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Black rectangular portable SSD with carabiner loop and USB-C port

SanDisk

SanDisk SDSSDE61-500G-G25 500GB portable SSD

SKU CH-KZ6V-HCKM0 MPN SDSSDE61-500G-G25

A rugged 500GB external SSD delivering up to 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write speeds over USB 3.2 Gen 2 with IP55 protection and a carabiner loop

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C
  • Form factorExternal SSD
  • Operating temperature range0 °C to 45 °C
  • Storage temperature range-20 °C to 85 °C
  • Max shock tolerance1500G

Capacity 500GB

  • Fast NVMe performance with 1050 MB/s read and 1000 MB/s write
  • IP55 water and dust resistance plus two-metre drop protection
  • Hardware encryption keeps private content private
  • Carabiner loop secures drive to belt or backpack
  • USB-C cable and USB-A adaptor included for wide compatibility

Portable SSD for creators

The SanDisk Extreme V2 is a 500GB external solid-state drive that connects over USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C. It delivers sequential read speeds up to 1050 MB/s and write speeds up to 1000 MB/s using NVMe technology. The drive includes a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A adaptor for broad device compatibility.

Suits mobile professionals.

Photographers and videographers who need rugged, pocket-sized storage for high-resolution files will benefit from the IP55 water and dust resistance and two-metre drop protection. The integrated carabiner loop secures the drive to gear during travel. Users who require internal storage upgrades or larger desktop-capacity arrays should consider other form factors.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C interface decides fit

The drive operates exclusively over a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connection, so the host device must provide that port or a compatible adaptor. Performance scales with the host controller, reaching the stated 1050 MB/s read and 1000 MB/s write only when the link supports the full 10 Gbps bandwidth.

How it compares

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

Price $194.99
Typical for this category: the median of 410 items is $202.99.
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 311 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Price per TB $389.98 per TB
Pricier than about 92% of the 310 comparable items (median $142.00 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSanDisk
Product lineExtreme V2
Model nameSDSSDE61-500G-G25
Part numberSDSSDE61-500G-G25
Total capacity500 GB
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C
Size & build
Form factorExternal SSD
Overall width2.06 in (5.23 cm)
Product depth3.96 in (10.1 cm)
Overall height0.35 in (0.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size102 × 64 × 15 mm
In the box
Included itemsExtreme Portable SSD
USB-C to USB-C Cable
USB-C to USB-A Adaptor
Safety and Warranty Guide
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 45 °C
Storage temperature range-20 °C to 85 °C
Max shock tolerance1500G
Vibration tolerance5 gRMS, 10-2000 Hz

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Questions about this item

What does the 1050 MB/s read speed mean when I plug this into my laptop?

You will see up to 1050 MB/s read and 1000 MB/s write on a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port; slower ports reduce the rate.

Which USB standard does the drive use and what throughput does it allow?

It uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 over USB-C, capping at 10 Gb/s theoretical bandwidth.

What are the physical dimensions and how do I attach it?

The drive measures 2.06" × 3.96" × .35" and includes a carabiner loop for securing to a belt or bag.

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