SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2

SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2

SanDisk
65 Overall Score
vs
SanDisk 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280

SanDisk 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280

SanDisk
92 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2

82 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is widely praised for its fast transfer speeds, compact size, and rugged build, making it a favorite among photographers and videographers. However, one verified reviewer reported disconnects during sustained heavy writes, which is a concern for long backup jobs. Overall, it's seen as a reliable and convenient portable storage solution, though a bit pricey.

Pros
  • Fast transfer speeds
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Rugged build with water/dust resistance
  • Easy USB-C connectivity
  • Reliable for everyday use
Cons
  • Disconnects during sustained heavy writes
  • Gets warm during long transfers
  • Pricey compared to traditional drives
👍 Transfer speed 8
👍 Portability 7
👍 Build quality 5
🤔 Reliability 4
🤔 Value for money 3
👎 Thermal management 2

SanDisk 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280

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Scores

Console
SanDisk
27
SanDisk
93
Gaming
SanDisk
44
SanDisk
93
Workstation
SanDisk
59
SanDisk
92
Portable
SanDisk
88
SanDisk
25
Laptop
SanDisk
34
SanDisk
80
Budget
SanDisk
76
SanDisk
79

Specifications

SanDisk Extreme PortableSanDisk 4TB SSD
Drive
Capacity
2,000
4,000
Form FactorExternalM.2 2280
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2PCIe 4.0
ProtocolNVMeNVMe
PCIe Generation—4★
External✓✗
Performance
Sequential Read (MB/s)
1,050
7,300
Sequential Write (MB/s)
1,000
6,600
Random Read (IOPS)No data
1,200,000
Random Write (IOPS)No data
1,100,000
Hardware
NANDTLCTLC
DRAM Cache✗✓★
Reliability
Endurance (TBW)No data
2,400
MTBF (hours)No data
1,750,000
Warranty (years)5★3
Features
Heatsink✗✓★
Hardware Encryption✓★—

Pros & Cons

SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2

  • Strong feature (79th percentile)
  • Strong capacity (78th percentile)
  • Strong social proof (77th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (32nd percentile)

SanDisk 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280

  • Strong random (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile

Pricing

SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 is $348 cheaper (2.2x less).

SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 20.217score per dollar
vs
SanDisk 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 22800.142score per dollar

SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 offers 1.5x better value for money

SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2

SanDisk 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280

Verdict

★ Winner: SanDisk 4TB SSD

Scores 92 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 17 specs.

SanDisk Extreme Portable Better at:

Portable

SanDisk 4TB SSD Better at:

BudgetGamingLaptopConsoleWorkstation

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