SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB
Score: 88/100
Lexar ES5 2TB
Score: 91/100Rankings
The Lexar ES5 2TB Magnetic Portable SSD delivers blazing 2000 MB/s speeds via USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, a magnetic MagSafe-compatible design, and rugged IP65 protection, targeting mobile creators who need fast, on-the-go storage. Performance peaks require compatible hosts, and the drive lacks Thunderbolt for future-proofing.
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 TB | 2 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 | 0.12 kg |
— | 104,448 MBbest |
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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 | 0.12 kg |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Android | Windows/macOS/iOS/Android |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 1 TB | 2 TB |
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 consider the Lexar ES5 a high-performance, creator-focused portable SSD, lauding its USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 bandwidth, MagSafe magnetic design, and rugged IP65 build, while cautioning about host compatibility and missing Thunderbolt.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the SSD's blazing transfer speeds, magnetic attachment to iPhones, and rugged, lightweight design, though they note reduced speeds on Macs and wish for Thunderbolt connectivity.
