The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2 500GB is the field drive the format converged on: NVMe inside pushing up to 1,050MB/s reads and 1,000MB/s writes over USB-C, an IP55 silicone-armoured shell rated for two-metre drops, and a carabiner loop because it’s genuinely meant to leave the desk. Edit off it, back up to it, drop it — it’s built for all three.
NVMe fast
Up to 1,050MB/s
Seven times a good USB stick: whole photo libraries move in minutes, and 4K footage edits directly off the drive without proxies.
Field-proof
IP55 + 2m drop rating
Silicone shell, sealed against dust and water jets, rated for two-metre drops onto concrete. The drive that rides in camera bags, not drawers.
Secure
Hardware-friendly protection
256-bit AES password protection via SanDisk Security — client work stays private if the bag doesn’t come home.
Right choice if you…
✔ Edit photo/video directly off the drive
✔ Back up laptops at SSD speed
✔ Work in the field — the IP55 shell is the point
✔ Need USB-C speed on Mac, PC, iPad and Android alike
Consider something else if…
✖ You only ferry documents — a Dual Drive Luxe does that for far less
✖ You need multi-TB archives — desktop external drives give more GB per pound
✖ It never leaves the desk — an internal drive gives more GB per pound
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2 500GB — Technical Specifications
| Brand | SanDisk |
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Interface | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (NVMe inside) |
| Read speed | Up to 1,050MB/s |
| Write speed | Up to 1,000MB/s |
| Durability | IP55 · 2m drop rated · silicone shell |
| Security | 256-bit AES password protection |
| MPN | SDSSDE61-500G-G25 |
| EAN / GTIN | Printed on retail packaging |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
In the Box
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit 4K video straight off it?
Yes — 1,050MB/s sustains multi-stream 4K timelines; that’s the workflow this class of drive was built for.
Does it work with iPhone 15/16 and iPad?
Yes — USB-C iPhones and iPads record ProRes straight to it and mount it in Files. Android and both desktop OSes too.
Is IP55 the same as waterproof?
It’s water-jet and dust resistant — rain, splashes and grit are fine; swimming is not.
SSD or big flash drive?
The SSD is ~7× faster, drop-armoured and sustained-write stable. Sticks transport files; this one works on them.
Condition
Brand New — Retail Packaging
Warranty
Manufacturer warranty
Delivery
4–5 Working Days · Fully Tracked
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