SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB
Score: 84/100
Seagate One Touch 2TB
Score: 54/100Rankings
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD delivers near-internal SSD speeds in a rugged, lightweight package with strong encryption and a generous warranty, making it ideal for mobile creators.
The Seagate One Touch 2 TB SSD delivers near-NVMe speeds in a pocket-sized, shock-resistant chassis with hardware encryption and a rich software bundle, making it ideal for mobile creators. Its main drawbacks are the short cables and lack of a protective case.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GB | 2,000 GBbest | |
1,050 MB/sbest | 1,030 MB/s | |
1,000 MB/sbest | 864 MB/s | |
5 yearsbest | 3 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 49.9 g | 45 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 9.7 mmbest | 10 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 1030 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 864 MB/s |
Interface | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Storage(2) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 2000 GB |
Warranty Period (years) | 5 years | 3 years |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 49.9 g | 45 g |
Thickness (mm) | 9.7 mm | 10 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
TechRadar, PCMag and other reviewers praise its speed, IP65 rating and durability, noting the carabiner loop and 5-year warranty as standout features.
Average rating around 4.5/5; users love the fast transfers and ruggedness but complain about occasional firmware issues and a temperamental adapter.
“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 One Touch SSD for its high transfer rates, compact build, and robust software bundle, noting it delivers near-NVMe performance in a travel-ready chassis.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the drive's speed, reliability, and portability, especially the Android backup experience, while recurring complaints focus on the short cable and missing protective pouch.
