--- product_id: 134948794 title: "Shadow Mini External 2TB USB 3.1 Portable Solid State Drive SSD (U318-SSD-2000-BK)" brand: "oyen digital" price: "FREE" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 category: "Computers" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/134948794-shadow-mini-external-2tb-usb-3-1-portable-solid-state store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Shadow Mini External 2TB USB 3.1 Portable Solid State Drive SSD (U318-SSD-2000-BK) **Brand:** oyen digital **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Shadow Mini External 2TB USB 3.1 Portable Solid State Drive SSD (U318-SSD-2000-BK) by oyen digital - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/134948794-shadow-mini-external-2tb-usb-3-1-portable-solid-state) ## Best For - oyen digital enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted oyen digital brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description The Shadow MiniTM USB 3.1 SSD is a high-performance Solid State Drive (SSD) ideal for A/V professionals and power users who require the greatest combination of durability, portability and speed. With no moving parts, it delivers immediate access tim ## Features - Interface: USB 3.1 (Up to 575 MB/Sec). Dimensions: 4.0 x 2.3 x 0.40 Inches - Rock-solid durability - No moving parts, able to withstand high impact (1500Gs operating shock) - Aluminum housing provides excellent protection and heat dissipation - Compatible with USB 3.1 / 3.0 / 2.0 - ›See more product details ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Hard Drive | 2 TB Solid State Drive | | Brand | Oyen Digital | | Series | Shadow Mini | | Item model number | U318-SSD-2000-BK | | Operating System | Windows XP & above; MAC OS 10.6 & above; Linux 2.4.22 & above | | Item Weight | 8.5 ounces | | Product Dimensions | 4 x 2.3 x 0.4 inches | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4 x 2.3 x 0.4 inches | | Color | Black | | Flash Memory Size | 2 TB | | Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.1 | | Manufacturer | Oyen Digital | | ASIN | B079Q4DYD6 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Date First Available | February 9, 2018 | ## Product Details - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 2 TB - **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 3.1 - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Brand:** Oyen Digital - **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive - **Compatible Devices:** Laptop - **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive - **Color:** Black - **Hard Disk Size:** 2 TB - **Write Speed:** 500 megabits_per_second ## Images ![Shadow Mini External 2TB USB 3.1 Portable Solid State Drive SSD (U318-SSD-2000-BK) - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71YxczVbGNL.jpg) ![Shadow Mini External 2TB USB 3.1 Portable Solid State Drive SSD (U318-SSD-2000-BK) - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61vIHiFK%2BnL.jpg) ![Shadow Mini External 2TB USB 3.1 Portable Solid State Drive SSD (U318-SSD-2000-BK) - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51mZUc0fm0L.jpg) ![Shadow Mini External 2TB USB 3.1 Portable Solid State Drive SSD (U318-SSD-2000-BK) - Image 4](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31WSZA8g9LL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ UPDATE: Customer service replaced broken device immediately! Original review: Bad device! Stopped working after 10 minutes *by P***N on 1 February 2017* UPDATE 2/21/17:My original Shadow Mini broke immediately upon use, copying 80GB of files. (Overheated, caused my system's wifi and mouse to stop working. Possibly shorted USB cable / drawing too much current)However, customer support was EXCELLENT, and immediately sent me a new replacement drive for free, which is currently working fine.Rating is updated to three stars, because the original malfunctioning device has given me some concern about the reliability of the drive for storing important data. However, I've had no problems yet, within three weeks of use. It does seem to get a little bit too hot for comfort, but the device has not yet stopped working.UPDATE: CURRENTLY IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH CUSTOMER SUPPORTCustomer support contacted me promptly, and has promised to send a replacement device. Depending on the outcome of the second device, I'll update the review here.ORIGINAL REVIEW:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------I got the drive this evening, and immediately plugged it in and started copying 80GB worth of MP3s over. The drive got quite hot during the transfer. After coming back 10 minutes later, it's disconnected and can't be found by disk scans, and doesn't show up upon removing/plugging back in. Appears to be totally dead. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SHADOW MINI for RELIABLE BACKUP *by J***Y on 21 September 2016* I have two of these drives connected to my PC and use a DOS batch command file running on the Windows scheduler daily to backup my data files such as pictures, correspondence and working files and programs. I use the DOS "XCOPY" program which gives me control over what is saved and what is skipped. I like not having to depend on an internet hookup or third party "Clouds" for reliable backup. The solid state drive is very reliable, noiseless, compact, fast with USB 3.0 and the 1TB capacity provides storage for huge amounts of data.This is a great product! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super speedy, very compact, price justified. Needs a better cable. *by M***K on 6 September 2015* Works exceptionally well with my mid-2015 Retina Macbook Pro. I have partitioned 50GB of space on my Mac's internal SSD as a bootcamp drive and I use the ShadowMini as a second drive in my Windows 8 installation on which every program, apart from the base Windows files, is installed. I have installed Microsoft Office, Steam (with a handful of games) and a couple of Windows utilities to the ShadowMini and everything runs smoothly and seamlessly off the drive. I get very good read/write speeds of about 350-380 Mbps which are far higher than anything delivered by a traditional external drive. Games like Far Cry 4, load fairly quickly and run without hiccups. I have stuck the drive with double sided tape to the lid of my MacBook so that its always there. This drive suits my purpose exactly as I had intended and expected and therefore, deserves a full 5 star rating.The downsides include the heat generation of the unit over a period of sustained use, especially gaming. It can get very hot but so far, it doesn't seem to affect its performance. In addition, the USB 3.0 cable that came with the unit was a little loose fitting and the laptop would show disconnections of the drive frequently when moved. Switching the default cable with that of a Seagate Backup Plus drive solved that problem. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/134948794-shadow-mini-external-2tb-usb-3-1-portable-solid-state](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/134948794-shadow-mini-external-2tb-usb-3-1-portable-solid-state) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*