What’s the difference between the SanDisk Extreme Go and Extreme Pro USB Flash Drives?

SanDisk has two similarly named USB flash drives with the Extreme Go and Extreme Pro. So, what are the main differences between these storage drives?

You can find out in this comparison guide for the two SanDisk products.

Quick Summary

When compared to the SanDisk Extreme Go USB 3.1 Flash Drive, the SanDisk Extreme Pro USB 3.2 Solid State Flash Drive is more than twice as fast at maximum sequential reading in addition to 2 ½ time faster at maximum sequential writing.

The two products are the same when it comes to encryption, supported software, operating temperature range, storage temperature range and warranty coverage.

So, if you want the best speeds, then we recommend getting the Extreme Pro USB 3.2 Solid State Flash Drive. If you are looking for the more affordable option, then you can pick up the Extreme Go USB 3.1 Flash Drive instead.

Extreme Go vs. Extreme Pro Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the two SanDisk USB drives below.

Capacity Options

The SanDisk Extreme Go is the only one of the two to offer a 64 GB capacity option. On the other hand, the SanDisk Extreme Pro is the only one to offer a 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB option.

Both products do come with a 128 GB option.

You can check out a breakdown of the available capacities below:

SanDisk Extreme Go USB 3.1 Flash Drive:

• 64 GB
• 128 GB

SanDisk Extreme Pro USB 3.2 Solid State Flash Drive

• 128 GB
• 256 GB
• 512 GB
• 1 TB

Model Numbers

You can find the model number associated with each capacity of the two products below:

SanDisk Extreme Go USB 3.1 Flash Drive:

• 64 GB: SDCZ800-064G-A46
• 128 GB: SDCZ800-128G-A46

SanDisk Extreme Pro USB 3.2 Solid State Flash Drive:

• 128 GB: SDCZ880-128G-G46
• 256 GB: SDCZ880-256G-A46
• 512 GB: SDCZ880-512G-A46
• 1 TB: SDCZ880-1T00-G46

Dimensions

The Extreme Go and Extreme Pro are pretty similar in terms of physical size.

You can take a look at the measurements for both USB flash drives in this versus showdown below:

• SanDisk Extreme Go USB 3.1 Flash Drive: 2.79″ x 0.84″ x 0.45″
• SanDisk Extreme Pro USB 3.2 Solid State Flash Drive: 2.80″x 0.83″ x 0.43″

Interface

When it comes to the interface, the SanDisk Extreme Go uses USB 3.1 while the SanDisk Extreme Pro uses USB 3.2.

Backwards Compatible Interfaces

Both USB storage drives are also backwards compatible with older USB versions.

You can find the backwards compatible interfaces for the two products below:

SanDisk Extreme Go USB 3.1 Flash Drive:

• USB 3.0
• USB 2.0

SanDisk Extreme Pro USB 3.2 Solid State Flash Drive:

• USB 3.1
• USB 3.0
• USB 2.0

Connector

The Extreme Go and Extreme Pro utilize the USB Type-A connector.

Maximum Sequential Read Performance

The Pro version has a major advantage over the Go version when it comes to maximum sequential reading.

According to internal testing done by SanDisk, the Extreme Pro is 220 MB per second faster, or 110% faster, than the Extreme Go.

You can take a look at the maximum sequential read speed specifications below:

• SanDisk Extreme Go USB 3.1 Flash Drive: Up to 200 MB per second
• SanDisk Extreme Pro USB 3.2 Solid State Flash Drive: Up to 420 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Performance

As for the maximum sequential writing, the SanDisk Extreme Pro is 230 MB per second faster, or 153.33% faster, than the SanDisk Extreme Go.

You can check out the maximum sequential write speeds below:

• SanDisk Extreme Go USB 3.1 Flash Drive: Up to 150 MB per second
• SanDisk Extreme Pro USB 3.2 Solid State Flash Drive: Up to 380 MB per second

Encryption

When it comes to security, both storage drives use 128-Bit AES encryption.

Compatible Software

Both USB flash drives in this comparison guide can be used with RescuePRO Deluxe, a software that helps you recover files you accidentally deleted.

The two products also support SanDisk SecureAccess, a software you can use to create a password-protected folder.

Operating Temperature Range

The SanDisk Extreme Go and SanDisk Extreme Pro have the same recommended operating temperature range of 32°F to 95°F (or 0° to 35°C).

Storage Temperature Range

The Go and Pro versions also have the same recommended storage temperature range of 14°F to 158°F (or -10°C to 70°C).

Warranty

The SanDisk Extreme Go USB 3.1 Flash Drive and SanDisk Extreme Pro USB 3.2 Solid State Flash Drive each comes with a Lifetime Limited Warranty.

Resources:

• https://shop.westerndigital.com/products/usb-flash-drives/sandisk-extreme-go-usb-3-1#SDCZ800-064G-A46
• https://shop.westerndigital.com/products/usb-flash-drives/sandisk-extreme-pro-usb-3-2#SDCZ880-128G-G46