Price and availability in India
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD comes in 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB. The 1TB variant is priced at ₹29,599, the 2TB at ₹52,999 and the 4TB at ₹99,999. It comes with a five-year limited warranty.
The SanDisk Portable SSD comes in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB. The 1TB model costs ₹18,999 and the 2TB variant costs ₹33,999. It comes with a three-year limited warranty. Prices for the 500GB variants were not disclosed.
Both models were announced on 3 November 2026 as SanDisk's next-generation portable SSD lineup for India. SanDisk said the portfolio is designed for growing storage needs as file sizes increase across photographs, videos and AI-generated content.
Tareq Husseini, Senior Director, Sales, IMEA, SanDisk, said consumers in India are creating, capturing and managing more digital content than ever, which has increased the need for fast and reliable portable storage. He said the latest SanDisk portable SSDs combine speed, portability and durability for everyday backups and creative workflows.
Specifications and features
The two drives share a portable USB-C form factor but differ on performance, durability and security. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is built for large file transfers for users such as video editors and photographers, while the SanDisk Portable SSD is targeted at students and office workers for general backup and media storage.
| Feature | SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD | SanDisk Portable SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Read speed | Up to 2,000MB/s | Up to 1,000MB/s |
| Capacities | 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | 500GB, 1TB, 2TB |
| Drop protection | Up to 3 metres | Up to 2 metres |
| Water and dust resistance | IP65 rating | Not rated |
| Security | 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection | Not specified |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty | 3-year limited warranty |
| India price (1TB / 2TB / 4TB) | ₹29,599 / ₹52,999 / ₹99,999 | ₹18,999 / ₹33,999 / — |
SanDisk said the Extreme model's bandwidth can move 1,000 high-resolution photos in under 60 seconds, based on internal testing. The standard SanDisk Portable SSD is rated at up to 1,000MB/s, half the Extreme model's speed.
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD has a ruggedised exterior with drop protection of up to 3 metres and an IP65 rating for water and dust resistance. It also supports 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection.
The standard SanDisk Portable SSD has drop protection of up to 2 metres and no IP65 rating. SanDisk describes it as compact for use between home, school and the office, for backing up files and storing photos, videos and personal data.
What is new compared with the previous lineup
SanDisk has positioned the two drives as an updated portable storage lineup in India with faster transfer rates and capacities up to 4TB on the Extreme model. The range is designed to cover everyday file storage and backups as well as professional workflows with large photos, videos and other demanding workloads.
The Extreme model brings the 2,000MB/s read speed tier to this series, double the standard model's 1,000MB/s, along with IP65 water and dust resistance, 3-metre drop protection and hardware encryption. The standard model offers 1,000MB/s, 2-metre drop protection and a more compact, affordable package.
How it compares with rivals
At ₹29,599 for 1TB and up to ₹99,999 for 4TB, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD sits in the premium portable SSD segment for creators who need high sequential read performance, ruggedness and encryption. The standard SanDisk Portable SSD at ₹18,999 for 1TB offers a lower entry price for everyday backup use with half the rated read speed and a shorter warranty.
For context, Samsung has recently launched its P9 and P7 USB4 portable SSDs, which according to Gizmochina offer transfer speeds of up to 4,000 MB/s and capacities of up to 8TB, double the peak speed and capacity ceiling of the SanDisk Extreme model. Those Samsung drives use the faster USB4 interface, while the SanDisk models are positioned as USB-C portable drives for mainstream and prosumer workflows in India.
FAQ
What read speeds do the new SanDisk portable SSDs offer?
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD supports read speeds of up to 2,000MB/s, while the standard SanDisk Portable SSD supports up to 1,000MB/s. SanDisk claims the Extreme model can transfer up to 1,000 high-resolution photos in under 60 seconds.
What capacities and warranties are available?
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD comes in 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB with a five-year limited warranty. The SanDisk Portable SSD comes in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB with a three-year limited warranty.
How durable and secure are the two models?
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD offers up to 3 metres of drop protection, an IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, and 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection. The SanDisk Portable SSD offers up to 2 metres of drop protection and does not carry an IP65 rating, and no hardware encryption was announced for this model.
Where can you buy them in India and at what prices?
Both drives are available now on major e-commerce platforms including Amazon India and at offline retail stores. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is priced at ₹29,599 for 1TB, ₹52,999 for 2TB and ₹99,999 for 4TB. The SanDisk Portable SSD is priced at ₹18,999 for 1TB and ₹33,999 for 2TB.