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SanDisk Extreme PRO 4TB Portable USB4

89.1 Portable SSDs Score
4TBUSB4External2,000 MB/s
Why we recommend this

The USB4 NVMe interface delivers up to 3800 MB/s burst reads and 3700 MB/s writes, with sustained write speeds of 3000 MB/s on the 4TB model, keeping large transfers flowing. Its IP65 water and dust resistance, 3-meter drop protection, and 256-bit AES hardware encryption make it a rugged, secure companion for field work. This drive suits video editors and photographers who need fast, durable, pocket-sized storage for offloading 12K footage and managing large project libraries on the go.

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Price CA$993

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