Ask any working videographer what’s in their go-bag, and a few names come up again and again. The SANDISK Extreme PRO® Portable SSD has held a spot on that short list for years. With the introduction of the next generation of its portable SSD portfolio, the SANDISK Extreme PRO Portable SSD delivers nearly twice the speed of its predecessor, and with capacities scaling up to 4TB1, the lineup now matches the scale of projects creators are tackling today. Here are five reasons this drive stays in rotation for working video pros, and why it deserves a spot in your kit too.
1. It survives the field
Location shoots rarely happen in ideal conditions. Rain, dust and the occasional bag left sitting on wet grass are all part of the job. The SANDISK Extreme PRO Portable SSD carries an IP65 rating,2 which means it shrugs off splashes of water and fine particulate that find their way into every gear bag on a desert or construction shoot.
It’s also built to handle drops up to three meters,2 so the drive keeps working even when it slips out of a pocket mid-setup.
2. Offloads are fast enough to keep up with production
The drive delivers transfer speeds of up to 4,000MB/s3, supporting tasks such as moving up to 10 minutes of 12K video in just under a minute.4 For a solo shooter offloading a full day of 4K between setups, that speed buys back real minutes on set. Enough time to grab lunch, reset lights, or walk through the next shot list before the next setup.
Edit-in-place is where the drive really earns its keep. Video editing tools can cut straight from the SANDISK Extreme PRO Portable SSD once proxies are baked. You can deliver a rough stringout to the producer without first moving files to a workstation.
3. 4TB1 holds a full production on a single drive
For years, video pros typically paired two or three low-capacity drives to cover a single multicam project. Now, a full documentary, including proxies, can live on one drive. Consolidating an entire production onto a single device speeds up handoffs and simplifies backups. No more digging through a stack of drives to find the one with your B-roll.
4. The form factor makes it easy to keep close
At under 4.5 inches long and only 0.14 pounds, the SANDISK Extreme PRO Portable SSD fits effortlessly in a pocket in your bag. A built-in carabiner loop clips onto a belt or bag strap for quick access. Gear you can find fast is gear you actually use, and the SANDISK Extreme PRO Portable SSD makes it easy to find.
5. It plays nicely with USB-C™ workflows
AES 256-bit hardware encryption5 is built in with the SANDISK Extreme PRO Portable SSD, which matters for anyone handling footage under NDA. Client deliverables help stay protected even if the drive ends up in the wrong hands.
The SANDISK Extreme PRO Portable SSD ships with USB-C, ready for modern Macs and includes a USB-A adapter for older edit bays. That keeps it useful whether you’re working on a brand-new laptop or the five-year-old tower in the back room.
An SSD that holds up and delivers
The SANDISK Extreme PRO Portable SSD is built for shooters who need gear that works every time out. It keeps going when the shoot gets cold, wet or bumpy, and the upcoming 8 TB1 option finally scales with the projects many pros are shooting today. Fast offloads, edit-in-place performance and hardware encryption5 all come in a package small enough to forget you’re carrying it.
If you’re building out a go-bag that has to earn its keep on every shoot, the SANDISK Extreme PRO Portable SSD is a dependable pick. To learn more, visit sandisk.com.
Disclaimers
- 1TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.
- Based on internal testing. IEC 60529 IP65: 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.
- Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.
- Based on internal testing on 12K (12288 x 6480) video at 23.98 fps with an average BRAW file size of 84.30GB; performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.
- Password protection requires download and installation of the SANDISK app. Password protection uses 256-bit AES encryption. Set up password protection within the app. See www.sandisk.com/passwordprotection for more details.
