Western Digital Unveils Extreme Portable SSD’s
Western Digital has unveiled two rugged new SanDisk portable SSDs that offer nearly 2x the speed over previous generations.
SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD
The SanDisk PRO stores and transfers data with read and write speeds of up to 2000MB/s.
With capacities up to 2TB the new NVMe drives features a forged aluminum chassis and up to two-meter drop protection and an IP55 rating.
The drives also help keep content safe with private password protection and an upgrade to 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD features NVMe solid state performance featuring up to 1050MB/s read and up to 1000MB/s write speeds in a portable, high-capacity drive.
The drive features up to two-meter drop protection and IP55 water and dust resistance. Durable silicone shell that offers a premium feel and added protection to the drive’s exterior. It also keeps private content private with password protection and an upgrade to 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
The new drives are compatible with PC and Mac computers. In addition to moving content to a PC or laptop, the new products also now allow users to back up mobile content quickly and easily thanks to compatibility with a range of USB Type-C smartphones.
Pricing and Availability
The SanDisk Extreme and SanDisk Extreme PRO portable SSDs are backed by a five-year limited warranty and are available through the Western Digital Store, and retailers worldwide.
The SanDisk Extreme portable SSD is available in 500GB at $119.99 USD and 1TB at 199.99 USD and is expected to ship in 2TB later this year
The SanDisk Extreme PRO portable SSD is available in 2TB at $499.99.
South African pricing and availability will be available soon.
