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SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-1T00-G25 SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-1T00-G25 SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-1T00-G25 SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-1T00-G25 SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-1T00-G25 SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-1T00-G25

SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-1T00-G25

SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-1T00-G25 SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-1T00-G25 SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-1T00-G25 SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-1T00-G25 SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-1T00-G25 SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-1T00-G25
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Based on 6,904 ratings
Light weight
9.48
Portability
9.72
Storage Capacity
9.49
Value for money
9.08
Tech Support
8.68

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With NVMe solid state performance of up to 2000MB/s read/write speeds, you can save time when storing and transferring data. (This speed is only possible with compatible devices.) Performance may be affected by host device, interface, usage conditions, and other factors, according to internal testing. 1 megabyte (MB) is equal to one million bytes.
A heatsink in the form of a forged aluminum chassis allows for higher sustained speeds in a portable drive tough enough to take on any adventure.
With a 5-year limited manufacturer warranty(1) and a forged aluminum chassis-silicon shell combination that provides a premium feel and added protection, you can travel with peace of mind.
A handy carabineer loop for securing your drive, as well as up to 2-meter drop protection and IP55 water and dust resistance(3), provide added peace of mind when you're out in the world.
Password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption is included to help keep personal information private.
Desktop and laptop computers are both compatible.

Questions & Answers

Is it possible to use this to store cctv video (constantly reading and writing)? forever?

There is no such thing as eternal. Solid-state disks have a maximum number of writes, known as TBW (terabytes written), that ranges from 65 to 150 TBW. According to SanDisk, about 65 percent of the world's data is stored on flash drives. TBW stands for Terabytes Written and can range from 80 to 160 TBW depending on the device. "Endurance" is another term for it. It is a metric used by hardware manufacturers to indicate how many terabytes can be written to a solid state disk (SSD) over the course of its lifetime. The TBW metric is important to look for when purchasing an SSD because it indicates how long a drive can be operational and useful before it needs to be replaced. br>br>For example, if your hard drive has a capacity of 100 GB and is rated at 100 TBW, this means that it can be fully rewritten 1024 times! 1 Terabyte is equal to 1024 Gigabytes. Reading can last a lifetime, but writing has a limit. br>br>Solution: br>br> When you reach the TBW capacity metric, plan to replace the SSD. I used to use the "old" drive as a read-only archive for databases - Static data should be stored on SSDs for quick access, while dynamic data should be stored on hard drives. The TBW rates are improving all the time and may one day be infinite, but we aren't there yet.

When looking at user photos (4.), the posted dimensions do not appear to be correct. 2 feet by 34 inches 1 foot by 24 inches 68 inches wide). Is it true that 1. 68" high?

No - 4 is the correct size. 345" x 2. 254" x 0. 45" (measured with calipers) I have no idea how anyone came up with 1. 68" tall. It's a lot smaller and faster than anything else I've used before.

What speed will I get if I plug this drive into a USB 3.0 port?

This is one of the first USB-powered devices on the market. C 3. On the market are two generations of 2X2 devices. SanDisk claims read/write speeds of up to 2GB/s (16Gbps) on its SD cards. Obviously, a USB 3.0 5Gbps port is required. 0 port or a USB 3.0 port with a transfer rate of 10 Gbps 1/3. The drive's maximum bandwidth requirements will not be supported by a 2 gen 2 connection. USB- C 3. Unfortunately, very few computers and USB hubs that I am aware of support the gen 2X2 standard, which supports a speed of 20 Gbps, which is sufficient to support this drive. A TB3 port, with its 40 Gbps speed, will, however, support the drive's maximum read/write speeds of 2GB/s. TB3 is currently the only way to get it to run at its rated speed. Otherwise, you're better off sticking with the old version.

Would a thunderbolt 3 USB-C port be useful? Will the 1050mb/s read speeds be able to be handled by the c port?

Yes, but this is a USB C 3.0 drive, not a thunderbolt drive. 1 Gen 2 with speeds of up to 10 Gigabits per second Thunderbolt 3 has a data rate of 40 Gigabits per second. The point is that you will be able to get the maximum speed this drive has to offer, even if it has slightly faster write speeds than read speeds and does not reach the advertised 1050, but rather the 800 to 900 range depending on which computer you connect it to.

Selected User Reviews For SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-1T00-G25

Sandisk Extreme is not to be confused with
5/5

There is an error in Amazon's reviews. The Extreme Pro has received mixed reviews when compared to the Extreme. The Extreme Pro outruns the Extreme by nearly a minute. Because the Extreme Pro has only been on the market for a few months, reviews from last year are for the Extreme. Because the Extreme Pro is slightly larger than the regular Extreme, it will not fit in the Amazon-recommended cases under "Customers also bought. " It's simple to figure out which one is which. The Extreme Pro features an orange metallic band around the perimeter, whereas the Extreme is completely black. The Extreme Pro (which can be used in a Macbook Pro USB-C port) The USB 3. 0 port (ideal for storing and transferring GoPro video) is lightning fast.

Victoria PRITCHARD
Victoria PRITCHARD
| Jan 05, 2021
One of the most outstanding - WITH A (perplexing) TWIST I've put this hard drive through its paces with numerous speed tests and file transfers (both small and large files), and I've come to a fairly firm conclusion about it
3/5

TLDRbr>Overall, a good drive; however, if you need speed, get a Thunderbolt 3 SSD instead! Otherwise, the Extreme Portable or Samsung T7 (or any other USB 3. 0 device) should suffice. 2 Generation 1 Solid State Drives (SSDs))! It will reach a top speed of around 1000MB/s, similar to the others! br>br>SIDE NOTEbr>As a video editor, I expect my hard drives to deliver high sustained performance. I gave this item three stars because I believe I received a faulty unit, despite the fact that it was more than fast enough. It struggles under heavy loads and, after a long period of editing, Final Cut Pro can become unresponsive. This is the first time this has happened to me with any SSD, let alone one from SanDisk. I double-checked that the problem wasn't caused by my computer or software. As a result, the drive is faulty! It's not a big deal; a simple Amazon return or SanDisk RMA will solve the problem! REVIEWbr>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>b EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, E The combination of a plastic/rubber exterior and an aluminum frame not only improves the drive's durability, but also gives it a much more substantial feel in the hand than a standard, non-aluminum drive. In comparison to something like the Samsung T5/T7, the Pro (portable) version provides peace of mind. Heat (br>br>Heat (br>Heat (br>Heat (br>Heat (br>He The drive does get warm, but it's not as warm as its competitors (or even internal nvme SSDs in an enclosure), and it stays warm even when not in use. br>br>Fastness - Okay, this is where you need to be cautious. I was able to achieve an average read and write speed of 900 MB/s, which is faster than the Extreme Portable and T7, which both averaged around 700-800 MB/s. 750 I was able to transfer an 85GB project folder from my computer to it in 1 minute 53 seconds and back in 2 minutes 21 seconds. Exceptional! However, the cost is comparable to that of the less expensive drives. br>br>However, on the vast majority of computers, it will not reach the advertised 2000 MB/s. Because of the perplexing USB 3. 0 standard, this is the case. 2 2x2 is a designation that can be used to refer to two different things. br>br>Learn why in the following paragraphs. Skip to the end if you don't want to read anything else. br>br>WHY IS THIS DRIVE NOT HITTING MAX SPEED?br>First, let's define Bits and Bytes. br>You may be aware that one byte equals eight bits. As a result, 1 Gigabyte (GB) equals 1000 Megabytes (MB) equals 8 Gigabits (Gb). Take note of the capitalization differences. br>As a result, 2000MB/s is roughly 16Gb/s for this drive. And its rivals are achieving speeds of around 1000MB/s, or 8Gb/s. br>br>SECOND, let's get the USB names straight. Because there are multiple renames of the same thing, I'm going to divide these by bandwidth. 5 Gigabits per second - USB 3. 0, USB 3. USB 3. 0 (Gen 1) 2 Gen 1 (also known as "Gen 1")br>10Gb/s USB 3. USB 3. 0, 1 Gen 2 20Gb/s 2 Gen 2 (or "Gen 2")br> USB 3. 40 Gb/s 2 Gen 2x2 (or "Gen 2x2)br> USB 4. 40 Gb/s 0br> Thunderbolt 3br>br>NOTE: If your computer is too old and only has a USB 3. 0 port, you will not be able to use Thunderbolt 3. 0. This drive will max out the 5Gb/s it supports (approx 500MB/s) at either USB 4 or Gen 1 speeds. br>br>NOTE: While USB 4 and TB3 are both 40Gb/s, they do not use the same standard; TB3 requires an Intel controller, whereas USB does not. All TB3 ports, on the other hand, are compatible with USB Gen 2 and older devices. Intel specifies this as a requirement. "What is Gen 2x2?" br>br>"Can you tell me what Gen 2x2 is?" br>br>"Can you tell me what Gen "br>USB 3. 0 / 3. 0 / 3. 0 / 3. 0 / 3. The 2nd Generation 2x2 is a "DUAL-DUAL-DUAL-DUAL-DUAL-DUAL-DUAL The USB process is referred to as "LANE" or "TUNNELED. " To achieve the maximum 20Gb/s, two lanes of data at 10Gb/s are required. This is fine and dandy, but most computers (and accessories) that only support regular Gen 2 speeds will only be able to reach their maximum 10Gb/s speed. "How about Thunderbolt 3?" br>br>"How about Thunderbolt 3?" br>br>"How about Thunderbolt 2?" br "br>TB3 requires an Intel controller to reach maximum speed, and because this hard drive is a USB drive rather than a TB3 drive, it will not reach maximum speed when connected to a TB3 port. That's right! Because Intel created USB 3, it still works on TB3 ports. 2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) is a requirement, but it means the transfer rate is limited to 1000MB/s. This corresponds to my testing, which showed a transfer rate of around 900MB/s. TB3 CANNOT be split to support Gen 2x2 because it is a dual lane process as well. It should be set to "All or Nothing" and capable of 20 Gb/s in both directions. br>br>If your port supports Thunderbolt 3, you won't be able to use Gen 2x2 (thank you, Intel). "How about USB 4?" br>br>"How about USB 3?" br>br>"How about USB 2?" br>b "br> It doesn't necessitate the use of a Thunderbolt controller. Right! It is, however, a dual-player game, similar to TB3. the lane process To support its maximum bandwidth of 40Gbps, it requires two 20Gbps lanes. br>br>Now, instead of using two lanes, why not just use one? It does! Because one lane on an SSD is still just one lane, we can only go at 10Gb/s. To achieve those speeds, two 10Gb/s lanes cannot be combined into a single 20Gb/s lane. "However, that doesn't make any sense?" br>br>"However, that doesn't make any sense?" br>br>"However, that doesn' Isn't it true that USB 4 is supposed to work with all previous USBs? "br>I completely agree with you. It's supposed to work. This is understandable. However, the USB-C standard does not work in this manner. IF it was defined by the people who make this stuff up. You see, they enjoy perplexing people. br>br>USB 4 "can" handle three devices. 2nd Generation 2x2. It is not, however, "obligatory. " Device manufacturers can choose to integrate it or not. Companies will NOT give up Thunderbolt in order to integrate USB 4 in the ONE specific way that is required to support Gen 2x2. Due to the fact that TB3 and Gen 2x2 are not compatible, in agreement And TB3 is a much more appealing selling point, as well as a port that is inherently more useful than the few people who require Gen 2x2. Displays, daisy chaining, and docking are all features of the TB3, which are not available on USB 3. 2 Gen 2x2 can't, and USB 4 devices have a feature called "optional. " This is why M1 Mac ports are referred to as "Thunderbolt / USB 4" ports (which is a bit misleading). Because it has a TB3 controller, which only allows maximum USB 3 speeds at Gen 2 10Gb/s, it will support FULL Thunderbolt 3 and USB 4 speeds, but not USB 3 Gen 2x2. br>br>CONCLUSIONbr>In terms of the Sandisk Extreme Pro, it's a solid performer. The drive is well-built and fast, but your host computer must support USB 3. 0. 2 Gen 2x2 or (multi-generational) USB 4 (lane) 0 is required to run at the 2000MB/s speed. This drive will not reach its advertised speed unless you have a Gen 2x2 USB port, which can be found in parts for custom PCs but isn't found on most (if any) mainstream computers. br>br>I'd suggest investing in a full-fledged full-featured full-featured full-featured full-featured full-featured full-feature If you want insane speeds, get a full-fledged Thunderbolt 3 SSD instead, as TB3 is a more widely used standard. USB 3. 0 is ideal for the majority of applications. 2 Gen 2 at 10 Gb/s is sufficient. With the exception of the faulty drive, I can edit multiple 4K and 10bit streams on it. Save money by opting for a different SSD, such as the Samsung T7 or Extreme Portable. br>br>Getting this drive is a good idea if you're building (or already own) a PC that supports it, or if you'd rather wait until your next computer has a multi-drive option. USB 4 lanes If you have a 0 port that isn't Thunderbolt, go ahead!.

Brock Hammond
Brock Hammond
| Jun 29, 2021
The SanDisk Extreme PRO SSD 500GB is a solid-state drive with a storage capacity of up to 500GB
4/5

Up to 1050MB/s read speed** (NOT). I was previously using SanDisk Extreme SSDs (1TB and 2TB) and then purchased this Extreme PRO SSD with a 500GB capacity, anticipating a read speed of around 1000MB/s, but that was not the case. Surprisingly, the write speed is faster than the read speed, at 913 MB/s versus 886 MB/s. br>Used USB-C to make it extremely portable. C to USB- C 3. 1 flex cable from generation 2 and a slim mouse holder Both are available on Amazon: br>Cable: br>Cable: br>Cable: b Holder:.

Carson Jimenez
Carson Jimenez
| Aug 16, 2021
From the perspective of a photographer, this drive is similar to the 550mb/s drive, but it is slightly faster
5/5

The main distinction is that for transfers exceeding 70 gigabytes or for continuous use - It has a better heat dispersion than an Xbox, for example. As a result, after a long period of use, there is no speed throttle. It keeps its speed throughout the transfer and does not slow down once it has warmed up. I recommend spending just for that reason. A full 75 gig session will take no more than 3 minutes with regular chronosync sessions. Epic.

Giovanna Barrera
Giovanna Barrera
| Jul 23, 2021
It was 1050MB/s that I expected
3/5

So I went out and bought a Sandisk Pro, which was advertised as having a transfer rate of 1050 Mb/s. I noticed it was slow after plugging it in and dragging the first file. As a result, I conducted the experiment depicted in the image. I'm not sure why my product is behaving this way, but I noticed that a few other people in the review section have had similar issues. I tried a different USB port and got the same result. I also tested the speed of my PC SSD drive and got a couple hundred Mb/s, indicating that the test was accurate. It's a pity I'll have to go back and look for another.

Dominik Garner
Dominik Garner
| Feb 15, 2021
NOPE
3/5

Until my computer crashed, it worked as well as any external hard drive I'd ever had. Six months have passed since both the MacBook and the SSD were purchased. The SSD froze and crashed the computer, and the laptop never recovered or recognized it. Apple was tried, but it didn't work. The software from Sandisk was also ineffective. They're replacing it, but I've lost all of my photos and videos from the previous six months, despite the fact that I'm a professional photographer.

Frankie Shelton
Frankie Shelton
| Mar 09, 2021
Great device, but dreadful customer service
4/5

This is what I use with my iPad Pro 11, and it's fantastic. I can edit large video files for extended periods of time without using up all of my available bandwidth. storage for a board When in use, it heats up quickly, but only to a point, after which it maintains that temperature for at least a couple of hours, which is the longest I've ever used it. However, if you do run into any issues (which is unlikely), you're better off researching and figuring it out on your own. Their customer service is completely ineffective. Also, do not be swayed by the free flashback offer. It's a ruse to extort more money from you that won't work in the first place. Skip the customer service and the Flashback offer and get the device instead. The only reason it didn't get five stars is because it is simply a very capable piece of hardware that you can use without any real support.

Walker Gonzales
Walker Gonzales
| Sep 06, 2021
For a USB 3
4/5

0 device, this is a pretty good speed. 1gen2, but the quality assurance could be improved. "Sandisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD 500GB E80" has a rating of stars based on reviews. br> Speed is good for the price (up to 970MBps in sequential read and write)br> Not overheated; During the benchmark, the temperature remained acceptable despite heavy use. br> Compact form factor Similar to the previous model (E60), but with more metal trim around the edgesbr> Instead of a USB C to A adapter, two cables are included (1 short C-to-A cable and 1 longer C-to-A cable). C-1 is a short cable C- is a long cable C- is a A)
- The manufacturer's quality control could be improved. Although the item is factory sealed, the logo trim appears to be chipped and faded in several places. br>- The cost is almost 50% more than the previous model (E60).

Iyla Black
Iyla Black
| Nov 11, 2021

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