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SanDisk 250GB Extreme Portable External SSD - Up to 550MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.1 - SDSSDE60-250G-G25
Digital Storage Capacity | 250 GB |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Brand | SanDisk |
Special Feature | Portable |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Solid State Hard Drive |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
Color | Black |
Hard Disk Size | 250 GB |
About this item
- High-speed transfers with up to 550MB/s read speeds let you move hi-res photos and videos fast (Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on drive capacity, host device, OS and application.)
- Ruggedized, water- and dust-resistant (IP55-rated) (IEC 60529 IP55: Tested to withstand water flow (30 kPa) at 3 min.; limited dust contact does not interfere with operation. Must be clean and dry before use.)
- Shock-resistant solid state core for greater durability (Shock-resistant (up to 1500G) and vibration-resistant (5g RMS, 10-2000 HZ), Non-Operating Temperature(from ‐20°C to 70°C), operating temperature (from 0°C to 45°C))
- Compact and pocket-sized
- For PC and Mac users
- Built by SanDisk, a technology leader and pioneer of the modern day SSD, to deliver superior performance
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Storage Capacity | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Portability | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.6 | — | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Light weight | 4.9 | 4.9 | — | 4.8 | — | 4.6 |
Easy to use | 4.8 | — | 4.0 | — | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Durability | 4.7 | — | — | 4.4 | — | 4.0 |
Sold By | — | Joiot | Amazon.com | SSK Direct | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
storage capacity | 250 GB | 250 GB | 1 TB | 250 GB | 2 TB | 1 TB |
hardware interface | solid state drive | usb c, solid state drive | usb c | usb3.2 gen 2 | usb3.1 c | usb3.2 gen 2, usb c |
compatible devices | Desktop | Laptop | Laptop, Desktop, Tablet | Laptop, Gaming Console, Smartphone | Laptop, Desktop, Tablet | Laptop |
form factor | portable | Portable | Portable | portable | Portable | Portable |
write speed | — | — | 1000 megabits per second | 1000 | 1000 megabits per second | 80 mb per second |
read speed | 550 megabytes per second | 540 megabytes per second | 1050 megabytes per second | 1050 megabits per second | 1050 megabytes per second | 800 megabytes per second |
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Technical Details
Brand | SanDisk |
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Series | SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD |
Item model number | SDSSDE60-250G-G25 |
Hardware Platform | PC, Mac |
Item Weight | 1.38 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.79 x 1.95 x 0.35 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.79 x 1.95 x 0.35 inches |
Color | Black |
Flash Memory Size | 250 |
Manufacturer | Western Digital Technologies Inc. |
ASIN | B078SVRH4B |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 8, 2018 |
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4.7 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #432 in External Solid State Drives |
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SanDisk Extreme
Portable SSD
The rugged SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD delivers high-speed storage for saving and editing hi-res photos and videos
Portable SSD
SanDisk Extreme
The rugged SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD delivers high-speed transfers with up to 550MB/s read speeds*. This makes it perfect for saving and editing hi-res photos and videos.
High-Speed Storage for Hi-Res Photos & Videos
With high-performance transfers with up to 550MB/s read speeds*, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD lets you offload and edit files in a snap.
With up to 2TB of high-speed storage for high-res photos, videos and sound files, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is perfect for all your creative pursuits.
Rugged and Compact Design
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is IP55-rated, which means it’s built to withstand water and dust. It is also certified to stand up to 2-meter drops(2).
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD delivers high-performance and capacity in a drive that’s smaller than a smartphone.
Works with Windows. Great with Mac.
USB Type-C + USB-A Compatible
Designed to work with both Windows and Mac, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is equipped with a USB 3.1 Type-C connector and also includes a USB Type-C to Type-C cable and a Type-C to Type-A adapter, meaning it will work with the PCs and Macs of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
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Extreme Portable SSD | Extreme PRO Portable SSD | Extreme PRO SD UHS-I Card |
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Work straight from the driveFast transfer speeds up to 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write** | Higher sustained speedsTransfer speeds up to 2000MB/s** read and write | Accelerate your workflowShot speeds up to 140MB/s, transfer speeds up to 200MB/s(4)[256GB-1TB] |
Work SaferIP55 rate for dust- & water-resistance(3) | Tough Enough to Take with YouIP55 and aluminum enclosure for added durability(3) | 4K UHD Ready(5)Capture all the action with-out skipping a frame |
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* Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on drive capacity, host device, OS and application. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.
** Requires compatible devices capable of reaching such speed. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.
(2) Up to 2M (6.5’) on a concrete floor.
(3) Based on internal testing. IPEC 60529 IP 55: Tested to withstand water flow (30 kPa) at 3 min.; limited dust contact does not interfere with operation. Must be clean and dry before use.
(4) Read speed only, engineered with proprietary technology to reach speeds beyond UHS-I 104MB/s, require compatible devices capable of reaching such speeds. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.(5) Read speed only, engineered with proprietary technology to reach speeds beyond UHS-I 104MB/s, require compatible devices capable of reaching such speeds. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.
(5) Full HD (1920x1080) and 4K UHD (3840x2160) video support may vary based upon host device, file attributes and other factors. See official SanDisk website for more details.
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The ruggedized SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD delivers high-speed transfers with up to 550MB/s read speeds.** This makes it perfect for saving and editing hi-res photos and videos. With an IP55 rating, it also stands up to rain, splashes, spills and dust.(1) | *1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes; 1TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less. | **Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on drive capacity, host device, OS and application. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes. | (1) IEC 60529 IP55: Tested to withstand water flow (30 kPa) at 3 min.; limited dust contact does not interfere with operation. Must be clean and dry before use. | (2) Up to 2M (6.5’) on a concrete floor | (4) Shock-resistant (up to 1500G) and vibration-resistant (5g RMS, 10-2000 HZ), Non-Operating Temperature (from -20 degrees Celsius to +70 degrees Celsius), Operating Temperature (from 0 degrees Celsius to +45 degrees Celsius) | (5) Password protection uses 128-bit AES encryption and is supported by Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 and macOS High Sierra, Sierra or Mac OS X El Capitan.
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Customers like the speed, performance, size and portability of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's fast, works flawlessly, is small enough to fit inside any pocket and is very portable. Customers are also impresseded with the durability, saying it'll last for years and is solidly bulletproof.
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Customers are satisfied with the speed of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's fast as hell, has fast transfer rates, and provides fast backup. Some say that it works flawlessly and that Photoshop runs smoothly. Overall, most are happy with the performance of the drive.
"...This drive is fast enough to where I can work on Logic Pro X projects directly on it without having to create scratch space locally, something I..." Read more
"...Still, they are highly portable -- small and slim -- and incredibly fast, matching the speed of internal Solid-State drives, and their price is..." Read more
"...Good speed and good operating temperature" Read more
"The drive itself is amazing. It's tiny, light, and fast as hell, truly living up to the promised 550 MB/s...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the external hard drive. They say that it works well, is fast, and durable. Some customers also mention that it's perfect for their needs and is very valuable.
"This external is absolutely perfect for my needs. I bought the 2TB version and it has become my "everything" drive...." Read more
"...matching the speed of internal Solid-State drives, and their price is excellent...." Read more
"...Both drives are great and and work flawlessly with my iPad Pro using iPadOS 13 file system...." Read more
"...Yes I'd buy this again. It is a great price. I've never actually seen a portable drive that will do what I've wanted this one to do...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the size of the drive. They say it's small enough to fit inside any pocket, and doesn't take up much space on their desktop. Customers also appreciate the 2TB capacity on such a small SSD.
"...Still, they are highly portable -- small and slim -- and incredibly fast, matching the speed of internal Solid-State drives, and their price is..." Read more
"The drive itself is amazing. It's tiny, light, and fast as hell, truly living up to the promised 550 MB/s...." Read more
"...First thing to like is portability — it's very small and light; it looked durable too...." Read more
"...Tiny, convenient and with a solidly bulletproof feel to boot. And, on Prime Day, I was able to purchase it for $399. This thing is wonderful...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the computer drive. They say it is super small, lightweight, and slim. They also say it slips perfectly in their pocket and disappears. Customers also love the physical size and weight, saying it's light as a feather and perfect for traveling. They mention that the SSD is thinner than a credit card and like an inch higher.
"...It's actually smaller than I expected it to be and it slips perfectly in my pocket and disappears because it's so lightweight...." Read more
"...Still, they are highly portable -- small and slim -- and incredibly fast, matching the speed of internal Solid-State drives, and their price is..." Read more
"PROS: Nice price: Loads of storage. Lightweight, small form factor Drive did all that I asked of it...." Read more
"The drive itself is amazing. It's tiny, light, and fast as hell, truly living up to the promised 550 MB/s...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the durability of the computer drive. They mention that it is very robust, reliable, and solidly bulletproof. They also say it is a durable solution for extra storage for a laptop or anything else, and the most versatile solid-state portable external drive out there. Customers also say that it makes outstanding external hard drives from which to run alternative operating systems. They say it's weather proof and drop resistant.
"...Furthermore, it's rated to withstand a 2 meter (roughly 6.5 foot) drop...." Read more
"...They make outstanding external "hard drives" from which to run alternative operating systems...." Read more
"...Both drives are rugged and will probably withstand hot and humid environments, like Costa Rica where I live part of the year...." Read more
"...First thing to like is portability — it's very small and light; it looked durable too...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the storage capacity of the computer drive. They mention it has an awesome storage capacity, is reasonably high capacity device, and is great for big files. They also appreciate the quick transfer speed and the ability to carry so much data so easily. The drive is nice and compact, has great memory, and an SSD to boot. It's an obvious go-to storage solution for almost any occasion, and it's unmatched for large file transfers.
"...These SSD cards are unmatched for large file transfers. I have observed write rates of 400 MB/sec or more, and read rates close to 500 MB/sec...." Read more
"PROS: Nice price: Loads of storage. Lightweight, small form factor Drive did all that I asked of it...." Read more
"...and weight (or lack thereof), while it's only 500GB, it is a blazing FAST 500GB. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to some speed...." Read more
"I love the huge capacity in such a tiny, lightweight case. I love how fast it backs up my files...." Read more
Customers find the computer drive easy to use. They mention it's really simple to use on their Xbox One X, incredibly easy to setup, and convenient. They say it makes their life super easy with no installation or software required. They also say the form is convenient and the supplied cable is just the right length. Customers also mention that it'll clone their HD to this external, making it a piece of cake to use it.
"...Tiny, convenient and with a solidly bulletproof feel to boot. And, on Prime Day, I was able to purchase it for $399. This thing is wonderful...." Read more
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Customers are mixed about the quality of the computer drive. Some mention it's a fabulous SSD, reliable, and super portable, while others say that it'd failed majorly 3 times, kept crashing, and started corrupting file data.
"...The icing on top is the added durability. This is IP55 rated which means it can withstand dust and splashing, which means it's great for outdoor use..." Read more
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Unfortunately I cannot harness the full speed of this drive because I'm using a 2014 MacBook Pro which only has USB-3, which is about half the speed of USB-C, furthermore I have this plugged into a powered USB hub. That being said, to my surprise I'm actually getting around 405 MB/s writes and 425 MB/s reads, which is significantly better than I thought I would get, this is a little over 4X faster than real world performance of a standard non-SSD external drive, so it's still plenty zippy for my needs!
To test a sustained load I moved over my existing Kontakt library (music production plugins and such). A 160GB transfer took me 8 minutes and 23 seconds, which is perfectly fine, when moving using a standard non-SSD external it takes almost 35 minutes! A more reasonable 3GB transfer takes around 7-8 seconds, doing the same file transfer over to my WD EasyStore (standard HDD) takes about 38 seconds. For fun I tested transferring 3GB to my NAS and it took 1 minute 36 seconds. I expected it to be slow because I don't have the best internal network plus I'm using slow (but reliable) drives and it has to write the data multiple times. The NAS is just for bulk storage.
The icing on top is the added durability. This is IP55 rated which means it can withstand dust and splashing, which means it's great for outdoor use for storing photos and such. Furthermore, it's rated to withstand a 2 meter (roughly 6.5 foot) drop.
This is a great little drive! My MBP only has a 500GB drive and all of my plugins and samples were eating up hundreds of gigs and I was becoming really tired of constantly having to go through everything and try to maintain space. I wasn't even able to download all of my Kontakt content locally because I simply didn't have enough room, so I had to pick and choose what plugins I wanted to have locally, trying to store everything on the NAS was error-prone because Kontakt didn't like it for some reason but it was also way too slow. This drive is fast enough to where I can work on Logic Pro X projects directly on it without having to create scratch space locally, something I couldn't do with a normal non-SSD external (way too cumbersome). Now instead of having only 10-20GB local storage I’m back up to around 320GB - much better! I can breathe!
Just remember - don't rely on any external as your only backup! Try to back up your most important data in three locations, one being a remote location, if possible.
These SSD cards are unmatched for large file transfers. I have observed write rates of 400 MB/sec or more, and read rates close to 500 MB/sec. They make outstanding external "hard drives" from which to run alternative operating systems. They are noticeably faster than any of the flash drives I have.
Their unique shape, with the large lanyard loop that can accommodate a carabiner or even larger holder, makes them very transportable.
The short and sturdy USB-C cables are stiff, but otherwise perfect, and the included USB-C to USB-A adaptor provides universal connection to any USB port, which is perfect for my equipment. Just make sure that the arrows on the USB-C plugs and on the USB C-to-A adaptor line up, or there will be no connection, because the devices are "keyed" to ensure proper alignment.
Any USB port that is rated USB 3.0 or higher provides the highest transfer rates currently available. The A, B, and C designations merely identify the physical form of the connection. Type C is no faster or better than A and B, but it is a "universal" port, in addition to being a USB port.
Barring hardware difficulties or failures, you should find this drive a perfect choice for most of your large-file transfer and storage requirements.
Both drives are great and and work flawlessly with my iPad Pro using iPadOS 13 file system. What follows is a side by side comparison between the two SanDisk drives.
Weight and Size: The Pro is much larger and heavier than the Standard (77g vs 40.7g ). BTW, the cable that comes with the Standard model is too short to rest the drive on any surface. Thank god, the SSD is light enough to safely dangle by the cable off the iPad.
Temperature: The Pro remained cool even during writing a 95GB file to it for more than 25 minutes, whereas the Standard model was very warm to touch after writing to it a 5GB for less than 2 minutes. No wonder, additional 37 grams of aluminum body on the Pro absorb and dissipate heat faster. Solution: Don’t copy giant files to the plastic drive unless the ambient air is cool or point a small portable fan at it.
Protection against the elements and overheating in hot and humid climates:
Both drives are rugged and will probably withstand hot and humid environments, like Costa Rica where I live part of the year. The Pro will run cooler under the same circumstances.
Price: The Pro is $125 whereas the Standard model is $90, minus 15% cash back special, so the effective price is $76.50. It is almost $50 less than the Pro. The Pro is new this year. The prices may come down in 2020.
Performance: Note that iPad Pro supports the true USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface, that allows the Pro to reach it’s maximum transfer speed of 1050MB/s, as per product description.
- Copy ~5GB file from the SanDisk to iPad: Pro - 22 sec, Standard - 45s
- Copy ~5GB file from iPad to the SanDisk: Pro - 67 sec, Standard - 106s
Here the Pro is almost 2x as fast in both directions.
- Copy ~95GB file from the SanDisk to iPad: Pro - 10m 50s, Standard 10m 39s (Here there is no difference, probably because the write to iPad speed is the determining factor, not the read from Sandisk)
- Copy ~95GB file from iPad to the SanDisk: Pro - 26m 15s, Standard 37min (Here the Pro is about 11 minutes or 40% faster than the Standard).
The only real performance advantage of the Pro model is when copying giant amounts of data (hundreds of Gigabytes) to the SSD from iPad. I am willing to wait extra 10 minutes for every 100GB to save $50.
Copying large amounts of data to iPad from both SSD’s produce identical speed.
On my 5 year old PC with USB 3.0 interface, the time writing the 95GB file to either drive was identical - 5m 20s at 290MB/sec.
(Note that the PC with USB 3.0 is 5 times faster writing to the Pro SSD than iPad with USB 3.1, and 7 times faster writing to the Standard than iPad. I guess iPad Pro is not very good at writing to external media in general. Can it be that Apple intentionally slowed the Write to external memory API, to sell iPads and iPhones with larger built in storage? Mine is 256GB.)
Bottom line: The small speed/time advantage of the Pro in most real life situations, like editing video files on iPad and then saving the results back to the external SSD, does not justify IMHO almost double the cost of the Pro compared to the standard model.
So I kept the Standard model and the PRO went back to Amazon.
Both drives deserve 5 stars and both have their own advantages for different types of users.
UPDATE for tech minded:
As per some users’ advice I reformatted the drive. Changed the exFat Allocation Unit (AU) or Cluster Size from the original 1MB to the Microsoft’s default of 128KB (8 times smaller). To change the AUS or cluster size do Quick Format only. You will still lose all the files on the drive.
This saves about 10% of space for my large collection of MP3 music files which average 1 to 5 MB is size. For video files that are 1 to 5 GB it does not matter. For large number of word documents, TXT or HTML files that average less than 128K, the space savings can be 90%.
The small AUS slowed the data transfer speed from 2 to 8 times depending on configuration. The worst case scenario is on PC. Copying the huge 95GB file to the Standard Model SSD went from 5 to 40 minutes. The slowdown makes sense because the each cluster is transferred as a single read write operation. The total number of clusters transferred increased as the cluster size decreased about the same 8x. Bottom line: Use AUS that is appropriate for the typical file size in your application. What you save on space will come out of the speed. exFat for allows clusters as small as 32K.
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019
Both drives are great and and work flawlessly with my iPad Pro using iPadOS 13 file system. What follows is a side by side comparison between the two SanDisk drives.
Weight and Size: The Pro is much larger and heavier than the Standard (77g vs 40.7g ). BTW, the cable that comes with the Standard model is too short to rest the drive on any surface. Thank god, the SSD is light enough to safely dangle by the cable off the iPad.
Temperature: The Pro remained cool even during writing a 95GB file to it for more than 25 minutes, whereas the Standard model was very warm to touch after writing to it a 5GB for less than 2 minutes. No wonder, additional 37 grams of aluminum body on the Pro absorb and dissipate heat faster. Solution: Don’t copy giant files to the plastic drive unless the ambient air is cool or point a small portable fan at it.
Protection against the elements and overheating in hot and humid climates:
Both drives are rugged and will probably withstand hot and humid environments, like Costa Rica where I live part of the year. The Pro will run cooler under the same circumstances.
Price: The Pro is $125 whereas the Standard model is $90, minus 15% cash back special, so the effective price is $76.50. It is almost $50 less than the Pro. The Pro is new this year. The prices may come down in 2020.
Performance: Note that iPad Pro supports the true USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface, that allows the Pro to reach it’s maximum transfer speed of 1050MB/s, as per product description.
- Copy ~5GB file from the SanDisk to iPad: Pro - 22 sec, Standard - 45s
- Copy ~5GB file from iPad to the SanDisk: Pro - 67 sec, Standard - 106s
Here the Pro is almost 2x as fast in both directions.
- Copy ~95GB file from the SanDisk to iPad: Pro - 10m 50s, Standard 10m 39s (Here there is no difference, probably because the write to iPad speed is the determining factor, not the read from Sandisk)
- Copy ~95GB file from iPad to the SanDisk: Pro - 26m 15s, Standard 37min (Here the Pro is about 11 minutes or 40% faster than the Standard).
The only real performance advantage of the Pro model is when copying giant amounts of data (hundreds of Gigabytes) to the SSD from iPad. I am willing to wait extra 10 minutes for every 100GB to save $50.
Copying large amounts of data to iPad from both SSD’s produce identical speed.
On my 5 year old PC with USB 3.0 interface, the time writing the 95GB file to either drive was identical - 5m 20s at 290MB/sec.
(Note that the PC with USB 3.0 is 5 times faster writing to the Pro SSD than iPad with USB 3.1, and 7 times faster writing to the Standard than iPad. I guess iPad Pro is not very good at writing to external media in general. Can it be that Apple intentionally slowed the Write to external memory API, to sell iPads and iPhones with larger built in storage? Mine is 256GB.)
Bottom line: The small speed/time advantage of the Pro in most real life situations, like editing video files on iPad and then saving the results back to the external SSD, does not justify IMHO almost double the cost of the Pro compared to the standard model.
So I kept the Standard model and the PRO went back to Amazon.
Both drives deserve 5 stars and both have their own advantages for different types of users.
UPDATE for tech minded:
As per some users’ advice I reformatted the drive. Changed the exFat Allocation Unit (AU) or Cluster Size from the original 1MB to the Microsoft’s default of 128KB (8 times smaller). To change the AUS or cluster size do Quick Format only. You will still lose all the files on the drive.
This saves about 10% of space for my large collection of MP3 music files which average 1 to 5 MB is size. For video files that are 1 to 5 GB it does not matter. For large number of word documents, TXT or HTML files that average less than 128K, the space savings can be 90%.
The small AUS slowed the data transfer speed from 2 to 8 times depending on configuration. The worst case scenario is on PC. Copying the huge 95GB file to the Standard Model SSD went from 5 to 40 minutes. The slowdown makes sense because the each cluster is transferred as a single read write operation. The total number of clusters transferred increased as the cluster size decreased about the same 8x. Bottom line: Use AUS that is appropriate for the typical file size in your application. What you save on space will come out of the speed. exFat for allows clusters as small as 32K.
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Come è fatto:
Mi hanno sorpreso le dimensioni, è piccolo e leggero. Questo rende il Sandsik facilmente trasportabile anche in tasca.
I materiali li ho trovati ottimi, è compatto e solido. Rivestito in plastica e gomma piacevole al tatto.
Mi ha colpito il design, rifinito in ogni dettaglio anche se minimale.
Non mi è piaciuto il cavo usb-c/usb-c, ho trovato troppo corto e poco curato. Misura circa 15 cm e questo mi crea difficolta nel posizionamento sulla scrivania, dovendolo usare per forza affianco al Pc.
Uso quotidiano:
Nell’uso di tutti i giorni mi sono trovato benissimo, è scattante e veloce (anche se è stato superato da ssd più moderni).
Ho usato quasi quotidianamente questo hard-disk per un anno e non mi ha mai dato problemi, risultando molto affidabile. L’ho sfruttato per lo più per editing di foto e video. Uso il formato Raw e edito i video in 1080, solo qualcosina in 4k (ma molto raramente). Non ho avuto rallentamenti o errori di sorta.
Nei giochi non mi ha fatto da collo di bottiglia ed ho potuto godere appieno dei titoli provati.
Ho fatto dei test sia su pc che su Mac usando due programmi divers. Non ho mai raggiunto i 550 MB/s dichiarati. Ma con Disk speed test ( su Mac) i 324 MB/s in scrittura e i 370 MB/s in lettura di media. Mentre su Win 10 i 450 MB/s sia in scrittura e lettura. Non so a cosa sia dovuta questa differenza, ma nell’uso quotidiano non si nota. Mi ritengo soddisfatto!
Per quanto riguarda la capacità di Storage mi trovo bene con i 500 Gb, ma nel futuro cercherò qualcosa di più capiente. Alcuni giochi ormai occupano 100 Gb se non di più. Anche le foto e video diventano sempre più ingombranti.
Conclusioni e prezzo:
Ho pagato circa 95 euro per portarlo a casa nel dicembre 2020, sono contento dell’acquisto!! Confrontandolo con prodotti simili (gennaio 2022), anche della stessa marca, si prendere uno storage da 1Tb alla stessa cifra o poco più.
Reviewed in Italy on January 16, 2022
Come è fatto:
Mi hanno sorpreso le dimensioni, è piccolo e leggero. Questo rende il Sandsik facilmente trasportabile anche in tasca.
I materiali li ho trovati ottimi, è compatto e solido. Rivestito in plastica e gomma piacevole al tatto.
Mi ha colpito il design, rifinito in ogni dettaglio anche se minimale.
Non mi è piaciuto il cavo usb-c/usb-c, ho trovato troppo corto e poco curato. Misura circa 15 cm e questo mi crea difficolta nel posizionamento sulla scrivania, dovendolo usare per forza affianco al Pc.
Uso quotidiano:
Nell’uso di tutti i giorni mi sono trovato benissimo, è scattante e veloce (anche se è stato superato da ssd più moderni).
Ho usato quasi quotidianamente questo hard-disk per un anno e non mi ha mai dato problemi, risultando molto affidabile. L’ho sfruttato per lo più per editing di foto e video. Uso il formato Raw e edito i video in 1080, solo qualcosina in 4k (ma molto raramente). Non ho avuto rallentamenti o errori di sorta.
Nei giochi non mi ha fatto da collo di bottiglia ed ho potuto godere appieno dei titoli provati.
Ho fatto dei test sia su pc che su Mac usando due programmi divers. Non ho mai raggiunto i 550 MB/s dichiarati. Ma con Disk speed test ( su Mac) i 324 MB/s in scrittura e i 370 MB/s in lettura di media. Mentre su Win 10 i 450 MB/s sia in scrittura e lettura. Non so a cosa sia dovuta questa differenza, ma nell’uso quotidiano non si nota. Mi ritengo soddisfatto!
Per quanto riguarda la capacità di Storage mi trovo bene con i 500 Gb, ma nel futuro cercherò qualcosa di più capiente. Alcuni giochi ormai occupano 100 Gb se non di più. Anche le foto e video diventano sempre più ingombranti.
Conclusioni e prezzo:
Ho pagato circa 95 euro per portarlo a casa nel dicembre 2020, sono contento dell’acquisto!! Confrontandolo con prodotti simili (gennaio 2022), anche della stessa marca, si prendere uno storage da 1Tb alla stessa cifra o poco più.
I am happy with how the Sandisk is working well in the background and I will probably buy another unit or two for my other computers as soon as they are back in stock.