Sandisk Extreme Portable 2TB, 1050MB/s R, 1000MB/s W, 3mtr Drop Protection, IP65 Water/dust Resistance, HW Encryption, PC,MAC & TypeC Smartphone Compatible, 5Y Warranty, External SSD, Black Color

Sandisk Extreme Portable 2TB, 1050MB/s R, 1000MB/s W, 3mtr Drop Protection, IP65 Water/dust Resistance, HW Encryption, PC,MAC & TypeC Smartphone Compatible, 5Y Warranty, External SSD, Black Color

Q: how much faster is this than an external HDD?

With an SSD over HDD, you're obviously paying for the increase in speed. Nobody actually answered your question of "how much faster." Even though it's been over a year now, maybe it will help someone else. A typical portable HDD speed seems to be about 120 Mbps, whereas this drive claims 1,050 MBps read and 1,000 write. So about 8 or 9 times faster. Also, it is pretty fast relative to other portable SSDs. 1 GBps seems to be about the standard right now for drives in this price range. The T7 quotes the same speed, from what I can tell. Definitely not "3-4x" faster. The X5 quotes twice the speed (at twice the price).

Q: How to get the full 1000 mb/s? only getting about 800 mb/s write and 700 mb/s read. plugged directly into a macbook air m1 (2020). blackmagic test

The numbers quoted are for the raw data rate - how fast the drive can accept bits. You will never see this in real life. Some factors affecting real-world performance include: * File system overhead. Your file system (whether FAT, NTFS, HFS, APFS, ext or anything else) has overhead. This overhad consumes bandwidth, but you won't see it in a benchmark that only measures the data used by your files. * Your testing application may not be getting enough CPU cycles or USB bandwidth to be able to push data at the device's maximum speed. Testing labs use a computer with a specialized operating system that can ensure sufficient bandwidth, but an app running on a normal operating system can't make such a guarantee.

Q: It's not showing up on my ntfs for mac but is in finder. also keeps asking me to authenticate in order to do anything with it?

Ntsf is a windows format. A Mac will not write to it natively. You will need to get 3rd party software like Paragon or another to fully work with a ntsf formatted hard drive on a Mac. Format it to apfs if it is only going to be used on a Mac or buy ntfs for Mac software if you need to go back and forth.

Q: Can I use this as an additional storage *continuously* connected to my mac? any overuse or overheat issues?

Since my poor MacBook Pro 2016 has gotten slower because I refuse to update the OS (because I know what would happen), I started using my 2TB 1050mbps SSD Sandisc external drive for my heavy video editing and music production projects and it flies without any problem. I would say though that it is true that at some point it gets quite hot but nothing’s affected it’s performance. My advise is just connect it when you need it and that’s it. I love this little friend!!

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Digital Storage Capacity
2 TB
Hard Disk Interface
PCIE x 4
Connectivity Technology
USB
Brand
Sandisk
Special Feature
IP55 5 Year
Hard Disk Form Factor
2.5 Inches

⚡1050MB/s blazing read speed

💧IP65 water & dust resistance

🛡️3m drop protection ruggedness

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Description

🚀 Carry Speed, Security & Style Everywhere You Go!

RUGGED READY - Built tough with 3-meter drop protection and IP65-rated water and dust resistance to keep your data safe anywhere.
SECURE YOUR DATA - 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection ensures your files stay private and secure.
CARRY WITH CONFIDENCE - Lightweight design with handy carabiner loop and 5-year warranty for worry-free portability and durability.
BLAZING FAST TRANSFERS - Experience lightning-fast 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write speeds for seamless workflow.
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - Plug-and-play with PC, Mac, Android, and Type-C smartphones for ultimate versatility on the go.

The SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB SSD delivers ultra-fast NVMe speeds up to 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write, combined with rugged 3-meter drop protection and IP65 water/dust resistance. Compatible across PC, Mac, and Type-C smartphones, it features 256-bit AES hardware encryption and a 5-year warranty, making it the ultimate portable storage solution for professionals who demand speed, security, and durability on the move.

Specifications

Brand	Sandisk
Manufacturer	Sandisk, Western Digital UK Ltd, No.6 Aalley 66 Sanzhuang Road., SongJiang Free Trade Zone, Shanghai china
Model	SDSSDE61-2T00-G25
Model Name	SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
Product Dimensions	0.97 x 5.26 x 10.08 cm; 49.9 g
Item model number	SDSSDE61-2T00-G25
Memory Storage Capacity	2 TB
Flash Memory Installed Size	2
Digital storage capacity	2 TB
Hard Drive Size	2 TB
Hard Drive Interface	PCIE x 4
Hard Disk Description	Solid State Hard Drive
Removable Storage Native Capacity	2 TB
Operating System	mac os
Processor Count	4
Hardware Platform	PC, Andriod, Mac
Hardware Interface	USB 3.2 Gen 2
Compatible Devices	Laptop, Desktop, Smartphone
Special Features	IP55, 5 Year Warranty, Universal Compatibility
Mounting Hardware	Extreme Portable SSD
Number of items	1
Wattage	3600
Batteries Included	No
Batteries Required	No
Data Transfer Rate	1050 Megabits Per Second
Total USB ports	1
Connector Type	USB
Form Factor	Portable
Media Format	Digital
Does it contain liquid?	No
Manufacturer	Sandisk
Country of Origin	China
Item Weight	49.9 g

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

how much faster is this than an external HDD?

How to get the full 1000 mb/s? only getting about 800 mb/s write and 700 mb/s read. plugged directly into a macbook air m1 (2020). blackmagic test

It's not showing up on my ntfs for mac but is in finder. also keeps asking me to authenticate in order to do anything with it?

Can I use this as an additional storage *continuously* connected to my mac? any overuse or overheat issues?

Reviews

4.5

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A**E

nice

it changed my entire editing pacebs thoda price kam hota to acha hota mujhe 17k ki pdi

31.05.2025

V**Y

Sandisk is OG

Super fast and compatible with all of my devices.

30.05.2025

M**H

good n compact

i bought with good discounts but now price is high … customers should compare it with others .

12.05.2025

V**U

Working perfectly without any issues

Working fine till now transfer speed also good. will update if anything happens

23.05.2025

S**S

Very good product. Fully satisfied.

Very good product and doing it's job as per my needs.

26.05.2025

S**A

The best out there 👍🏽

If need one, then get this one 👍🏽

22.05.2025

A**I

Speedy transfer

Works fine for transferring pics and videos directly from mobile.. Connects well with laptop as well

10.05.2025

B**H

Very good 👍👍

Ye best hai samsang se bhi read write speed ok hai

29.04.2025

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