Lexar Professional Go 2TB
Score: 79/100
SanDisk Extreme PRO 4TB USB4
Score: 87/100Rankings
An ultra-fast USB4 portable SSD delivering near-internal SSD performance with strong security and ruggedness, best for high-end creators, but its size and need for a USB4 host limit portability for some users.
The Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub offers a unique modular solution for iPhone filmmakers, delivering fast 1050 MB/s reads, IP65 protection and integrated power delivery. Its compact design and hardware encryption make it ideal for on-the-go ProRes capture, though the premium price and hub limitations may deter budget-focused users.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GB | 4,000 GBbest | |
1,050 MB/s | 3,800 MB/sbest | |
1,000 MB/s | 3,700 MB/sbest | |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 168 gbest | 172 g |
| ↓ lower better | 8.2 mmbest | 9.65 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 43.5 mmbest | 100.84 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 25 mmbest | 52.58 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB4 |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 3800 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 3700 MB/s |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Supported Operating Systems | macOS, Windows, Linux | Windows 10+, macOS 14+ |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 4000 GB |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 168 g | 172 g |
Thickness (mm) | 8.2 mm | 9.65 mm |
Length (mm) | 43.5 mm | 100.84 mm |
Width (mm) | 25 mm | 52.58 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers hail the Lexar Go as a game-changing solution for iPhone filmmakers, praising its seamless ProRes capture, compact modular design, high-speed performance and robust security. They note the premium price and limited Mac hub functionality as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the tiny, lightweight form factor, the ability to charge the phone while filming, and the ruggedness that survived outdoor conditions. Common complaints focus on the hub's lack of ruggedness, incompatibility with thick cases, upcoming iPhone 17 issues, and the high price tag.
“Direct 4K ProRes recording to external SSD from iPhone is a game changer.”
“The tiny, lightweight form factor makes it perfect for travel shoots.”
“Rugged IP65 rating and 1 m drop resistance survived my outdoor shoot.”
Professional reviewers commend the Extreme PRO USB4 SSD for its blazing peak speeds and rugged build, while warning that real-world performance depends on a fully compatible 40 Gbps host and noting occasional throttling on non-Thunderbolt 4 systems.
Users praise the drive's speed, plug-and-play ease, and durable design for on-location work, though they report initial connection hiccups, a larger form factor, and speed throttling after the cache is exhausted.
