SanDisk Extreme Pro review
SanDisk Extreme Pro Review - Video production has been an integral part of the world for many years, which has allowed us to improve ourselves, to upgrade the equipment and, above all, to identify the most critical, most delicate and time-consuming processes. Among these there is undoubtedly the delivery and archiving of the footage.
The files are normally many and very heavy (about 40 GB per video) and not only must be delivered to those who take care of the assembly but also archived on an external hard disk that will have to keep them for years to come.
So how can I pass this amount of data without wasting hours? With SanDsik Extreme Pro Portable SSD.
The name already tells you everything you need to know: it's an SSD, it's extremely portable, and it's really very fast.
Compact and indestructible
Before getting my hands on this product I had seen a few pictures here and there but, trust me, they don't do it justice. Yes because, once the box is opened, you will be really impressed by its size. SanDisk Extreme Pro is small, slim and handy. The weight is really low: less than 80 grams.
However, this does not mean that the SSD is delicate and easily prone to damage and breakage. In reality, the American multinational has opted for a reinforced design, with an aluminum body which also takes care of heat dissipation. Plus we have a silicone coating which makes the product slightly rubberized on the back and along the edges. Its purpose? Protect the SSD from any impact.
I would like to point out two further features before talking about performance.
First of all the product boasts the IP55 certification for resistance to water and dust, so you can take it with you anywhere without worrying too much about its safety.
Secondly, the particular design allows you to attach the product to a carabiner, so you can anchor it to your backpack if necessary.
SanDisk Extreme Pro review: performance
SanDisk Extreme Pro is available in three different memory sizes: 500GB, 1TB (ours) or 2TB. Really a lot of space when you consider the portability and size of this product.
However, the available memory is not the only plus offered by this SSD. It is also particularly interesting the speed of the product which on paper reaches 1050 MB / s. Realistic? Actually, yes. We carried out a small test and using the USB-C connector we exceeded 900 MB / s without major difficulties.
However, not all of them have a USB-C input available. Don't worry, there is a classic USB-C / USB-A cable for you included in the package. However, take into account a significant decrease in performance.
Worrying? Absolutely not. Transfer from SSD to PC and vice versa will still be very fast compared to classic portable hard drives.
The only precaution concerns the use of the files present on the SanDisk Extreme Pro. Using the USB-C connector you can directly access the data without having to move it to your computer. This means that you can use the SSD for video editing or photo editing without experiencing slowdowns of any kind. Conversely, if you only have a traditional USB-A port I suggest you move the files to your computer before using them.
SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD, Read Speed Up ...
- Save time when transferring and editing your files with our lightning-fast technology ...
- The durable design with forged aluminum body protects the central part of the SSD and dissipates heat and ...
- With capacities up to 2TB, creative professionals will have enough space for entire collections of ...
What if my SSD is stolen?
To accompany the product we find SanDisk Secure Access, an encryption program available for both Windows and Mac.
How does it work? First of all you will have to create a password that allows you to keep your data safe. Among other things, you can decide which characteristics the password should have and thus force yourself to enter at least 6 characters, to use uppercase and lowercase letters and to include alphanumeric and special characters.
Once you have chosen, you will have it available your Vault, a place to keep your most valuable data and to which it will be possible to access only with the appropriate password.
Using the Vault is really simple.
All you have to do is drag and drop all the files you want to protect into it. Obviously, at any time it will be possible to remove them from this protected space, thus making them accessible to anyone.
What is all this for? First of all it is a great security in case of theft and loss. Secondly makes sharing SanDisk Extreme Pro easy. In fact, if you want to lend it to a friend, relative or colleague, it would be enough for you to hide sensitive data in the Vault instead of transferring it to a PC and deleting it from your portable SSD.
SanDisk Extreme Pro review: buy it or not?
If you are looking for a compact, light, safe and really fast product, SanDisk Extreme For Portable SSD is undoubtedly for you. Defects? Virtually no one but know that you must be willing to invest a substantial amount to take it home: the 500 GB version has a price of 169,99 €, the 1 TB one comes to 317,99 euros while for the 2 TB cut you will have to shell out a good 643,99 euros.
SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD, Read Speed Up ...
- Save time when transferring and editing your files with our lightning-fast technology ...
- The durable design with forged aluminum body protects the central part of the SSD and dissipates heat and ...
- With capacities up to 2TB, creative professionals will have enough space for entire collections of ...
