Sandisk Extreme Portable 2TB, 1050MB/s R, 1000MB/s W, 3mtr Drop Protection, IP65 Water/dust Resistance, HW Encryption, PC,MAC & TypeC Smartphone Compatible, 5Y Warranty, External SSD, Black Color

Sandisk Extreme Portable 2TB, 1050MB/s R, 1000MB/s W, 3mtr Drop Protection, IP65 Water/dust Resistance, HW Encryption, PC,MAC & TypeC Smartphone Compatible, 5Y Warranty, External SSD, Black Color

Q: how much faster is this than an external HDD?

With an SSD over HDD, you're obviously paying for the increase in speed. Nobody actually answered your question of "how much faster." Even though it's been over a year now, maybe it will help someone else. A typical portable HDD speed seems to be about 120 Mbps, whereas this drive claims 1,050 MBps read and 1,000 write. So about 8 or 9 times faster. Also, it is pretty fast relative to other portable SSDs. 1 GBps seems to be about the standard right now for drives in this price range. The T7 quotes the same speed, from what I can tell. Definitely not "3-4x" faster. The X5 quotes twice the speed (at twice the price).

Q: How to get the full 1000 mb/s? only getting about 800 mb/s write and 700 mb/s read. plugged directly into a macbook air m1 (2020). blackmagic test

The numbers quoted are for the raw data rate - how fast the drive can accept bits. You will never see this in real life. Some factors affecting real-world performance include: * File system overhead. Your file system (whether FAT, NTFS, HFS, APFS, ext or anything else) has overhead. This overhad consumes bandwidth, but you won't see it in a benchmark that only measures the data used by your files. * Your testing application may not be getting enough CPU cycles or USB bandwidth to be able to push data at the device's maximum speed. Testing labs use a computer with a specialized operating system that can ensure sufficient bandwidth, but an app running on a normal operating system can't make such a guarantee.

Q: It's not showing up on my ntfs for mac but is in finder. also keeps asking me to authenticate in order to do anything with it?

Ntsf is a windows format. A Mac will not write to it natively. You will need to get 3rd party software like Paragon or another to fully work with a ntsf formatted hard drive on a Mac. Format it to apfs if it is only going to be used on a Mac or buy ntfs for Mac software if you need to go back and forth.

Q: Can I use this as an additional storage *continuously* connected to my mac? any overuse or overheat issues?

Since my poor MacBook Pro 2016 has gotten slower because I refuse to update the OS (because I know what would happen), I started using my 2TB 1050mbps SSD Sandisc external drive for my heavy video editing and music production projects and it flies without any problem. I would say though that it is true that at some point it gets quite hot but nothing’s affected it’s performance. My advise is just connect it when you need it and that’s it. I love this little friend!!

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Digital Storage Capacity
2 TB
Hard Disk Interface
NVMe
Connectivity Technology
USB
Brand
SanDisk
Special Feature
IP55 5 Year
Hard Disk Form Factor
2.5 Inches

⚡1050MB/s read speed

💧IP65 water & dust resistant

🛡️3m drop protection

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Description

🚀 Carry Speed, Security & Style Everywhere

RUGGED READY - Built tough with 3-meter drop protection and IP65-rated water and dust resistance—work anywhere, worry-free.
SECURE YOUR DATA - 256-bit AES hardware encryption keeps your files locked tight with included password protection.
ON THE GO CONVENIENCE - Lightweight 49.9g design with handy carabiner loop and Memory Zone app for instant file management.
BLAZING FAST TRANSFERS - Experience lightning-quick 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write speeds for seamless workflow.
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - Plug-and-play with PC, Mac, Android smartphones, and tablets via USB-C and USB-A adapters.

The SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB SSD delivers ultra-fast NVMe speeds up to 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write, housed in a rugged, IP65-rated water and dust resistant casing with 3-meter drop protection. Compatible across PC, Mac, and Type-C smartphones, it features 256-bit AES hardware encryption and a 5-year warranty, making it the ultimate portable storage for professionals on the move.

Specifications

Brand	SanDisk
Manufacturer	Western Digital Technologies, Inc., Western Digital UK Ltd, No.6 Aalley 66 Sanzhuang Road., SongJiang Free Trade Zone, Shanghai china
Series	SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
Colour	Black
Form Factor	Portable
Item Height	3.97 Inches
Item Width	2.07 Inches
Product Dimensions	0.97 x 5.26 x 10.08 cm; 49.9 g
Item model number	SDSSDE61-2T00-G25
Processor Count	4
Hard Drive Size	2 TB
Hard Disk Description	Solid State Hard Drive
Hard Drive Interface	NVMe
Wattage	3600
Hardware Platform	PC, Andriod, Mac
Operating System	mac os
Are Batteries Included	No
Lithium Battery Energy Content	2 Kilowatt Hours
Lithium Battery Weight	2 g
Number of Lithium Ion Cells	5
Number of Lithium Metal Cells	5
Included Components	Extreme Portable SSD
Manufacturer	Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Country of Origin	China
Item Weight	49.9 g

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

how much faster is this than an external HDD?

How to get the full 1000 mb/s? only getting about 800 mb/s write and 700 mb/s read. plugged directly into a macbook air m1 (2020). blackmagic test

It's not showing up on my ntfs for mac but is in finder. also keeps asking me to authenticate in order to do anything with it?

Can I use this as an additional storage *continuously* connected to my mac? any overuse or overheat issues?

Reviews

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I**L

Fast-Reliable-Durable

Fast, reliable and durable external storage solution. It’s insanely fast when it comes to transferring huge files. What I really hate is the supplied cable. It’s worth noting that the cable that comes with it is relatively short. I have heard scary stories about this drive. I've owned several WD and SanDisk internal SSD's. WD & SanDisk hasn’t failed me yet. The three meter drop protection, IP65 rating and hardware encryption gives me peace of mind. Great buy !!

24.06.2025

D**A

SYMPLE AND SHOWER

BEST ONE

7.07.2025

H**A

Good

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Good and excellent

27.06.2025

M**Z

Best ssd

Best in ssd great read nd writing speed go for it

24.06.2025

R**N

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Good Product

30.06.2025

M**L

Best product with great deal

Valu for money and very use full in daily life as i need dara backup

20.06.2025

R**V

Good one

Perfect size easy to use

23.06.2025

A**R

Good product

Attractive small works good but price little bit more

8.06.2025

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