Customer Ratings & Reviews

Showed up on time. Great back up for all my photos. Would buy again.

Very fast in terms of data access and up until now very dependable. Has its own USB Type-C to ASB converter.

The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2 is SanDisk’s newest model of small, portable, high-capacity Solid State Drives (SSD), with a notable improvement in data transfer speed capabilities over its predecessor the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V1. SanDisk and its parent company since 2016, Western Digital have long been a highly respected and popular manufacturer of computer storage including hard disk drives, flash memory products and SSD devices. I rely on Western Digital and SanDisk for many of my own storage products because they have always proven to be very reliable products with excellent performance. SanDisk has cultivated an outstanding reputation for their flash memory cards and drives and for their solid state drives. The new Extreme Portable SSD V2 excels in several important ways! The Extreme Portable V2 is available in 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB models. The black enclosure appears to be constructed of non-metallic composite which is clad on five sides by a silicone rubber material which from appearances should prove to be both rugged and durable. This is a mostly sealed device which is IP 55 rated for dust and water resistance. The IP 55 rating does not certify that a device is waterproof or submersible. An IP 55 rating indicates that a device is protected from limited dust ingress and from low pressure water jets. The USB-C port does not have a sealing cover however. The dimensions of the Extreme Portable V2 are 4 7/8” in length x 2” in width” x 7/16” in thickness. It is both light weight, and compact. Portable SSDs are extraordinarily convenient and useful for many purposes. Video content producers find them to be essential. Given their large capacity and high data transfer rates they are ideal for those purposes as well as data backup and storage, and notably, for use as a portable file store when using multiple computers, and particularly when travelling away from home or primary workplace. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2 is generally well suited to working when away from a primary computer. When travelling “light”, the SanDisk Extreme SSD is a good accompaniment to an extremely portable 13.3” Chromebook, as long as the SanDisk Extreme is not utilizing password protection / data encryption security with the included, SanDisk Security Software. That compact, lightweight pair obviously can’t run AutoCAD, but they easily accommodate working with Microsoft Office files, Adobe Acrobat files and other functionality not requiring hauling around a large, heavy and powerful laptop. However, if SanDisk Security Software is utilized, only Windows and Mac OS computers are supported. Most users will probably choose to utilize password protection and data encryption, and therein lie additional minor nuisance issues that I encountered, beyond the inability to utilize the SanDisk Security protected SSD with a Chromebook. The SanDIsk Security Software installation exe file for Windows computers and a zip file for Macs is located on the drive. The SanDisk Security Software installs on a host computer via that executable file on the SSD. The installed software is required in order to create, change or remove password protection and AES 256 Bit encryption on the SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 SSD. Unlocking the SSD can be accomplished with the SanDisk Security software application. However, the SanDisk Security software is not required to unlock the SSD. The SSD can also be unlocked on any Windows or Mac computer, without the SanDisk Security Software, via the SanDisk Drive Unlock Utility, which creates a Virtual CD Drive on the attached computer. Unfortunately, neither the SanDisk Security Software application, nor the SanDisk Unlock Utility work with Chrome OS. The SanDisk Security Software offers the option to “Auto-Unlock”, on an attached computer with the full SanDisk Security Software installed. A convenient option, but antithetical to maximum access restriction security for the data on the SSD. When using the SanDisk Security Software I found that the time for the mounted SSD to be recognized by the Security Software averaged approximately 33 – 41 seconds. After entering the password, there was an average wait of approximately 8 – 10 seconds for the SSD to unlock. This period of roughly 50 seconds seems like a long delay when you are attempting to access your files. I am compelled to remark that when utilizing a competitor’s 1 TB SSD, which similarly provides AES 256 Bit encryption and password protection, and also includes a biometric security feature, that drive is recognized immediately, and unlocks instantly. Furnished in the box with the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2 is one, 6” USB 3.2 Gen 2 cable, terminated at both ends with USB Type C connectors. Also included, is a USB Type C to USB Type A adaptor. A 6” USB cable is absurdly short and is an impediment. Additionally, the small adaptor may easily be misplaced. Another SSD that I own included two, 17.5” long USB cables (both a USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable and a USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable). The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD should have two cables of decent, practical length, as well. There is a printed SSD Safety and Warranty Guide included, which includes a URL (http://www.downloads.sandisk.com/downloads/um/ssd-install-guide.pdf) for downloading the PDF User Manual from the SanDisk website. Unfortunately, the URL printed in the guide is non-functional, and I could not locate a User Manual for this model anywhere on the SanDisk Support site. Perhaps the User Manual should have been included on the SSD. While exploring the SanDisk Support site, I downloaded and installed the SanDisk Dashboard, Version 3.1.2.5.. I was disappointed to discover that the SanDisk Dashboard software did not interact properly with this SSD. It did not display Drive Health, Temperature or S.M.A.R.T. passthrough data, etc. Nor did the diagnostics work with this SSD. Perhaps you will have better results with the Dashboard application; I ultimately uninstalled it. The SanDisk Extreme SSD is preformatted in exFAT, with 512 byte sector size. There is no visual indicator for drive activity or power on the SanDisk Extreme SSD. I believe that an LED power / drive activity annunciator would be beneficial. The high transfer rate specifications for the SanDisk Extreme SSD V2 are a very impressive 1050 Mbps for Sequential Reads and 1000 Mbps for Sequential Writes. Those fast data transfer rates are attributable to the PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) bus, NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) memory and USB 3.2 Gen2 connectivity. However, those data transfer rates are only achievable when the host computer is similarly equipped with USB 3.2 Gen2 ports. (The SanDisk Extreme PRO model SSD is rated at 2000 Mbps transfer speeds). My test speeds were limited by the USB 3.0 ports on both of the laptops available for testing. USB 3.0, data transfer rates were measured with Crystal DiskMark 7.0 at 458 Mb/s Sequential Reads and 449 MB/s Sequential Writes. Nevertheless, based on anecdotal observation, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2 was extremely fast. Very large file transfers were very fast. Data transfer rates did not appear to be affected at all by AES 256 Bit software encryption. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2 does become palpably warm when attached to a computer, even when idle, and generates heat in proportion to activity when it is actively in use. Large data transfers generate a lot of heat. I would presume that SanDisk employs a single layer PCM (Phase Change Material) to somewhat mitigate the heat generated by use (presumably encapsulated paraffin wax). Nevertheless, the SanDisk Extreme SSD runs hot, and perhaps it may retain heat, rather than dissipate it effectively, as a consequence of the silicone rubber cladding which is likely insulative. Overall, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2 is a very good portable SSD. It offers large capacity and very fast data transfer rates. The IP 55 rating is a valuable asset for portable SSD drives particularly when travelling. SanDisk provides a five year warranty on the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2, which certainly bests the typical three year warranties. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2 is certainly worthy of consideration and I am comfortable recommending it!

If you're anything like me you've learned that SSD is the way to go on a PC, especially when it comes to PC games. Once you've used an SSD then you will never want to go back to a regular old mechanical hard drive. So the idea of installing internal SSD drives are likely something many of you have already done, much like myself. However, there comes a time when you really need a portable SSD drive on the go and that is where the Sandisk Extreme drive comes into play. Receiving this drive it looks a little larger than one would expect but it definitely seems very, very rugged and my guess is it would be able to withstand a good bit of playing rough by dropping it before there would be any sort of real issue. It just seems like it is a very tough case that it is in and offers me real peace of mind for taking it on the go on the occasion when I travel for work. The drive comes already formatted and setup and ready to go. All you do is plug it in and begin using it. If you don't have a USB-C port there is an adapter included to use the old style USB-C port but realize you are losing a lot of your speed. Once you get it up and going the only real software on it is Sandisk security for encrypting the drive contents, which I chose not to use since I have nothing of a confidential nature on my drive. Moving on to actual use: now I am no professional video game player or content creator but one thing I do like to do is play PC games and stream, albeit just so that my friends can join in to see what I'm playing. And this drive has done an amazing job in keeping up with streaming to the drive both in real time and for saving it for later use. I've been using the drive on and off now for playing and streaming games and it seems like it's super fast, I've never noticed any slowdown in any regards and it's been reliable as ever. I think this is a great drive for gamers and professional content creators and streamers, especially for those who are on the go at times and want something really rugged that can stand up to being moved alot. I applaud Sandisk for this product and happily give it a five star rating. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Bottom Line Up Front: ========================================================= SanDisk delivers another yet another high performing, rock solid storage solution – only now it’s completely “pocketable” and faster than ever. If your looking for a semi-rugged, take anywhere, ultra-fast portable storage then the SanDisk Extreme Pro should definitely be on your list – HOWEVER, even with IP55 dust/water/shock – RESISTANCE… I don’t think this bad boy is as “rugged” as it may initially appear (if that that happens to be your primary point of consideration). Unboxing, Styling & Functionality: ========================================================= The Sandisk Extreme 1TB External NVMe drive comes with everything you need to start transferring/saving/moving your files and content right out the box. The drive is backed by a nice 5 year manufacturer’s warranty. Seeing as how the Extreme NVMe drive is a USB-C device, SanDisk is kind enough to throw in a female USB-C to male USB-A (read old school “square” shaped) adapter in the box in addition to the single mandatory USB-C cable. I was a little disappointed in the “length” of the included USB-C cable, and I estimate its about 6-8inches in length – way to short in my eyes. If you plan on connecting this to a traditional tower or taller PC/device it will be potentially “dangling” by the cable -however if you use a laptop or have a top case mounted USB-C/USB-A port you should be fine. I can’t help but feel this is one of those areas where a little more thought could have been placed by SanDisk to better suit a wider swath consumer devices – even if I have to pay a dollar or two more to get a little more cable length as a result. As soon as you hold the SanDisk Extreme in your hand though, it just feels so cool – literally…I guess that in large part due to the soft touch silicone/rubberized coating that wraps around almost three quarters of the device. Only the topside facing portion of the drive is made of what feels like dimpled/textured plastic. The drive has a decent sized carabiner loop on the upper right side of the device, and only has a single female USB-C port along the lower right corner. The whole unit feels light, yet satisfyingly “well built” at the same time to me. Sadly, I worry that as nice as the rubberized surface may appear, I have experienced significant wear on surface like this from other devices in the past. Its only been a few days of regular use, but I do worry about the long-term physical “appearance” over repeated travel and uses outdoors or on less than “ideal surface/environments. Additionally, it is for those reasons that I wouldn’t want to actually “clip” this device on anything… or anything “onto it” – since I fear it will only wear/scratch/rub the coating off as well. As I just said – so far so good, but only time will tell. Performance & Usage: =================================================== The Sandisk Extreme has performed flawlessly in all my file, image, and project transfers so far. I work with large Virtual Machine files/images in addition to very large image files for web/photo design and development and I have to say that the SanDisk Extreme 1TB was a welcomed step-up from my current traditional 1TB/2TB “Platter” USB hard drive setup I use to move around stuff from various workstations and personal machines. From a professional standpoint – I was impressed how much performance increased the NVMe technology has increased file transfer speed and reduced file write times. The Extreme 1TB literally cut my transfer times by around 40% to 50% and that adds up when your transferring RAW image files or 20 Gigabyte VM files upwards of 40 times a day. I did note how WARM (borderline HOT) the Extreme 1TB can become – particularly on large file transfers – and interestingly stays mildly warm while plugged into a USB port. I can’t help but wonder what a little more metal or heatsink consideration could be taken into place -because I know for some people this may be a weak/sticking point – especially if your using it ina “rugged” outdoors setting, in hotter climates, during the peak of the warmer seasons. It does make for a nice hand warmer in a cold server room though! Even on my large 20+ Gigabyte transfer files (as you can see in my photos) I was still getting a respectable 400MB+ write speed, so to me that’s great! While using it to transfer smaller batches of not professional grade images and documents at home for personal “fun” use – I think the SanDisk excels more than anyplace else. It is formatted as a exFAT – obviously…so that it can be “compatible” with a wider range of consumer Operating Systems and devices – but if you’re working on Windows machines AND looking for more performance AND have a mind for enhanced security/file permission/system administration (like I do) – I suggest you format the drive for NTFS before you start to use it. Interestingly, and unsurprisingly – the USB-C female port has mange to build a small amount of lint and “crud” from being traveled with in my Day-to-Day activities. I am not the most gentle with my portable drive – to be fair – so I can’t say that there is anything inherently bad about the Extreme 1TB design – other than potential cosmetic material durability concerns. While IP55 certification covers most accidental water accidents, this does not mean you can submerge the drive, or expect to survive a dip in the pool/lake/river either. As nice as the Carabiner look – I find myself a little perplexed to its inclusion for actual outdoors style activities. Especially because that USB port has no cover as I previously mentioned – yes I know the device is mostly “sealed” and as I previously stated has IP55 dust/shock/water resistance – but call me old school – and that doesn’t mean your USB cables and device ports are necessarily certified that level either. Closing thoughts: =================================================== I found it interesting that the device has no plug or dust cover for the USB-C port on the drive itself. I can’t help but think as “rugged” or “portable” as the device is – that relatively inexpensive rubber/silicone dust cover would go a long way in preventing the amount “crud” and/or pocket lint that ends up inevitably building up inside the female end of the internal port …particularly after being placed in a bag or pocket. I really like the way the Extreme 1TB feels and “looks” in my hand or w I Just worry it won’t “look” that way for long after a few months of being tossed in my photography bag, my gym bag, my pocket (along with my keys), my backpack ..you get the drift. While the “heat” generated by the NVMe drive may be mildly off putting – its been my experience that most NVMe drives get warm under usage. It would be nice if SanDisk maybe could a little more thermal consideration into the design (perhaps a metal top plate instead of plastic). Regardless, SanDisk stands behind their products with a 5-year warranty and I personally never had a SanDisk drive fail on me without cause. The SanDisk Extreme 1TB has knocked it out of the park where it counts most in my book – performance. Its faster and lighter and takes up way less space than my older traditional USB platter disk drives (you can see a photo of my older drives with a Nomad Case for comparison). The Extreme has convinced me its time to upgrade the rest of my older portable USB drives so that I can travel lighter, and spend less time waiting for things to get done – be that for work, or just documents and image manipulation at home. I find myself now doing more in less time – even if it is not as “rugged” as I though it should be.

Great Hard Drive for a DJ, small and discrete, but the perfect amount of space and speed. I highly recommend.

I'm going to keep this short and sweet (unlike some of my more 'novel-like' reviews), because this one is easy! The new SanDisk Extreme 1TB NVMe SSD is just about as perfect as you can ask for. It has all these things going for it: 1. Small and Light: Easy portability. A smidge bigger and heavier than my 2018 SanDisk Extreme 500GB unit but not by much. 2. Rugged: While small and light, it has a solid feel to it. Much better than my 2018 unit. Continues to have the great rubberized coating, so it doesn't slip out of your hands, and outstanding dust/moisture resistance. That being said, I don't think I'm going to be tossing my important files around, but nice to know I could. 2. Speed: More than twice as fast as my 2018 unit. I've attached screenshots of the speed tests but in actual use it seems much faster. I did an entire Time Machine backup with this drive and it wrote the 487GB of photos, videos, and documents in about 24 minutes. I can't do a direct comparison with the 500GB unit since the whole reason I got this 1TB unit is because I'd be pushing max density on the other drive. But even when it had less files I could go have lunch and come back and it would still be going before. Now that may have a little bit to do with macOS Big Sur finally supporting APFS but I still think it is much more attributable to the NVMe memory in this drive. 3. Value: I know this thing isn't cheap but for the speed, portability, and ruggedness, I consider this to be a great drive at a very good price. I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone who needs a wicked fast external drive for their photo, video, or other critical files. You can't go wrong with the SanDisk Extreme 1TB NVMe drive.

Love these! I use them for back up and storage. They are fast, easy to hold and store, and VERY reliable.

The SanDisk Extreme 1TB portable SSD is an excellent external drive solution. Whether you are backing up media files, accessing files on your usb-c equipped phone or tablet, or are wanting an external drive for your XBOX One, the SanDisk Extreme is very easy to recommend. On Windows and Mac, the drive is plug and play. The included cable has a USB-C to USB-A adapter. I would make sure to use it on a USB3 port, though. I created transfer tests on multiple computers shuffling around 10GB files. Compared to external hard drives that rely on 5400 RPM physical disks, the NVME portable produces unmatched results. You can copy huge files to and from the drive in a matter of seconds. In my experience, data would transfer three times as fast as the more traditional external drive. The device feels solid. It has a rubber grip to it and it's tiny. Unlike back-up drives with older, platter based drives, this device is smaller and less prone to losing data in the event of bumps or drops. With this drive, you can place movies, music, or files and then access them from your Samsung / Android tablet. I could watch movies on my phone from the SSD. And because the drive is relatively small, I could easily slip this in a travel bag for commutes. Whether you are browsing photos or editing documents on the go, the Extreme 1TB drive is simple and easy to use. I tested the drive on an XBOX One. Newer games require faster transfer rates and the traditional external hard drives often don't keep up which can lead to texture pop-ins or stuttering cinematics. I didn't have any such problems with the 1TB Extreme. Games loaded in fast. Now, you currently can't use an external hard drive for X-Box One Series X games, but for XBOX One or Xbox 360 games, this hard drive is super fast. If I had any complaint, it might be worth while to invest in a longer USB 3.2 cable with a USB-C connector. The cable that comes with the drive is just a couple of inches. It's very short. I would take a 1TB drive with this speed and durability over a standard external drive for traveling and performance needs, but if you're wanting to back-up your computer or archive photos, an older drive that isn't as fast might realistically be a more economical solution. That's the tradeoff you have to weigh, but outside of those scenarios, I think this drive is a clear winner. It isn't much bigger than a thumb drive. It's faster and won't take up as much space in my bag. I really like this drive, and I whole heartedly recommend it.

I am very impressed with this external SSD. When I read that it was NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express), I knew transfer speeds would be very good, but how? NVMe drives are usually reserved for PCs with an M.2 slot on a motherboard, and that translates to extreme speeds. Turns out that when you pair an NMVe with the latest USB3.2 gen 2 standard, it's not a bad combination! Just to get the nerdy stuff out of the way, USB3.2 gen 2 is rated for 10Gbps, which translates to around 1000MB/s. That has got to be the fastest thing I’ve ever had the pleasure of using out of an external drive. To give you context, you can move a 20 gigabyte file to and fro in 20 seconds!! There are some caveats… The host that you’re connecting to must support USB3.2 gen 2 as well. Typically USB Type-C is associated with these speeds, but some hosts will only support USB3.1, which will not get you those top speeds. Perfect examples of this are my test cases: a Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, and a custom PC. Each device was able to easily detect and use the Sandisk Extreme. The Chromebook supports USB3.2 with a USB-C port, and I was able to see file transfers go balls to the walls. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, although a USB-C port, only supported USB3.1 and I was getting half the speeds. Finally, my custom PC did not have a USB-C port, so I had to use the included adapter to USB-A in order to connect. Moving to USB-A obviously brought the speeds down to USB3.1 specs. I know SanDisk makes a non-NVMe variant of the Extreme and pricing could possibly be lower, so it’s really up to you to either figure out what devices you currently have and if they support the latest USB3.2 gen 2 standard and go from there. You can also approach this from a future-proofing standpoint in the event that you end up buying new hardware that can achieve those transfer speeds. The drive itself is on the compact side with a rubbery back and a textured front, and the unit feels very solid to me. It has a loop to allow you to hook to carabiner or a safety tether, but you can get creative with it. SanDisk claims some level of water and dust resistance, and that’s actually a very great feature to have if you’re out and about. I think SanDisk hit it out of the park with this all-in-wonder of an external drive for the speeds and the tech that we can attain today.

I am a bit of a data backup junkie. I have been using a variety of desktop and portable hard drives for years and am never without a flash drive in my pocket. Another thing I don't like to do is pay a ridiculous markup for additional storage on my mobile devices. This handy device solves both issues for my elegantly. With a smaller footprint and more rugged than traditional portable hard drives, this drive is super easy to pop in the pocket when going out the door. I often use a tablet as a display/controller when shooting with a tripod mounted camera and with this drive I can create a local backup or completely offload the images and videos as I go without the need for an internet connection, a nice feature when photographing outdoors. This drive has made it very simple and faster than cloud based solutions when moving data between my PC, android tablet, and Chromebook laptop. Where it really shines for me is the ability to use it with my android tablet, which I could not do with my old portable HDD. I tested the drives speed against a portable HDD I have been using for a year or two with my laptop. I transferred a 21 gb photo and video file from my PC to each and the Sandisk SSD was about a minute faster. Not huge. However, on the other side, reading files (especially the videos) was noticeably faster on the Sandisk, with HD videos loading and playing right from the drive with no jitter at all. The design feels light but solid and it has a nice non slip coating on the back. I doubt I would ever clip it onto a pack or anything with the built in hole in one corner, but it speaks to the intent that this would be a go-everywhere device. It says that it is dust proof and water resistant, but there is no integral plug or cover for the USB-C port which would seal up the internals nice a tight. If I were to take it into an environment where I might be expecting extra dusty or wet conditions were a possibility I would try to cover this exposed area. Al in all I am very happy with this drive as a really handy way to lug around a lot of data in a relatively rugged package, and its already been quite useful to me.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I don’t usually write reviews, but the SanDisk Portable SSD truly deserves recognition. From the moment I unboxed it, I could tell this wasn’t just another storage device—it’s a game changer. The design is sleek, compact, and built to withstand real-world use. I can slip it into my pocket without even noticing it’s there, yet it feels durable enough to handle everyday travel and work demands. What impressed me most is the speed. Transferring large files feels almost instant—whether I’m moving high-resolution videos, massive project files, or backups, it handles everything effortlessly. It has completely changed the way I work on the go. Reliability is another highlight. Unlike bulky hard drives I’ve owned before, this SSD is whisper-quiet, shock-resistant, and gives me confidence that my data is safe wherever I take it. In short, the SanDisk Portable SSD is more than just storage—it’s peace of mind, speed, and style combined. If there were awards for portable drives, this one would take the crown. Highly recommended for professionals, creatives, and anyone who values their time and data. F H Foyez New York

Very small, fast, and good amount of storage. Recommended

I already love the SanDisk Extreme's small form factor and water resistant shell. I've had the smaller 500 GB version for a while now. The 1 TB is barely any bigger than the 500 GB with twice as much storage. It has a ring in the corner where you can connect keys or a backpack clip if you wish, and because it's SSD, it's very fast and has no moving parts. It really is perfect for traveling. Stuck at the airport?- Hundreds of songs on my SanDisk Extreme. Long flight? - Movies on my SanDisk Extreme. TV at the hotel is in a language you don't speak? - TV Show seasons on my SanDisk Extreme. Going overboard taking photos on your trip? - Push all the photos over to your SanDisk Extreme and free up room on your camera cards or phone. Waiting forever for the next, bus, tram, train or taxi when you travel? Waiting to check-in, check-out, board, disembark, pass through customs? - Audiobooks on the SanDisk Extreme I can do all of this, PLUS download the contact directory for a 1500-person agency and keep copies of important memos and documents from work, and be able to handle an emergency from the other side of the world. With 1 TB of storage you can do all of that with room to spare. At home, I use 14 TB and 10 TB external drives for storing a complete library of music, movies and audiobooks. When I want to move content from one drive to the other, I use the SanDisk Extreme to move the content. The SSD makes the transfer MUCH faster than transferring directly between two platter drives. I really can't recommend this drive enough. The only way to improve it is to keep going bigger (on storage-not size).

Excellent additional storage for the PS5. As close as you can get to the internal SSD’s speed for now (with the probable exception of the Extreme Pro) when playing PS4 games. Solid chance that Sony releases compatibility with this SSD for PS5 game downloads, but we’ll see! Oh and it’s way smaller and thin than I expected which is a huge plus!

So in the few days I've had with the drive and testing it, I have to say, for an external solution, it's a joy to use. It's also very small, it's really not all that much bigger than the USB 3.0 SanDisk Extreme drive I have pictured. For sake of longevity I haven't written too much data to the drive, though I've used some software to test it. Your results are going to vary quite a bit depending on the cable you're using to connect to the drive. The included cable, which I wish was much much longer, it's only about 4 or 5 inches in length will allow you to use the drive to its maximum cabability. In the images I've attached to this review, two of them are using the provided cable. The ones with over 900MB/s Read and Write's are with this cable through a Gen 3.1 Type C port on the back of my motherboard. I was also able to replicate the performance on another HP computer with a Type-C on the front panel. For using the included USB 3.0 to Type-C adapter, you can expect a maximum of 450-460MB/s. This is due to the limitation of the USB 3.0 ports. When using Type-C to Type-C 3.1/3.2 cables you can easily get close to the rated speed of the drive. I didn't ever get 1050MB/s but I got fairly close with the 980MB/s in the screenshots. I used CrystalDiskMark with a write size of 64MB and also used ATTO Disk with a 64MB write test as well. The ATTO test was with the adapter, as was the slower CrystalDiskMark test. If you're looking for an excellent fast option for external storage at a good size for a not so crazy price, this is an excellent option. The particular drive that was used at least in my unit was a Western Digital Blue SN550 drive. In the desktop NVME variant's these drives are capable of hitting as much as 2200MB/s. The drive itself is of very good quality and carries that reliability that Western Digital is known for. This would work well for just needing a large drive to install programs or games on, or even for keeping media on if you need to take it on the go. definite reccommend for large, fast portable storage.

Need some fast storage on the go? No problem, SanDisk has you covered! This 1TB NVME SSD is the real deal with +940mbps read and write speeds! Best thing about it is it won't overheat on you either. This drive works perfectly and comes in a very small footprint that allows you to take it practically anywhere. Performance wise, this thing obliterates conventional portable HDDs. Was able to transfer over 20GB in a fraction of the time it would take on a 5400rpm HDD (took ~40 seconds on this NVME vs 5 minutes on HDD). Its literally plug and play on Windows/MacOS (though some formatting may be involved depending on the OS). Playing games off of this thing is actually quite good, i've not ran into any issues with installing Fortnite or Apex on here and playing (not very surprising considering the speed this drive offers). If using this little drive on the PS4 Pro, it does quite an amazing job as well. I've noticed considerable improvements over my portable 1TB HDD which would yield long loading times. One thing to note, i have a 1TB SATA3 SSD in my PS4 Pro and because the PS4 Pro does not have USB 3.2, it limits the full potential of the read and write speeds this NVME SSD provides but nonetheless it is still a huge upgrade compared to HDDs. If you are looking for a portable drive and you need speed, i cannot recommend this drive enough! It is simply the best and most portable option out there!

This SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is fantastic! The speed is incredible for transferring large files, but what really makes it a winner is the size. It's so conveniently small and portable, I can slip it into my pocket or bag without taking up any space. This makes it the perfect external drive for travel or moving between different workstations. Highly recommend!

I had a fantastic experience at Best Buy thanks to Mark! He was incredibly knowledgeable about speakers and helped me find the perfect one for my needs. His customer service was top-notch, and I left the store feeling confident in my purchase. Highly recommend!

fast and easy to use. I can take it anywhere. Great to travel and see your videos on a plane.