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product_id: 232071435
title: "SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-1T00-G25"
brand: "sandisk"
price: "$393"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Sandisk"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/232071435-sandisk-1tb-extreme-portable-ssd-up-to-1050mb-s-usb
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# 1050MB/s blazing read speed IP65 water & dust resistance 3m drop protection ruggedness SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-1T00-G25

**Brand:** sandisk
**Price:** $393
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Carry Speed, Security & Durability Wherever You Go!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-1T00-G25 by sandisk
- **How much does it cost?** $393 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/232071435-sandisk-1tb-extreme-portable-ssd-up-to-1050mb-s-usb)

## Best For

- sandisk enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sandisk brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Pocket-sized and feather-light at just 1.76 ounces, it clips easily to your gear with the included carabiner loop.
- • **Blazing NVMe Speeds:** Experience ultra-fast 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write for seamless file transfers and creative workflows.
- • **Military-Grade Security:** 256-bit AES hardware encryption keeps your sensitive files locked down and private with password protection.
- • **Smart Storage Management:** SanDisk Memory Zone app automates file organization and space freeing, so you stay productive without the hassle.
- • **Rugged & Ready for Adventure:** IP65-rated water and dust resistance plus 3-meter drop protection means your data stays safe wherever you go.

## Overview

The SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD delivers professional-grade NVMe performance with up to 1050MB/s read speeds and 1000MB/s write speeds in a rugged, ultra-portable design. Featuring IP65 water and dust resistance, 3-meter drop protection, and 256-bit AES hardware encryption, it’s engineered for on-the-go professionals who demand fast, secure, and reliable storage. With a compact form factor and smart file management app, it’s the ultimate companion for millennial managers balancing work, creativity, and adventure.

## Description

Your life’s an adventure. To capture and keep its best moments, you need fast, high-capacity storage that accelerates every move. 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write speeds let you store your content and creations on a fast drive that fits seamlessly into your active lifestyle. Up to two-meter drop protection (3), with IP55 water and dust resistance (3), a Carabiner loop for securing the drive, and a 5-year limited warranty (1) give you the peace of mind to take it with you on travels near and far. From the brand trusted by professional photographers, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD provides fast solid state performance in a tough, reliable storage solution. 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes, 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user capacity less. Up to 1050MB/s read speed, up to 1000MB/s write speed. Engineered with proprietary technology to reach speeds beyond UHS-I 104MB/s, requires compatible devices capable of reaching such speed. Based on internal testing; Performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes. (1) See official SanDisk website. (2)Password protection uses 256-bit AES encryption and is supported by Windows 8, Windows 10 and macOS v10.9+ (Software download required for Mac, see official SanDisk website.) (3)Based on internal testing. IPEC 60529 IP 55: Tested to withstand water flow (30 kPa) at 3 min; Limited dust contact does not interfere with the operation. Must be clean and dry before use.

Review: Rugged, Compact, and Incredibly Fast External SSD - I picked up the SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD as an upgrade from my older external hard drives, and it’s easily one of the best storage devices I’ve used. The speed difference alone makes it worth it—transfers that used to take minutes on my traditional hard drives now finish in seconds. Large files, videos, photos, and backups move incredibly fast with no lag or stuttering. The size is another huge win. It’s unbelievably compact—smaller than most phones and light enough to clip onto a backpack or keep in a pocket without even noticing it’s there. Despite the small size, it feels durable and solid, with a rugged rubberized exterior that helps protect it from drops and everyday wear. Compared to traditional hard drives, there’s no spinning disk, no noise, and no worrying about bumps causing damage. It stays cool during most normal use and has been extremely reliable so far. I use it for work files, media storage, and backups, and it has handled everything without a single issue. A few small caveats worth mentioning: • It can get a little warm during long or heavy file transfers (not dangerously hot, just warm to the touch). • To get the full advertised speed, you need a USB-C port that supports USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2. On older ports, it will still work fine but will be slower. • Like most SSDs, it’s pricier than traditional external hard drives, but the speed and portability make the difference worth it. • The included cable is on the shorter side, so you might want a longer one depending on your setup. Overall, this SanDisk Extreme SSD is a huge step up from regular external drives—faster, smaller, tougher, and much more convenient. If you need a dependable portable drive with great performance, this one is absolutely worth it.
Review: Perfect SSD with no issues! - This is a good SSD. It does heat up, get a little warm, but never too hot. It’s small, and fits in my pocket. It’s about half the size of my phone, and uploads always take pretty reasonable times. It’s easy to plug in, just as long as you have a USB-C port in your laptop/phone/computer/tablet, since it works with all of those. It’s very versatile, and quick.

## Features

- Get NVMe solid state performance with up to 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write speeds in a portable, high-capacity drive(1) (Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on host device & other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.)
- Up to 3-meter drop protection and IP65 water and dust resistance mean this tough drive can take a beating(3) (Previously rated for 2-meter drop protection and IP55 rating. Now qualified for the higher, stated specs.)
- Use the handy carabiner loop to secure it to your belt loop or backpack for extra peace of mind.
- Help keep private content private with the included password protection featuring 256‐bit AES hardware encryption.(3)
- Easily manage files and automatically free up space with the SanDisk Memory Zone app.(5)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08GTYFC37 |
| Additional Features | Water-resistant,dust-resistant,Portable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1 in External Solid State Drives |
| Brand | Sandisk |
| Built-In Media | 1 x SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop, Tablet |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 87,101 Reviews |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
| Enclosure Material | Information Not Available |
| Form Factor | Portable |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00619659182557 |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Centimeters |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.2 |
| Hard-Drive Size | 1 TB |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB Type C |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 3.97"L x 2.07"W x 0.38"Th |
| Item Type Name | External SSD |
| Item Weight | 1.76 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. |
| Media Speed | 1000 megabits_per_second |
| Model Name | SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD |
| Model Number | SDSSDE61-1T00-G25 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Read Speed | 1050 Megabytes Per Second |
| Special Feature | Water-resistant,dust-resistant,Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | business, personal |
| UPC | 619659182557 619659212148 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 5-year limited manufacturer warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sandisk
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop, Tablet
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 1 TB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Centimeters
- **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 3.2
- **Hard Disk Size:** 1 TB
- **Special Feature:** Water-resistant,dust-resistant,Portable

## Images

![SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-1T00-G25 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61zuR3UMnWL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how much faster is this than an external HDD?**
A: With an SSD over HDD, you're obviously paying for the increase in speed. Nobody actually answered your question of "how much faster." Even though it's been over a year now, maybe it will help someone else. A typical portable HDD speed seems to be about 120 Mbps, whereas this drive claims 1,050 MBps read and 1,000 write. So about 8 or 9 times faster.

Also, it is pretty fast relative to other portable SSDs. 1 GBps seems to be about the standard right now for drives in this price range. The T7 quotes the same speed, from what I can tell. Definitely not "3-4x" faster. The X5 quotes twice the speed (at twice the price).

**Q: How to get the full 1000 mb/s? only getting about 800 mb/s write and 700 mb/s read. plugged directly into a macbook air m1 (2020). blackmagic test**
A: The numbers quoted are for the raw data rate - how fast the drive can accept bits.  You will never see this in real life.  Some factors affecting real-world performance include:

* File system overhead.  Your file system (whether FAT, NTFS, HFS, APFS, ext or anything else) has overhead.  This overhad consumes bandwidth, but you won't see it in a benchmark that only measures the data used by your files.
* Your testing application may not be getting enough CPU cycles or USB bandwidth to be able to push data at the device's maximum speed.  Testing labs use a computer with a specialized operating system that can ensure sufficient bandwidth, but an app running on a normal operating system can't make such a guarantee.

**Q: It's not showing up on my ntfs for mac but is in finder. also keeps asking me to authenticate in order to do anything with it?**
A: Ntsf is a windows format. A Mac will not write to it natively. You will need to get 3rd party software like Paragon or another to fully work with a ntsf formatted hard drive on a Mac. Format it to apfs if it is only going to be used on a Mac or buy ntfs for Mac software if you need to go back and forth.

**Q: Can I use this as an additional storage *continuously* connected to my mac?  any overuse or overheat issues?**
A: Since my poor MacBook Pro 2016 has gotten slower because I refuse to update the OS (because I know what would happen), I started using my 2TB 1050mbps SSD Sandisc external drive for my heavy video editing and music production projects and it flies without any problem. I would say though that it is true that at some point it gets quite hot but nothing’s affected it’s performance. My advise is just connect it when you need it and that’s it. I love this little friend!!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rugged, Compact, and Incredibly Fast External SSD
*by S***M on November 22, 2025*

I picked up the SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD as an upgrade from my older external hard drives, and it’s easily one of the best storage devices I’ve used. The speed difference alone makes it worth it—transfers that used to take minutes on my traditional hard drives now finish in seconds. Large files, videos, photos, and backups move incredibly fast with no lag or stuttering. The size is another huge win. It’s unbelievably compact—smaller than most phones and light enough to clip onto a backpack or keep in a pocket without even noticing it’s there. Despite the small size, it feels durable and solid, with a rugged rubberized exterior that helps protect it from drops and everyday wear. Compared to traditional hard drives, there’s no spinning disk, no noise, and no worrying about bumps causing damage. It stays cool during most normal use and has been extremely reliable so far. I use it for work files, media storage, and backups, and it has handled everything without a single issue. A few small caveats worth mentioning: • It can get a little warm during long or heavy file transfers (not dangerously hot, just warm to the touch). • To get the full advertised speed, you need a USB-C port that supports USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2. On older ports, it will still work fine but will be slower. • Like most SSDs, it’s pricier than traditional external hard drives, but the speed and portability make the difference worth it. • The included cable is on the shorter side, so you might want a longer one depending on your setup. Overall, this SanDisk Extreme SSD is a huge step up from regular external drives—faster, smaller, tougher, and much more convenient. If you need a dependable portable drive with great performance, this one is absolutely worth it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect SSD with no issues!
*by L***O on December 23, 2025*

This is a good SSD. It does heat up, get a little warm, but never too hot. It’s small, and fits in my pocket. It’s about half the size of my phone, and uploads always take pretty reasonable times. It’s easy to plug in, just as long as you have a USB-C port in your laptop/phone/computer/tablet, since it works with all of those. It’s very versatile, and quick.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SanDisk 2TB
*by A***Z on December 31, 2025*

Fast and reliable portable SSD The SanDisk 2TB Extreme offers large capacity, excellent transfer speeds, and a durable design. Perfect for securely storing photos, videos, and files on the go. Highly recommended for its performance and durability.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-27*