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Digital Storage Capacity	2 TB
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Compatible Devices	Laptop,Desktop, Smart Phones, Tablets
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Hard Disk Size	2 TB
Specific Uses For Product	business, personal

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Powerful NVMe solid state performance featuring up to 2000MB/s read/write speeds.(1) (Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions and & other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.)
A forged aluminum chassis acts as a heatsink to deliver higher sustained speeds in a portable drive that’s tough enough to take on any adventure.
Up to 3-meter drop protection and IP65 water and dust resistance(4), and a handy carabiner loop. (Previously rated for 2-meter drop protection and IP55 rating. Now qualified for the higher, stated specs.)
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Portability	4.4	4.6	4.8	4.9	4.6	5.0
Storage Capacity	4.3	4.5	4.6	4.8	4.5	4.4
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‎2 TB

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Brand

‎SanDisk

Series

‎SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD

Item model number

‎SDSSDE81-2T00-G25

Item Weight

‎2.72 ounces

Product Dimensions

‎0.41 x 2.28 x 4.36 inches

Item Dimensions LxWxH

‎0.41 x 2.28 x 4.36 inches

Color

‎Black

Number of Processors

‎4

Flash Memory Size

‎2

Hard Drive Interface

‎eSATA

Manufacturer

‎Western Digital Technologies, Inc.

Language

‎English

ASIN

‎B08GV4YYV7

Country of Origin

‎China

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

‎No

Date First Available

‎September 30, 2020

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Customer Reviews

4.3 11,841 ratings

4.3 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#25 in External Solid State Drives

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Fast and Dependable

Get powerful NVMe solid state performance featuring up to 2000MB/s(1) read/write speeds in a portable drive that’s reliable enough to take on any adventure.
Work Faster and Longer

Save time storing and transferring data with the forged aluminum chassis that also acts as a heatsink to deliver higher sustained speeds.

Tough Enough to Take with You

Up to three-meter drop protection and IP65 water and dust resistance,(4) and a handy carabineer loop for securing to your belt or backpack all make this drive rugged enough to take anywhere.
Encryption for Extra Security

Help keep private content private with the included password protection featuring 256‐bit AES hardware encryption.(3)

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Extreme PRO Portable SSD

Extreme Portable SSD

Extreme PRO SD UHS-I Card

Higher sustained speeds

Transfer speeds up to 2000MB/s(1) read and write

Work straight from the drive

Fast transfer speeds up to 1050MB/s(7) read and 1000MB/s(7) write

Accelerate your workflow

Shot speeds up to 140MB/s, transfer speeds up to 200MB/s(8)

Tough Enough to Take with You

IP65 and aluminum enclosure for added durability(4)

Work Safer

IP65 rate for dust- & water-resistance(4)

4K UHD Ready(6)

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* 1TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less. (1) Up to 2000MB/s read and write speeds. Requires compatible devices capable of reaching such speed. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes. (2) See official SanDisk website. (3) Password protection uses 256-bit AES encryption and is supported by Windows 8, Windows 10 and macOS v10.9+. (4) Previously rated for 2-meter drop protection and IP55 rating. Now qualified for the higher, stated specifications. Based on internal testing. IPEC 60529 IP55/IP65: Tested to withstand water flow (30 kPa) at 3 min.; limited dust contact does not interfere with operation. Must be clean and dry before use. (5) Download and installation required; See official SanDisk website for Memory Zone details. (6) Up to 1050MB/s read speed, up to 1000MB/s write speed. Requires compatible devices capable of reaching such speed. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes. (7) Read speed only, engineered with proprietary technology to reach speeds beyond UHS-I 104MB/s, require compatible devices capable of reaching such speeds. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes. (8) Full HD (1920x1080) and 4K UHD (3840x2160) video support may vary based upon host device, file attributes and other factors. See official SanDisk website for more details.

Western Digital, the Western Digital logo, the Western Digital design, SanDisk, the SanDisk logo, Memory Zone and SanDisk Extreme PRO are registered marks or marks of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries. Google Play is a mark of Google LLC. The NVMe mark is a registered mark of NVM Express, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Product specifications subject to change without notice.

Product Description

Creating top-tier content can put a strain on your device, your camera or your system. From the brand trusted by professional photographers worldwide, the SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD provides powerful solid state performance featuring 2000MB/s read and 2000MB/s write speeds in a rugged storage solution that’s reliable for your toughest jobs.

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Customers like the ease of use of the computer drive. They say it's straightforward to setup and use, and it'll fit in most cases. Customers appreciate the size. However, some customers have reported issues with the drive not being recognized by their computer. They also are disappointed with the temperature. Opinions are mixed on performance, value, and quality.

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219 customers mention210 positive9 negative

Customers like the size of the computer drive. They mention it's very compact, thin, and portable. Some say the product is well built and fits in a cool little sleeve.

"...It is very compact and nicely built. Excellent external texture with even a corner clip hole...." Read more

"...The drive is not super fast, but it's fine for what I need. It's super light and portable - the size of my Android phone, so ideal if you need an..." Read more

"...This compact and powerful storage device has proven to be a game-changer in terms of speed, form factor, and reliability, especially for film..." Read more

"...Anyways, I think it’s a great portable drive if you’re going to be using it with your laptop while on the go and need access to larger files or just..." Read more

74 customers mention52 positive22 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the computer drive. They say it's straightforward to get started on PC, the setup was very easy and straightforward, and it'll be convenient to use. Customers also mention that formatting is easy, and the drive is dependable. They also say it makes it easy to back up all their photos and videos.

"...This makes it extremely portable and convenient for on-the-go professionals like myself...." Read more

"Storage is great; it's fast; initial set up is easy with the VCD that shows up when you plug in the drive...." Read more

"...The hub is added hardware to carry, and extra work to use the SSD with my mobile hardware so I am only giving it 4 stars." Read more

"...fact I may buy another one as it's a great drive quiet , fast and very convenient. 5 out of 5 stars for me bar none." Read more

878 customers mention464 positive414 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the computer drive. Some mention that it's fully capable of its advertised speeds, with no issues or lags. However, others say that months of using this SSD, it decided to have a critical failure and is completely unusable.

"TL;DR: This drive personally verified capable of large, sustained reads for hours if needed and had no problem transferring 500GB+ of data..." Read more

"...The drive is not super fast, but it's fine for what I need...." Read more

"...of this to say that I believe this drive is probably fully capable of its advertised speeds, but you will likely not see speeds that fast due to OS..." Read more

"...'s customer support for unit 04, which has been experiencing massive internal problems from when corporate was hacked a few weeks ago.... okay, fine..." Read more

310 customers mention142 positive168 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the computer drive. Some mention it's nice and well built, while others say they experienced unexpected data loss.

"...You must only erase the data partition...." Read more

"...It is very compact and nicely built. Excellent external texture with even a corner clip hole...." Read more

"...This is poor quality; the device should block until it can catch up without going offline or failing catastrophically." Read more

"...The one unit of this that works, it does work fine and the paint job is prettier than the non pro, of which I also have--no issues with the non pro..." Read more

89 customers mention54 positive35 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the computer drive. Some customers find it to be good value, with quality for the price. They say it's worth the extra, while others say it isn't worth the premium price.

"...of violent weather, I view these backups as (relatively) inexpensive insurance. I still use all three sizes…and they have never given me any problems." Read more

"...A 4 terabyte SSD isn't very cost effective - now.Wait a couple of more years and they'll be handing out as door prizes...." Read more

"...I was really excited for the form-factor, portability and overall price(found on sale even!)...." Read more

"...NO PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER! It has NEVER failed me. Inexpensive, fast, reliable, & rugged (i've accidentally dropped it onto the floor a few times)...." Read more

78 customers mention10 positive68 negative

Customers have reported issues with the drive not being recognized by their computer. They mention that the disk utility wouldn't even detect it. Some customers also report that the drive is not showing up at all.

"...units 02-04 all worked one day and then when I woke up, my system said unrecognized disk...." Read more

"...this device to the single USB C port in my laptop, Windows OS cannot "see" this SSD...." Read more

"...and went about the day, until later that evening when the drive would not allow any action to be taken with it except to format...." Read more

"...The USB-C connection into the drive side was sketchy, wobbly, but I’m not moving around when using it, so it was ‘stable enough’ for my purposes...." Read more

72 customers mention16 positive56 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the temperature of the computer drive. They mention that it tends to get really warm, overheats, and heats up quickly.

"...As with most external drives, it does get warm during heavy use but nothing that is worrisome...." Read more

"...Heat - the drive does run warm, but when compared to its counterparts (and even internal nvme SSDs in an enclosure), it's the coolest...." Read more

"...It gets warm when really busy, but cools right back down. I often leave it connected all day...." Read more

"...My Extreme Pro is cool to the touch except the rare times when it is slightly warm. Note: I am not extremely demanding...." Read more

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Camille khoury

Fast and roomy travel drive

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024

Capacity: 2TBPattern: SSDVerified Purchase

This drive rocks. I needed a drive to store a Premiere Pro editing project on, which would travel back and forth between a Mac and Windows 11 system. Formatted in exFat, this drive hits consistent 1,800MB/s read and write rates, which is perfect for large media files. As you can see in my screenshot, this drive is capable of supporting playback all the way through 8K footage. I originally thought I would work off of my internal SSD's (Samsung 990PRO, Gen 4) and use this for travel, but I found that I can edit right off of this drive and not worry about syncing for travel. Of course, I still back up to two backup drives but that literally takes a couple of minutes. Super impressive. Highly recommended.

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Steve Jones / Las Vegas

Sandisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD 2 TB New Generation

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2022

Capacity: 2TBPattern: SSDVerified Purchase

Right now, the only computer equipment that I have is an ASUS 15 inch Vivobook Laptop PC. My desktop self destructed and I gave my Dell laptop to my daughter.

Compared to similar portable SSD's, I was impressed by how durable this Sandisk SSD is (water resistant & dust resistant and survives ordinary drops). I have not dropped it or placed it in water (yet) but it is nice to know that this Sandisk will survive through harsh conditions.

I read several negative reviews about how super HOT this SSD gets. So I decided to purchase the Sandisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD 2 TB New Generation (which is a lot more SSD than I really need). Why? The SanDisk Extreme PRO® Portable SSD is housed in a forged aluminum chassis that also acts as a heatsink, saving you time through higher sustained speeds (it is less likely to overheat). The Extreme Pro is slightly larger than the regular Extreme - which also helps it to dissipate heat (although both models are very portable). In other words, this model promises to never slow down due to overheating. In my experience: My Extreme Pro NEVER gets hot, in fact, it seldom gets warm. My Extreme Pro is cool to the touch except the rare times when it is slightly warm. Note: I am not extremely demanding. I read and write small files to my Sandisk from time to to time during the day. Otherwise, I leave the Sandisk plugged to my ASUS laptop all day

One thing I noticed about my Sandisk Extreme Pro. If there is zero read-write activity for an extended period, my Extreme Pro goes to sleep. And it drops to room temperature. This situation can prevail for minutes or 24-7 with my setup. My Extreme Pro Portable NEVER gets hot. As you read other reviews by other buyers, it appears (I am guessing here) that some users are in a situation where their Extreme Pro or Extreme never goes to sleep (and their device gets SUPER HOT). In my situation, if I attempt to write to my Extreme Pro after it has not experienced any read-write activity for an extended period, it takes a moment to "wake-up" my Extreme Pro. Not a problem because I know this feature allows my Extreme Pro to stay nice and cool (resulting in a longer life). I have not read anything about this feature. If you are interested in how this "sleep" feature works or if your Sandisk portable SSD gets SUPER HOT, contact Sandisk and ask for further details.

I did encounter one problem. I have no idea what causes this and neither does Sandisk Technical Support. When I connect this device to the single USB C port in my laptop, Windows OS cannot "see" this SSD. Yet, my PC works just fine with another external HDD that I connect to this same USB C port. So, I connect my Sandisk to a Type A USB 3.0 port (and the Sandisk works just fine). I do not have another PC to connect my Sandisk SSD to (which might give me a clue what is going on). It is entirely possible that something is strange with the USB C port on my laptop, so I cannot blame the Sandisk SSD.

This is a revision written weeks later: I purchased a new laptop. Exactly the same kind as I already had, a ASUS Vivobook 15.6" laptop. Because I really like the keyboard on the ASUS. The USB C port on my new laptop works just fine with my Sandisk Extreme Pro SSD. So the problem lies with my older ASUS Vivobook (read above). My Sandisk Extreme Pro SSD works perfectly.

I am happy with my Sandisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD 2 TB New Generation and I intend to keep it long after my ASUS Vivobooks die.

My only negative: I wish the Sandisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD had an activity light (so I could tell [at a glance] when it is reading-writing). Note that this device is totally silent and warm to the touch, so not always obvious when it is reading-writing data. Not a big enough negative for me to deduct a star.

update: 8 months after purchase. My Sandisk Extreme Pro performing well, going strong. Zero problems. Connected to my ASUS laptop all the time using the USB C port, a laptop I use about 12 hours a day, my Extreme Pro gets warm but not hot.

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Barnes

Larger size a definite plus as my file and photo library grows

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024

Capacity: 4TBPattern: SSDVerified Purchase

I've been using the SanDisk Pro SSD drives since they first came out. I started out with 1TB, then 2TB, and now the 4TB escalating the size to match my needs. I use them as a Time Machine and to back up my files and photos. With the ever-increasing frequency of violent weather, I view these backups as (relatively) inexpensive insurance. I still use all three sizes…and they have never given me any problems.

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moo

Usually works?

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2023

Capacity: 4TBPattern: SSDVerified Purchase

I bought one of these when it first came out and it works great, although does not achieve its maximum speed on my M1 Mac with Thunderbolt 4. See the review iApplegeek made about this device for more detailed info. What he said is absolutely correct and I have experienced the same.

If you need SanDisk, you're better off going with the older "non pro" version of the extreme SSD--it'll achieve the same exact speeds as the new version unless you very specifically have a computer which will do these speeds. Again, M1 Mac does not achieve these speeds over Thunderbolt 4.

Now, let's talk about the rest of them that I purchased. I have to reiterate that the FIRST ONE that I purchased is running strong and has zero issues. It sits on my desk and, while warm, it functions as intended.

Then there was the second one I purchased... and the third one.... and the fourth one....

They worked... until they didn't. Like straight up, units 02-04 all worked one day and then when I woke up, my system said unrecognized disk. Not on any other of my drives which are also all plugged in. Happened on my desktop and my laptop. I returned unit 02 and was replaced with Unit 03. Same result. Unit 04, same result.

Luckily, I was smart enough to have a backup of my working files, but had I not.... this could have been catastrophic.

A note about the 02-04. 02 was an amazon warehouse deal and I think someone might have returned a used drive (it had scratches on it and the back looked slightly rubbed from going into a laptop pocket or something). Okay, we can let that one slide because I have been seeing an increase in products like this from Amazon, where someone must have returned their old product in a new box... okay... not fine, but fine.

What about units 03 & 04? Do we blame this on it being from a 3rd party seller on Amazon and not Amazon.com as seller? Do we call it the same customer fraud switch? Hard to say.

I am currently waiting on WD's customer support for unit 04, which has been experiencing massive internal problems from when corporate was hacked a few weeks ago.... okay, fine.... not fine, but fine. I figure, if three units from amazon in a row are bad, let's go direct to MFG for a replacement. Maybe it's the batch Amazon received? Fine, not fine.

Soooooo..... yeah.... I'm a video editor and 1/4 units working as intended is a really bad ratio. I think I am going back to Samsung. I have had a T5 for a long time with no issues and just bought a set of 4TB T7.

The one unit of this that works, it does work fine and the paint job is prettier than the non pro, of which I also have--no issues with the non pro unit, but I am kind of paranoid to open my back stock of them after all of this.

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Liam Davis-Burns

Works great!

Reviewed in Canada on April 25, 2024

Capacity: 1TBPattern: SSDVerified Purchase

I just upgraded from an old 500gb disk drive and i'm amazed at how fast and small this is in comparison. I'm using it as a backup drive for my Mac and it seems to do the job excellently. I've only been using it for a month so I can't speak to its durability or longevity, but so far I'd highly recommended it!

Emmanuel García Zúñiga

Rápido

Reviewed in Mexico on March 14, 2024

Capacity: 2TBPattern: SSDVerified Purchase

Excelente producto, su tamaño, velocidad, capacidad! Vale mucho la pena!

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Marcelo da Ressurreição

Produto entregue conforme publicidade.

Reviewed in Brazil on February 29, 2024

Capacity: 1TBPattern: SSDVerified Purchase

Ótimo produto!!!

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Aldo Neri

excelente para mac

Reviewed in Mexico on February 23, 2024

Capacity: 4TBPattern: SSDVerified Purchase

lo uso con mi mac como disco externo para proyectos que edito en final cut y funciona a la perfeccion... el flujo de edicion en final cut, no se corta ni se traba ni nada... recomendable

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Anderson Prim

Produto Diferenciado

Reviewed in Brazil on December 18, 2023

Capacity: 4TBPattern: SSDVerified Purchase

Produto com velocidades de troca muito rápidas. Excelente acabamento emborrachado. Tamanho do produto também é diferenciado.

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