Best SanDisk products in the External SSD category
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best SanDisk products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. SanDisk Extreme Portable
Robust memory that can cope with anything. Life is an adventure. To capture the best moments, you need fast, high-capacity storage. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD offers read and write speeds of 1050MB/sec and 1000MB/sec so you can store your content and works on a fast SSD that fits your active lifestyle perfectly.
2. SanDisk Portable SSD V2
The best moments pass quickly. To make sure you don't miss them, you need fast, reliable storage. The SanDisk Portable SSD is fast and the ideal solution for reliably storing content and memories on the go.
Benefit from SSD performance with a read speed of 800 MB/s in a mobile drive.
The storage for the best moments
Back up your content and memories with a reliable mobile storage solution.
Robust enough for travelling
Let's go on an adventure - this robust drive is drop-proof from a height of up to two metres and can withstand a lot.
Won't get lost
The sturdy rubber hook allows you to attach the SSD securely to belt loops or a rucksack.
(Model version with 800 MB/s June 2023)
3. SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable
4. SanDisk Extreme Portable V2
Your life is an adventure. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD fits your mobile lifestyle and accelerates your every move. Tested and compatible with iPhone 15 Plus/Pro/Max so you can free up space on your smartphone.
5. SanDisk Desk Drive
Meet the SanDisk Desk Drive - a complete solution for desktop data backup, now up to 4 times faster than a desktop HDD. It's the perfect storage to quickly back up your most valuable content at home. The enormous capacity of up to 8 TB offers enough space for your photos, videos, music and important documents. Thanks to read speeds of up to 1,000 MB/s, you can access everything quickly. The compact design fits perfectly into the working environment and secures all your content in one central location. You can simply place the compact SSD on your desk to back up your files and have them ready to hand at all times. With up to 8 TB of storage, you can easily expand your collection of photos, videos, music and important documents. Expand your desktop storage capacity and access your content up to 4 times faster than with a desktop HDD thanks to read speeds of up to 1,000 MB/s. The SSD is pre-formatted in exFAT and can be connected directly to Windows computers or Macs with the USB Type-C cable for quick and easy backups. The SanDisk Desk Drive SSD is directly compatible with Apple Time Machine on your Mac without further configuration. Or use the downloadable Acronis True Image backup software for Western Digital3 and set up automatic backups of your most important files and folders to effortlessly secure your favourite content.
6. SanDisk Extreme Solid state-drev Portable V2 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2
Life is an adventure. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD suits a dynamic lifestyle and speeds up everyday life. Almost 2 times faster than its predecessor.
SanDisk Extreme Solid state-drev Portable V2 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2
2000 GB
7. SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 4 TB V2 - USB-C 3.2 Gen2 IP65 Monterey
Tough Storage That’s Ready for Life
Your life’s an adventure. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD fits your mobile lifestyle and accelerates every move. Nearly 2x as fast as our previous generation!
Powerful yet Portable
Get fast NVMe™ solid state performance featuring 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write speeds in a portable, high-capacity drive that’s perfect for creating amazing content or capturing incredible footage.
Tough Enough to Take with You
Up to three-meter drop protection and IP65 water and dust resistance mean this durable drive can take a beating.
It Goes Where You Go
Use the handy carabiner loop to attach the drive to your belt loop or backpack for extra security when you’re out in the world.
Put a Lock on Your Files
Help keep private content private with the included password protection featuring 256‐bit AES hardware encryption.
Professional-Grade Storage
From SanDisk, the brand professional photographers worldwide trust to handle their best shots and footage.
SanDisk Memory Zone App for Easy File Management
Available from the Google Play™ store, the SanDisk Memory Zone app lets you unlock, access and back up your phone's files in one location. It can also automatically move files from your device to your SSD to free up space.
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 4 TB V2 - USB-C 3.2 Gen2 IP65 Monterey
4000 GB
8. SanDisk Portable SSD
The most beautiful moments are over quickly. To make sure you don't miss them, you need fast, reliable storage. The SanDisk® Portable SSD is fast and the ideal solution for reliably storing content and memories on the go.
Fast, portable, affordable.
Get SSD performance with a read speed of 520 MB/s2 in a portable drive.
The storage for your best moments
Back up your content and memories with a reliable mobile storage solution.
Rugged enough for the road
Go on an adventure - this rugged drive is drop-proof from up to two meters4 and can take a beating.
Won't get lost
The sturdy rubber hook lets you securely attach the SSD to belt loops or a backpack.
9. SanDisk Extreme Portable V1
The rugged SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD enables fast data transfers at read speeds, making it ideal for storing and editing high-resolution photos and videos. Protection class IP55 means that the hard disk can withstand rain, splash water, liquids and dust. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is compact and fits comfortably in one hand. It is compatible with both a PC and a Mac computer.
10. SanDisk PRO-G40
Experience exciting action with the powerful and ultra-rugged SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD. This versatile SSD is Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatible for efficient cross-device collaboration. With consistent speeds of up to 2,700 MB/s read and 1,900 MB/s1 write over Thunderbolt 3, the PRO-G40 SSD is suitable for even your most demanding workflows. Just follow your vision with this extra rugged SSD - with 3m drop and 1,800kg shock resistance and an IP68 rating (dust and water resistant), it can withstand the elements in almost any location.
High performance for all tasks
Our most productive SSD yet delivers blazing speeds of up to 2,700MB/s read and 1,900MB/s write over Thunderbolt 3 and 1,050MB/s read and & 1,000MB/s write over USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Two blazing fast interfaces
Versatility is the name of the game with the PRO-G40 SSD, which is compatible with both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Withstand the elements
This ultra-rugged SSD defies harsh conditions with IP68 dust/water resistance, 3m drop resistance and up to 1,800kg shock protection.
Powerful yet cool
The cooling aluminium enclosure of the PRO-G40 SSD enables extremely fast speeds even in the most demanding workflows.
Small but mighty
Take advantage of the PRO-G40 SSD's outstanding performance with up to 2 TB as a scratch disk for high-resolution editing and rendering.
Premium from the inside out
The insides match the outsides: The outstanding technology inside matches the SSD's high-quality and particularly robust outer materials.