Sandisk unveils new portable SSD range for creatives

Sandisk has released details about its new line up of portable SSD drives, including the Sandisk Portable SSD, Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD, and Sandisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD.

The Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD delivers almost twice the speed of its predecessor as well as enhanced durability and is available today. The other products will be rolled out later this year. 

“Whether at home, in the office, or on the go, this new generation of portable SSDs support customers across their storage needs,” said Heidi Arkinstall, vice president of consumer marketing at Sandisk. “From everyday users, to creative enthusiasts, to production professionals, the Sandisk portable SSD portfolio balances performance, portability, and durability to give people storage they can depend on as their needs evolve.” 

The new Sandisk portable SSDs delivers meaningful performance updates, says Sandisk. Each features a durable design, with the Sandisk Portable SSD projected to have drop protection of up to two meters. The Sandisk Extreme and Sandisk Extreme Pro SSDs are resistant up to three meter drops and help protect against spills with an IP65 ratings. The Sandisk Extreme and Sandisk Extreme Pro SSDs also have password protection included with 256-bit AES hardware encryption.

The differences between the different models are as follows:

• Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD – Designed for creative, photo and video enthusiasts, and professionals working with larger files. The drive offers read speeds of up to 2,000MB/s and enables tasks such as transferring up to 1,000 high-resolution photos in under 60 seconds, making it well-suited for managing creative projects and moving content efficiently across devices. 
• Sandisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD – Designed for professional photographers, filmmakers, and designers, including real-time editing and working with high-resolution media. The drive delivers transfer speeds of up to 4,000MB/s, supporting tasks such as moving up to 10 minutes of 12K video in just under a minute.
• Sandisk Portable SSD – Designed for students, office workers, and family archivists, for everyday digital content. Built for users who need a simple way to back up files, store photos and videos, and manage personal data, the drive delivers read speeds of up to 1,000MB/s in a compact, easy-to-carry design.

“As photo and video resolutions continue to increase and AI-generated content becomes more prevalent, users at every level are managing more data across a wider range of devices and environments,” said Susan Park, vice president of consumer products at Sandisk. “With nearly double the speed and a purpose-built, pocket-sized design, our latest portable SSD portfolio can move massive files blazing fast, keeping creativity in motion and under control.” 

The Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD is available now and shipping globally, with pricing starting at US$259 (£191) for 1TB and additional capacities offered in 2TB and 4TB. A 500GB version of the Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD will be available in the second half of 2026. It also includes a five-year limited warranty. 

Also available in the second half of 2026 will be the Sandisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD in 2TB, 4TB and 8TB with a five-year limited warranty, and the Sandisk Portable SSD in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB with a three-year limited warranty.