SanDisk - Extreme Portable 500GB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
User rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars with 388 reviews.
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Description
Find the ideal drive for your needs.
Learn more in the Drives and Storage Buying GuideFeatures
500GB storage capacity
Offers plenty of space to store your media library.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C interface
Ensures compatibility with a wide range of USB Type-C computers and smartphones for fast and easy backup.
Fast NVMe solid-state performance
Provides up to 1050MB/sec. read and 1000MB/sec. write speeds for a rapid response when updating files.
Reliable protection
Features drop protection, IP55 dust and water resistance, X-ray and shock resistance. Its durable shell provides additional protection.
Convenient carabiner loop
Secures the drive to your belt loop or backpack.
Hardware encryption
Helps keep your private content private.
What's Included
SanDisk Extreme 500GB External USB Type-C (NVMe) Portable Solid State Drive
Owner's manual
Key Specs
- Storage Capacity500 gigabytes
- Storage Drive TypeSSD
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate1050 megabytes per second
- Maximum Read Speed1050 megabytes per second
- Maximum Write Speed1000 megabytes per second
- Form Factor2.5 in.
- Interface(s)USB Type C (USB 3.2 Gen2)
General
- Product NameExtreme Portable 500GB External USB-C NVMe SSD
- BrandSanDisk
- Model NumberSDSSDE61-500G-G25
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Capacity
- Storage Capacity500 gigabytes
Performance
- Storage Drive TypeSSD
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate1050 megabytes per second
- Maximum Read Speed1050 megabytes per second
- Maximum Write Speed1000 megabytes per second
Compatibility
- Internal Or ExternalExternal
- External Hard Drive TypePortable
- Form Factor2.5 in.
- Interface(s)USB Type C (USB 3.2 Gen2)
Features
- Data EncryptionYes
- Encryption Algorithm128-bit AES
- UsageEveryday computing
Power
- Power SourceUSB port
Dimension
- Product Height3.96 inches
- Product Width2.07 inches
- Product Weight1.76 ounces
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts5 Years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor5 years
Other
- UPC619659182588
Customer reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 388 reviews
(388 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Expansion hard drive for the Dash Cam
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Stores video for our Tesla Dash Cam much longer than the built in storage.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfection at its finest!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.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.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Can't really ask for much more.
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.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.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Capacity, Data transfer, Portable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must have!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.Sandisk super fast data transfer 500gb. Small and easy to carry. Has rubber side for protection. A must have item.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great speed
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.Excellent for pro tools music production so far my favorite
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Compact
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for use with IPad Pro
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.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.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Portable
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
"Good on the way to BETTER!"
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.I use the product in a music application for storing a virtual instrument catalog. It could be the cord that come with it, but i experince a "data disconnect" often. This requires me to eject the hard drive and reconnect it. I appreciate the portability of the SSD. I hope to resolve this. I purchased 2 of them. One is a 2 tarabyte and a 500 GB. It is just the 2 tarabyte drive that is an issue.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Portable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Highly Recommended Product
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.Love this portable SSD drive. It is cute, small, and slim. The additional USB-A converter makes it very easy to use on different devices.
I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Q: QuestionHi, 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.
Asked by guitarman.
- A:Answer 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 by SanDisk Team
Q: QuestionCan you transfer data from your computer using a regular USB cable (not type C)?
Asked by Pf1234.
- A:Answer 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 by NaveenD
Q: QuestionWill this scan disk connect to my Samsung S21 ultra so I can transfer picture files from my phone?
Asked by Linda.
- A:Answer 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 by SanDisk Team
Q: QuestionCan it be password protected??
Asked by RO.
- A:Answer 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 by SanDisk Team
Q: QuestionCan this be used with a usb 3.0
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer 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 by SanDisk Team
Q: QuestionWill this item work on a Sony android/Google smart tv ?
Asked by PJM.
- A:Answer Please allow us to inform you that the amount of current required to power this portable SSD device is approximately 1.1 amps. This SSD should work with most higher-end mobile devices that do provide sufficient power. However, we would suggest you check the same with your host device manufacturer.
Answered by SanDisk Team