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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD (2TB, V2)

A pocket-size 2TB NVMe portable SSD over USB 3.2 Gen 2 with IP65 water and dust resistance and a carabiner loop.

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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD, angled front view of the dark dotted body with the orange carabiner loop
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Ports & connections

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Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), USB-C
Sequential speed
Up to 1,050MB/s read, 1,000MB/s write
Capacity
2TB (also sold in 500GB, 1TB and 4TB)
Encryption
Password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption (software download required)
Durability
IP65 water and dust resistance; drop protection up to 3m; carabiner loop

What the specs mean for you

Data speed

10 Gbps

About 900 MB/s in practice, full speed for most portable SSDs.

Total ports

1

Compact: the essentials for travel or a light setup.

Why people pick it

  • Thin (under 9mm) body with a carabiner loop for clipping to a bag
  • IP65 water and dust resistance and up to 3m drop protection
  • 5-year warranty, and a USB-A adapter is included

Know before you buy

  • 10Gbps interface tops out around 1,050MB/s
  • SanDisk issued a 2023 firmware update for some Extreme Portable SSD V2 units that could disconnect unexpectedly, so check for updates
  • Password protection requires SanDisk's software

Full specifications

InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), USB-C
Sequential speedUp to 1,050MB/s read, 1,000MB/s write
Capacity2TB (also sold in 500GB, 1TB and 4TB)
EncryptionPassword protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption (software download required)
DurabilityIP65 water and dust resistance; drop protection up to 3m; carabiner loop
Dimensions100.54 x 52.42 x 8.95mm
In the boxUSB-C to USB-C cable and USB-C to USB-A adapter
CompatibilityWindows 10+, macOS 11+, iOS 13+, Android 11+
Warranty5-year limited

From manufacturer documentation, checked October 17, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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