




Your life’s an adventure. To capture and keep its best moments, you need fast, high-capacity storage that accelerates every move. 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write speeds let you store your content and creations on a fast drive that fits seamlessly into your active lifestyle. Up to two-meter drop protection (3), with IP55 water and dust resistance (3), a Carabiner loop for securing the drive. From the brand trusted by professional photographers, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD provides fast solid state performance in a tough, reliable storage solution. 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes, 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user capacity less. Up to 1050MB/s read speed, up to 1000MB/s write speed. Engineered with proprietary technology to reach speeds beyond UHS-I 104MB/s, requires compatible devices capable of reaching such speed. Based on internal testing; Performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes. (1) See official SanDisk website. (2) Password protection uses 256-bit AES encryption and is supported by Windows 8, Windows 10 and macOS v10.9+ (Software download required for Mac, see official SanDisk website.) (3) Based on internal testing. IPEC 60529 IP 55: Tested to withstand water flow (30 kPa) at 3 min; Limited dust contact does not interfere with the operation. Must be clean and dry before use.
Get NVMe solid state performance with up to 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write speeds in a portable, high-capacity drive(1) (Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on host device & other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.)
Up to 3-meter drop protection and IP65 water and dust resistance mean this tough drive can take a beating(3) (Previously rated for 2-meter drop protection and IP55 rating. Now qualified for the higher, stated specs.)
Use the handy carabiner loop to secure it to your belt loop or backpack for extra peace of mind.
Help keep private content private with the included password protection featuring 256‐bit AES hardware encryption.(3)
Easily manage files and automatically free up space with the SanDisk Memory Zone app.(5). Non-Operating Temperature -20°C to 85°C
10 reviews for SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD – Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware – External Solid State Drive – SDSSDE61-2T00-G25
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Sam –
Rugged, Compact, and Incredibly Fast External SSD
I picked up the SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD as an upgrade from my older external hard drives, and it’s easily one of the best storage devices I’ve used. The speed difference alone makes it worth it—transfers that used to take minutes on my traditional hard drives now finish in seconds. Large files, videos, photos, and backups move incredibly fast with no lag or stuttering.The size is another huge win. It’s unbelievably compact—smaller than most phones and light enough to clip onto a backpack or keep in a pocket without even noticing it’s there. Despite the small size, it feels durable and solid, with a rugged rubberized exterior that helps protect it from drops and everyday wear.Compared to traditional hard drives, there’s no spinning disk, no noise, and no worrying about bumps causing damage. It stays cool during most normal use and has been extremely reliable so far. I use it for work files, media storage, and backups, and it has handled everything without a single issue.A few small caveats worth mentioning:• It can get a little warm during long or heavy file transfers (not dangerously hot, just warm to the touch).• To get the full advertised speed, you need a USB-C port that supports USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2. On older ports, it will still work fine but will be slower.• Like most SSDs, it’s pricier than traditional external hard drives, but the speed and portability make the difference worth it.• The included cable is on the shorter side, so you might want a longer one depending on your setup.Overall, this SanDisk Extreme SSD is a huge step up from regular external drives—faster, smaller, tougher, and much more convenient. If you need a dependable portable drive with great performance, this one is absolutely worth it.
Miguel Alejandro Baez Lopez –
excellent
Great portable SSD—super fast (up to 1050 MB/s), lightweight, and durable. The IP65 water and dust resistance adds peace of mind, and the design feels sturdy and easy to carry. Excellent value for backups and everyday use!
Sara – Tamarindo Surf & Tours –
You absolutely need this SSD ! Small and compact
I recently purchased the SanDisk 2TB external portable SSD, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with the performance. As someone who deals with a lot of large video files, photos, and heavy documents for both personal and professional use, having a reliable, fast, and compact drive is essential and this one delivers on every level.First off, the speed is incredible. Transferring hundreds of gigabytes of data takes a fraction of the time compared to my old hard drive. Whether I’m editing videos directly from the SSD or backing up entire folders, the read/write performance is smooth and consistent. It feels like an extension of my laptop rather than an external device. I’ve used it with both Mac and Windows machines and had zero compatibility issues.The size and portability are major advantages too. It’s so small and lightweight that I can just toss it in my backpack, purse, or even my pocket. The build quality is solid it has a sleek, rubberized texture that makes it feel secure in the hand and adds an extra layer of durability. I haven’t dropped it (yet!), but it definitely feels like it could survive a few bumps along the way.Another thing I love is how quiet and cool it runs. Unlike traditional external hard drives, there’s no sound, no vibration, and it doesn’t heat up even after long usage sessions. It’s also USB-C compatible, which is perfect for my current devices, and comes with both USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables in the box, which is a thoughtful touch.I’ve already recommended this SSD to friends and colleagues who need a fast, reliable, and portable storage solution. It’s not the cheapest option out there, but you’re definitely paying for quality, performance, and peace of mind especially if your data is valuable or irreplaceable. I’ll likely buy another one soon just to keep separate backups. Highly recommended.
G Drake –
The best external hard drive I’ve ever used.
My old PC had the regular non SSD 4TB hard drive. It was a top of the line unit when I bought it, made for gaming, extremely fast refresh rate, etc… I would have had to replace the motherboard when Windows 10 will no longer be supported. My wife uses this computer and wanted a new one. I knew that I would get a new PC with a SSD (which is what my laptop has) and I knew that the SSD has no lag time from startup to opening up a webpage. So I wanted an external hard drive that would match the speed of the new PC and this little 4TB SSD external hard drive did not disappoint. It took about 7 hours to transfer my data from my old PC to the SSD external drive (previously it took about 24 hours). When I transferred my data to the new PC with this SSD it only took about an hour and a half. That was well over 1TB. Wow. I am impressed with the transfer speed. It works flawlessly, makes absolutely no noise, writes at lightning speed, takes up very little space, and is just awesome overall. I recommend this drive to anyone that has a lot of data to transfer and very little time to do it.
Julio Ernesto Feliz Acosta –
Great 1TB Drive – Fast, Reliable, and Worth It!
I recently received this 1TB drive, and I’m really impressed with its performance. The build quality feels solid, and it works perfectly right out of the box. The transfer speeds are fast, making it ideal for storing large files, photos, and videos.It’s also very quiet and doesn’t overheat, even during long transfers. I’ve used it for backups and video editing, and it hasn’t given me any issues so far. Definitely a great value for the price — I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable 1TB drive!
Abdelfatah Ismail –
I am very late in writing the review, as I have been using it for more than three years and it works smoothly and excellently.
Frank –
Works great ! Love how compact it is. Speed is great.
Spartan –
This is SSD is insanely fast provided you connect it using a USB-C cable and is very compact for an 8TB capacity it’s insane! It is very reliable coming from a well known brand such as SanDisk.
David –
(500 GB)Este SSD portátil es ideal para transferir y editar archivos de alta resolución como fotos y vídeos, ya que alcanza velocidades de lectura de hasta 1050 MB/s y de escritura de hasta 1000 MB/s.Características principales:Utiliza una conexión USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB Tipo-C) para asegurar transferencias de datos de alto rendimiento.La carcasa de silicona le da un tacto de calidad y una protección adicional.Es un dispositivo pequeño y ligero, fácil de llevar en la mano o enganchar a un cinturón o mochila gracias a su asa integrada con mosquetón.
Peter Jensen –
Liten och kompakt med bra kapacitet