In Win AMMO External 2.5” Hard Drive Enclosure Review

👤by Vinh Thai Comments 📅19-10-09
Conclusion
The gaming community has increased in size in the recent years and it continuously expands. In Win hopes to please these potential customers with their latest external 2.5” hard drive enclosure by giving it a military theme. In terms of performance, the AMMO fits right in the norm of USB 2.0 devices. Nevertheless, the transfer speed of the AMMO is not the feat that sets it apart from the crowd.

Not only does the AMMO boast bold aesthetics, it has great durability that is demonstrated by its capability of passing a military test standard. The usage of stainless metal and shock-absorbing rubber gives the AMMO its overall strength and it ensures that the hard drive contained within it will be protected. Also, the possibility of enabling data encryption or not through RFID technology is a highly welcomed feature for those who want to keep their data protected.



It is unfortunate that some plastic material slipped into the casing of the AMMO. The covers at the front and at the back holding the hard drive tray in place should have been made of stainless metal. Larger screws used to hold the cover in place might have been preferable as well, for added strength. Nevertheless, these issues are secondary to the overall excellent design of the AMMO.

Without a doubt, the In Win AMMO external 2.5” hard drive enclosure deserves Vortez Hardware’s Gold award.



Pros
[+] 3 year warranty
[+] Adequate USB 2.0 performance
[+] Excellent shock and vibration absorption capabilities
[+] Decent set of accessories
[+] Good material use in packaging
[+] Support for RFID technology
[+] Quick and painless hard drive installation
[+] Unsurpassed durability

Cons
[-] Fallbacks of RFID technology; dependent on RFID tags
[-] Slightly small screws
[-] Some plastic used in the casing
[-] Somewhat heavier and larger than most enclosures

Vortez Hardware would like to thank Nelly Hsieh of In Win Development for this review sample. We look forward to reviewing more In Win products in the future.

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