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SanDisk Creator Series Pro 2TB portable SSD, rugged orange enclosure

SanDisk

SanDisk SDSSDE81C-2T00-G25 2TB portable SSD

SKU CH-YKYB-A5GZT MPN SDSSDE81C-2T00-G25

Portable NVMe SSD with 2000 MB/s reads, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, IP65 rating and three-metre drop protection

Capacity 2TB

  • Up to 2000MB/s read speed backed by NVMe performance
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface enables fast transfer rates
  • 2TB capacity stores large creative projects
  • Up to three-metre drop protection guards against impacts
  • IP65 rating resists water and dust ingress

SanDisk Creator Series Pro 2TB

The SanDisk Creator Series Pro portable SSD delivers 2TB of NVMe storage for photographers, videographers and designers who need fast access to large project files on location. Its USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface supports sequential reads up to 2000MB/s, so raw footage and multi-camera timelines transfer without bottlenecking the creative workflow.

Plug-and-play setup with rugged limits

The drive connects through a USB-C port and requires no driver installation on modern operating systems, making it ready to use within seconds. The IP65 rating and three-metre drop protection guard against dust, water splashes and accidental falls, though the enclosure is not designed for continuous submersion or repeated heavy impacts beyond the rated specification.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 bandwidth ceiling

The 2000MB/s read ceiling is dictated by the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host connection, so systems limited to USB 3.2 Gen 2 or USB 3.0 will see proportionally lower throughput. Sustained write performance on very large single files may also fall below the peak read figure once the internal cache is exhausted.

How it compares

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Price $237.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 410 comparable items (median $202.99).

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Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight0.16 kg
Package size137 × 102 × 32 mm

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Questions about this item

How can I verify the drive is delivering the advertised 2000MB/s read speed after I connect it?

Run a benchmark tool such as CrystalDiskMark or AS SSD on a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port and confirm the sequential read result reaches the stated 2000MB/s figure.

What cables or adapters are included with the SanDisk Creator Series Pro 2TB and what must I provide myself?

The drive ships with a USB Type-C cable; you must supply a host port that supports USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 to achieve the rated performance.

Which capacity should I choose if I need to store large uncompressed video projects and AI-generated assets?

The 2TB model provides enough space for extensive uncompressed footage, multi-camera timelines and AI asset libraries while keeping the same 2000MB/s read speed.

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