Testseek.com have collected 57 expert reviews of the SanDisk E81 Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2 USB3.2 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for SanDisk E81 Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2 USB3.2.
December 2020
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The editors liked
The one to buy if you have USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
Seriously fast on USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 x2
5-year limited warranty
Rugged
The editors didn't like
The one not to buy if you have USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 or earlier
Almost twice the price per GB
IP 55 is good
But IP67 is better
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Published: 2021-01-27, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Most new computers don't come with much storage space -- unless you're splurging on a high-end model, they usually have 256 or 512 gigabytes. Game consoles such as the PS4 and Xbox One come with 1-terabyte drives (which is roughly 1,000GB), but if you don't regularly take games off the drive as you acquire more, the drives max out easily. A good storage solution is to find the best external hard drive for your needs. A traditional hard drive that uses "old" hard drive technology (mechanical platters and a moving read-write head to access data) is adequate for the majority of users, thanks to speedier USB-C and USB 3.0 (as well as 3.1/3.2) interfaces. Prices have dropped significantly in the last few years, with even mega-capacity models tipping the scales at 5TB but costing just over $100. A solid state drive doesn't have moving parts and has up to four times faster read speeds, but it costs a lot more per gigabyte.
Abstract: Compact, rugged, and blazingly fast, the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2 ($299.99 for 1TB, $499.99 for 2TB as tested) stands at the apex of SanDisk's Extreme line of solid-state drives. Built for video editors, photographers, animators, and other creatives aiming to take advantage of the very latest USB 3.2 standard to move ginormous volumes of files in a hurry, the Extreme Pro V2 turned in some of the fastest transfer speeds we've seen from an external SSD. However, since native support for the top version of USB (the 20Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2) is harder to find than a Sony PlayStation 5 on a store shelf, you'll probably have to spring for an expansion card if you don't want to settle for the mortal speeds that a "mere" USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface will afford you.
Published: 2020-12-28, Author: Tony , review by: pcmag.com
Stellar read and write speeds, Five-year warranty, Password-protected with 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption, Durable,
Port that enables drive's full speed barely exists in the wild, 2x2 expansion card will cost extra, and is only an option on desktops
Geared to content creators, SanDisk's Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2 offers some of the fastest read and write speeds we've seen from an external solid-state drive. But you'll likely have to buy and install an expansion card on a desktop PC to attain them...
So, the drive performs as you would expect. It's an SSD, so it is already going to perform better than external HDDs. But with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, this drive will perform better than your internal drives unless you're running on the latest hardware m.2 SSD d...
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Published: 2020-11-14, Author: Les , review by: thessdreview.com
SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 Portable SSD Review – The Thunderbolt 3 AlternativeLes Tokar Leave a commentI didn't know that! We might bet you will be saying that on conclusion of this report as, for some reason, USB 3.2 Gen 2 20Gb/s is being overlooked...
Published: 2020-10-11, Author: Andrew , review by: appleinsider.com
Wonderful compact form factor, Durable and rugged with drop protection and IP55 rating, Strong encryption, Carabiner clip is great for additional security, Huge improvement in speeds, nearly as high as advertised, USB-C cable and USB-A adapter included, L
Abstract: USB has emerged as the mainstream interface of choice for data transfer from computing platforms to external storage devices. Thunderbolt has traditionally been thought of as a high-end alternative. However, USB has made rapid strides in the last decade i...
Published: 2020-09-30, Author: Sean , review by: tomshardware.com
Hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption and password protection, Responsive USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 performance, Weather-resistant rugged design, 5-year warranty,
No power indicator, Short cables for desktop use, Costly
Built for the professional market, SanDisk's Extreme Pro has a durable, reliable design, and can deliver up to 20Gbps of file transfer performance when paired with the latest systems...
Light and small, Nice rugged design, IP55 dust/water resistance
A little slower than advertised
Eschewing the usual black-box tradition of portable hard drives, the SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD sports an appealing golden-orange strip around its edge, framing a lightweight drive that's also easy to carry with its pocket-ready dimensions and gripp...
Abstract: The storage industry never stands still, and drive manufacturers are in a near-constant arms race to take advantage of the latest and greatest interface protocols. The SanDisk Extreme Pro, for example, is one of the first external drives we've seen that u...
