SanDisk, a subsidiary of Western Digital has announced two new high performance external SSDs for the Indian market, namely the Extreme Portable SSD and Extreme PRO Portable SSD. They feature durable and shock-resistant designs, and they offer speeds up to 2000MB/s for reads and writes.
The Extreme Portable and Extreme PRO Portable SSDs are designed to meet the high-speed storage needs for professional photographers, videographers and enthusiasts. The Extreme Portable features up to 1050MB/s read and up to 1000MB/s write speeds, while the Extreme PRO Portable SSD features up to 2000MB/s read and up to 2000MB/s write speeds. For data security, they feature built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption and password protection.
Regarding drive durability, the Extreme Portable SSD has a silicone shell while the Extreme PRO Portable has a forged aluminum chassis and silicone shell design. They both have an integrated carabiner loop in the body, which is helpful to secure them to a belt loop or backpack. They claim drop-protection from up to 2 meters, and they are also IP55 dust and water-resistant.
Pricing and availability
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is available now with the following prices:
500GB – Rs. 7999
1TB – Rs. 12999
2TB – Rs. 27499
The SanDisk Extreme PRO portable SSD is available now with the following prices
1TB – Rs 19999
2TB – Rs 34999
4TB variants of both the Extreme Portable and Extreme PRO portable SSDs will start shipping in April 2021.