SanDisk has two similar external solid state drives with the Extreme Portable V2 and Extreme Pro Portable V1. So, what are the differences between these two SSDs?
You can find out in this comparison guide for the SanDisk storage drives.
Quick Summary
When compared to the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD V1, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2 can withstand a higher temperature range when not in use. It is also more portable due to the smaller size. Last but not least, the Extreme Portable SSD V2 is the only one of the two to offer a 4 TB capacity option.
Otherwise, the two external solid state drives are identical when it comes to maximum transfer speed, maximum sequential reading speed, operating temperature range, dust/water resistance, drop resistance, shock resistance, vibration resistance and warranty coverage.
Extreme Portable SSD V2 vs. Extreme Pro Portable SSD V1
You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the two SanDisk portable solid state drives below.
| SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2 | SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity Options | 500 GB 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB | 500 GB 1 TB 2 TB |
| Model Number | 500 GB: SDSSDE61-500G-G25 1 TB: SDSSDE61-1T00-G25 2 TB: SDSSDE61-2T00-G25 4 TB: SDSSDE61-4T00-G25 | 500 GB: SDSSDE80-500G-A25 1 TB: SDSSDE80-1T00-A25 2 TB: SDSSDE80-2T00-G25 |
| What’s in the Box | Extreme Portable SSD USB-C to USB-C Cable USB-C to USB-A Adaptor Safety and Warranty Guide | Extreme Pro Portable SSD USB-C to USB-C Cable USB-C to USB-A Adaptor Safety and Warranty Guide |
| Dimensions | 3.960 in. x 2.060 in. x 0.350 in. (or 100.540 mm x 52.420 mm x 8.950 mm) | 4.341 in. X 2.257 in. X 0.402 in. (or 110.260 mm x 57.340 mm x 10.220 mm) |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit per second) | USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbit per second) |
| Maximum Sequential Read Speed | Up to 1050 MB per second | Up to 1050 MB per second |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C | 0°C to 45°C |
| Storage Temperature | –20°C to 85°C | –20°C to 70°C |
| Water and Dust Resistance | IP55 | IP55 |
| Drop Protection | Up to 2 meters | Up to 2 meters |
| Shock Resistance | Up to 1500 G | Up to 1500 G |
| Vibration Resistance | 5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz | 5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
| Pricing | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) |
Capacity Options
The SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2 is currently available in four capacity options as you can choose between 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB.
The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V1 is available in three capacities as you can pick between 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB.
Model Number
You can find the mode number for each capacity of these two portable SSDs below:
Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2:
- 500 GB: SDSSDE61-500G-G25
- 1 TB: SDSSDE61-1T00-G25
- 2 TB: SDSSDE61-2T00-G25
- 4 TB: SDSSDE61-4T00-G25
Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V1:
- 500 GB: SDSSDE80-500G-A25
- 1 TB: SDSSDE80-1T00-A25
- 2 TB: SDSSDE80-2T00-G25
What’s in the Box
Along with the main SSD, both products also come with an USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adaptor as well as safety and warranty documentation.
You can check out a breakdown of the content included for both of these SanDisk products below:
SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2:
- Extreme Portable SSD
- USB-C to USB-C Cable
- USB-C to USB-A Adaptor
- Safety and Warranty Guide
SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V1:
- Extreme Pro Portable SSD
- USB-C to USB-C Cable
- USB-C to USB-A Adaptor
- Safety and Warranty Guide
Dimensions
When it comes to the physical size, the SanDisk Extreme Portable Version 2 is smaller all around, which should make it a little easier to transport, when compared to the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Version 1.
You can take a look at the full measurements for each of the storage drives below:
- Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2: 3.960 in. x 2.060 in. x 0.350 in. (or 100.540 mm x 52.420 mm x 8.950 mm)
- Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V1: 4.341 in. X 2.257 in. X 0.402 in. (or 110.260 mm x 57.340 mm x 10.220 mm)
Connector
The Extreme Portable SSD V2 and Extreme Pro Portable SSD V1 use the same USB-C connector.
With that said, the two products come with the aforementioned USB-C to USB-A adaptor. As a result, you will be able to connect both storage drives to another device using either the USB-A or USB-C port.
Interface
The interface can be a little confusing due to the naming of USB versions.
The second version of the SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the first generation of the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive uses USB 3.1 Gen 2.
However, the USB 3.2 Gen 2 is actually the updated name for USB 3.1 Gen 2. Both of these interfaces have a transfer speed of up to 10 Gbit per second.
Maximum Sequential Read Speed
The Extreme Portable SSD V2 and Extreme Pro Portable SSD V1 have the same maximum sequential reading speeds as both can get up to 1050 MB per second.
Operating Temperature
The two external solid state drives in this versus showdown have the same recommended operating temperature range at 0°C to 45°C.
Storage Temperature
When it comes to non-operation, you can store the Extreme Portable V2 is hotter temperatures than the Extreme Pro Portable V1.
You can find the recommended storage temperature ranges below:
- Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2: –20°C to 85°C
- Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V1: –20°C to 70°C
Water and Dust Resistance
Both of these storage drives have a water and dust protection rating of IP55.
For water, the Extreme Portable V2 and Extreme Pro Portable V1 can withstand water jets from any angle.
For dust, the two SSDs aren’t completely dust tight. With that said, both provide enough protection that the dust particles won’t interfere with the normal functionality of the devices.
Drop Protection
The drop protection is the same as the two external drives in this comparison guide can withstand a drop of up to 2 meters.
Shock Resistance
The two SanDisk devices also have the same shock resistance specs, which is up to 1500 G.
Vibration Resistance
The vibration resistances are identical at 5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz.
Warranty
The SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2 and SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V1 each comes with a 5-year limited warranty.
Resources:
- https://documents.westerndigital.com/content/dam/doc-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/extreme-usb-3-2-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-extreme-usb-3-2-ssd.pdf
- https://documents.westerndigital.com/content/dam/doc-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/extreme-pro-usb-3-1-ssd/data-sheet-extreme-pro-usb-3-1-ssd.pdf