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SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD V2

BH #SAE812TB • MFR #SDSSDE81-2T00-G25
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SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD V2
Key Features
  • 2TB Total Storage Capacity
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
  • Up to 2000 MB/s Read & Write Speeds
  • Bus Powered
Take pro performance on the go with the 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD V2 from SanDisk. Designed for durable performance, this 2TB SSD boasts read and write speeds up to 2000 MB/s via a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C connection. Keep files protected with 256-bit AES encryption, while IP55 dust and water resistance, drop-proofing up to 6', and the aluminum chassis and silicon shell provide physical resilience. A carabiner clip allows for easy attachment to a bag or belt, making this SSD easy to transport. Bus powered, the SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD V2 comes with USB Type-C to C and C to A cables.
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SanDisk Extreme Pro External SSD Overview

By B&H Photo's

Take pro performance on the go with the 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD V2 from SanDisk. Designed for durable performance, this 2TB SSD boasts read and write speeds up to 2000 MB/s via a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C connection. Keep files protected with 256-bit AES encryption, while IP55 dust and water resistance, drop-proofing up to 6', and the aluminum chassis and silicon shell provide physical resilience. A carabiner clip allows for easy attachment to a bag or belt, making this SSD easy to transport. Bus powered, the SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD V2 comes with USB Type-C to C and C to A cables.

Tough Enough to Take with You
With up to 6' of drop protection and IP55 water and dust resistance, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD ensures your data is ready when you need it. Furthermore, the aluminum chassis and durable silicon shell offer added protection to the drive's exterior.
Put a Lock on Your Files
Help keep private content private with the included password protection, featuring 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
UPC: 619659181314

SanDisk Extreme Pro External SSD Specs

Host ConnectionUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 or USB-A 3.2 Gen 2x2
Inputs/Outputs1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2)
Storage CapacityTotal: 2 TB SSD
Read SpeedMaximum: 2000 MB/s
Write SpeedMaximum: 2000 MB/s
Pre-FormatNone
Reliability / Data Integrity
Encryption256-Bit AES (Hardware-Based)
External Enclosure
MaterialAluminum
Cooling SystemNone
Environmental ResistanceDrop, Water
IP RatingIP55
Electrical
Power SourceUSB Bus Power
General
Dimensions4.3 x 2.3 x 0.4" / 10.9 x 5.8 x 1 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight0.345 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.5 x 4.05 x 1.45"

SanDisk Extreme Pro External SSD Reviews

thank god I shot on film

By john
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-27

Just got this drive a couple weeks ago to use as the main drive for storing / editing everything related to my thesis film. Formatted the drive, put a couple audio files on it, and sent it to Kodak Film Lab NY. Fast forward to today, I get my negatives back and the prores 4444 file of my 16mm scans. Watched it over once from the drive, put it into adobe premiere pro 2022, put on an adjustment layer with a basic curve to add some contrast so I wouldn't just be watching a flat scan. Closed all the programs and ejected the drive, yes I ejected it. Flash forward a couple hours, I'm all giddy about getting to see my thesis film scans that I spent all spring break filming, but it's not there. The file was gone, I didn't delete it, I didn't rip the drive out my computer, it just disappeared. I ejected it, plugged it in again, tried other computers, still gone. I downloaded a utility to recover files and it found it, but I still had no way to access or recover it. Luckily, Kodak Film Lab NY had a copy and the lab manager (big shoutout to Tony Landano) told me he could upload it to google drive and not to worry. If it weren't for him and the lab, and the fact that I have a physical celluloid copy of my film, I'd be totally screwed. Do yourself a favor and do not buy this SSD.

Warning Something's changed!!!

By Jeff
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-22

This is my 6th SanDisk SSD. The second 2 TB Pro. I've had zero problems with previous drives. This latest drive erased itself on day 5 of use. Researched and found that many users on Reddit are experiencing the same with this latest release of drives. I don't typically write reviews but felt I needed to warn others. Make sure you have a backup. I'll update if I get more information.

Failed!

By Samuel
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-20

Like so many of the other reviewers I recently purchased two of these only to have both fail. The disk won't mount and the only way to fix it is to reformat... losing everything on it. Luckily I triple-backed up and the older version of this drive still works like a champ. Do not buy these as something happened with SanDisk's latest batch.

Failed

By Aman
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-20

The first drive failed after finished MOVING photos in lightroom from current folder to this new drive. I purchased another and moved using the finder in my mac. It failed again. The worst part is that the drive I purchased were on sale. Why would they put something on sale if you have bad batch of it? That is why they deserve only one star.

Stop Working in less than two months.

By Fernando
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-19

The drive malfunctioned just before completing two months of use, resulting in the loss of all data I had stored on it. Fortunately, a few items had already been backed up elsewhere. Nevertheless, I am highly disappointed with the product, and now I must rely on Sandisk's support, which appears to be provided by Western Digital. This is a regrettable situation.

Great external storage deice

By Barbara Nostrand, PhS
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-17

Great external mass storage device. While this Device is limited by USB 3.2 Gen 2 x2 maximum transfer rates, Blackmagicdesign Speed Test demonstrates that it delivers 835 MB/s which is more than adequate for editing 4K video at 60fps. As I am actually interested in 1080p post-production, this very compact and apparently quite rugged mass storage device exceeds my needs. The device does get moderately warm when connected regardless of use. Surface temperature appears to be in the vicinity of 46ºC. However, this temperature is not normally dangerous. In terms of normal operation, the enclosure appears to be designed to dissipate heat in any normal human habitation.

Do not purchase this drive

By Tracy
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-27

Unreliable. Should have read the reviews before purchasing. Failed after a couple of months and B&H will not let me return because it is over 30 days from purchase.

SSD HD drive failure!

By Paul Andrew
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-26

I have a few of this ssd HD, just had one ScanDisk 4TB Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2 fail with just over 2TB of data, the drive is un-responsive! 2TB of photos and video had been transferred onto the ssd HD and it failed, with the data lost!

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