Users can set custom thresholds to receive on-screen notifications or automated emails when drive health decreases.
Introduced support for checking the lifetime of select external SSDs connected via USB, FireWire, and other interfaces (though compatibility varies by enclosure).
SSDReporter 1.5.0, released by , introduced critical compatibility updates specifically for newer Mac hardware and expanded support for external storage. Key Features of Version 1.5.0 SSDReporter 1.5.0
It calculates an overall health percentage (100% to 0%) by observing seven specific S.M.A.R.T. lifetime attributes, including #5, #173, and #231.
While previously a commercial app, it is now available for free on the CoreCode website , supported by informational ads about other products. Users can set custom thresholds to receive on-screen
While version 1.5.0 expanded support, some limitations remain:
A built-in History tab (added in version 1.1.0) keeps a log of every health check performed. Compatibility Notes Key Features of Version 1
Modern versions generally require macOS 10.14 Mojave or later.