Western Digital Releases New Flash Storage Solutions to Help Consumers Gear Up for the Holidays

• 25 Nov 2024
• TM Team
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Western Digital has released several new Flash  storage solutions to help pros and consumers get ready for the holidays. The new products from the company's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands reach new levels of speed, reliability and capacity, serving a diverse set of digital storage needs.

High Performance, Super Capacity Portable SSDs

The expanded SanDisk portfolio of portable SSDs includes two offerings that feature next-generation SSD speeds and help defy the limits of durability. The new drives are ideal for pros or creators and anyone else who needs to store large amounts of data on the go in the toughest of climates:

- SanDisk Extreme PRO with USB4 high-performance portable SSD

As one of the first portable SSDs in the market to feature a USB4 interface, the SanDisk Extreme PRO with USB4 is great for pros who need exceptional speed and performance. It has lightning-fast USB4 connectivity with speeds up to 3,800 MBps read and up to 3,700 MBps write, providing users with incredibly fast file transfers that keep workflows moving, instant access to content and smooth 3D rendering.

The drive features a rugged silicone shell and forged aluminum chassis to help protect data from everyday wear and tear, allowing users to seamlessly access files without compromising reliability. Its IP65 water and dust resistant design helps withstand splashes, rain and even spills. For those accidental drops, the SanDisk Extreme PRO with USB4 is drop protected up to two meters. The drive is also backwards compatible with USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 devices and supports Thunderbolt 4.

The SanDisk Extreme PRO with USB4 is expected to be available in early 2025 in 2 TB and 4 TB, for MSRPs of $279.99 and $429.99, respectively at SanDisk.com.

- 8 TB SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD

Great for anyone creating massive files or backing up huge content libraries on the go, the 8 TB SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is the ideal blend of speed, durability and capacity to keep up with content demands and active lifestyles. The drive offers up to 1050 MBps read and up to 1000 MBps write speeds.