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Compact black rectangular portable SSD with rounded edges, matte finish, carabiner loop and USB-C port

SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Pro 8TB portable SSD SDSSDE61-8T00-G25

SKU CH-732J-BRQ1R MPN SDSSDE61-8T00-G25

Portable 8 TB solid-state drive with USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds up to 1050 MB/s read and 1000 MB/s write, plus IP65 water and dust resistance and three-metre drop protection

  • Total capacity8 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 1,050 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 1,000 MB/s
  • Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 2
  • Setup requirementsWindows 10+ macOS 10.13+
  • Product depth52.55 mm

Capacity 8TB

  • Up to 1050 MBps read speed for rapid file access
  • Up to 1000 MBps write speed accelerates content creation
  • IP65 rating plus three-meter drop protection shields data on location
  • 8 TB capacity stores large projects in one portable drive
  • Carabiner loop and 52 g weight enable secure grab-and-go mobility

Extreme Pro 8TB portable SSD

The SanDisk Extreme Pro SDSSDE61-8T00-G25 is an 8TB external solid-state drive with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface. It delivers up to 1050 MBps sequential read and 1000 MBps sequential write speeds using internal NVMe performance. The drive weighs 52g and measures 100.8mm by 52.55mm by 9.6mm. It includes a USB Type-C to Type-C cable and a Type-C to Type-A adapter.

Creators needing rugged high-capacity storage

This drive suits photographers, videographers and mobile professionals who require up to 8TB of fast, portable storage with physical durability. It offers up to three-meter drop protection and IP65 water and dust resistance. A carabiner loop allows attachment to bags or belts. Buyers who need hardware-based encryption beyond password protection, a different interface, or sustained write performance above the rated sequential figures should look elsewhere.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines whether this is the right part is the USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection. It requires a host port that supports this standard to reach the advertised 1050 MBps read and 1000 MBps write speeds. The drive works with Windows 10 or later and macOS 10.13 or later. Without a compatible USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, transfer rates will fall to the host's maximum capability.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Portable USB SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,007.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 410 comparable items (median $202.99).
Total capacity 8 TB
Higher than about 93% of the 311 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 1,050 MB/s
Typical for this category: the median of 166 items is 1,050 MB/s.
Price per TB $126.00 per TB
Cheaper than about 60% of the 310 comparable items (median $142.00 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSanDisk
Product lineExtreme Pro
Model nameSDSSDE61-8T00-G25
Total capacity8 TB
Product colorBlack
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 1,050 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 1,000 MB/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 2
Size & build
Overall width100.8 mm
Product depth52.55 mm
Overall height9.6 mm
Product weight52g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size127 × 102 × 33 mm
In the box
Included itemsSanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
USB Type-C to Type-C cable
Type-C to Type-A adapter
SanDisk Warranty Guide

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Questions about this item

Does my computer need a USB-C port to use the SanDisk Extreme Pro 8TB SSD?

The drive includes a USB Type-C to Type-A adapter so it works with USB-A ports, though USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds require a compatible USB-C or USB-A 10 Gbps connection.

Will the SDSSDE61-8T00-G25 run at full speed on my older laptop that only has USB 3.0 ports?

It will work on USB 3.0 ports but sequential read and write speeds will be limited to the 5 Gbps bandwidth of that interface instead of the rated 1050 MBps read and 1000 MBps write.

How can I verify the Extreme Pro 8TB is delivering its rated 1050 MBps read and 1000 MBps write performance after setup?

Run a sequential benchmark such as CrystalDiskMark or Blackmagic Disk Speed Test on a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port; results should approach the stated figures for large-block transfers.

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