The SanDisk Extreme 8TB Portable SSD offers high-performance external storage with NVMe solid-state technology, achieving read and write speeds of up to 1050 MB/s and 1000 MB/s respectively for fast data transfers and efficient workflows. This drive features a rugged design with IP65 certification, providing protection against dust and low-pressure water jets, making it suitable for use in various environments. Integrated AES-256-bit hardware encryption secures sensitive data, ensuring privacy and data protection. The compact black casing measures approximately 10.9 cm in length, 5.2 cm in width, and 1.0 cm in height, weighing around 77 grams, offering portability without compromising capacity. Ideal for professionals, content creators, and tech enthusiasts, it supports reliable performance for backups, large file storage, and mobile computing needs. Compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2 interfaces, it includes a USB-C to C cable and a USB-C to A adapter for broad connectivity across devices such as laptops, desktop computers, and gaming consoles.
USB ports | USB-C |
Exact USB ports | USB-C 4 (1x) |
Read transfer speed | 1050 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 1000 MB/s |
SSD Features | AES encryption |
Item number | 59821436 |
Manufacturer | SANDISK |
Category | External SSDs |
Manufacturer no. | SDSSDE61-8T00-G25M |
Release date | 27.6.2025 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Storage capacity | 8 TB |
USB ports | USB-C |
Exact USB ports | USB-C 4 (1x) |
Read transfer speed | 1050 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 1000 MB/s |
SSD Features | AES encryption |
Protection type (IP code) | IP65 |
Scope of delivery | USB-C to USB-A adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable |
Length | 10.90 cm |
Width | 5.20 cm |
Height | 1 cm |
Weight | 77 g |
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Source: Digitec GalaxusSanDisk does everything right with the second version of the Extreme Portable. The SSD could have secured the victory with a better HD tune result. But it has IP65 protection, which is ideal for travellers.
Whether for data backups, large project or video files: Portable SSDs such as the Sandisk Extreme Portable V2 are the new best friends of the iPhone 15 (Pro). Thanks to USB-C, slow data transfer is a thing of the past and you can transfer your data from one device to another faster than ever before...
The NVMe version of the external SSD is a very fast-working data carrier that is well suited for on-the-go use.
If it doesn't have to be so fast, version 1 might do as well.
