SanDisk has released portable SSDs with a throughput of up to 4,000 MB/s and capacities up to 8 TB

SanDisk adds new portable SSDs to its lineup

The company SanDisk has expanded its range of portable solid‑state drives by introducing three new models:

- SanDisk Portable SSD – the basic variant;
- SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD – a faster and more reliable version;
- SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD – top‑class for professionals.

Who the new drives are intended for
* Workers who regularly handle large files (video, RAW photos).
* Content creators and media professionals who need high data transfer speeds.

Technical specifications
Model | Capacity | Read speed | Practical example
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Extreme Portable SSD | 500 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB | up to 2000 MB/s | Transfer 1000 high‑resolution photos in < 60 s
Extreme Pro Portable SSD | 2 TB / 4 TB / 8 TB | up to 4000 MB/s | Copy a 10‑minute 12K video in < 1 min
Portable SSD (basic) | 500 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB | up to 1000 MB/s | Standard speed for everyday tasks

Common features
* Interface – USB 3.2 Gen 2 with a USB‑C connector.
* Enclosure – rugged, shock‑resistant:
* Portable SSD – drop tolerance of 2 m;
* Extreme / Extreme Pro – drop tolerance of 3 m.
* Water protection – IP65.
* Security – Extreme and Extreme Pro models support password protection and hardware AES‑256 encryption.

Availability and pricing
Model | Release period | Minimum price
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Extreme Portable SSD 1 TB | Already on sale worldwide | $259.99
Extreme Portable SSD 500 GB | Second half of 2026 |
Extreme Pro Portable SSD (2–8 TB) | Second half of 2026 |

*Warranty:*
- Extreme and Extreme Pro – 5 years;
- Portable SSD – 3 years.

Thus, SanDisk strengthens its position in the portable SSD segment by offering solutions for both everyday users and professionals who demand maximum speed and reliability.