For most practical purposes, USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gb/s is fast enough. I can edit 4-5 streams of 4K 10bit h.264 off of it just fine without proxies or ProRes. But higher-bitrate video, like RAW, 6K, 8K and beyond, I would recommend a faster TB drive. Otherwise, save some money and go with the other SSDs, like the Extreme Portable, or build your own. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD also features a USB bridge that has a water-resistant Type-C connector, though the port does not have or need a cover. SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2 performance The small and light form factor of the Extreme PRO SSD means it couldn’t be easier to keep your content with you whether you’re crossing town or traveling to an international location. UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: From SanDisk, the brand professional photographers worldwide trust to handle best shots on their toughest assignments. Build quality - EXCELLENT. The combination of the plastic/rubber outside with an aluminum frame not only gives this drive better durability, but also great feel in the hand. Feels significantly more substantial than the regular, non-Pro (portable) version, and provides peace of mind over something like the Samsung T5/T7. Kompaktes Design (★★★★★): Die SSD ist klein und leicht. Sie passt problemlos in meine Tasche und ist somit ideal für den Einsatz unterwegs. Egal, ob Sie auf Reisen sind oder einfach nur zwischen verschiedenen Arbeitsplätzen wechseln, diese SSD ist handlich. We saw some good numbers here, with the caveat that the Type-C connector – not Type-A – was used. This little SanDisk product outperformed all non-Thunderbolt 3 drives we’ve tested with CrystalDiskMark, delivering nearly 560MBps in terms of read speed and just over 500MBps in write. A 100GB file was transferred in 294 seconds, which equates to a transfer rate of about 334MBps.

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With 2MB random performance, the SanDisk hit 1.03GB/s read and 870MB/s write. As for the other drives, the WD saw 985.82MB/s read and 742.67MB/s write, while the T7 hit 978.7MB/s read and 920.0MB/s write. Finally, 4K random the SanDisk hit 18,787 IOPS read and a massive 66,585 IOPS write. In comparison, the My Passport showed 17,616 IOPS read and 39,793 IOPS write while the T7 recorded 17,805 IOPS read and 37,202 IOPS write. Conclusion The SanDisk Extreme Pro V2 supports the latest and fastest USB flavor (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, also called SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps), which offers transfer speeds of up to 2,000MBps for both read and write when connected to a compatible USB-C port. It tested just short of that (1,909MBps read, 1,919MBps write) in our Crystal DiskMark 6.0 sequential read and write testing. Its scores were also a smidge under the speeds we recently saw from the Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD (1,992MBps read, 1,967MBps write), which supports the same 2x2 interface. (See how we test SSDs.) Ruggedized design with a forged aluminum body to protect the SSD core and dissipate heat. Plus, a durable silicon rubber coating seeks to deliver higher impact resistance with its IP55 rating for water and dust resistance. Up to 2TB The newest version of the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2 has been launched today, doubling the speed of the last-gen SATA model due to its newly equipped NVMe technology and USB 3.2 Type-C support. This mid-level portable drive is ideal for design professionals who need a storage solution that can handle directly editing high-res photos and videos while in the field. It’s also a viable device for adding extra gaming storage on newer PCs or game consoles as well as an option for those who simply need a speedy offline alternative to the cloud.

Heat - the drive does run warm, but when compared to its counterparts (and even internal nvme SSDs in an enclosure), it's the coolest. It does, however, stay warm even when idle. The ADATA SE730H is another competitor that perhaps deserves more recognition. It is smaller than the SanDisk Extreme Portable, slight cheaper, and sports an IP68 rating making it far more resilient. Like the Extreme, it has a Type-C connector, a three-year warranty and uses 3D NAND Flash technology – but it is slightly slower and comes from a lesser-known brand. Kapazität (★★★★★): Mit 1 TB Kapazität bietet diese SSD ausreichend Speicherplatz für viele Projekte und Dateien. Ob Sie ein Fotograf, Videograf oder einfach nur ein Daten-Junkie sind, hier gibt es Platz für all Ihre Bedürfnisse. Instead, I'd recommend getting a full-fledged Thunderbolt 4/3 SSD for insane speeds, since TB is a less stupid standard, just keep in mind that TB-only SSDs won't work on regular USB ports. UPDATE: Apple has also since released the M2 series of MacBooks, which change nothing with its ports compared to M1 (non-Pro), so still Thunderbolt 3 and USB 4. Lame.

On a positive note, the drive comes with two 9-inch cables: USB-C-to-USB-C and USB-C-to-USB-A. That's better than an awkward converter dongle. I'm going to separate these by bandwidth or max speed because there are multiple renames of the same thing. Save time storing and transferring data with the forged aluminum chassis that also acts as a heatsink to deliver higher sustained speeds. Kompatibilität (★★★★★): Ich habe diese SSD sowohl mit Windows- als auch mit Mac-Computern verwendet, und sie funktionierte einwandfrei auf beiden Plattformen.

Get peace of mind when you’re out in the world thanks to a 5-year limited warranty 3 and a forged aluminum chassis-silicon shell combo that offers a premium feel and added protection.SanDisk Extreme Pro leverages our lightning-fast in-house NVMe technology to dramatically increase transfer speeds to up to 1050 MB/s and fully saturate the USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface. So you’ll be able to edit right from the drive – providing full-frame editing with little interruption while saving you time and keeping your computer’s internal storage free. RUGGEDIZED DESIGN WITH PURPOSE-BUILT MATERIALS The drive has a rated maximum data transfer rate of 10Gbps, but in reality, it never reaches that because of the inherent limitations of the physical port.

NOTE, for you to achieve ANY device's max speed, all "links" in the chain must share the same standard. For example, a 10Gb/s port will only hit 5Gb/s on an SSD capped at USB 3.0. The device, the cable, AND the computer must all support the same exact specification. I call this the "Strong Link Policy."

LaCie, Seagate, Glyph, WD, Lexar and G-Technology also have similar rugged and high capacity external SSDs, but none of them have a unique selling point that would make them stand out against the T5, the SE730H or the SanDisk. The standout feature of the SanDisk Extreme Pro is, without a doubt, its mind-boggling write speeds of up to 2000 MB/s. Whether you're transferring large files, editing 4K video on the fly, or running resource-intensive applications, this SSD handles it all with ease. It's a game-changer for creative professionals who demand top-tier performance from their storage devices. In 2MB random, the SanDisk Extreme posted impressive results again, with 853.7MB/s read and 836.2MB/s write. As for the other portable drives, the WD showed 720.35MB/s read and 690.24MB/s write, while the T7 that had 667.6MB/s read and 712.8MB/s write. It doesn't require a Thunderbolt controller. Right! But it also is a dual-lane process. Meaning it also needs 2 lanes of 20Gbps both ways to support its max 40Gbps. Main difference between USB 4 and TB is that it is not required to provide a higher power spec, displays, or PCIe support, it's required only to support data, hence the "gatekeeper" is not as strict. However, the USB-IF (the peeps who make this stuff up), since they love confusion, allow alternative configurations (min. spec is 20Gb/s).