SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 4TB, up to 1050 MB/s read speeds
SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 4TB

Storage & Memory

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Our Take

A ruggedised pocket-sized external SSD aimed at photographers, videographers, and content creators who need large-capacity fast storage on the move. At 4TB it sits at the high end of the Extreme Portable range, offering a serious capacity upgrade over the more affordable 1TB and 2TB models, though that extra storage comes at a notably steep price premium.

Key Features

Sequential read speeds up to 1,050 MB/s via USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps interface)

Sequential write speeds up to 1,000 MB/s

Compact, pocket-friendly form factor weighing around 100g

IP55 water and dust resistance rating

2m drop resistance built into the rubberised casing

Includes both USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables in the box

Our Verdict

Ideal for working professionals who regularly shoot high-resolution stills or video and need fast, reliable storage they can pocket on location. If you rarely transfer large batches of files or mostly work at a desk, a cheaper portable SSD or desktop drive will serve you equally well for considerably less money.

What We Like

  • Genuinely fast real-world transfer speeds for a portable drive
  • 4TB capacity handles large RAW image libraries or 4K video projects without compromise
  • Sturdy build quality feels reassuring for field use

Things to Consider

  • Considerably expensive per terabyte compared to portable HDDs and even rival SSDs
  • Speeds are bottlenecked if your host device only supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps)
  • No hardware encryption on the drive itself without installing SanDisk's software
  • Runs noticeably warm under sustained heavy transfers

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