Sandisk has announced the next generation of its portable SSD portfolio, introducing a three-tier lineup designed to support larger file sizes, AI content, and the increasingly demanding digital workflows of everyday users, creators, and professionals.
The portfolio includes the Sandisk Portable SSD, Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD, and Sandisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD. Delivering nearly twice the speed of its predecessor and enhanced durability, the Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD is available today, with the full portfolio of products rolling out later this year.
The new Sandisk portable SSD portfolio delivers performance updates with each product designed to support the increasing volume of AI-generated content, different workloads, and use cases including day-to-day backups, creative projects, and professional workflows.
The Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD is designed for creative, photo and video enthusiasts, and professionals working with larger files. It delivers high-performance portable storage to support active workflows. The drive offers read speeds of up to 2,000MB/s and enables tasks such as transferring up to 1,000 high-resolution photos in under 60 seconds.
The Sandisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD is designed for professional photographers, filmmakers, and designers, built to support demanding creative and multi-stream workflows, including real-time editing and working with high-resolution media. The drive delivers transfer speeds of up to 4,000MB/s, supporting tasks like moving up to 10 minutes of 12K video in just under a minute.
Made for students, office workers, and family archivists, the Sandisk Portable SSD provides reliable, portable storage for everyday digital content. Built for those who need a simple way to back up files, store photos and videos, and manage personal data, the drive delivers read speeds of up to 1,000MB/s in a compact, easy-to-carry design intended for use at home, at school, or on the go.
Each of the new offerings features a durable design. The Sandisk Portable SSD is projected to have drop protection of up to two metres, while the Sandisk Extreme and Sandisk Extreme Pro SSDs are resistant to up to three metre drops and helps protect against spills with the IP65 ratings. The Sandisk Extreme and Sandisk Extreme Pro SSDs also have password protection included with 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
The Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD is available now and shipping globally with pricing starting at US$260 for 1TB and additional capacities offered in 2TB and 4TB. A 500GB version of the Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD will be available in the second half of 2026. It also includes a five-year limited warranty.
Also available in the second half of 2026 will be the Sandisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD in 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB with a five-year limited warranty and the Sandisk Portable SSD in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB with a three-year limited warranty.