Modern computers such as the 2015 MacBook featuring the Type-C connector are designed to achieve maximum battery life over its lifespan. To optimize the laptop’s battery usage, external storage devices like the Tuff need to stand up to the stringent power consumption requirements that are demanded by these new USB Type-C computers.
Other portable drive manufacturers are not able to meet these requirements and as a result, they are not able to bus-power when connected to a Type-C computer. CalDigit, on the other hand, went through a process where we scoured the globe for the best component manufacturers to create a device where every single component was tested over 30,000 times in a row for power management reliability and rock solid connectivity.
This stringent testing was also placed on the cables that are included with the Tuff. We found that many Type-C cables did not meet our power requirements. The included cables that we picked were, in turn, tested rigorously to determine their power management reliability. The Tuff is beyond rock solid not just from a design point of view, but also from a power management view.