{"id":15970,"date":"2021-03-04T19:59:46","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T11:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/?p=15970"},"modified":"2023-03-05T11:43:34","modified_gmt":"2023-03-05T03:43:34","slug":"sandisk-extreme-portable-ssd-is-an-impressive-nvme-storage-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/my\/2021\/03\/04\/sandisk-extreme-portable-ssd-is-an-impressive-nvme-storage-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is an Impressive NVMe Storage Solution"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The newest version of the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD doubles the speed of the last-gen SATA model due to its newly equipped NVMe technology and USB 3.2 Type-C support.<\/p>\n

This mid-level portable drive is ideal for design professionals who need a storage solution that can handle directly editing high-res photos and videos while in the field.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also a viable device for adding extra gaming storage on newer PCs or game consoles as well as an option for those who simply need a speedy offline alternative to the cloud.<\/p>\n

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The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is a rugged, pocket-sized drive that connects to new and old USB ports and exploits the size, speed and robustness of solid state storage. It works with Macs and PCs.<\/p>\n

Performance-wise, SanDisk quotes the Extreme with speeds up to 1,050MB\/s read and 1,000 MB\/s write, which is more or less the standard for all mid-level portable NVMe drives.<\/p>\n

On testing, this drive is capable of supporting read speeds of up to 550MB\/s. That\u2019s not cutting edge fast, but it will move your data pretty quickly. Copying a 10GB movie file from a MacBook Air over a USB 3.0 port takes just under 20 seconds.<\/p>\n

For the best performance you will need to connect it to a port that supports USB 3.1 Gen 2, such as the USB C ports on a modern Mac.<\/p>\n

Users also have some peace of mind as far as security is concerned with the option to password-protect their files and leverage the built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption.<\/p>\n

Though physically small, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is a tough device and comes with an IP55 rating, the International Protection Rating system that classifies degrees of protection against elements that might intrude into the drive.<\/p>\n

The specific IP-55 rating of the SanDisk drive means that offers protection against dust and potential liquid damage such as the rain and accidental spills. The SSD can also survive drops up to 2 metres. All of these are must-haves for those working outside or those on the go who simply always have the portable drive on them.<\/p>\n

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If you want a compact and zippy, high-capacity portable SSD for sneaker-netting your files, the SanDisk Extreme portable SSD makes a pretty compelling choice. It\u2019s also very well suited for those who spend a lot of time outdoors and need access to rugged external storage.<\/p>\n

Out with the old (SATA) and in with the new (NVMe), the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD sets the new standard for mainstream portable drives. Its highly-compact design, bar-setting performance, and the inline price tag make the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is a perfect solution for photographers, videographers and prosumers.<\/p>\n

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