SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD – Up to 1050MB/s – USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 – External Solid State Drive – SDSSDE61-1T00-G25

Description

SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD weighs only 1.8 ounces and measures 0.4 by 2.1 by 4 inches. Making it slightly smaller than its Extreme Pro V2 sister in terms of weight and size. But otherwise quite comparable in terms of shape and color scheme. It has the exact same appearance as the previous-generation SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD. A small black slab with rounded corners and beveled sides. As well as an orange-rimmed carabiner loop in one corner of the device. A USB Type-C port is located on one of the short sides, though it is skewed to the side.

Extreme V2 has some toughness credentials, having been tested to resist drops. From a height of up to 6.5 feet. This is achieved by the use of an aluminum frame protected by a silicone rubber covering. Its ingress protection (IP) rating of IP55 indicates. That it offers some protection against sand and water ingression. It’s still susceptible to fine particles. And you wouldn’t want to leave it submerged in water. Over an extended period of time.

If you’re looking for something a little more tough, the ADATA SE800 raises the bar. A notch with an IP68 rating, which is the highest of any consumer-grade external SSD we’ve tested. It has been demonstrated to be impervious to dust and water. And it can withstand a submersion in water with the assistance of a rubberized port cover. That is permanently linked to the drive. So that it does not become separated from it. The Extreme V2 does not have a port cover. Which is common among external SSDs.

Hardware and performance of SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD

Additionally, in addition to the Type-C to Type-C converter that comes with the device. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is equipped with a USB 3.1 (Gen 2) connector. That allows it to transport data at up to 550MBps. Which is a fraction faster than when using the Type-A adaptor that comes with it.

In this case, a plastic band connecting it to the main cable would be useful. SanDisk may want to keep this in mind for the next iteration of the drive.

Exception: the Type-C connector, rather than the Type-A connector. This was used instead of the Type-A connector. When we ran CrystalDiskMark on this little SanDisk device. It outperformed all other non-Thunderbolt 3 drives we’d tested. Giving nearly 560MBps in read speed and slightly more than 500MBps in write speed. It took 294 seconds to upload a 100GB file. Which corresponds to an average transfer rate of 334MBps, according to the results of the experiment.

Despite the fact that the drive is capable of a maximum data transmission rate of 10Gbps. It will never be able to achieve that level of performance in practice. Due to the inherent limitations of the physical connection.

The Design

Not as small as some of its competitors (such the Samsung T5). The SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD is thin enough at 8.85mm. To fit comfortably in a back pocket. Its 50 x 96.2mm dimensions make it smaller than most contemporary smartphones.

This SanDisk drive has an orange plastic hook at the top-right that can be used. To securely attach it to an item. The drive’s top and bottom surfaces are textured, making handling it easier. (But equally, gives an appearance that could be confused with a cheap Bluetooth speaker).

The drive is water and dust resistant to IP55. Keep it clear of anything that could become stuck in the USB Type-C connector. And prevent you from connecting it to other devices. After any submersion in liquid. Ensure sure it is fully dried and cleaned before using.

The drive can also endure a 2m drop on a concrete floor without severe harm.