华硕(ASUS)拥有设计具有出色RGB照明系统的设备的传统。我们已经看到了主板、CPU冷却器、PC 机箱、键盘、鼠标等带有RGB的东西。但是，我们从未见过带有RGB(RGB)的外置硬盘。直到这篇评论！🙂 该设备称为ASUS FX HDD，它是用于备份的硬盘驱动器，上面有与 AURA 兼容的RGB LED(RGB LEDs)。ASUS FX 硬盘(ASUS FX HDD)采用受玛雅文化启发的照明，具有独特的外观。如果您想了解更多信息，请阅读此评论：
华硕 FX 硬盘：它对谁有好处？
ASUS FX 硬盘(ASUS FX HDD)是以下设备的绝佳选择：
- 想要在所有设备上使用RGB照明的粉丝
- 玩家共和国(Republic of Gamers)品牌的粉丝
- 那些想要在人群中脱颖而出的备用驱动器的人(backup drive)
优点和缺点
华硕 FX 硬盘(ASUS FX HDD)有几个优点：
- 它重量轻，便于携带
- 它使用快速USB 3.1 Gen1 端口(Gen1 port)连接到其他设备
- 顺序读写速度非常好
- 它具有 RGB 照明，并且与 AURA 兼容
- 您可以购买不同数量的存储空间(storage space)：1TB 和 2TB
唯一的缺点是价格比同类没有RGB灯效(RGB lighting)的外置硬盘要高一些。
判决
ASUS FX HDD是一款外观精美的外置硬盘，可提供出色的顺序写入和读取速度(writing and reading speeds)。如果您想要一个便携式驱动器来保持备份，这将使它成为一个出色的表现者。它与市场上其他产品的区别在于它的AURA RGB 灯效(AURA RGB lighting)，这可能是便携式驱动器领域的首创。如果您是其他ASUS AURA 兼容设备的快乐拥有者，您可能会很高兴看到这款驱动器。最后，如果价格不是问题，并且您是玩家国度(Republic of Gamers)系列的粉丝，那么您不会后悔购买ASUS FX 硬盘(ASUS FX HDD)。
拆开华硕 FX 硬盘
ASUS FX硬盘驱动器装在一个小矩形盒子中(rectangular box)。正面采用以玛雅文明(Maya civilization)为灵感的未来主义设计，以光线为背景的硬盘图像。在右上角，您可以找到外部驱动器的确切型号和存储大小(model and storage size)。此外，您会看到该驱动器支持AURA Sync，它可以让您将驱动器的颜色和灯光效果与您拥有的其他 AURA 兼容设备同步。
在盒子的背面和侧面，华硕(ASUS)打印了有关该驱动器及其规格和功能(specs and features)的更多信息。打开盒子可以看到里面的物品：ASUS FX硬盘驱动器、USB 3.1 Gen1 数据线(Gen1 cable)、快速入门指南(start guide)和保修卡(warranty card)。
我们喜欢华硕 FX 硬盘提供的包装和拆箱体验。(We like the packaging and the unboxing experience offered by the ASUS FX HDD.)
设计和规格
华硕 FX 硬盘(ASUS FX HDD)与市场上其他便携式硬盘驱动器的区别在于它上面有 RGB 灯。您没想到会在便携式驱动器上看到它，是吗？🙂
RGB 照明(RGB lighting)系统具有未来派图案，似乎受到玛雅文化的启发。我们已经在大多数兼容华硕(ASUS)AURA 的设备上看到了这些细线和锐角几何形状的图案，尤其是那些来自游戏玩家共和国(Republic of Gamers)系列的设备。FX HDD与AURA 兼容，这意味着您可以将其照明与其他组件和外围设备同步。硬盘驱动器的外壳由塑料材料制成，但表面经过拉丝处理，不仅可以防止弄脏，还可以帮助您更好地抓握驱动器。
华硕 FX 硬盘(ASUS FX HDD)有两种变体：1TB 存储空间 ( EHD-A1T ) 或 2TB ( EHD-A2T ) 空间。我们测试的模型是具有 1TB存储空间(storage space)的模型。
ASUS FX 硬盘(ASUS FX HDD)使用USB 3.1 Gen1 连接(Gen1 connection)，可实现高速数据传输，速度为 5 Gbps ，比(Gbps)USB 2.0快十倍。检查此评论的基准部分，以了解驱动器的速度。据华硕(ASUS)称，FX 硬盘还受益于ASMedia 1153E控制器，该控制器以最大的传输速度为硬盘提供更稳定的数据传输。
除了硬件，华硕(ASUS)还捆绑了完整备份解决方案(backup solution)的软件，包括 PC 和移动数据、社交媒体和云存储。备份软件(backup software)还提供安全的256 位AES 加密和数据压缩(AES encryption and data compression)。阅读本评论的最后一部分以查看更多详细信息。如果您想查看这款便携式硬盘的所有官方规格和功能，请访问其网页：ASUS FX HDD。
华硕 FX 硬盘看起来很漂亮，它上面的 RGB 灯光让它感觉像是来自高科技未来的设备。规格也很好，符合您对便携式硬盘的期望。(The ASUS FX HDD looks beautiful, and the RGB lighting on it makes it feel like a device from a high-tech future. The specs are also good and in line with what you would expect from a portable hard drive.)
在基准测试中的表现
虽然当我们向ASUS FX HDD传输文件时，它看起来很快，但我们希望更清楚地(clearer perspective)了解它的传输速度。为此，我们使用CrystalDiskMark测试了(CrystalDiskMark)ASUS FX 驱动器(ASUS FX drive)。正如您在下面的屏幕截图中所见，该驱动器提供了良好的顺序读取和写入速度，均在 120 到 130 MB/s的范围内。尽管随机(random read)读写速度较低，但它们并不是我们对该驱动器感兴趣的。ASUS FX HDD是用于备份的便携式硬盘，为此，顺序速度是最重要的。
我们还使用Windows 10中的文件资源管理器(File Explorer)将 3.81 GB 的文件(GB file)传输到ASUS FX 驱动(ASUS FX drive)器。写入速度约为 134 MB/s。这是一个很好的数据写入速度。
最后，我们重复了复制，但这次我们将 3.81 GB 的文件(GB file)从ASUS FX硬盘复制到我们使用固态硬盘的(state drive)Windows 10 PC 上。Windows 10以 1.5 (Windows 10)GB/s的速度复制文件，非常棒。
华硕 FX 硬盘提供稳定的性能。它在顺序写入或读取数据时提供的速度非常适合用于备份数据的硬盘驱动器。(The ASUS FX HDD offers solid performance. The speeds it offers when writing or reading data sequentially are excellent for a hard drive that is designed to back up data.)
捆绑软件
ASUS FX硬盘捆绑了一个名为NTI Backup Now EZ的“完整且易于使用的备份解决方案(backup solution)” 。它包括自动安排 PC 数据备份，还可以从社交媒体、云存储或智能手机备份您的数据。
该软件还提供可选的 256 位AES 加密(AES encryption)。如果您想使用个性化密码保护文件的私密性和安全性，您可以使用此功能。
华硕捆绑在 FX 硬盘上的备份软件做得很好，大多数人都会喜欢它。其他人可能不会，但他们可以跳过使用它，并按原样使用驱动器，或与他们喜欢的任何其他备份软件一起使用。(The backup software bundled by ASUS on the FX HDD is good at its job, and most people are going to appreciate it. Others might not, but they can skip using it, and use the drive as is, or with any other backup software that they like.)
你喜欢华硕 FX 硬盘吗？
您现在知道我们对ASUS FX 硬盘(ASUS FX HDD)的感受，并且您知道我们喜欢它。你对这个驱动有什么看法？你会买吗？如果您已经拥有它，您对它的体验如何？在下面发表评论(Comment)并分享您的观点。
ASUS FX HDD review: The portable hard drive with RGB and AURA Sync!
ASUS has a tradition of designing devices with great RGB lighting systems. We have seen motherboards, CPU coolers, PC cases, keyboards, mice, аnd whatnot with RGB. However, we have nevеr seen an external hard drive with RGB on it. Until this reviеw! 🙂 The device is called ASUS FX HDD, and it iѕ a hard drive destined for backups, which has AURA-compatible RGB LEDs on it. Featuring lighting inspired by the Mayan culture, the ASUS FX HDD has a unique look. If you want to know more aboυt it, read thiѕ review:
ASUS FX HDD: Who is it good for?
The ASUS FX HDD is an excellent choice for:
- Fans of RGB lighting who want it on all their devices
- Fans of the Republic of Gamers brand
- Those who want a backup drive that stands out from the crowd
Pros and cons
The ASUS FX HDD has several good things going for it:
- It is lightweight and easy to carry
- It uses a fast USB 3.1 Gen1 port to connect to other devices
- The sequential read and write speeds are excellent
- It has RGB lighting and it is AURA-compatible
- You can buy it with different amounts of storage space: 1TB and 2TB
The only downside is that the price is a bit higher than that of similar external hard drives that do not have RGB lighting.
Verdict
The ASUS FX HDD is a good looking external hard-disk that delivers excellent sequential writing and reading speeds. That makes it a great performer if you want a portable drive to keep backups on. The feature that distinguishes it from the rest of the market is its AURA RGB lighting, which is probably a first in the world of portable drives. If you are the happy owner of other ASUS AURA-compatible devices, you might be delighted to see this drive. Finally, if the price is not an issue, and you are a fan of the Republic of Gamers lineup, you won't regret buying the ASUS FX HDD.
Unboxing the ASUS FX HDD
The ASUS FX hard-disk drive arrives in a small rectangular box. The front features an image of the hard drive on a background of light lines with a futuristic design inspired by the Maya civilization. On the top-right corner, you find the exact model and storage size of the external drive. Also, you get to see that the drive supports AURA Sync, which lets you synchronize the colors and light effects of the drive with your other AURA-compatible devices that you own.
On the back and the sides of the box, ASUS printed some more information about the drive and its specs and features. Opening the box reveals its contents: the ASUS FX hard-disk drive, a USB 3.1 Gen1 cable, the quick start guide, and the warranty card.
We like the packaging and the unboxing experience offered by the ASUS FX HDD.
Design and specifications
The feature that distinguishes the ASUS FX HDD from the other portable hard drives on the market is the fact that it has RGB lights on it. You did not expect to see that on a portable drive, did you? 🙂
The RGB lighting system has a futuristic pattern that seems to have been inspired by the Mayan culture. We have seen these patterns of thin lines and geometrical shapes with sharp angles on most ASUS AURA-compatible devices, especially those from the Republic of Gamers lineup. The FX HDD is AURA-compatible, which means that you can sync its lighting with your other components and peripherals. The case of the hard drive is made of plastic materials, but the surfaces have a brushed finish that not only prevents smudges, but also helps you get a better grip on the drive.
The ASUS FX HDD is sold in two variants: with 1TB of storage (EHD-A1T) or with 2TB (EHD-A2T) of space. The model we tested was the one with 1TB of storage space on it.
The ASUS FX HDD uses a USB 3.1 Gen1 connection that allows for high-speed data transmission, at a speed of 5 Gbps that is ten times faster than USB 2.0. Check the benchmarks section of this review to see how fast the drive is. According to ASUS, the FX hard drive also benefits from an ASMedia 1153E controller which provides the drive with more stable data transmission at maximized transfer speeds.
Together with the hardware, ASUS also bundled software for a full backup solution, including PC and mobile data, social media, and cloud storage. The backup software also offers secure 256-bit AES encryption and data compression. Read the last section of this review to see more details. If you want to see all the official specifications and features of this portable hard drive, visit its webpage: ASUS FX HDD.
The ASUS FX HDD looks beautiful, and the RGB lighting on it makes it feel like a device from a high-tech future. The specs are also good and in line with what you would expect from a portable hard drive.
Performance in benchmarks
While the ASUS FX HDD seemed fast when we transferred files to and from it, we wanted to get a clearer perspective regarding its transfer speeds. For that, we tested the ASUS FX drive, using CrystalDiskMark. As you can see in the screenshot below, the drive delivers good sequential read and write speeds, both in the range of 120 to 130 MB/s. Although the random read and write speeds are on the lower side, they are not the ones that interest us for this drive. The ASUS FX HDD is a portable hard-disk destined for backups, and, for that, the sequential speeds are the most important.
We also transferred a 3.81 GB file to the ASUS FX drive, using File Explorer in Windows 10. The writing speed was around 134 MB/s. It is a good data writing speed.
Finally, we repeated the copying, but this time we copied the 3.81 GB file from the ASUS FX hard drive to our Windows 10 PC, which uses a solid state drive. Windows 10 copied the file at a speed of 1.5 GB/s, which is excellent.
The ASUS FX HDD offers solid performance. The speeds it offers when writing or reading data sequentially are excellent for a hard drive that is designed to back up data.
Bundled software
The ASUS FX hard drive bundles a "complete and easy-to-use backup solution" called NTI Backup Now EZ. It includes automatic scheduling of PC data backup, and it can also back up your data from social media, cloud storage, or your smartphone.
The software also offers optional 256-bit AES encryption. If you want to keep your files private and secure with a personalized password, you can use this feature.
The backup software bundled by ASUS on the FX HDD is good at its job, and most people are going to appreciate it. Others might not, but they can skip using it, and use the drive as is, or with any other backup software that they like.
Do you like the ASUS FX HDD?
You now know how we feel about the ASUS FX HDD, and you know that we like it. What is your opinion about this drive? Would you buy it? If you already have it, what is your experience with it? Comment below and share your perspective.
