--- product_id: 56909942 title: "SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB up to 550MB/s read Solid State Drive" brand: "sandisk" price: "R10133" currency: ZAR in_stock: true category: "San Disk" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/56909942-sandisk-extreme-portable-ssd-1tb-up-to-550mb-s-read store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 550MB/s blazing read speed Compact pocket-sized design IP55 water & dust resistance SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB up to 550MB/s read Solid State Drive **Brand:** sandisk **Price:** R10133 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Carry Speed & Durability Wherever You Go! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB up to 550MB/s read Solid State Drive by sandisk - **How much does it cost?** R10133 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/56909942-sandisk-extreme-portable-ssd-1tb-up-to-550mb-s-read) ## 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 - • **Rugged & Ready:** IP55-rated water and dust resistance plus 2-meter drop protection keeps your data safe on the go. - • **Trusted Tech Leader:** Backed by SanDisk’s 25+ years of innovation in flash storage, reliability is guaranteed. - • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Move massive 1TB files at up to 550MB/s — no more waiting around. - • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Smaller than your smartphone, this SSD fits effortlessly in your bag or pocket for ultimate portability. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly works with Windows & Mac via USB-C and USB-A adapters — plug and play anywhere. ## Overview The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB combines ultra-fast 550MB/s read speeds with rugged IP55-rated durability and shock resistance, all in a compact, pocket-sized design. Compatible with both Windows and Mac systems via USB-C and USB-A, it’s the perfect high-performance external drive for professionals who demand speed, reliability, and portability in one sleek package. ## Description From the manufacturer SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD The rugged SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD delivers high-speed transfers of up to 550MB/s [1]. This makes it perfect for saving and editing hi-res photos and videos. Up to 550MB/s read speeds [1] With high-speed transfers of up to 550MB/s [1], the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD lets you offload files in a snap. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is built to weather a variety of conditions with water, dust and drop-resistance. It is rated IP55 [2] and is certified to withstand 2-meter drops [3]. Capacities of up to 2TB [4] With up to 2TB of high-speed storage for high-res photos, videos and sound files, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is perfect for all your creative pursuits. Works with Windows and Mac, USB-C or USB-A Designed to work with both Windows and Mac, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is equipped with a USB 3.1 Type-C connector and includes a USB Type-C to Type-C cable and a Type-C to Type-A adapter. Compact, pocket-sized design Good things come in small sizes! The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD delivers high-performance and capacity in a drive that's smaller than a smartphone. Built by a technology leader More than 25 years ago SanDisk created the flash-based solid state drive and that was just the beginning. As a technology leader, we ensure that our products continue to deliver superior performance that you can rely on. Disclaimers [1] Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on drive capacity, host device, OS and application. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes. [2] IEC 60529 IP55: Tested to withstand water flow (30 kPa) at 3 min.; limited dust contact does not interfere with operation. Must be clean and dry before use. 4 Shock‐resistant (up to 1500G) and vibration‐resistant (5 gRMS, 10‐2000 HZ), non‐operating temperature (from ‐20°C to 70°C), operating temperature (from 0°C to 45°C). [3] Up to 2M (6.5’) on a concrete floor. [4] 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less. ## Features - High-speed transfers of up to 550MB/s let you move hi-res photos and videos fast - Rugged, water- and dust-resistant (IP-55 rated). Compatible with Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Mac OS 10.6+ - Shock-resistant solid state core for greater durability - Compact and pocket-sized - For PC and Mac users ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B078STRHBX | | Best Sellers Rank | 50,246 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 144 in External Solid State Drives | | Box Contents | SDSSDE60-1T00-G25 | | Brand Name | SanDisk | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 1 | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Laptop, Desktop | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (45,325) | | Data Transfer Rate | 50 Megabits Per Second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 1 TB | | Enclosure Material | Solid-state material | | Form Factor | 2.5-inch | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00619659165178 | | Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches | | Hard Disk Interface | Solid State | | Hard-Drive Size | 1000 GB | | Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.1 Type C | | Hardware Platform | Mac, PC | | Installation Type | External Hard Drive | | Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 9.6L x 5W x 0.9Th centimetres | | Item Type Name | SanDisk 1 TB Extreme Portable Solid State Drive | | Item Weight | 0.09 Pounds | | Manufacturer | SanDisk | | Manufacturer Part Number | SDSSDE60-1T00-G25 | | Media Speed | 550 megabytes_por_segundo | | Model Number | SDSSDE60-1T00-G25 | | Network Connectivity Technology | USB | | Number of Items | 5 | | Product Features | Portable | | Product Warranty | 3 years | | Read Speed | 550 Megabytes Per Second | | Specific Uses For Product | business, personal | | UPC | 619659165178 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** SanDisk - **Colour:** Black - **Compatible devices:** Laptop, Desktop - **Connectivity technology:** USB - **Digital storage capacity:** 1 TB - **Hard disk description:** Solid State Drive - **Hard disk form factor:** 2.5 Inches - **Hard disk interface:** Solid State - **Installation type:** External Hard Drive - **Special feature:** Portable ## Images ![SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB up to 550MB/s read Solid State Drive - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bBtXzzW1L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: does it come with any cables (like the samsung ssd t5 does [usb to c cable, and also a c to c cable])? thanks** A: Dear , My name is Shira from SanDisk Customer Care. I would like to inform you that the external SSD is shipped together with USB 3.1 Type-C connector and also includes a USB Type-C to Type-C cable and a Type-C to Type-A adapter. More information will be found in the product page: https://www.sandisk.com/home/ssd/extreme-portable-ssd If you have any additional questions regarding our products you may contact us via our support email: english_support@sandisk.com  and provide us with the date of this post. Best regards, Shira SanDisk Global Customer Care **Q: Can this drive be formatted as mac os extended (journaled) to act as a bootable backup or time machine backup for mac os?** A: Yes, absolutely. Having said that, not sure why you would want to have a very fast (and expensive compared to regular HDDs) Solid State Drive as a backup device. In my view, you are better off with a normal hard disk. **Q: Does it require a lithium battery as stated in specifications, please?** A: Dear David Campbell, My name is Shira from SanDisk Customer Care. I would like to inform you that the portable SSD does not require any battery. it operates by cable connected to the computer. If you have any additional questions regarding our products you may contact us via our support email: english_support@sandisk.com and provide us with the date of this post. Best regards, Shira SanDisk Global Customer Care **Q: Does this drive come hardware encryption as nearly everyone requires this if ever misplaced?** A: The drive has SanDisk encryption software on it when you get it. There's a Windows and Mac version but no Linux. Personally I would recommend VeraCrypt for encrypting your drive instead. It's open source, audited for security, and well known to be almost impossible to crack (even for the FBI). Plus it's free. Compared to BitLocker it's miles ahead: BitLocker only comes with Windows 10 Pro, is honestly more difficult to set up, backs up your encryption key in OneDrive (so Microsoft can decrypt all your files or if they're hacked so could anyone), and it's closed source with no way to verify how secure it is. That last criticism applies to the SanDisk encryption software too. I'm not saying it's malicious, but when software is intended to provide security and privacy through encryption it should be open source. Most commonly used encryption software and systems trusted to be secure are open source (e.g. the software running on web servers to provide HTTPS, the server software itself, the OS under it... all open source). I work with servers run by big companies and they would never trust closed source encryption. You shouldn't either. TL;DR: Download VeraCrypt for free, it's extremely secure and does what you want and more. ## Frequently Bought Together - SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable External SSD - Up to 550MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.1 - SDSSDE60-1T00-G25 - Case Compatible with SanDisk 1TB 2TB 500GB / for SanDisk PRO Extreme Portable SSD, External Solid State Hard Drive Storage Holder for SDSSDE61/ SDSSDE60/ SDSSDE81 (Box Only)(Black) --- ## 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/56909942-sandisk-extreme-portable-ssd-1tb-up-to-550mb-s-read](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/56909942-sandisk-extreme-portable-ssd-1tb-up-to-550mb-s-read) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-08*