Hard Drive | 500 GB Solid State Drive |
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- If your drive stops working, the Rescue data recovery plan will attempt to recover the data from the failed drive and recovered data will be returned on a media storage device or via secure cloud-based data storage.
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- Your Rescue Plan documents will be delivered to you via email only to the address associated with your Amazon.com account and can be found in your account message center within the Buyer/Seller Messages.
- If your drive stops working, the Rescue data recovery plan will attempt to recover the data from the failed drive and recovered data will be returned on a media storage device or via secure cloud-based data storage.
- Covers new Solid State drives of any brand when purchased within 30 days (receipt must be retained for purchases not on the same transaction).
- Free shipping for in–lab data recovery; 24/7 online case status tracking
- If your data isn’t recovered, you get your money back
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Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GB |
Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.2 |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Brand | SanDisk |
Special Feature | Not_Performance_Used |
Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive |
Compatible Devices | Laptop, Desktop, Tablet |
Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
Color | Black |
Hard Disk Size | 500 GB |
About this item
- Get NVMe solid state performance with up to 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write speeds in a portable, high-capacity drive(1) (Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on host device & other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.)
- Up to 3-meter drop protection and IP65 water and dust resistance mean this tough drive can take a beating(3) (Previously rated for 2-meter drop protection and IP55 rating. Now qualified for the higher, stated specs.)
- Use the handy carabiner loop to secure it to your belt loop or backpack for extra peace of mind.
- Help keep private content private with the included password protection featuring 256‐bit AES hardware encryption.(3)
- Easily manage files and automatically free up space with the SanDisk Memory Zone app.(5)

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storage capacity | 500 GB | 1 TB | 250 GB | 500 GB | 256 GB | 500 GB |
hardware interface | usb c | usb3.2 gen 2, usb c | usb3.2 gen 2 | usb c | sata 6 0 gb | pci x 4 |
compatible devices | Laptop, Desktop, Tablet | Laptop | Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone | Laptop, Gaming Console, Camera, Tablet, Smartphone | Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet, Camera, Desktop | Laptop, Desktop, Tablet, Smartphone |
form factor | Portable | Portable | portable | Portable | Portable, 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch |
write speed | 1000 | 80 mb per second | 1000 | — | 550 | 2000 |
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Your life’s an adventure. To capture and keep its best moments, you need fast, high-capacity storage that accelerates every move. 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write speeds let you store your content and creations on a fast drive that fits seamlessly into your active lifestyle. Up to two-meter drop protection (3), with IP55 water and dust resistance (3), a Carabiner loop for securing the drive. From the brand trusted by professional photographers, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD provides fast solid state performance in a tough, reliable storage solution. | 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes, 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user capacity less. | Up to 1050MB/s read speed, up to 1000MB/s write speed. Engineered with proprietary technology to reach speeds beyond UHS-I 104MB/s, requires compatible devices capable of reaching such speed. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes. | (1) See official SanDisk website. | (2)Password protection uses 256-bit AES encryption and is supported by Windows 8, Windows 10 and macOS v10.9+ (Software download required for Mac, see official SanDisk website.) | (3)Based on internal testing. IPEC 60529 IP 55: Tested to withstand water flow (30 kPa) at 3 min.; limited dust contact does not interfere with the operation. Must be clean and dry before use.
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Technical Details
Brand | SanDisk |
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Series | SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD |
Item model number | SDSSDE61-500G-G25 |
Hardware Platform | Mac |
Item Weight | 1.76 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 0.38 x 2.07 x 3.97 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 0.38 x 2.07 x 3.97 inches |
Color | Black |
Number of Processors | 4 |
Flash Memory Size | 500 |
Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.2 |
Manufacturer | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. |
Language | English, English, English, English |
ASIN | B08GTXVG9P |
Country of Origin | China |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 30, 2020 |
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Powerful yet Portable
Get fast NVMe solid state performance with up to 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write speeds(1) 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(4) 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.(3)

SanDisk Memory Zone App for File Management(5)
Available from the Google Play store, the SanDisk Memory Zone app(5) 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.
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Read Speeds(1) Up to 1050MB/s | Read Speeds(1) Up to 2000MB/s read | Read Speeds(1) Up to 200MB/s(64GB-1TB) |
Write Speeds(1) Up to 1000MB/s | Write Speeds(1) Up to 2000MB/s | Write Speeds(1) Up to 140MB/s(256GB-1TB) |
Durability Up to three-meter drop protection and IP65 water and dust resistance(4) | Durability Up to three-meter drop protection and IP65 water and dust resistance(4) | Durability Temperature-proof, waterproof, shockproof, and X-ray proof(7) |
Security Included password protection featuring 256‐bit AES hardware encryption.(3) | Security Included password protection featuring 256‐bit AES hardware encryption.(3) | Security Includes a 2-year offer for RescuePRO Deluxe file recovery software(8) |
File Management Easily manage files and free up space with the SanDisk Memory Zone app.(5) | File Management Easily manage files and free up space with the SanDisk Memory Zone app.(5) | Video Quality 4K UHD video(9) |
Legal Disclaimers
(1) Based on stated speeds and internal testing; performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes. (2) See official SanDisk website.(3) Password protection uses 256-bit AES encryption and is supported by Windows 8, Windows 10 and macOS v10.9+. (Software download required for Mac, see official SanDisk website.) (4) Product requalified for stated specifications. Based on internal testing. IPEC 60529 IP 55 & IPEC 60529 IP 65: Tested to withstand water flow (30 kPa) at 3 min.; limited dust contact does not interfere with operation. Must be clean and dry before use. (5) Download and installation required; See official SanDisk website for Memory Zone details. (6) 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes, 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user capacity less. (7) Card only. See product packaging or official SanDisk website for additional information and limitations. (8) Registration required; Terms and conditions apply. (9) 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) video support may vary based upon host device, file attributes, and other factors. See official SanDisk website.
SanDisk, the SanDisk logo, Memory Zone, RescuePRO, SanDisk Extreme and Extreme PRO are registered marks or marks of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries. Google Play is a mark of Google LLC. The NVMe mark is a registered mark of NVM Express, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Product specifications subject to change without notice.
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Western Digital Technologies, Inc. is the seller of record and licensee in the Americas of SanDisk products.
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Customers praise the portable SSD's impressive speed, particularly its lightning-fast file transfers and consistent performance with large files. The drive is compact, fitting easily in a pocket or bag, and customers appreciate its robust build and portability, noting it's perfect for travel. They find it easy to use, particularly with MacBooks, and consider it good value for money, with one customer noting the price is going down for more storage space. The functionality receives mixed reviews, with some customers reporting it stopped working within a day and a half.
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Customers praise the drive's impressive speed, noting that it consistently reads large files quickly and loads games faster. One customer mentions that uploads and downloads are like lightning.
"...storing photos and videos—there's plenty of room, and moving them around is quick and easy. This also makes a great "emergency" drive...." Read more
"...Extreme Portable SSD delivers incredible speed, with read speeds of up to 1050MB/s. Whether I’m editing high-res video or backing up important files..." Read more
"...The speed is nothing short of phenomenal—transferring large files is a breeze, and I find myself saving so much time compared to my old hard..." Read more
"...That said, reading large files remains consistently fast with this drive, maintaining speeds of around 1 GB/s regardless of how full the disk..." Read more
Customers appreciate the drive's compact size, noting its pocket dimensions and nice case design, with one customer mentioning it fits perfectly in a burn-proof document bag.
"...Transfers between computers are fast, and it’s spacious enough to toss everything on without worrying about space or speed...." Read more
"...It’s small enough to take anywhere and tough enough to survive whatever conditions you throw at it...." Read more
"...The compact design makes it incredibly easy to carry around, which is perfect for someone always on the go...." Read more
"This drive is incredibly small and very fast considering its large storage size of 86b...." Read more
Customers appreciate the drive's portability, noting it is small, lightweight, and easy to slip into pockets, making it perfect for travel.
"...It’s lightweight yet feels very sturdy, with a nice rubberized finish that makes it easy to grip...." Read more
"...The compact design makes it incredibly easy to carry around, which is perfect for someone always on the go...." Read more
"...If you need a fast, portable, and durable SSD for your MacBook, this is a great option...." Read more
"Good product. It worked right out of the box, no glitch. It's very light. Don't know how long it will last yet...." Read more
Customers find the portable SSD to be robust and reliable, with one customer noting it's more substantial than a thumb drive.
"...around, drop them, or lose stuff under the couch, this drive holds up surprisingly well...." Read more
"...Conclusion: If you're looking for a fast, reliable, and durable external storage solution, the SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD is a perfect..." Read more
"...I couldn't be happier with my purchase! If you're in need of reliable storage that delivers exceptional performance, look no further than the..." Read more
"...acceptable to me as long as I can trust them and they hold my data securely...." Read more
Customers appreciate the drive's storage capacity, noting it can hold all videos and pictures, music, and photos, with one customer mentioning it can back up 8 gigabytes of data.
"...It's especially handy for storing photos and videos—there's plenty of room, and moving them around is quick and easy...." Read more
"...I plan to carry this with me at ALL times since it can hold so much music. The only thing is I wish it would have come with is a carabiner clip...." Read more
"This drive is incredibly small and very fast considering its large storage size of 86b...." Read more
"The capacity of this thing is enough for me to transfer large files from one electronic device to another...." Read more
Customers find the portable SSD to be a great value for the money, with one customer noting that the price is going down for more storage space, and another mentioning there are no subscription fees.
"...overkill for use as a simple backup drive, but if you find it for a great price, then go ahead!..." Read more
"...This is a great value for the price because I saw another retailer sell the 1TB for around this same price. This drive can definitely store 2TB!..." Read more
"...I highly recommend this amazing little device. It's worth every penny I paid for it." Read more
"...However, it's way over priced. But bc competition is slow they can charge $500+." Read more
Customers find the portable SSD easy to use, describing it as plug-and-play and effortless to hook up with MacBooks.
"...These little drives are truly plug & play. No new drivers were required to ensure proper connectivity on my Win 11 laptop...." Read more
"...It's easy to just plug and play on my Samsung ZFold 5, Windows 11 PC and my Linux laptop...." Read more
"...gap in the case makes it easy to locate in my backpack and easy to mount with a carabiner. The unit is also very fast." Read more
"...Fast portable and reliable. Just plug it in and you are good very simple. Fits plenty of videos and photos...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the drive's functionality, with some reporting it performs well and works great, while others mention it stopped working or doesn't work well with their laptops.
"...Windows and macOS right out of the box, and I’ve had no issues using it with any of my devices...." Read more
"...It's a pretty limited test. It can't emulate the real-life use case of copying large files...." Read more
"...If you're in need of reliable storage that delivers exceptional performance, look no further than the SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD." Read more
"...I’ve been using it with my MacBook, and it works like a charm. There are no issues with compatibility at all—just plug it in, and it’s good to go...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2025Color: BlackCapacity: 2TBVerified PurchaseI should start by saying prior to this SSD I had only been using SD cards. So I can’t speak exactly to the reliability or speed of other SSD’s on the market. Even still. Previously I had even purchased the SanDisk ‘PRO-READER SD Express Dual Card’ in hopes that it would improve transfer speeds and while maybe it did, there’s still absolutely no comparison between this SSD speed and the SD cards even with the additional $120 reader. The speed alone is reason enough to buy this. Now I am slightly skeptical as I am a Mac OS user and I’ve read plenty of reviews lamenting issues with disk corruption. So if something like that is to happen for me I will be sure to come back here and update this review. The other bonus is the size. I bought one of the Samsung T7 SSD’s for my friend so when I ordered this I expected the size to be roughly the same. Boy was I wrong. It is much much smaller. And to me that is also a huge plus. It’s roughly the size of a business card but of course a little thicker. Much better size imo than the comparable 3/4 of a phone size most other SSD’s clock in at.
An additional note:
Although I did download the SanDisk security software that comes already on the SSD in .dmg format I’ve opted to not use a password. I’m not concerned about someone else having access to it and additionally even if anyone else did gain access to it I don’t store anything confidential on it so it wouldn’t really matter to me. I’ve also chosen to do this because from what I’ve read of other reviews it seems that somewhere in between the computer/hard drive and password protection and SSD programming might be where the potential data corruption issues arise after possessing it for a bit of time. As such in efforts to avoid this possible corruption I’ve decided it better off to not have it PW protected.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2025Color: BlackCapacity: 2TBVerified PurchaseDurable, fast, and dependable—great for both daily use and emergency backups
If you're someone who tends to knock things around, drop them, or lose stuff under the couch, this drive holds up surprisingly well. I’ve kept mine plugged in constantly for things like File History and versioned backups, and it hasn’t overheated or caused any issues, even after long stretches of use.
It’s great if you regularly move, copy, or delete large files. Transfers between computers are fast, and it’s spacious enough to toss everything on without worrying about space or speed. It's especially handy for storing photos and videos—there's plenty of room, and moving them around is quick and easy.
This also makes a great "emergency" drive. You can load it with critical files—photos, documents, medical history, bank records, anything you absolutely can’t afford to lose—and just stash it somewhere safe. If you ever need to leave in a hurry or your main system fails, you can just grab it and go. It’s basically a digital safe for your most important stuff.
This might be overkill for use as a simple backup drive, but if you find it for a great price, then go ahead!
I picked mine up “used – like new” for $89, and it came in standard packaging with no issues. I’d happily grab another if I saw it again at that price.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2025Color: BlackCapacity: 1TBVerified Purchase’ve been using the SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD for several months now, and it’s become an indispensable tool for my creative work. As someone who often needs to transfer large files quickly, this external SSD has completely changed my workflow.
Speed & Performance:
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD delivers incredible speed, with read speeds of up to 1050MB/s. Whether I’m editing high-res video or backing up important files, the transfer times are lightning-fast. Even large 4K video files are moved in no time, which saves me a lot of time during shoots and editing sessions. The USB-C interface, combined with USB 3.2 Gen 2, ensures I’m getting the best possible speed without any slowdowns.
Durability:
This SSD is built for tough environments. It has IP65 water and dust resistance, which means it’s safe to use in a variety of conditions—whether I’m outdoors shooting in dusty environments or near a body of water. It’s also shock-resistant, so I don’t worry about it getting damaged if I accidentally drop it while on the go.
Design:
The compact and rugged design makes it easy to take this drive anywhere. It’s lightweight yet feels very sturdy, with a nice rubberized finish that makes it easy to grip. Whether I’m tossing it into my backpack or using it on location, the SSD feels like it can handle anything.
Format Compatibility:
I’ve used this with a variety of devices, including my laptop, camera, and even my smartphone. The SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD is compatible with both Windows and macOS right out of the box, and I’ve had no issues using it with any of my devices. The updated firmware ensures consistent performance across different systems, and it’s nice to have peace of mind knowing that it’s always ready when I need it.
Conclusion:
If you're looking for a fast, reliable, and durable external storage solution, the SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD is a perfect choice. It’s small enough to take anywhere and tough enough to survive whatever conditions you throw at it. Whether you’re a professional creator or just need fast storage for your everyday needs, this SSD delivers. I highly recommend it!
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WadeeReviewed in Sweden on June 9, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Användarvänlig extern hårddisk
Color: BlackCapacity: 1TBVerified PurchaseJag är mycket nöjd med produkten. Inga problem alls. Lätt att komma igång.
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LauraReviewed in France on May 9, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars Attention 1To et pas 2To !!
Color: Sky BlueCapacity: 1TBVerified PurchaseDisque niquel mais attention la description dit que c'est 2To alors qu'en lisant la description c'est bien une capacité de 1To seulement
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Sinon très bon disque, solide, fiable, léger ! Vraiment parfait pour travailler dessus ou en faire un backup
- SpartanReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on April 3, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Insane speeds in a compact form
Color: BlackCapacity: 8TBVerified PurchaseThis is SSD is insanely fast provided you connect it using a USB-C cable and is very compact for an 8TB capacity it's insane! It is very reliable coming from a well known brand such as SanDisk.
- Alex MarzReviewed in Saudi Arabia on May 24, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Color: Sky BlueCapacity: 1TBVerified PurchaseGreat but a little pricey
- Johannes WidodoReviewed in Singapore on November 1, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars trustworthy SSD, fast and reliable
Color: Sky BlueCapacity: 2TBVerified PurchaseSSD is essential for those who need to carry portable hard discs when travelling because of its shockproof and lightness. Buying trustworthy brand like SanDisk is important because of reliability