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SanDisk Launches Three-Tier Portable SSD Family With Extreme Now Shipping

The debut lands during rising memory prices linked to AI data‑center demand.

Overview

  • SanDisk introduced Portable, Extreme, and Extreme PRO models aimed at users ranging from everyday backups to professional creative workflows.
  • Performance tiers peak at up to 4,000MB/s on Extreme PRO, with up to 2,000MB/s on Extreme and up to 1,000MB/s on the entry Portable drive.
  • The Extreme Portable SSD is available globally starting at $259.99 for 1TB, with 2TB priced at $459.99 and 4TB at $919.99.
  • Staggered releases continue through 2026, including a 500GB Extreme, an Extreme PRO in 2TB and 4TB with an 8TB version coming later, and the Portable in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB.
  • All models offer IP65 dust and water resistance and drop protection, while the Extreme tiers add 256‑bit AES hardware encryption and five‑year warranties versus three years for the entry model.