SanDisk Professional - PRO-G40 SSD 2TB External Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C NVMe Portable SSD - Black
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- SanDisk Professional
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- SDPS31H-002T-GBCND
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Immerse yourself in the action with the supercharged, ultra-rugged SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD. Built for compatibility with both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2, this versatile drive enables you to efficiently collaborate across devices. Sustaining speeds up to 2700MB/s1 read and 1900MB/s1 write via Thunderbolt 3, the PRO-G40 SSD will power through your most demanding workflows. Bring this ultra-durable drive wherever your vision takes you– its 3m drop and 4000lb. crush resistance along with an IP68 dust- and water-resistant rating help withstand the elements in just about every location.
Dimension
Product Height : 0.47 inches
Product Width :2.28 inches
Product Depth :
Product Weight :0.27 ounces
Features
Performance-Ready for It All Our most productive drive yet delivers turbocharged speeds up to 2700MB/s1 read and 1900MB/s1 write via Thunderbolt 3 and 1050MB/s1 read & 1000MB/s1 write via USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Connect to Versatility The PRO-G40 SSD offers versatile dual-mode compatibility with both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Braves the Elements This ultra-rugged device is built to last with its high-level IP68 dust/water resistance, 3m drop protection, and 4000lb crush resistance.
Maintains its Cool The PRO-G40 SSD is built with a cooling aluminum core to sustain ultra-fast speeds under its heaviest workflows.
Compact with Impact Utilize the PRO-G40 SSD’s incredible performance as a scratch disk for high-res editing and rendering with capacities up to 2TB.
Premium from the Inside Out Designed with exceptional technology and materials to ensure the SSD’s ultra-durable exterior matches its powerful interior.
iPhone 15/Pro Compatibility Not compatible with iPhone 15/Pro
What's Included
PRO-G40 SSD
Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) Cable / USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatible cable
Quick Start Guide
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Astoundingly fast, and sustains transfer rate. WOW
There is no downside to this drive, whatsoever. Literally. I have a couple Type C flash drives and another Thunderbolt 3 (TB3) drive, and they don't even come close, and I've got an older generation TB3 laptop that I've been using it with. I tested it with a longer cable that is rated for USB-C 3.2, and didn't notice any degradation in throughput or response. I'm sure this wouldn't be the case for all cables, but I think I'll try to stick with the cable that came with the drive since it's most definitely rated for TB3. Physically, the drive is pleasing with the rubberized shell and chamfered corners. It feels solid, and such that heat dissipation should be good. I've not had an issue of a "hot drive" from sustained read or write. I took some pics of packaging. It was shipped in a padded envelope, which is sufficient. The drive is nestled in an inner cardboard shell with the documentation and Thunderbolt cable. I didn't have any issues getting into the package, which is a plus. The other photos are to show how small the drive is, as it will fit in a shirt pocket or the little pockets in my backpack quite easily. .
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Blazing Fast Read/Write Speeds
The PRO-G40 supports both Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C 3.2 Gen 2. It's small and doesn't require a power supply which makes it easy to carry on the go. The speeds are the highest I've seen from an external SSD. With such high speeds, the SSD can heat up, so SanDisk built the main part of the enclosure to help with heat dissipation. This added a little extra weight to it, but in my testing, it did keep the SSD at a reasonable temperature. It ended up getting warm, but not hot. In the box: In the box you get the SSD and a Thunderbolt 3/USB-C cable. Construction: The enclosure is well made. The enclosure is aluminum and the sides and bottom are surrounded by non-slip rubber. There is an activity light on the top and a Thunderbolt/USB-C port. The cable isn't loose in the port, so no worries about it easily being disconnected. Speed: I was able to very high speeds from it when connected to my Mac's Thunderbolt 3 port. It comes formatted in APFS. Speed tests with it formatted APFS reached over 2300MB/s for both read and write. I reformatted the partition in exFAT so I could also use it on both my Mac and windows system. On my Mac, with it formatted exFAT, I saw similar speeds for read and write. With the PRO-G40 being small and the read/write speeds being what they are, you shouldn't have any problem editing RAW video (ProRes RAW, BRAW, etc.) directly off the SSD. This is a simpler alternative to upgrading your laptops internal SSD in order to get the high read/write speeds typically seen in internal SSD. Now you can simply add one of these and drop it into your laptop bag for on-the-go video editing. This is also a good option for those of you who are gamers and need additional storage with high throughput. In my use of the PRO-G40, I haven't come across any downsides to it. Its incredibly well constructed and has such a small form factor that I'll always have this with my laptop when out shooting video. I would recommend considering the PRO-G40 if you need a small fast external SSD or if you are needing to edit video off an external SSD while out in the field.
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FAST!!!!!
The SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD 2TB External Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C NVMe Portable SSD is an exceptional product with read and write speeds of up to 2700MB/s and 1900MB/s respectively via Thunderbolt 3, it provides lightning-fast data transfer, making it an ideal choice for creative professionals who work with video and photography. I was able to run some real-world tests as well as some synthetic load via the BlackMagic Application. All I can say is that IT IS FAST. Read speeds and write speeds exceeded the marketing specs. This may be the first drive I have ever used that exceeded its claims! I was able to really push this drive as I am a creative professional and I am always looking for fast external storage for the colossal file sizes I work with every day. The drive’s compact and portable design makes it easy to carry around and use on-the-go. It's perfect for those who need to transfer large files quickly and securely, without having to worry about the device getting damaged. With its P68 dust- and water-resistant rating, it can withstand harsh environmental conditions and accidental drops, ensuring your data remains safe and secure. The SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD is an excellent investment for professionals who require fast and reliable storage for their creative projects. It's particularly useful for video editors, photographers, and other creatives who work with large files, as it allows them to transfer data quickly and efficiently, without sacrificing performance. One of the best features of the SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD is its Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, which provides incredibly fast transfer speeds. I was able to hit almost 2900MB/s read and 2300MB/s write speeds—THAT IS NUTS. This makes it an ideal choice for professionals who work on tight deadlines and require quick turnaround times. Additionally, the USB-C NVMe interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices, making it easy to transfer files across different platforms. Another great thing about this product is its durability. It's built to last and can withstand rough handling, making it an ideal choice for professionals who work in the field. It's also compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry around in your bag or pocket. Overall, the SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD 2TB External Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C NVMe Portable SSD is an outstanding product that delivers on its promise of exceptional performance and durability. It's an excellent investment for creative professionals who require fast, reliable, and portable storage for their work. I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a top-quality portable SSD. From one professional to another, this drive slaps.
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Definite Performace Boost Over Portable Sata SSD's
TLDR: Build quality and performance is excellent. Extremely fast speeds which save you a ton of time. Much faster than traditional sata SSDs. This NVMe is worth it and an easy recommendation. I tested it on PC, Mac, and iPad. COMES WITH: The SSD and a small thunderbolt 3 cable. BUILD QUALITY: Excellent. I’m assuming a metal encloser. But it is hard to tell as it is covered in a matte rubber that feels high quality. There is an LED that lights up to show it is powered. It is compact and thin. Gets slightly warm to the touch during heavy use. Otherwise isn’t warm. You can open the encloser with specialized screws. I didn’t do that. Overall, looks and performs at a high level and I am very satisfied. OTHER NOTES: When I plugged it in it immediately came up and asked if I wanted to use it as a Time Machine back up. Also, immediately showed on my MacBook and my iPad Pro. Additionally, when plugged into my Windows PC it showed up, but in order to retrieve or add data I had to format the drive. MY TESTING: - 44.72 GB worth of data. That was mixed with normal computer files (pictures, videos, settings, word documents, etc.). The sata PNY was 1TB and probably 30% of it was used. Where the SanDisk NVMe was fresh 2TB. 1.95 TB of that drive are available on Mac. MacBook Air M1: - PNY CS900 SSD connected via USB 3.0 to Dock w/ 3.0 USB to USB-C to Mac/PC/iPad Thunderbolt Port: - SanDisk Pro-G40 connected via USB-C to Thunderbolt Port: Transferring FROM Portable SSD to Mac: 44.72 GB via PNY sata SSD = 3:28 min 44.72 GB via SanDisk NVMe SSD = 1:00 min (or 2:28 min faster). Transferring TO Portable SSD from Mac: 44.72 GB via PNY SSD = (Didn’t test as I would have had to format) 44.72 GB via SanDisk SSD = 0:54 seconds. iPad Pro Gen 5 12.9 inch 256 GB: Same setup as above: Transferring FROM Portable SSD to iPad: - 44.72 GB via PNY SSD = 5:28 - 44.72 GB via SanDisk SSD = 2:38 - For both SSD’s it appeared to be repeatedly disconnecting while transferring. Which slowed it down tremendously. Then it would lock on and transfer crazy fast then slow again. Unsure if this was an SSD issue or iPadOS. I’d go iPadOS. Especially, since it happened on both. Transferring TO Portable SSD from iPad: - 44.72 GB via PNY SSD = (Didn’t complete as would have to format) - 44.72 GB SanDisk SSD = 1:00 min - Didn’t have the issue above where it appeared to be connecting and disconnecting multiple times. Windows PC: Same setup as above. But cannot confirm Thunderbolt port. As I think it is USB-C 10 GB/s port instead of 40 GB/s. The laptop that I know has thunderbolt ports is currently broken and not working so couldn’t test it. Transferring FROM Portable SSD to PC: - 44.72 GB via PNY SSD = 2:48 - (Max Speed of 311 MB/s which it sustained the majority of the time) - 44.72 GB via SanDisk SSD = 1:39 - (Max Speed of 759 but constantly fluctuated from 500 – 700 80 percent of the time) - I did have to format and delete everything on the drive first in order for Windows to be able to use it. Otherwise I could see that it was attached but couldn’t do anything with it. As all options were greyed out. Transferring TO Portable SSD from PC Gen 3 SSD: - 44.72 GB via PNY SSD = 6:08 - (Max speed of 275 MB/s which it sustained about 40% of the time. Then dipped to about 88 MB/s). - 44.72 GB via SanDisk SSD = 1:44 - (Max speed of 605 MB/s which it sustained for 90% of the time. It had some dips but then would go back up to speed. Which is normal behavior. The other filled up the buffer and then throttled.) - I did have to format and delete everything on the drive first in order for Windows to be able to use it. Otherwise I could see that it was attached but couldn’t do anything with it. As all options were greyed out.
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High price, high quality.
***STANDOUT FEATURES:*** 1.) It actually works as advertised. Copies and transfers are fast. 2.) It feels quality in hand. 3.) It looks expensive. 4.) Build is rubberized, weather resistant and rugged. ***SPEED:*** Copying files from the internal drive is very fast. Like any drive, longer file transfers with multiple file sizes varies the speed wildly. Regardless, this is the fastest external drive I have used. Whatever the drive is inside, there is a very good interface board to make everything work at blistering speeds over Thunderbolt 3. You'll max out the USB 3.2 Gen 2 rating (1050MB/s read, 1000MB/s write) every time. ***HEAT:*** External NVMe drives can get very hot depending on their enclosure. This can slow down performance and decrease user comfort drastically. The way this enclosure is built, you will have minimal issues with heat, even with prolonged use. ***CROSS PLATFORM USE:*** The drive I received was configured for use with Mac out of the box. That means the APFS file system. If you wanted to use it cross platform, you could reformat it to exFAT. If you want encryption cross platform, you'll have to fork out money for third party software on Mac (and format it as NTFS). ***CAMERA USE:*** This would be an ideal choice for videographers. IP68 rating means excellent dust, water, 3 meter drop resistance. You could have this on your camera rig and quickly offload footage to your editing computer. ***CONCLUSION:*** The only downside here is price. Ultimately, however, with high reliability, speed, looks and quality, you get what you would expect for the money.
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Excellent
Excellent Disk I connected it to a Mac mini M2 and it gave me a speed of 2700 mb/s writing.. I had read a review that said that it only reaches 1000 mb/s but I discovered that changing the cable for a Thunderbolt 4 reaches 3000 mb/s and if it does not reach that speed you just have to exchange the ends of the cable and ready normally the cables bring a mark make sure it is Marce look up.
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Sandisc 2tb rugged drive
I had to download the instructions manual off the Internet . It wasnt recognized by windows ,it was formated for Macbook from factory . I had to go to device manager and follow instructions from sandisc website to format the drive for windows. Not very easy if you don't know how . Anyhow it's working and thunderbolt is working ,it's as though the drive is connected inside the laptop .
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Good produce
Good produce, i use it everytime when editting video or photo on my mac
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Works Like an Internal SSD
The SanDisk Pro-G40 SSD is an excellent, portable drive for on-the-go and home needs. I use Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing on my Mac, and I was very well pleased with the speeds when I needed to open or transfer files. One thing that's often overlooked is the ability of external hard drives to sustain speeds. The speed rate I hit when I first connected the drive only curtailed off by a few 100 mbps after working for at least 45 minutes which is pretty good in my opinion. One of the best things that the PRO-G40 does is save you from yourself. I've been guilty of carelessly dropping my backpack down to the floor that happens to contain my drive. I did perform a water resistance and drop test. I can attest that the SSD was still functional. I did not have the ability to conduct a crush resistance test near the limit specified in the description, but the grade A+ build quality caused me not to doubt the claim. The only complaint that I can register for the drive is that it is slightly warm after about 1-2 hours of usage, but it is cooler than the average external SSD and cell phone especially. Also, this drive is more optimized (as it relates to speed) for Mac devices, but will work properly for Windows computers. Overall, I feel that my data is safe, protected, and that my editing workflow is unimpeded.