SanDisk Portable SSD 1TB
Score: 77/100
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 2TB
Score: 77/100Rankings
The SanDisk 1 TB Portable SSD combines fast 800 MB/s reads with a rugged IP65-rated aluminum body, making it a solid choice for creators who need durability on the go. While it lacks a USB-C to USB-C cable and built-in encryption, its lightweight design and strong protection stand out.
A rugged, PS5-certified portable SSD offering 1000 MB/s speeds, IP65 protection, and hardware encryption, ideal for gamers and creators but limited by USB 3.2 Gen 2 bandwidth and inability to run games directly.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GB | 2,000 GBbest | |
800 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
796 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 40 gbest | 71 g |
| ↓ lower better | 9.91 mm | 9.7 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 96.9 mmbest | 100.8 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 46.9 mmbest | 52.6 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 800 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 796 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 2000 GB |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Weight (g) | 40 g | 71 g |
Thickness (mm) | 9.91 mm | 9.7 mm |
Length (mm) | 96.9 mm | 100.8 mm |
Width (mm) | 46.9 mm | 52.6 mm |
Height (mm) | 9.91 mm | 9.7 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the drive for its solid blend of high transfer speeds, rugged IP65 construction, and lightweight design, noting that it can even exceed 800 MB/s in optimal conditions but criticize the omission of a USB-C to USB-C cable.
Everyday users consistently commend the SSD for its speed, compactness, and durability, especially for travel, while recurring complaints focus on the short included cable and occasional speed drops with older ports.
“perfect for travel”
“short cable is a frequent pain point”
“Up to 800 MB/s read speeds in a portable drive”
Professional reviewers laud the 2TB Extreme Portable SSD for its impressive NVMe-based performance, rugged IP65 construction, and official PlayStation 5 licensing, while noting the 5-year warranty and hardware encryption as confidence-boosting features.
Users praise the speed, durability, and carabiner loop, but note the inability to play PS5 games directly, occasional thermal throttling, and the short cable length.
