to support higher sustained speeds and reliability during long, high-intensity workloads.

Rugged For Travel And Production

The aluminium exo-skeleton and soft composite bumper carry a MIL-Standard 810F rating for shock, vibration and dust resistance. The compact enclosure is built to travel with production gear while helping protect both the SSD and nearby equipment.

USB4 And Thunderbolt Compatibility

Atom EX80 is compatible with USB4 and Thunderbolt 3, 4 and 5 hosts, subject to the bandwidth and mode supported by the connected system. Glyph also lists USB-C mobile-platform compatibility for supported iPhone, iPad and Android devices. The drive is supplied formatted for macOS and can be reformatted for Windows.

Bus-Powered Portable Design

The EX80 is bus-powered and measures 3.0 x 4.5 x 0.9 inches. It ships with a 30cm Glyph Connect+ USB4 80Gbps Type-C to Type-C cable and a rugged removable external cover.

Professional 3-2-1 Warranty

Glyph backs the Atom EX80 with three years of full hardware coverage, two years of Level-1 data recovery and one year of advance replacement.