SanDisk Portable Drive 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
SanDisk Portable Drive 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2
This SanDisk 1TB Portable SSD is overwhelmingly praised for its compact size, light weight, and fast transfer speeds that often exceed the advertised 600 MB/s. Users highlight its value as an affordable alternative to larger SSDs and mechanical HDDs, making it ideal for photographers and travelers. Minor drawbacks include the very short included cable, lack of hardware encryption, and the absence of water/dust resistance compared to the Extreme series.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Fast transfer speeds exceeding specs
- Excellent value for money
- Durable with drop protection
- Easy-to-use SanDisk app
Cons
- Very short included cable
- No hardware encryption
- No water/dust resistance
- Easy to misplace due to size
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are highly satisfied with this SSD, praising its exceptional speed and reliable performance for gaming and photo editing. One user noted thermal concerns during heavy gaming, reaching 62°C without a heatsink, but overall sentiment remains very positive. The drive is easy to install and has proven durable over a year of use.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Good value for refurbished price
Cons
- Thermal concerns under heavy load
- No heatsink included
Scores
Specifications
| SanDisk Portable Drive | Samsung 990 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | External | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | — | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 4★ |
| External | ✓ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | No data | |
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | — | TLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | — | ✓★ |
| Controller | — | Samsung |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
SanDisk Portable Drive 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Below average random (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average feature (14th percentile)14th %ile
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
SanDisk Portable Drive 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 18 specs.
