Customer Ratings & Reviews

I’ve been using SSDs to do multimedia work and this Sandisk extreme portable SSD is just what I need. The SSD is rugged and it even has some water resistant rating (not water proof but enough to guard against water splashes). So this SSD is also designed for the field, which gives you peace of mind if you need a portable storage that is field ready where weather and terrain condition might present a challenge to normal portable SSD. Even when you don't have the need to carry your SSD outside your home, having a rugged SSD gives you extra peace of mind as the SSD is shock resistant up to 2 meters of drop protection. It even has a lanyard hole on top right so you can clip on your carabiner and attach the SSD to your drone or camera bag. Performance wise, this portable SSD feels fast and even faster than the one I got a couple of years ago. This is important to note if you want to use the SSD for multimedia work where your multimedia files are stored and processed in the SSD instead of in your PC’s hard drive. I don't feel the need to run performance benchmark as I'm sure there are top of the line SSDs out there that will outperform this SSD. This SSD is fast enough for what I use it for. The USB-C port is basically today’s standard and it comes with USB-C cable and USB-A adaptor. Connecting the SSD to PC is very easy just like connecting a flash drive. This SSD features hardware encryption so you can password protect your SSD for security. This is one portable storage that you will use across your gadgets and computers: iPad Pro, laptops, PCs, etc. In case something goes wrong, Sandisk offers 5 years limited warranty, which is nice, though I don’t even remember when was the last time I need to claim for warranty from Sandisk.

Trash after less than a year. Powered drives seem ok, but this is the second portable SanDisk I've had die on me. :-(

Very disappointed. Purchased to work with nVidia box but could never be found. Works with PC

Same problem as WD SSD...doesn't work at all. Suspect same problem as WD SSD: not compatible with Windows 11 and no updated driver.

Don’t buy! Did not even last a year not worth the money.

SanDisk Extreme 1TB external USB Type C I am using this drive to offload files from my notebook computer's SSD that never seems to have enough room. Connected via USB-C, the speed is indistinguishable from the internal drive. Installation in Windows 10 was plug-and-play simple. It just works. I'm now running my proprietary work software from it which, among other things, captures audio streams PCM at 48,000 Hz, 346 MB/hr, and it's worked flawlessly storing up to 3 GB per day. Transfers to archival storage are handled efficiently and without incident. I've been so impressed with the drive's performance, I bought the 2TB version and connected it to my Xbox One X. The included USB Type A converter works perfectly. Apparently, this drive is faster than the X1X's internal drive, by a lot. I didn't have the presence of mind to specifically note load times before I moved everything off the internal drive to the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD, but it's noticeably faster. I've spent a good amount of time with The Outer Worlds recently, and the load times are a fraction of what they were; I no longer have time to go get a drink from the fridge downstairs while waiting between levels. Borderlands 3 load times are now almost negligible. If capacity and speed are what you need, buy this drive. You won't be disappointed!

Super small, very nice build quality and seamless integration

I have no idea how to activate or use this back-up product.

I have been using the previous model with 500 gb to store my kids pictures and videos and needed more storage. This being 1tb was already an upgrade but I noticed that the transfer speed was also improved which was a plus. Moving the files from my laptop to the drive was very fast and left me impressed. The included usb c to usb A adapter was great because it allowed me to just plug it into my blu-ray player and watch the videos on my tv. The drive must be fast enough because I didn't have any issues with playing the videos. The drive is very sturdy as my teething toddler got a hold of it by accident and put a few small bite marks in it and it didn't affect it at all. Overall I am very impressed with it and would definitely recommend it. This has fast transfer speeds in a small size and the capacity is perfect.

I like the size & construction of this Portable SSD. It has high-speed transmission rate & is dependable. Comes in different storage sizes.

Pros: - Very solid and well built design. An IP55 rating to show dust and water resistance is a nice benefit. The device is very portable—about the size of a pack of gum. - This drive is FAST. Both read and write speeds are very quick. I was able to transfer a feature length movie in seconds when using a USB C port on each side. - This drive was very easy to set up. All I had to do was plug it into my computer and it worked. Cons: - This drive did not work with my phone. According to my research it has to do with how much power the drive is able to pull from the USB port. So if you were looking to expand your phone storage, this is not the drive for you. - The cord included with the drive is really short, which I’ve found to be inconvenient.

Perfect size and weight. Great value. Nice having USB-A adapter.

incredibly fast. reliable. lightweight. haven't ran into any problems with it since I've gotten it.

great, fast easy setup works great with new Mac M2 laptop

This is a wonderful portable solution for storage. It's small enough to easily fit in your pocket, barely larger than a credit card and just under half an inch thick. This is easily the fastest portable drive I have ever used as well so if you have need to move large amounts of data between computers quickly and on the go this is the drive for you. I also tested it as an external drive for my Xbox One X and Xbox Series X in moving games between the consoles and it performed perfectly. For the price you won't find a better portable storage solution.

Great value (especially when it goes on sale) for a fast and easy to use external storage drive that is very durable and portable. I use mine as an external gaming library so I can run games on my laptop. Works great and frees up storage on my computer.

Extreme is a great name for this! It is so light I wasn't sure there was anything in the box. For a speed test I ran a copy from an internal SSD to a USB spinny disk and the SanDisk Extreme. I transferred approximately 750GB (~10k files) to each drive using the same port on my computer. The spinny drive took 2:23:14 and the SanDisk Extreme took only 0:57:34. That's 60% faster!

Used to store photos and left in my desk drawer, now when trying to access the drive it will not respond to any of our computers.

I’ve had mine for a littler over 3 years now. The hard drive in my iMac died and I got this to get me through til I got a new one. This has my computer running like new. I thought it was going to be a short quick fix but it’s still going strong. I play games in the max setting, photo and video edit with no problem. Would rebuy in a heartbeat.

SanDisk - Extreme 1TB External USB Type-C (NVMe) Portable Solid State Drive This 1TB WD SanDisk Extreme portable SSD has everything going for it. It’s light (1.76 ounces), spacious (1T) and lightning fast when compared to the previous older hard drives. The 1Terabyte offers ample storage for your files, photos and videos. It’s dust-proof and water resistant, and its small, compact size provides for easy portability of your files when you’re traveling. It offers password protection to secure your files from prying eyes. There’s a built-in loop which allows you to secure the drive to a belt loop or backpack. Finally, it offers drop protection as well as X-ray and shock resistance. In addition to the drive itself, there’s also a USB Type-C to USB Type-A adapter included in the box, making it compatible with most PCs and Macs. And it includes free virus protection. It comes with a five-year manufacturer’s warranty for both parts and labor. Bottom line, this SSD checks all the boxes. Highly recommended.