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Compact blue cube-shaped desktop SSD with matte finish

SanDisk

SanDisk SDSSDT40C-4T00-N25 Creator Desk Drive 4TB portable SSD

SKU CH-KAMM-8AVBS MPN SDSSDT40C-4T00-N25

Desktop SSD storing 4 TB with up to 1000 MB/s read speed and USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface

  • Total capacity4 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 10,000 MB/s
  • Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 2 × 1
  • Form factorSmall Form Factor
  • Setup requirementsWindows 10+ macOS 14+ Note: Formatted with exFAT for compati
  • Product depth3.9 in (9.91 cm)
  • 4TB capacity stores large photo and video libraries
  • Up to 1000 MB/s read speed reduces file transfer wait times
  • Compact 3.9 x 3.9 x 1.58 inch design saves desk space
  • Works with Windows 10+ and macOS 14+ out of the box
  • Includes USB-C, USB-A and AC power cables for immediate setup

Product identity

The SanDisk Creator Desk Drive is a 4 TB external desktop SSD built for photographers, videographers and other creators who need a single high-capacity volume on their desk. It connects via USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 and ships formatted in exFAT for immediate use on Windows 10 or later and macOS 14 or later. The package includes a USB-C cable, a USB-C to USB-A cable and an AC power adapter.

Interface limits

USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 caps the theoretical throughput at 10 Gbit/s, so real-world transfer rates will stay below that ceiling regardless of the drive’s internal speed. The specification lists a maximum sequential read of up to 10000 MBps, yet the same document also quotes up to 1000 MB/s for typical creative workloads. Sustained performance will therefore be bounded by the USB link rather than the flash media.

Deciding specification

The 4 TB capacity is the single figure that determines whether this drive fits a project archive or a working library. Creators who need more space for raw footage, AI-generated assets or long-term backups will have to add a second volume or choose a larger unit. Users with smaller active datasets may find the same form factor in lower capacities.

How it compares

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

Price $566.99
Pricier than about 85% of the 410 comparable items (median $202.99).
Total capacity 4 TB
Higher than about 90% of the 311 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 10,000 MB/s
Higher than about 99% of the 166 comparable items (median 1,050 MB/s).
Price per TB $141.75 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 310 items is $142.00 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSanDisk
Product lineCreator
Model nameDesk Drive
Part numberSDSSDT40C-4T00-N25
Total capacity4 TB
Product colorBlue
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 10,000 MB/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 2 × 1
Size & build
Form factorSmall Form Factor
Overall width3.9 in (9.91 cm)
Product depth3.9 in (9.91 cm)
Overall height1.58 in (4.01 cm)
Product weight0.55 lb (0.25 kg)
Shipping weight0.57 kg
Package size203 × 140 × 66 mm
In the box
Included itemsSanDisk Creator Desk Drive
USB Type-C Cable
USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable
AC Power Adapter

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 4 TB model or a smaller capacity for my video library?

The 4 TB capacity holds large photo and video libraries and AI-generated content in one place, so you can back up full projects without juggling multiple drives.

What does the 1000 MB/s read speed mean when I am editing 4K footage?

Read speeds up to 1000 MB/s let you open and scrub large project files directly from the drive, cutting wait time compared with traditional desktop hard drives.

The box says USB 3.2 Gen 2 — what does that actually limit me to?

USB 3.2 Gen 2 caps the connection at 10 Gbps, so the drive's 1000 MB/s sequential read is the practical ceiling you will see on any modern USB-C or USB-A port.

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