SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB

The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD takes on a new shape for 2018. This series now features 3D flash to increase performance and endurance. The drive takes advantage of USB 3.1 Gen 2 technology to give you access to every last drop of performance. 

SanDisk leveraged its new 3D flash technology to produce a stylish high-speed portable storage device targeted at photographers on the go. The new Extreme Portable SSD is IP55 rated for splash and dust resistance, but the USB 3.1 Gen chip inside also gives you access to speedy transfer speeds while maximizing compatibility across platforms. The 2018 Extreme Portable SSD has a new stylish case design that is more attractive than the perforated matte finish the company used in the past.

SPEED UP THE FLOW. MOVE FILES FASTER.

The rugged SanDisk® Extreme Portable SSD delivers high-speed transfers with up to 550MB/s read speeds.** This makes it perfect for saving and editing hi-res photos and videos. With an IP55 rating, it also stands up to rain, splashes, spills and dust.

UP TO 550MB/S READ SPEEDS

With high-performance transfers with up to 550MB/s read speeds**, the SanDisk Extreme® Portable SSD lets you offload files in a snap.

CAPACITIES OF UP TO 2TB

With up to 2TB of high-speed storage for high-res photos, videos and sound files, the SanDisk Extreme® Portable SSD is perfect for all your creative pursuits.

WORKS WITH WINDOWS AND MAC, USB-C OR USB-A

Designed to work with both Windows and Mac, the SanDisk Extreme® Portable SSD is equipped with a USB 3.1 Type-C connector and also includes a USB Type-C to Type-C cable and a Type-C to Type-A adapter, meaning it will work with the PCs and Macs of today, tomorrow and yesterday.

COMPACT, POCKET-SIZED DESIGN

Good things come in small sizes! The SanDisk Extreme® Portable SSD delivers high-performance and capacity in a drive that’s smaller than a smartphone.

BUILT BY A TECHNOLOGY LEADER

More than 25 years ago the SanDisk® brand created the world’s first flash-based solid state drive and that was just the beginning. As a technology leader, we ensure that our products continue to deliver superior performance that you can rely on.

The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD takes on a new shape for 2018. This series now features 3D flash to increase performance and endurance. The drive takes advantage of USB 3.1 Gen 2 technology to give you access to every last drop of performance. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD delivers some of the fastest transfer speeds available from USB today.

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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD	250GB	500GB	1TB	2TB
Transfer Protocol	USB 3.1 Gen 2	USB 3.1 Gen 2	USB 3.1 Gen 2	USB 3.1 Gen 2
Device Connector	USB Type-C	USB Type-C	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Data Transfer Rate	10Gbps	10Gbps	10Gbps	10Gbps
Sequential Read	550 MB/s	550 MB/s	550 MB/s	550 MB/s
Endurance	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Part Number	SDSSDE60-250G-G25	SDSSDE60-500G-G25	SDSSDE60-1T00-G25	SDSSDE60-2T00-G25
Warranty	3-Years Limited	3-Years Limited	3-Years Limited	3-Years Limited

We've tested several SanDisk portable SSDs, and while our results have been positive with several models, one previous-gen product fell short of our expectations. The disappointing Extreme Portable SSD 510 suffered from its planar 3-bit per cell (TLC) flash combined with a small SLC buffer that slowed large file transfers to the drive. SanDisk would like to forget that previous-gen model, and the company took steps to make that happen.

As with all SSDs, its what's inside that counts. The 2018 Extreme Portable SSD uses BiCS FLASH, which is the brand name for the company's vertically layered 3D flash that offers increased performance and endurance. The new flash boosts sustained write performance, so your multimedia files move to the drive much faster than before. Not only is this the fastest non-RAID portable SSD from SanDisk, but it is also one of the best models on the market.