The SanDisk 4TB Extreme Pro is a Red dot award winner, and also the best portable SSD on this list. The overall size and weight could be 10-20% smaller if the signature Carabineer loop attachment is removable.

Built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption.

USB-C Connector with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gb/s).

An outer silicone shell and forged internal aluminium chassis that acts as a heatsink.

SanDisk 4TB Extreme Pro Specifications and Features As such, we are not shy to highlight any “portable” devices which have not met the urban outdoor standards. By real military-grade, we mean even more demanding expectations such as saltwater testing, mud testing, high pressure and temperature testing. Hey, these are not “outrageous” demands only for military operations but they are required for peaceful, urban commutation as well.

After all, portable products are just one step below military grade as they are subjected to accidental drop, shock, vibration, exposure to water and dust. At the very least, there are no moving parts in SSD, unlike the traditional HDD.Įven though they still cost double the 2.5″ version or more, it is also important to look beyond the price tag but at reliability and durability.

In the last year, the 4TB versions are slowly moving into the mainstream as prices dropped and more users prefer the SSD due to its size, weight and durability.

Currently, the prices of SSD has been falling rapidly over the years while the capacity and speed has been increasing in the opposite direction. It might still take a little more time before the 3.5″ HDD is reclassified as a dinosaur, however, we believe that the smaller 2.5″ HDD will be the first to go. This article rounds up the more popular 4TB portable SSD (Solid State Drives) which are rapidly replacing the heavier HDD (Hard Disk Drive) from the market.

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