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SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD

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Why we’d pick it

SanDisk's faster aluminium-bodied portable SSD for sustained transfers such as video. Its 2000MB/s needs a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port, so the speed you get depends on the device you plug it into.

Spec sheet

ConnectorsUSB-C
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2
SpeedUp to 2000MB/s read and write
Capacities1TB, 2TB, 4TB
BuildForged aluminium chassis acting as a heatsink, silicone shell
DurabilityUp to 3 m drop protection; IP65 water and dust resistance
Security256-bit AES hardware encryption
Warranty5-year limited

Specs from the maker’s product page, checked 15 October 2026. Makers change specs — check before you buy.

Which devices it works with

Rule: USB-C external drive — Works with every Mac and with USB-C iPads and iPhones (the drive appears in the Files app). Speed depends on the device’s port. SanDisk: speeds may be lower depending on host device and interface; 2000MB/s needs a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host. Password protection supported on Windows and macOS v10.9+.

iPhone 17 work · 17 with adapter · 34 models
iPad 22 work · 1 with adapter · 23 models
Mac 45 work · 45 models
Apple Watch 0 work · 20 models
AirPods 0 work · 12 models
Apple TV 0 work · 4 models
HomePod & home 0 work · 5 models

Sources checked 15 October 2026

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