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product_id: 233084223
title: "Extreme 2TB External SSD - 2800MB/s, Thunderbolt 3 and 4, USB Type-C, Aluminum, 3D NAND TLC, TB3X-2300N2TB"
brand: "fantom drives"
price: "RM2170"
currency: MYR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Fantom Drives"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/233084223-extreme-2tb-external-ssd-2800mb-s-thunderbolt-3-and-4
store_origin: MY
region: Malaysia
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# 2800MB/s read speed Thunderbolt 3 & 4 + USB-C compatibility Durable aluminum chassis with thermal dissipation Extreme 2TB External SSD - 2800MB/s, Thunderbolt 3 and 4, USB Type-C, Aluminum, 3D NAND TLC, TB3X-2300N2TB

**Brand:** fantom drives
**Price:** RM2170
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Power your creativity with speed and style — don’t get left behind!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Extreme 2TB External SSD - 2800MB/s, Thunderbolt 3 and 4, USB Type-C, Aluminum, 3D NAND TLC, TB3X-2300N2TB by fantom drives
- **How much does it cost?** RM2170 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.my](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/233084223-extreme-2tb-external-ssd-2800mb-s-thunderbolt-3-and-4)

## Best For

- fantom drives enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fantom drives brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Endure:** Rugged aluminum body with advanced thermal dissipation keeps your data safe and your drive cool under pressure.
- • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience up to 2800MB/s read and 2300MB/s write speeds that keep your creative workflow lightning quick.
- • **Pocket-Sized Performance:** Compact 2.5” x 0.5” x 4.25” design fits effortlessly in your bag or pocket — power on the go without compromise.
- • **Mac-Optimized & Plug & Play:** Preformatted for Mac with APFS, ready to use out of the box, plus easy formatting options for Windows users.
- • **Universal Thunderbolt Powerhouse:** Seamlessly connect with Thunderbolt 3 & 4 ports or USB Type-C for versatile, high-speed compatibility.

## Overview

The Fantom Drives Extreme 2TB External SSD delivers professional-grade performance with Thunderbolt 3 technology, offering ultra-fast 2800MB/s read and 2300MB/s write speeds. Its durable aluminum build features innovative thermal dissipation to maintain peak performance, while its compact design ensures portability. Optimized for Mac users and compatible with Windows, this SSD is engineered for creative professionals demanding reliable, high-speed storage on the go.

## Description

Fantom Drives eXtreme Thunderbolt 3 Portable NVMe SSD is the latest innovation in the data storage market using cutting-edge Thunderbolt 3 technology by Intel. With read speeds up to 2,800MB/s and write speeds up to 2,300MB/s, eXtreme Portable NVMe is designed for Mac enthusiasts and production-level creative professionals that value quality, performance, and reliability. eXtreme is backward compatible with the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port and get 1050MB/s read and write. Built with high-quality aluminum, FD eXtreme is strong and durable for everyday use. The Thermal Dissipation Technology allows heat from the NVMe to be transferred to a thermal pad and then dissipated to each grooved edge of eXtreme. eXtreme Thunderbolt 3 NVMe SSD comes plug and play for Mac and is preformatted using HFS+ format. eXtreme Thunderbolt 3 SSD comes with easy instructions to format to NTFS for Windows computer or laptop with Thunderbolt 3 technology.

Review: Feels expensive and the lightning cable is too short, but... - It's pretty expensive but the speeds seem fine playing my games thus far. I need to get another lightning cable I guess that's like 3 inches longer. I don't know y it's so short. Anyway it feels solid and is doing it's going.
Review: It's a chunky beast (in a good way) - UPDATE I reformatted the drive as APFS encrypted and saw ~4.8% drop in write speed to 2439-2446 MB/s. Read stayed in the low 2500s. Still blazing and now more secure. I also picked up a Maxonar Thunderbolt 4 half-meter cable for something a little longer. The included cable is labeled as Thunderbolt 3. There is no noticeable speed difference between them. ORIGINAL REVIEW I got the 4TB non-TLC with the 3k speed and it's delivering about 3x the write and 4x the read speed of my Samsung T7 of the same capacity, which is basically a USB 3.2 speed drive, not Thunderbolt. This is about 4 ounces heavier than the T7, with a solid feeling metal case vs. the T7's rubberized case,. It's a thicc little drive that's a smidger taller, wider, and thicker than the T7. I tested it against the internal drive in a 2 month old MacBook Pro M3 (16") and a 3-year-old desktop PC gaming rig. While it got blown out of the water by the MBP's internal drive which was 2-3x faster in each measure, it was 80% as fast on write and almost double on read compared to the desktop with NVME. When you see people claiming they sped up an old, slow machine by using some variant of this as a boot drive, I'd bet they're telling the truth. It's fast enough to power a number of low-to-mid-range laptops or even desktops if they have USB 4 or Thunderbolt 4. Obviously I just picked this up and I'm in a honeymoon phase. We'll have to see how durable both the drive and its speeds are. But I am predicting I am not going to have storage anxiety with my MBP for a while.

## Features

- Fantom Drives eXtreme Portable NVMe SSD is the perfect collision of Power and Speed. Equipped with Thunderbolt 3 technology and PCIe Generation 3 M.2 3D NAND NVMe, FD eXtreme is capable of handling all your creative needs including 6K and 8K videos. It is now possible to work, edit, and render large files inside eXtreme without having to wait
- The eXtreme Thunderbolt 3 NVMe SSD is an officially licensed and certified product that passes the stringent tests performed by Intel. With read speeds up to 2,800MB/s and write speeds up to 2,300MB/s, Fantom Drive eXtreme Thunderbolt 3 NVMe SSD is designed specifically in mind for Mac enthusiasts and production-level creative professionals that are searching for high-quality storage devices. eXtreme allows you to continue creating and transferring data instantly
- Built with high-quality aluminum -- legend has it that FD eXtreme is strong enough to stand against Thor's Mjölnir and durable enough to tackle everyday storage challenges. The full metal body design with slick sand blasted finish provides the ultimate protection for your crucial data. Measuring at 2.5” x 0.5" x 4.25”, Fantom Drives eXtreme Thunderbolt 3 SSD is portable and can fit in any pocket. No power supply is needed
- Fantom Drives eXtreme Thunderbolt 3 is designed to alleviate any NVMe heat issues and allow proper cooling to extend its life and maximize its technological functionality. This product features Thermal Dissipation Technology which transfers heat exuding from the NVMe to a thermal pad. The produced heat from the NVMe is then dissipated to each edge of the device. FD eXtreme grooved edges are inspired by the design of a CPU heat sink and its efficiency
- eXtreme Thunderbolt 3 SSD comes formatted APFS and is compatible with Mac OS 10.13 or higher. eXtreme Thunderbolt 3 SSD comes with easy instructions to format to HFS+ (if Mac OS version is lower than 10.13) and NTFS for Windows. IMPORTANT: Thunderbolt 3 drives only work with Thunderbolt 3 ports. eXtreme Thunderbolt 3 SSD is covered with best in class 5 year warranty.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08D9W2KDW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #102 in External Solid State Drives |
| Brand | Fantom Drives |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (292) |
| Date First Available | July 20, 2020 |
| Flash Memory Size | 2 |
| Hard Drive | 2 TB Solid State Drive |
| Hard Drive Interface | Thunderbolt |
| Hardware Platform | Linux, Mac, PC |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.5 x 0.5 x 4.25 inches |
| Item Weight | 9 ounces |
| Item model number | TB3X-2300N2TB |
| Manufacturer | Fantom Drives |
| Product Dimensions | 2.5 x 0.5 x 4.25 inches |
| Series | eXtreme SSD |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Fantom Drives
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Computer, Laptop, Macbook, Smartphone, Tablet
- **Connectivity Technology:** Thunderbolt, USB
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 2 TB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** Thunderbolt
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive

## Images

![Extreme 2TB External SSD - 2800MB/s, Thunderbolt 3 and 4, USB Type-C, Aluminum, 3D NAND TLC, TB3X-2300N2TB - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71oINOBjxSL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Feels expensive and the lightning cable is too short, but...
*by V***D on December 19, 2025*

It's pretty expensive but the speeds seem fine playing my games thus far. I need to get another lightning cable I guess that's like 3 inches longer. I don't know y it's so short. Anyway it feels solid and is doing it's going.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's a chunky beast (in a good way)
*by G***H on January 14, 2024*

UPDATE I reformatted the drive as APFS encrypted and saw ~4.8% drop in write speed to 2439-2446 MB/s. Read stayed in the low 2500s. Still blazing and now more secure. I also picked up a Maxonar Thunderbolt 4 half-meter cable for something a little longer. The included cable is labeled as Thunderbolt 3. There is no noticeable speed difference between them. ORIGINAL REVIEW I got the 4TB non-TLC with the 3k speed and it's delivering about 3x the write and 4x the read speed of my Samsung T7 of the same capacity, which is basically a USB 3.2 speed drive, not Thunderbolt. This is about 4 ounces heavier than the T7, with a solid feeling metal case vs. the T7's rubberized case,. It's a thicc little drive that's a smidger taller, wider, and thicker than the T7. I tested it against the internal drive in a 2 month old MacBook Pro M3 (16") and a 3-year-old desktop PC gaming rig. While it got blown out of the water by the MBP's internal drive which was 2-3x faster in each measure, it was 80% as fast on write and almost double on read compared to the desktop with NVME. When you see people claiming they sped up an old, slow machine by using some variant of this as a boot drive, I'd bet they're telling the truth. It's fast enough to power a number of low-to-mid-range laptops or even desktops if they have USB 4 or Thunderbolt 4. Obviously I just picked this up and I'm in a honeymoon phase. We'll have to see how durable both the drive and its speeds are. But I am predicting I am not going to have storage anxiety with my MBP for a while.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blazing Speed For an External SSD- Recommended
*by A***N on August 16, 2023*

I've been looking for an external SSD that is reasonably fast when using my M2 Mac Studio. The Mac's internal drive has scorching speeds that hover at 6GB/sec write and 5GB/sec Read with Blackmagic speed tests. The Fantom gives a consistent 2.8 Read and 2.2 write connected directly to a Thunderbolt port or the Caldigit Thunderbolt Hub connected to a Thunderbolt port. This is a huge difference from the appx 800mb/sec most USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices showed me. I bought the Samsung Shield, a ruggedized T7, for space and paid appx the same price for 4GB as I did for 2GB of the Fantom. The Fantom runs hot, but not as hot as other devices not sitting on a massive heatsink. I followed a Youtube genius's directions to build a Thunderbolt 3 drive using a 1TB Sabrent Rocket NVME PCIe M.2 card and a Sabrent toolless enclosure. The Fantom runs relatively hot compared to a quality USB-C 3.1 like a T7, but when you get into Thunderbolt, my experience has seen a significant increase in the heat of the device. A 2 GB SSD would have been double the price or more and my Sabrent project was a good deal at the time.. I almost doubled the speed of a USB-C Gen 2 device with 1400mbs read and 1500mbs. Storage prices have dropped significantly, and the Fantom will probably drop as well, as this market segment has seen significant technological improvement. Still, if you need fast external storage today, this is an excellent SSD. I hope it sustains as the heat is a concern, but my Rocket is even hotter but has run “like a champ" for the past 18 months.

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