--- product_id: 187908817 title: "Sabrent Rocket XTRM 500GB Thunderbolt 3 External SSD (Up to 2400MBs/2400MBs R/W) (SB-XTRM-500)" brand: "sabrent" price: "R11677" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/187908817-sabrent-rocket-xtrm-500gb-thunderbolt-3-external-ssd-up-to store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Sabrent Rocket XTRM 500GB Thunderbolt 3 External SSD (Up to 2400MBs/2400MBs R/W) (SB-XTRM-500) **Brand:** sabrent **Price:** R11677 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sabrent Rocket XTRM 500GB Thunderbolt 3 External SSD (Up to 2400MBs/2400MBs R/W) (SB-XTRM-500) by sabrent - **How much does it cost?** R11677 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/187908817-sabrent-rocket-xtrm-500gb-thunderbolt-3-external-ssd-up-to) ## Best For - sabrent enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sabrent brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Capacity:500GB | Color:Space Gray (NEW VERSION) You can get this Rocket XTRM 500GB Thunderbolt 3 External SSD (Up to 2400MBs/2400MBs R/W) . ## Features - About this item - SPEED - The built in Thunderbolt 3 technology enables amazing speeds of up to 2400+ MB/sec read and 2400+ MB/sec write. No external power supply required! - PERFORMANCE - Perfect for video editing, content creation, or any other tasks that require additional storage space. - COMPATIBILITY - Requires Thunderbolt 3-equipped interface. PLEASE NOTE: Does NOT support USB-C connections that do not feature Thunderbolt 3. - PLUG and PLAY and EASY to USE: No need for external power. - SUPPORTS: macOS Sierra and later. Bootcamp NOT supported. Windows 10, 8.1, or 7 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Hard Drive | 500 GB Solid State Drive | | Brand | SABRENT | | Series | SB-XTRM-500 | | Item model number | SB-XTRM-500 | | Hardware Platform | Mac | | Item Weight | 11.2 ounces | | Product Dimensions | 4.13 x 1.77 x 0.55 inches | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.13 x 1.77 x 0.55 inches | | Color | Grey | | Flash Memory Size | 500 MB | | Hard Drive Interface | Thunderbolt 3 | | Manufacturer | SABRENT | | ASIN | B07XR5KY3H | | Date First Available | September 10, 2019 | ## Product Details - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 500 GB - **Hard Disk Interface:** Thunderbolt 3 - **Connectivity Technology:** Thunderbolt - **Brand:** SABRENT - **Special Feature:** Thunderbolt certified - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches - **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive - **Compatible Devices:** Thunderbolt 3 - **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive - **Color:** Grey ## Images ![Sabrent Rocket XTRM 500GB Thunderbolt 3 External SSD (Up to 2400MBs/2400MBs R/W) (SB-XTRM-500) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MpUDVLbBL.jpg) ![Sabrent Rocket XTRM 500GB Thunderbolt 3 External SSD (Up to 2400MBs/2400MBs R/W) (SB-XTRM-500) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JpW6dBZGL.jpg) ![Sabrent Rocket XTRM 500GB Thunderbolt 3 External SSD (Up to 2400MBs/2400MBs R/W) (SB-XTRM-500) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81MSd1DbdmL.jpg) ![Sabrent Rocket XTRM 500GB Thunderbolt 3 External SSD (Up to 2400MBs/2400MBs R/W) (SB-XTRM-500) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813HKAkwmlL.jpg) ![Sabrent Rocket XTRM 500GB Thunderbolt 3 External SSD (Up to 2400MBs/2400MBs R/W) (SB-XTRM-500) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UnQ6co1RL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Capacity, Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a piece of kit - It is brilliant *by M***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 February 2021* So you want an external hard drive. You want a big capacity. I got the 4TB but these go to 8TB!and ... the most important thing is that you want it to run pretty much as well as an internal SSD.This costs a lot more than other drives around but it is well worth the money if you have the need for performance and cannot squeeze more storage inside your laptop or need it to be portable.We have been running this for two weeks now and have been testing it against other solutions. Using it on Dell XPSs in the main and the performance is nothing short of blistering. In the real world tests the speed difference between this and the internal SSD is not discernible. The test numbers show that it works as fast as the Thunderbolt bus will allow it.It outperforms a Samsung EVO SSD 1TB (in SATA format) by a massive factor and is running fairly close to 80-90% of the speed when compared to teh standard M.2 PCI SSD drive in a new Dell XPS.It is £700 and that is a lot - but it is worth that versus the comptetition.It also looks great, feels like a nice peice of kit and comes in a nice tin box.It would have been nice to get a custom travel hard case with the drive but that is a small thing to ask. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It just works. *by F***H on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 January 2021* I spent weeks trying to find an nVME 2TB ultra fast memory and matching it with a Thunderbolt 3 enclosure that worked properly on my Mackbook Pro 13" M1. In desperation I bought this Sabrent Rocket XTRM 2TB Thunderbolt 3 External drive.It arrived yesterday and I spent no time plugging it in and putting it through is paces. Initially I got 2236MBs WRITE and 2458 READ. Not as fast as I was trying to achieve (3000 R/W) but fast enough for now. The drive is very small and does get very warm. Like all ultrafast ram it throttles back when it gets too warm. This is not a problem when moving 6 - 10 GB at a time. 10.2mm x 4.5mm x 1.5mm - I doubt you get something smaller.Next is to get a TB3 Hub and connect the drive to my 2016 iMac, followed by another 2TB drive, then I'll be set up for video (Davinci Resolve) and photo (Lightroom/Photoshop) processing both at home and out and about (when Covid restrictions are removed).Excellent buy with 3 year warranty on Registration. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blisteringly fast Thunderbolt 3 Drive *by H***G on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 June 2020* I bought this 2TB Thunderbolt 3 SSD drive from Sabrent to contain the sample libraries for my Studio. To avoid bottlenecks, I wanted a hard drive that was at least as fast as the internal NVMe SSD drive on the Macbook Pro 2017.More to the point, I didn't want to pay the £650+ being charged by better known manufacturers for a hard drive, but nor did I want a drive that had the Thunderbolt 3 cable hardwired in, like with certain other SSDs at a similar price to this one. At the same time, I wanted a reliable, well regarded brand of NVMe M2 SSD.I had thought such a product didn't exist at my price range (£450 or less) until I came by this one.It exceeds the speed of the 1TB built in NVMe SSD on the Macbook, getting read write speeds of around 2300mbs/2200mbsWhilst it is true that the unit does get hot, it is not a problem. The heat has to go somewhere, and this SSD dissipates it through the sleek chamfer edged metal casing with no apparent loss of speed.If you need a decent brand high performance external Thunderbolt 3 SSD NVme drive with detachable Thunderbolt cable at a fair price, then I can recommend this one. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/187908817-sabrent-rocket-xtrm-500gb-thunderbolt-3-external-ssd-up-to](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/187908817-sabrent-rocket-xtrm-500gb-thunderbolt-3-external-ssd-up-to) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-07-30*