SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB
Score: 88/100
Lexar ES5 1TB
Score: 90/100Rankings
The Lexar 1TB ES5 Magnetic External SSD offers top-tier USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 performance and a magnetic MagSafe design for iPhone creators, with IP65 durability and strong encryption. macOS users may see lower speeds, and the drive lacks Thunderbolt connectivity.
The SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD combines near-internal SSD speeds with rugged IP65 protection and drop resistance, making it a strong choice for creators who need fast, secure storage on the move.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1 TBbest | 1 TBbest | |
1,050 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
1,000 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.05 kgbest | 0.11 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.0499 kg | 0.11 kg |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Android | Windows/macOS/iOS/Android |
Storage(1) | ||
Drive Type | NVMe SSD | SSD |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
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TechRadar, PCMag, The Verge and others commend its speed, IP65 rating and carabiner loop, noting it enables direct 4K/8K editing in the field.
Users love the lightning-fast transfers and ruggedness, though a minority report early failures and adapter issues.
“Transfers my 50GB video projects in under a minute.”
“Survived a rainstorm during a shoot-still works perfectly.”
“Drive died after 60 minutes of use-replaced under warranty, but concerning.”
Professional reviewers commend the ES5 for its striking design, ultra-fast USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 performance, and robust build quality, but note macOS speed limitations and the absence of Thunderbolt.
Everyday users love the magnetic mounting and cable-retention system, reporting reliable 4K/120FPS ProRes capture, while noting slower speeds on Macs and lint-attracting silicone.
