Review: SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD (1TB)
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- SanDisk's Extreme Portable SSD (Amazon: amzn.to/2OFvNF0 or B&H: goo.gl/Sdsxsx) can help pick up the slack on a storage-strapped MacBook Pro. This is a USB-C USB 3.1 Gen 2 SSD. 550MB/s Read Max. Includes USB-C Cable and USB-A Adapter.
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I really think you guys should’ve mentioned that this SSD comes preinstalled with an app that allows you to update your files, photos, videos, etc. to that app, that can then be locked so if someone were to steal this SSD from you, they’d be prompted to put in a password before they could see anything on it first. A very nice feature and option that not many drives offer.
You can (and should) create an encrypted filesystem on any drive, you don't need any app on the drive for that.
@@kiloqubit i actually deleted that app
@@MrKakocorp 🤣🤣🤣👍
I know this is a bit late but can I ask can this storage be connected to a phone like android phone and back up files
@@MrKakocorpso the app is optional? I can still use without the use of an app? Just wanting to make sure
When I first saw images of the SSD I thought it was going to be a lot bigger. It's crazy that such a good SSD is so small and portable!
same. I was quite shocked of how small it was
3:06 he says 487 I see 467...
A number of people are asking how this compares to the Samsung T5. I understand that the T5 uses TLC flash memory blocks where write operations are cached to a buffer which is limited to 10Gb, so if you are transferring data that is >10Gb there is a significant drop in write speed. Someone on a comparison video has posted test results for data >10Gb showing the Samsung drop to 150Mbps - where the SanDisk (which uses MLC) maintains full write speed.
Just bought one and I love the form factor and how well it works so far.
is it still working without speed drops?
I have always liked your reviews. You do a good job of showing sizing, and usefulness of a product. Keep the reviews coming and thank you Jeff.
Thanks ricky.
@@9to5Mac can I use this SSD With raspberry Pi 4 model?
I'm still waiting for when 1TB SSD's are $100. Looks like I might be waiting a long LONG time :)
Stephanie McKeon HDD are that rate
For sure... especially when they can make a 500 TB SSD or larger at any time they want but they make more money slowly making them bigger !!! WTF!! Same with computers!!!
ron dill this is true. I’ll bet a 4K TV was invented in the 1900s, but everyone is just using the scrapped blueprints to get to that point as periodic mass releases. Gradually getting to their final result.
Internal 1tb SSDs are only $160
ThanatosXRS
Tell that to isheeps. In MacBook it's few k
As per many other reviews, there is a data loss issue in Sandisk Extreme portable SSD which is not addressed here
I have one - I use a 500 GB unit with my desktop PC to store ALL my home working files, so I can unplug the SSD and take it with me on vacation, along with my HP laptop. I put a rubber band around it to stop it sliding all over the place. At some point I will move up to the 1TB version. Having all my files with me is great as we are often out of reach of internet via cell service (i.e., the cloud).
Thanks to your review i ordered one. Answered all my questions. Liked and subscribed.
0:35 and I took that personally
how much faster/slower is it than the samsung t5?
in practice its the same speed. but i ordered the sandisk bec its rugged and when im traveling this gives me some extra security.
From what I've read, the T5 uses TLC flash memory blocks where write operations are cached to a buffer which is limited to 10Gb, so if you are transferring data that is >10Gb there is a significant drop in write speed. Someone on a comparison video has posted test results for data >10Gb showing the Samsung drop to 150Mbps - where the SanDisk (which uses MLC) maintains full write speed.
Cul Giles do you have a link to that video?
Ijust got the Sandisk Extreme 600 the 500 gb version. One review reported that if you use the included adapter from usb-c to usb-a, it will limit you to 360 gb/sec. Not a big deal really. I tested copy a 900 megabyte 4K file, it took like 2.5 seconds with that converter on. We were using a very powerful imac 5K however with apples SSD's in it & a german made Belkin usb 3 hub. But that almost 1 gb truly felt rocket fast. Even though theres even faster drives on the market today. But for the price, this is a bargain in my opinion. Love it! 👍
I have a lot of bad experience with SanDisk from USBs to memory cards. After sometime it couldn’t be read by the computer.
I just tried to use my new one and it’s not being read… brand new too
SanDisk 'could have' designed a storage groove around the outside of the case for the connection cord. That would have allowed everything to be kept together and possible eliminating digging around for the cord among all the other cords we all carry. Some might argue the potential to lose the cord if it were to come out of the storage groove while carrying it on a carabiner. Simple design solution... one end of the cord would be permanently fixed to the drive. Lacie (sp?) Used this groove storage on ruggedized drives years ago and it was very useful for cord management.
Then the lifespan of your SSD would depend on the cord. Not smart
Can you say more about your choice of Mac OS Extended Journaled vs ExFat?
support.apple.com/lt-lt/guide/disk-utility/dsku19ed921c/mac
*Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled): Uses the Mac format and is case-sensitive to folder names. For example, folders named “Homework” and “HOMEWORK” are two different folders
In my experience, exfat and macOS don't really work too well. it's extremely flaky. Wherear macOS journaled is native. BUT i'd recommend NTFS for mac (by paradox i think) if you wanna jump back and forth between windows and mac. Works as well as native support and is often bundled with seagate/wd external drives.
@@lavanaysood5639 NTFS is for windows.
read my comment again
@@YISTECH You didn’t read his comment good 😂
Jeff, I just used a BGNing M.2 NVMe enclosure ($43), WD Black drive (500GB), and a CM USB IF Certified USB C cable. I'm getting over 843 Write & 963 Read speeds from my new Mac Mini. Headed out to get a 1TB 970 Evo on sale. It might smoke this for just a smidge more. I did add some thermal pads to the controller, because it got very hot.
Just got mine today from best buys prime day sales event ... Yeah they have one too just called early black Friday.
How much did you pay cause I just got mine but from Amazon for 160
@@thekidcalledBLACK 149 free next day delivery. It's not the pro tho, it's the extreme portable 2tb.
Your voice is super relaxing.
Yeah, you don't need the dongle but you need a USB-C hub for all that junk we are plugging into our Mac Book Pros. These drives are legit! I work from these after syncing up to my San Disk G-RAID storage vault.
Just purchased one of these for my Final Cut Pro workflow. Great review ... thank you! 👊
Is it quicker to edit from the SanDisk than edit from your Mac's drive - I have a standard MacBook Pro 2017.
will it be the same speed when it is connected to the USBA adapter? Nothing such is known.
Why couldn't they have a place to store the cable? Sucks having to carry them around separate.
I was just about to buy the exactly same one and saw this review:)
yes, and?
I'm on the fence about the Extreme or the Pro version. If I want to start editing on my Macbok Pro or possibly iPad Pro, how do I know if the Pro version would be worth it? The extra speed is definitely tempting! (The pro version is twice as fast, but also twice as expensive)
Thank you for your time!
I bought the 2TB Extreme Pro to use it on my 2nd gen iPad Pro. I'm extremely disappointed that they don't work well together. Using Apple's Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter to attach the SSD and connect an external power (I used a 30W adapter) through the Lightning port and the SSD would sometimes appear on the Files app then disappear. Sometimes, the drive isn't detected at all. And in some cases, I'd still get a notification that the flash drive needs too much power. I think this is a problem on the iPad, iPadOS or the adapter. And I don't want to buy a new iPad Pro just to make this work. I just expected more from Apple's products.
Super helpful as I navigate this crowded product space.
bad build quality???? it feels amazing
Use the HP P800 thunderbolt 3 drive. I formatted it to APFS using terminal and it works running the macOS Mojave beta!
I actually thought this was a phone case lmao. I would've bought it
Great review. Lots of reviews up, I’m having trouble finding tutorials about how to actually use this ssd for editing in premiere pro on a Mac. Very new to all this and trying to increase speed while editing. Any step by step videos for beginners? Might you point me in the right direction?
Did you get it to work? I’m planning on speeding up my iMac using this exact ssd.
love that I can have all my media their and free up space on my pro
Lol at first I thought it was an iPhone x case
Nice review, I just came to see if this SSD was worth its asking price and turns out...it may very well be
How in the world has SanDisk not released a new model yet? This has been their premiere 1 TB SSD for over two years now?
I get that it's good, but have they released a newer version with better specs yet?
The light setup are awesome
Funny how the Fan Boys don't know jack about the tech specs of this device, including the reviewer. It matters a TON with SSD's whether it's SLC, eMLC or MLC storage architecture. If you guys are going to be doing "Video editing" as the reviewer implied you best go look at some enterprise drives or figure out if the expected read write cycles rating will work for you on a consumer product like this. U guys nvr cease to amaze!
Thanks for producing this review.
Can you please tell me if this drive is compatible with an iMac Pro running macOS Mojave?
According to the packaging this drive is only compatible with macOS High Sierra, Sierra or Mac OS X El Capitan.
How do you check the speed of the drive? Are these apps included with a Mac?
Can it go with a cellphone.
Not sure. Maybe experiment with a adapter
Is TRIM automatically enabled when we use it with High Sierra, or is TRIM not necessary? Also, is there a benefit to format it as APFS?
Your review videos are so much better than your sponsored videos. However I appreciate your transparency on the matter
Who also thought it was a phone case
Why is it that when you formatted it to HPFS+, total capacity went down to 250GB? Did you partition it and just didn't show it?
Nice these small portable drives are what all of us who plan to buy the BMPCC 4K on it's release will but using, writing 4K ProRes, needs large capacity fast drives attached to the camera.
You can now get these drives for about $100 on average. small light and durable.
I got that yesterday I love it for my Mac book pro its a good companion
Bought one of these to back up a MacBook Air, and while it may advertise as being fast, it is very slow. Over 5 hours to backup 74GB.
Plug it into my iPad Pro, you got a guaranteed sale. What do you say, Sandisk?
You guys mentioned that it's tiny, but honestly at 3 whole inches I think that's a pretty solid size, maybe even a bit too big for some people's taste.
I’m getting this. Thank you.
I got one a few days ago I had to search how to use on my phone. So still gotta format it. But sounds like sandisk came out with something great again. Only thing I gotta say is his mistake for saying the price is $300 for the 1TB which is not the case. Its $160 on Amazon but still good review
This video already 2 years or 1 and 3 months already when you were comment to this man.
I really like your review/channel but the audio has too much gain in almost all the videos. It just sound so weird and gives me an unpleasant experience in headphones or speakers and makes me move on to a different video. I hope you will fix it for your upcoming videos. Great review by the way, thanks :)
i got 2 of these, there pretty nice. ones 250 and the other is 500. i got em for around 40 and 80. real convientient, me personally i use one between my computers to transfer files, and one as an all around back up. im just curious about the life. i dont really throw it arond or anything, but it seems more stable if it does fall. my dog has knocked over a hard drive and I just got that zippy spinning sound. I just never know when I eject, is when its actually safe to pull it out because theres no light and the thing is so quiet as well you can hear it. im impressed with these drives though and for the price. I look at it as a lard sd with a case but thats just me.
Does this work for iPhone to transfer photos and videos?
Is this compatible with the new IPad Pro running iPadOS 13?
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It does. I purchased last week etc. beta is weak on it now but it does work and will work better going forward.
Nice! Great for in the field SD card dumping.
Okay Please my me understand this. Everyone is always referring to speed when it comes to these new External SSD Drives. However NO ONE is talking about the capacity issue. They are advertised as 1TB however most of the added software is less than 1-5 GB in size. So why is that that these companies like Samsung, WD and Sandisk are only allowing between 910 - 950 GB of storage capacity. Where is all this wasted space and is this false advertising ???? If you asked me for 10 bucks and I give you 7 buck would that be fair ???
Love your channel so much dude! Hoping I won that 2018 MacBook Pro 13in lol
It’s not sponsored?!?!?? OMG
C'mon man. 😂. At least we are always upfront and transparent about sponsored videos.
9to5Mac Okay that’s fair
@@9to5Mac thanks for this review. Can this drive be also used with a mobile phone through the type C connection for data transfer please?
They are on sale on Amazon right now! Got mine for $100
Can this be used on Xbox series x as an external extra storage ssd and is the stated speeds still available to transfer from this to internal ssd ?
It goes on the keychain part not the hook part 2 hook part goes on your belt buckle or something
Hi, did you test this SSD with an older MacBook Pro (pre USB-C) using the USB-A adapter? If so how did you get on, were there any issues? I am interested in getting a SSD drive for my 2014 MBP but am concerned that the new technology is not compatible with the older MBP. Thanks.
I could use that as a boot drive on my 2012 Mac Mini (in place of its internal slow harddrive). That would keep the Mini running at acceptable levels until Apple decides to release a new Mac Mini (fingers crossed). Once I get a new Mac Mini (fingers still crossed), all I would have to do is disconnect the SanDisk from my old Mini and I'd have a nice 1TB fast external storage device. What do you think?
Never thot of buying something like this. This video brought me to this channel . I’m subscribing , but only because I want some. Friiiiies, I think of them continuously. Fresh from the fryer I don’t have much , tiiiiime
Someone tell this guy USB-C is available for many many other devices. Apple is one of them, not the only one.
i connect to mbp 2017, got 40mbs for speed. Whats the problem? omg. using supplied cable
It looks like iPhone X Cover😂
Is it rubbery? I've had issues with some rubber-like materials becoming "sticky" over time as the rubber breaks down or whatever....
I bought one of these ( A 2Tb Extreme Portable SSD) a couple of years ago and it has now stopped working. Okay I have lost all the data but given the so called 'Three Year Warranty' I should be ventilated to a replacement. Sandisk Customer support is awful and there appears to be no response. Right now it appears that £220 went for nothing. Beware you are on your own if it packs up.
Is this included to those SSD from sandisk that has hardware issues like failure?
Make it android/mobile compatible and you'll have not only my business, but many other grateful people..
Correct
My early 2015 Macbook pro has a USB 3.0 port, which provides 5Gbps max speed. How would this SSD perform on my laptop? Since the ~500MBps (~4Gbps) R/W speed seems to be the upper-bound performance of this drive, which is below 5Gbps provided by my USB 3.0 port, I assume I'll get the same results as you did?
Jak usunąć/zresetować w nim hasło? Podłączyłem go raz, wymyśliłem hasło i wypadło z głowy. Co mogę zrobić?
This is good for gaming ?
Is the built quality like Sandisk Extreme 500 and 510? I have 2 broken external ssd. The micro usb port tend to be broken around 1 year after usage.
I have one of these and it seems to be unreadable unless I unplug it and plug it back in after a while of being "dormant" ... is there a fix for this?
Mine is writing at 5 Gb/sec - is that because I'm using USB A on an older MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) running 10.13.6?
Once you plug it in do you have to keep it plugged in after?
I'm thinking between this and the 1TB Samsung T5, which is more expensive where I live. Should I spend the extra 40-50 bucks on the Samsung?
Hi , quick question. can i use it simtunalsy between win and mac os in same time with no fear to format?
How to reformat it just like how you bought it. Thanks!
Can I put games on this and then play the games off the SSD?
Yes, you sure can. No problem with it.
I have lost its cable & adapter, any recommendation about the cable?
I cant get the speed more than 90mbps , i used to get around 300mbps with the default cable
My SanDisk not show up on my MacBook pro, in disk utility also not detected but my SanDisk feels hot. is there a way to fix it to show up on my MacBook please?
Thanks
If I'd like to access files from my SSD on someone else's PC/Mac, I'd have to install the software on that computer too?
Hey I just emptied out 150GB but the Sandisk SSD is not recognizing it and still shows as almost being full. How can I fix it?
Does this not work on all computers??
Yes, it does. Out of the box, it comes in Ex-Fat format which means it compatible for both Mac and Windows.
hey, I just need to store some files on my Mac (mostly my study videos and books) and I want to access them whenever I want. so should I go for USB or should I buy this because I think the usb might get too hot during 4-5 or even 10 hours of continuous work. any guidance would be appreciated
I wish these products weren’t expensive af
Bought one from Prime Day with a big big discount and can't be happier. Just wish that it's faster.
How's it going.... I mean is it still active with no probs etc...
@@aryanraj1518 it’s still working!
@@jackyharuhiko Thanks man... Gonna purchase it in the next sale
Would I be able to plug this & my iPhone 8 into my windows 10 PC & transfer pictures & videos from my phone to this SSD?
Is it advisable to enable TRIM for this drive on the Mac? If so, how?
I have heard that for SSD drives, you have to have the drive plugged in to a power source regularly. Otherwise it loses its memory after a while. Is that true?
chiahuanlee no, you don’t have to do it
I thought it’s iPhone case
Since SSDs tend to heat up and thermal throttle when written to, I wonder how it performes with sustained writig of many gigabytes of data.
i transferred 700 GB of high bitrate videos and it was fine
Is it slower if u use the attachment usb provided for older usb inputs?
Hey,I ordered this SSD upto1050Mbps edition 2TB. Is it really worth it. This is my first experience buying an SSD. I have to transfer files like100-250GB at times.
300$ ??? I can now get the 1Tb for 149€
Just a question please, in my laptop I don't have ssd, but I have this ssd external hard disk, the copy speed is slow just like any other hdd, should I have ssd in my laptop to be able to copy at fast speed?
Up to 10gb/s then you show 456mb/s.
"Up to" doesn't mean much.
Sorry sir, it's not ssd but it's normal Flash memory because and HDD or SSD I can format on my Mac for more type of formatting , but the Flash memory only 2 type of format , same this SanDisk !