Testseek.com have collected 152 expert reviews of the SanDisk 2.5 inch Extreme SSD Series SATA600 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for SanDisk 2.5 inch Extreme SSD Series SATA600.
March 2012
(82%)
152 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(82%)
346 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
820100152
The editors liked
Small
Rugged
Nonslip grip
Wellthoughtout port and cable
Loop for carabiner
Nicely priced
Good selection of capacities
3 year warranty
Extremely fast low-queue depth 4K random read speeds
Chart topping 4K random write speeds measuring 88
324 IOPS
Very competitive pricing
Available in 120GB
240GB and 480GB capacities
SandForce SF-2281 processor with DuraClass
DuraWrite and RAISE technologies
Excellent sequential read and write speeds
SATA 6Gb/s interface
Toggle Mode NAND flash
Supports TRIM
SMART and NCQ
Well cons
Compact
USB 3.1 Gen 2 to maximize performance
Sleek design with nice styling
USB Type-A and Type-C connectivity
Very fast sequential read speeds
Reasonably speedy at reading and writing small files
Decent cost per gigabyte
Especially considering performance
Silky smooth operation as a system drive
Excellent sequential reading performance
Very good sequential writing performance
Outstanding 4K random I/O performance at high queue depths
SATA 6Gbps support
TRIM support under Windows 7
Fast access t
Wonderful physical design for portable use
Very good performance
Supports encryption (requires utility)
The 2.5-inch SATA 3-based SanDisk Extreme solid-state drive offers great performance and is affordable
Super-fast transfer speeds
Rugged design with IP55 rating
SanDisk SecureAccess software
USB-C cable has a Type-A adapter included
3-year warranty
The editors didn't like
None noted
Showed some weakness in our mixed-workload server profiles and StorageMark Productivity trace
Does not include a 2.5" to 3.5" adapter bracket
Not as fast when writing incompressible data
Expensive
With Samsung-level pricing
No pouch or travel bag
Detachable cable plus adapter
Sequential write speeds aren't the best
9mm thickness limits use in laptops
No 3.5-inch adapter or other accessories in box
Including a 3.5 inch to 2.5 inch drive converter bracket
Would have been a nice addition.
Pricey compared to hard drives
The SanDisk Extreme SSD doesn't come with accessories to help it fit in a desktop computer's 3.5-inch hard-drive bay
Compared to the Samsung T5 in terms of performance, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is a bit slower. If you are looking for a fast drive, you can go for Samsung T5.However, if you want an SSD for traveling, we recommend the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1...
Wonderful physical design for portable use, Very good performance, Supports encryption (requires utility)
Pricey compared to hard drives
The Extreme Portable SSD's convenient form factor trumps the drive's slight performance deficit compared to the Samsung T5. With its fast USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) capability, this is currently our favorite portable SSD...
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD looks smart and has the performance to match. It's not quite as stylish as the metal-bodied Samsung T5, but in some instances, it's just a little faster. Files transfer quickly and when browsing and editing images, the per...
Published: 2018-05-30, Author: Chris , review by: tomshardware.com
Compact, USB 3.1 Gen 2 to maximize performance, Sleek design with nice styling, USB Type-A and Type-C connectivity,
Expensive, with Samsung-level pricing, No pouch or travel bag, Detachable cable plus adapter
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD takes on a new shape for 2018. This series now features 3D flash to increase performance and endurance. The drive takes advantage of USB 3.1 Gen 2 technology to give you access to every last drop of performance. The Sa...
Super-fast transfer speeds, Rugged design with IP55 rating, SanDisk SecureAccess software, USB-C cable has a Type-A adapter included, 3-year warranty
None that I found
When it comes to portable solid state drives there are a few things you want to consider. Of course the most important is speed. You don't want to be waiting forever for files to transfer or waiting for footage to render in Adobe Premiere. Well the SanDis...
Abstract: Installing an SSD in your PC, be it a laptop or a desktop, is one of the easiest and most effective ways to boost the machine's overall performance. The change won't be merely noticeable—it will startle you. Your system will boot more quickly, windows and...
Very fast sequential read speeds, Reasonably speedy at reading and writing small files, Decent cost per gigabyte, especially considering performance
Sequential write speeds aren't the best, 9mm thickness limits use in laptops, No 3.5-inch adapter or other accessories in box
SanDisk's Extreme is an excellent high-end solid-state drive for content creators, gamers, or those who just want a fast drive at a reasonable price. It isn't the fastest on every test, but it offers fast overall performance from a company with loads of...
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Published: 2012-11-22, Author: Andrew , review by: tomshardware.com
Abstract: Over the past year, we've seen the cost per gigabyte of solid-state storage drop in a major way. Once upon a time, we shopped for affordable 60 and 80 GB drives. Now we really want 256 GB drives in our desktops. Meet the last 10 models to land in our lab....
SanDisk is a company with a long history in the storage market. Bringing its own Toggle Mode NAND and pairing it with the mature SandForce SF-2181 controller provides a stable base for its SanDisk Extreme SSD. The SanDisk Extreme SSD has been in the marke...
