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GNARBOX 2.0 SSD 1TB Rugged Backup Device

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GNARBOX 2.0 SSD 1TB Rugged Backup Device
Key Features
  • 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD Storage Capacity
  • USB Type-C | SD Card Slot | Micro-HDMI
  • Data Transfer Rates up to 350 MB/s
  • Water, Dust, and Shock Resistant
Designed for content creators who prefer to travel without a laptop, the GNARBOX 2.0 SSD 1TB Rugged Backup Device offers users up to 1TB of NVMe PCIe SSD storage for backing up photos, videos, and other files. These single-step, one-touch backups with status and checksum can be performed without your laptop, phone, or tablet using the onboard OLED screen and buttons. Content can be backed up to the GNARBOX 2.0 SSD using its two USB 3.0 Type-C ports or its SD card reader. The USB 3.0 Type-C ports feature data transfer speeds of up to 350 MB/s, while the SD card slot operates up to 75 MB/s. Users will also be able to collaborate and share content on HDMI-enabled displays using the integrated micro-HDMI port. The GNARBOX 2.0 SSD is also water, dust, and shock resistant, and its metal/rubber enclosure and gasket-sealed port doors help protect it from dust and dirt.
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GNARBOX Rugged External SSD Overview

Designed for content creators who prefer to travel without a laptop, the GNARBOX 2.0 SSD 1TB Rugged Backup Device offers users up to 1TB of NVMe PCIe SSD storage for backing up photos, videos, and other files. These single-step, one-touch backups with status and checksum can be performed without your laptop, phone, or tablet using the onboard OLED screen and buttons. Content can be backed up to the GNARBOX 2.0 SSD using its two USB 3.0 Type-C ports or its SD card reader. The USB 3.0 Type-C ports feature data transfer speeds of up to 350 MB/s, while the SD card slot operates up to 75 MB/s. Users will also be able to collaborate and share content on HDMI-enabled displays using the integrated micro-HDMI port. The GNARBOX 2.0 SSD is also water, dust, and shock resistant, and its metal/rubber enclosure and gasket-sealed port doors help protect it from dust and dirt.

The GNARBOX 2.0 SSD also features software applications that allow users to advance their professional workflow. Use the Safekeep app for field backups, with file/folder organization and tools for file management. Photographers will appreciate the Selects app, which allows them to preview raw photos, mark selects, use metadata, and prepare images for further editing. In addition to raw images, supported files also include H.264, H.265, ProRes, and MXF media. Metadata applied to images will be recognized in Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Capture One, and other EXIF programs on your desktop system. If you're an iOS user, you can use Adobe Lightroom Classic or LumaFusion to edit.

The GNARBOX 2.0 SSD is backed by 4GB of RAM, a 2.4 GHz Intel Quad-Core processor, and integrated Intel HD Quad-Core graphics. Wireless connectivity is achieved using Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) at speeds of up to 867 Mb/s and the removable 3000mAh battery lasts for 3 to 6 hours of continuous use and can be recharged up to 80% in one hour and up to 100% in two hours. Its mobile app is compatible with iOS and Android, while the unit itself is compatible with Windows & macOS.

Included is the GNARBOX 2.0 Battery, a microSD card reader, a USB Type-C cable, a 35W power adapter, three international power adapters, and a carrying lanyard.

General Features
One-Touch Backup
Quickly perform one touch backups without your laptop, phone, or tablet using the integrated OLED screen and buttons. Develop folder presets on the Safekeep app for advanced backups with personalized folder naming conventions.
Built for Professionals
Five-star rate and apply metadata to cull and organize before migrating images into your desktop photo editors like Lightroom CC, Photoshop, or Capture One. Export any sequence created in the field to Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro using XML project exports. Sync files and folders to Dropbox from the Safekeep app. Generate proxies and render into ProRes for seamless integration into your desktop editors before you return to the studio
Apps That Advance Your Workflow
GNARBOX's Safekeep app provides a fast field backup experience, with tailored file/folder organization and tools for file management across your drives. For photographers, GNARBOX's Selects app allows a fast preview of RAW photos, making it easy to mark your selects, use metadata, and save time preparing your images for your next step.
Software Integrations
Integrates with editors such as Adobe Lightroom CC and LumaFusion, providing a seamless editing experiences on your iPhone and iPad.
Rugged & Reliable
The GNARBOX 2.0 SSD is built with a rugged military spec designed to withstand water, dust, and dirt. Outside, the metal/rubber enclosure and gasket-sealed port doors help protect against dust and dirt. Inside, a solid-state drive means your data is safe in case of a drop.
View on HDMI Monitors
Collaborate and share by playing your photos and videos in high resolution on HDMI-enabled screens using the micro-HDMI port.
22.8Wh Removable Battery
GNARBOX has a removable battery to provide flexibility in your power management. It comes with a USB Type-C to Type-C cable and a custom 35W wall plug for 2 hour charging.

GNARBOX Rugged External SSD Specs

Technical Specifications
Storage Capacity
1 TB
Ports
2 x USB 3.0 Type-C
1 x Micro-HDMI
1 x SD Card Reader
Data Transfer Speeds
USB 3.0 Type-C: 350 MB/s read & write
SD Card Slot: 75 MB/s write
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) up to 867 Mb/s
CPU
2.4 GHz Intel Quad-Core
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics Processor (GPU)
Intel HD Graphics Quad-Core
Power Specifications
Battery Life
3 to 6 hours of continuous use
Battery Capacity
3000 mAh
Voltage
7.6 V / 2.1 A
Watt Hours
22.8 Wh
Recharge Time
2 hours
Media Specifications
App Compatibility
iOS 10 or later
Android 5.0 or later
Computer Compatibility
macOS 10.11 or later
Windows 7 or later
Image Compatibility
Raw file support
Video Compatibility
H.264, H.265, ProRes, and MXF
Dimensions
Dimensions
6.0 x 3.0 x 1.16" / 15.24 x 7.62 x 2.95 cm
Weight
0.70 lb / 0.32 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.6 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.9 x 4.95 x 4.55"

GNARBOX Rugged External SSD Reviews

Out of Business. No support. Mine is a brick.

By Jordan
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2022-03-30

I really was glad for my Gnarbox 2.0 when I got it a while back. Travel overseas, backing up my second shooter's cards, was nice to have in my bag! Now... Won't start up. The footage I most recently backed up from a second shooter is on there so now he has to mail a drive... Bummer. Would have otherwise given 3-4 stars. Kinda expensive and not that useful for most people.

Love it

By Hardik
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-29

Love it. very handy to use as a backup on location.

Nice Product. Good Purchase

By Bill
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-10-13

Purchased a 1T unit prior to a recent multi national park excursion. Set up was fairly simple. A few missteps on downloading photos to the proper file structure but those were my error, not the machine's. Now that I have used it in the field, I'm very satisfied with the purchase. Consider packing a dedicated SSD drive with the Gnarbox and using the multi-download function to provide two copies with one download. Would recommend this to any level photographer. Especially those days of compressed shooting when returning to your computer is not practical and WiFi/Internet is not readily available. Swap out memory cards before you return to your computer and you have 3 backups. Personally, I believe in the more-is-better camp. My wife and I filled the 1TB in a week's shooting so would recommend the 1 TB unit. This shooting only RAW. This unit now goes into the field on every outing. Excellent product.

Simply great

By michael
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-06-18

Had this for over a year and love it - works first time every time Great easy back up easy to access and edit on my iPad and post anywhere New software update excellent for cloud back up Overall made my life on the road taking and editing pictures so much easier My one minor issue is I wish software updates were easier but overall flawless love it

Not Ready for Prime Time

By Jack
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2021-02-12

I purchased the gearbox so that I could travel with an iPad rather than a laptop. The device arrived yesterday. I returned it today after spending four or five hours trying to get it up and running. I watched the online videos; they were out of date. I tried first on my iPadPro, and it never connected to the Wifi. I tried it on an older, smaller iPad and got it to work somewhat. The included software did not have an intuitive interface. The integration with Mobile Lightroom was marginal. It was going to be a chore to process a lot of images and store the results on the Gnarbox. The wired connection never worked. I contacted technical support, using asymmetric e-mails trying to troubleshoot the problem. After a lot of frustration, I sent the device back today. I'll continue to travel with a laptop. Even if you get it to work, it is just too expensive of a solution given the marginal benefits. The fault really lies with Apple for not making the file system similar to a compute file system (fully accessible) and providing a way to connect a portable hard drive and SD card reader directly to the iPad--yes I know there are work arounds. Overall, this was a lousy experience.

Didn't live up to the marketing

By Anthony
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2020-11-23

I bought the Gnarbox to streamline my workflow. Most of the videos and adverts showed photographers and content creators in the outdoors quickly backing up their photos, wirelessly accessing them on their phone, tablet, or laptop and then editing and uploading to social media. Literally everything I could ask for as someone who creates social media content for outdoor brands. Maybe this is total user error on my part but boot up and switching between modes is extremely slow, photo previews on my phone are too low quality to be of use, and after a year of owning it, it has crashed and I cannot for the life of me get it to come back to life. To be honest I haven't put forth any effort to reach out to Gnarbox for assistance. If I really need to get photos edited and uploaded quickly its faster and less frustrating to just bring my laptop and card reader into the field or at least leave them in the car and head to the local coffee shop after shooting. Really disappointing because the Gnarbox is not cheap and more than anything I was really excited for this.

Company went out of business do not buy

By jonathon
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-05

The company is defunct and this device will no longer work.

NO Support for this device from Gnarbox

By Lukasz
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2021-12-16

I recently purchased this hoping this would solve my backup problems without needing to carry my laptop around. The device works okay however, the App for this product is not available in the App Store! It appears that after their release in 2019 and all the hype behind it they stopped updating the app and got rid of it completely. I am returning this product.

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Does this support Blackmagic RAW?

Does this support Blackmagic RAW?
Asked by: Alex
Hi Alex, you are able to backup and move Blackmagic RAW files around within the GNARBOX and connected drives, but you are unable to preview Blackmagic RAW files at this time.
Answered by: GNARBOX Team
Date published: 2019-10-15

With the usb-c could we backup C Fast 2 cards ? ...

With the usb-c could we backup C Fast 2 cards ? Thanks !!
Asked by: Marco Antonio
Hi there, yes you are able to back up two CFast cards via USB-C.
Answered by: GNARBOX Team
Date published: 2019-01-04

Does the drive feature wireless connection to an ...

Does the drive feature wireless connection to an iPad or iPhone?
Asked by: Robert
Hi there, thanks for getting in touch! Yes, the device is able to wirelessly connect to an iPad or iPhone.
Answered by: GNARBOX Team
Date published: 2019-01-03

As I add photos to single XQD card, can I ...

As I add photos to single XQD card, can I continue to back the new images to the Gnarbox 2.0 with out duplication from previous backups? In other words, will the Gnarbox identify that an image has already been backed up?
Asked by: Dolphus
There is a setting, but it can be made to only copy new photos.
Answered by: Reuben
Date published: 2020-09-02

What is the maximum file size can Gnarbox accept ...

What is the maximum file size can Gnarbox accept and copy from media?
Asked by: David
Hi David, thanks for getting in touch! The GNARBOX 2.0 SSD internal storage is formatted as exFAT. It is highly unlikely that you will create a file that is too large for the GNARBOX internal storage to copy without first exceeding storage volume. ExFAT is said to have a maximum file size limit of 16 EB.
Answered by: GNARBOX Team
Date published: 2019-04-24

Once you transfer your files from your camera or ...

Once you transfer your files from your camera or XQD chip, can you use the Gnarbox to synch those files to another hard drive or device?
Asked by: Donald
Hi Donald, thanks for getting in touch! You can copy the XQD card to your GNARBOX and then create a second transfer to copy the XQD card to an external drive using the on-board screen and buttons of the GNARBOX.
Answered by: GNARBOX Team
Date published: 2019-03-15

Can proxies be made for Blackmagic RAW? Also with ...

Can proxies be made for Blackmagic RAW? Also with there be a 2tb model at some point?
Asked by: Alex
Hi Alex, GNARBOX 2.0 SSD currently does not support Blackmagic RAW (BRAW) for previews or transcoding. However, you can still backup this footage with MD5 Checksum Verification. There are currently no plans for a 2TB model on the road map, at least for the near future.
Answered by: GNARBOX Team
Date published: 2019-10-17

Hi, the Gnarbox 2.0SSD 512gb is listed at $499, ...

Hi, the Gnarbox 2.0SSD 512gb is listed at $499, does this include a Battery and Wall Charger as the Gnarbox states it comes in the box? If it comes in the box why are you listing another option for the Gnarbox with Batteries and Charger? Thanks
Asked by: Giles
Hi there, thanks for getting in touch! The GNARBOX 2.0 SSD comes with a single battery and Wall Charger included in the packaging. The other option with the battery and charger is a bundle with an additional battery (you receive 2 total) and a dual battery charger. The dual battery charger is a separate device that allows you to charge both batteries simultaneously. Whereas the Wall Charger included in the GNARBOX 2.0 SSD packaging allows you to plug the GNARBOX 2.0 SSD into the wall and charge the battery through the device. You are only able to charge one battery at a time and the battery must be charged through the GNARBOX itself. Let us know if you have any other questions!
Answered by: GNARBOX Team
Date published: 2021-07-05
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