The SanDisk brand is upgrading the Extreme and Extreme Pro Portable SSDs by doubling the data transfer speeds over the last generation models. 

The Extreme Portable SSD can now reach read speeds of 1050MB/s and write speeds of 1000 MB/s. Meanwhile, the Extreme Pro model can hit 2000MB/s transfer rates for both read and write. Both products go on sale today over the Western Digital store. 

SanDisk’s parent, Western Digital, is marketing the NVMe drives to photographers, videographers and heavy-duty users who are constantly taking images or 4K/8K video content, and need extra space to offload the data. 

To enable the 2000 MB/s transfer rate on the Extreme Pro, the drive has been fitted with a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port. The higher transfer speed on the Extreme Pro may mean the SSD drives will get warm when moving data. However, Western Digital says the product comes housed inside an aluminum chassis, which can dissipate the heat. 

Both the Extreme and Extreme Pro are small enough to fit in a pocket. They come fitted with a USB-C port to enable access for both laptops and smartphones. But if you’re using an older Windows PC or Mac, the products come bundled with a USB-C to USB-A cable. 

The exterior silicone casing around the drives have also been designed to survive drops from up to two meters. Both drives have an IP55 rating, meaning they can withstand low pressure water from any direction. 

The Extreme Portable(Opens in a new window) V2 starts at $119.99 for the 500GB model, and then goes up to $199.99 for the 1TB version. To get 2TBs, you have to pay $354.99. 

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The Extreme Pro Portable(Opens in a new window) V2, on the other hand, starts at $299 for the 1TB model and then the 2TB will go for $499.99. Western Digital plans on shipping these models later during the holiday season.

Stay tuned for our reviews. In the meantime, you can check out our write-ups for the last generation Extreme and Extreme Pro models, which received relatively positive marks.

The portable drives are designed for both home use and when on the go. But if you’re looking for a sleeker design, you can consider Western Digital’s My Passport SSDs, which come in a metallic case. In August, the company also upgraded the products with faster transfer speeds.