{"product_id":"sandisk-extreme-portable-ssd-black","title":"SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD (Black)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen you're out shooting in the field, running between shoots, or moving large project files from one machine to another, the last thing you want is storage slowing you down. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is built for exactly that — fast, rugged, pocketable storage that keeps pace with professional workloads without asking for a bag of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith sequential read speeds up to 1050 MB\/s and write speeds up to 1000 MB\/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2, moving a day's worth of RAW files or 4K footage is measured in seconds, not minutes. Available in capacities from 1TB up to a genuinely substantial 8TB, this is one drive that won't run out of room before the project does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 1050 MB\/s read and 1000 MB\/s write — USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gb\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP65 rated — water and dust resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 3-metre drop protection with rugged silicone shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in carabiner loop — clips to bag, belt loop, or kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C connectivity — works with laptops, tablets, and smartphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and lightweight: 100.80 x 52.55 x 9.60 mm, 52g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Windows 10+, macOS 10.13+, and USB-C devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-year limited warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silicone shell is not just cosmetic — it absorbs impact and contributes to the IP65 dust and water resistance. The carabiner loop at the top means you can clip it to a camera bag, a backpack strap, or a belt loop and not think about it again until you need it. It is the kind of thoughtful detail that makes a real difference in day-to-day use rather than just reading well in a spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassword protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption means your client files, your personal archive, or anything else on the drive stays private if the drive goes missing. This is hardware-level encryption, running on the drive itself — there is no software to install on every machine you connect to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom photographers and videographers who live on location to IT teams moving large datasets between sites, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is one of the most capable pocket-sized drives you can buy. Trusted by professional photographers worldwide and backed by a 5-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat speeds can I actually expect in real-world use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is rated at up to 1050 MB\/s read and 1000 MB\/s write over USB 3.2 Gen 2. In real-world use with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port and large sequential files (video footage, RAW photo batches, large archives), you will get very close to those figures. Smaller mixed files will be somewhat lower, which is true of any SSD. The key is using a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port; if your machine only has USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gb\/s), speeds will be capped at around 400-500 MB\/s. Still fast, just not the full figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work directly with iPhone or Android?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is tested and compatible with iPhone 15 and later (which have USB-C) — connect directly with a USB-C to USB-C cable. For older iPhones with Lightning, you will need a Lightning to USB-C adapter. On Android, it works with Android 11+ devices that support USB OTG over USB-C. The SanDisk Memory Zone app (Google Play) makes file management and automatic backup straightforward on Android.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the encryption easy to set up, and what happens if I forget my password?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting up password protection is straightforward — you install the SanDisk SecureAccess software (Windows) or download the app (Mac), set your password, and from that point the protected partition is locked until the correct password is entered. 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