SANDISK - Extreme Portable 500GB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

Name: SANDISK - Extreme Portable 500GB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
Brand: SANDISK
SKU: 12680105
Price: 243.74 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (430 reviews)

Model: SDSSDE61-500G-G25

SKU: 12680105

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About this product

Your life’s an adventure. To capture and keep its best moments, you need fast, high-capacity storage that accelerates every move. With up to 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write speeds, store your content and creations on a fast drive that fits seamlessly into your active lifestyle. Up to three-meter drop protection, with IP65 water and dust resistance, a carabiner loop for securing the drive, and a 5-year limited warranty give you the peace of mind to take it with you on travels near and far. From a brand trusted by professional photographers, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD provides fast solid state performance in a tough, reliable storage solution.

Storage Capacity

500GB

Features

Powerful yet Portable
Get fast NVMe solid state performance with up to 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write speeds in a portable, high-capacity drive that’s perfect for creating amazing content or capturing incredible footage.
Tough Enough to Take with You
Up to three-meter drop protection and IP65 water and dust resistance mean this durable drive can take a beating.
Travel Worry-Free
Get extra peace of mind with a 5-year limited warranty and a durable silicone shell that offers a premium feel and added protection to the drive’s exterior.
It Goes Where You Go
Use the handy carabiner loop to attach the drive to your belt loop or backpack for extra security when you’re out in the world.
Put a Lock on Your Files
Help keep private content private with the included password protection featuring 256‐bit AES hardware encryption.
SanDisk Memory Zone App for Easy File Management
Available from the Google Play store, the SanDisk Memory Zone app lets you unlock, access and back up your phone's files in one location. It can also automatically move files from your device to your SSD to free up space.
iPhone 15/Pro Compatibility
Works with iPhone 15/Pro via Apple Files App, and supports direct HD video capture on iPhone 15 Pro, does not support ProRes video

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Specifications

Storage Capacity
500 gigabytes
Storage Drive Type
SSD
Maximum Read Speed
1050 megabytes per second
Maximum Write Speed
1000 megabytes per second
Interface(s)
USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen2)

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Reviews

97% would recommend to a friend

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfection at its finest!
Perfection is an understatement for this product. Don’t let the size fool you, this product is made with compactness and portability in mind. It is fast and very much reliable for everyday use. I highly recommend this product, don’t overthink.
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Posted 4 years ago by SanDisk
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for use with IPad Pro
I use this with iPad Pro 11” Gen 1, and 1st Gen 12.9” and it works fabulously for moving files for video editing. It’s super fast and so compact yet rugged. Highly recommend! I personally will be purchasing at least one more in 1Tb. The back side is a rubbery silicone feel and it does collect little fuzzies, but they wipe right off. The bottom has a usb-c port. It comes with the shortest usbC to usbC cord.
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Posted 5 years ago by HippieArtistMomMa
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better than a thumb drive
Bought this for extended game recording on Xbox, can handle 4k, 60 fps, Hdr, and surround sound recording. Can also be used as storage for pc and mobile devices.
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Posted 2 years ago by Phish
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Expansion hard drive for the Dash Cam
Stores video for our Tesla Dash Cam much longer than the built in storage.
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Posted 3 years ago by ApplianceGuy
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Can't really ask for much more.
So fast. So tiny. So quiet. So cool (temperature wise and in general). I was able to copy 200 GB of random folders onto this within a minute. Picture attache shows just how small this thing is...it is sitting on top of my Mac MINI in the photo.
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Posted 5 years ago by matt

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Questions & Answers

Can you transfer data from your computer using a regular USB cable (not type C)?
This Disk does come with TypeC to TypeC cable for newer computers as a standard but it also has an additional adapter in the box that one can put on one end of TypeC cable to let it connect to USB TypeA 3.1 ports.
Answered 5 years ago by NaveenD
Hi, Is this compatible with Mac Mini w/ M1 chip? I plugged it in, and Time Machine said it would have to wipe the drive, because it is incompatible. Website said Mac compatible, but box says only with High Sierra or El Capitan. I am running Big Sur.
Hi, we would be happy to help, but it would be best to contact us directly so that we can investigate further and provide you with an appropriate resolution. You can use the Ask form at https://kb-eu.sandisk.com/app/ask/ and there is also a phone number you can call available at https://www.sandisk.com/about/contact/customer-care.
Answered 5 years ago by SanDisk Team
Will this scan disk connect to my Samsung S21 ultra so I can transfer picture files from my phone?
Hi Linda, please be informed that you can connect this SSD Drive to your Samsung S21 Ultra mobile phone using the USB Type-C port of your phone. However, in order to know how to access the contents of this SSD Drive using your mobile phone, it would be best to contact Samsung Support.
Answered 5 years ago by SanDisk Team
Can it be password protected??
Please allow us to inform you that we provide an optional software with our SSD's which is PrivateAccess for data encryption and password protection. Please refer to the below mentioned link to know more about this software: -- https://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/21996
Answered 4 years ago by SanDisk Team
Can this be used with a usb 3.0
Hi, please be informed that all our external storage devices including the Portable SSD Drives are simple plug and play storage devices which you can connect to your Windows/ Mac computers using the USB Type-C/A ports. However, please note that you might not get optimal data transfer speeds when connected to a USB interface older than USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Answered 4 years ago by SanDisk Team