Lexar’s New Armor 700 is a Super-Fast IP66-Rated Portable SSD
Lexar has a new portable SSD called the Armor 700 that promises not only fast transfer speeds but also protection from the elements thanks to an IP66 rating.
OWC’s Three New Envoy SSD Products Are Built for On-the-Go Creatives
Alongside the new Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A memory cards, Other World Computing (OWC) also announced a trio of new and improved Envoy SSD products. The three additions to the Envoy family include the portable Envoy SSD in 1TB and 2TB capacities, the 4TB Envoy Pro Elektron, and a 2TB Envoy Pro Mini thumb drive-style drive.
Save Big On Hard Drives, SSDs, and Memory Cards for World Backup Day
Unfortunately, World Backup Day fell on a Sunday this year (March 31), so it didn't result in a day off work (nor does it ever). But for those who want to celebrate a day late, there are some superb discounts on all sorts of storage solutions in honor of the day.
Lexar’s New SL500 Portable SSD Is Barely Bigger Than a Credit Card
Lexar's new SL500 Portable SSD is an extremely compact 2TB drive designed for content creators, including iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max owners who want to record high-quality Apple ProRes video at 60 frames per second.
PNY’s Rugged and Fast Portable SSD Is Built for Traveling Creators
PNY unveiled the RP60, a portable SSD designed with the needs of traveling professionals in mind. Its rugged format and USB Type-C connection make it a convenient storage option for photographers and videographers on the move.
Lexar’s SL600 SSD Promises Speed and Portability for Photographers
Lexar's new SL600 portable SSD promises speeds up to 2,000 MB/s and comes in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities.
OWC’s First USB4 Drive Promises to be the Fastest with 3,151 MB/s Speeds
Other World Computing (OWC) announced the Express 1M2, its first USB4 drive and what it says is the fastest single-blade NVMe drive to date with real-world speeds up to 3,151 MB/s.
SanDisk Denies That Faulty Hardware is to Blame for SSD Failures
SanDisk has denied that hardware issues are to blame for the recent widespread issues in its portable SSD lines.
SanDisk SSD Issues Caused by Major Hardware Weaknesses: Report
An Austria-based data recovery expert asserts that the issues that currently plague SanDisk portable SSD products are caused by "construction weakness," which includes the solder material used and improperly sized components.
The Best Portable SSDs in 2024
PetaPixel has long been a fan of SanDisk products due to their once-sterling reputation and often excellent performance. However, some of SanDisk's portable SSDs fail so frequently that we can no longer recommend them. So with that in mind, what are the best alternatives?
Western Digital is Being Sued Over Its Failing SanDisk SSDs
A California customer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Western Digital, the parent company of SanDisk, alleging the company misrepresented the capabilities of its portable SSD products which have been widely reported to be failing en masse.
SanDisk’s Name is Now Mud
Due in large part to its abysmal response -- or rather, complete lack thereof -- to widespread reports of the failure of its portable SSD products, the SanDisk brand name is now mud.
SanDisk Portable SSDs Are Failing So Frequently, We Can No Longer Recommend Them
It has been a tough year at Western Digital Corporation's San Jose, California headquarters. The well-known storage company, which also operates the SanDisk brand, has been mired by one issue after another. Adding to it, now people are losing their data, the cardinal sin of storage devices.
The Sharge Disk is a Tiny USB SSD That Works with Mirrorless Cameras
Sharge Disk is a new super-compact, actively cooled, USB-C connected, M.2 NVMe SSD that is about the size of two bottle caps and promises transfer speeds of up to 1,000 MB/s.
Nextorage’s New Portable SSD is Super-Fast and Pocket-Sized
Nextorage, a company that to this point is best known for its memory cards, is branching out into portable drives with the launch of the NX-P2SE series, super-small SSDs that promise blazing fast transfer speeds.
Lexar’s New Super-Fast Portable SSD Features RGB Lighting
Lexar has announced a new SL660 BLAZE Gaming Portable SSD that features RGB lighting. The compact drive promises up to 2000MB/s read and 1900MB/s write and answers the question: "What if storage was also for gamers?"
OWC Announces Waterproof, Portable SSD Capable of 2800 MB/s Speeds
Other World Computing (OWC) has announced the OWC Envoy Pro FX, a universally compatible Thunderbolt and USB-C portable SSD that the company says can reach up to 2800 MB/s and is dust, water, and shockproof.
SanDisk Teases the First 8TB Portable SSD
Western Digital is showing off the world's highest capacity, portable SSD at CES 2020. It's the SanDisk 8TB SSD, and it's small enough to be easily slipped into your pocket.
CalDigit Unveils Waterproof ‘Tuff nano’ SSDs with 1055MB/s Read Speeds
CalDigit has just released a rugged new portable SSD that's waterproof, shock proof, and blazing fast, with read speeds up to 1055MB/s and write up to 900MB/s. That's megaBYTES not megaBITS.
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is a Tiny and Tough Drive for Outdoor Photogs
If you're an outdoor photographer who needs a tiny and lightweight storage device that can withstand everything that you and your camera can, SanDisk's new Extreme Portable SSD is one that's designed for you.
Samsung’s X5 Portable SSD Has the Fastest Write Speed of 2.3GB/s
If you're looking for a way to do ultra-fast photo backups on-the-go -- and you have deep wallets -- Samsung has announced a new portable solid state drive (SSD) for you. The new Samsung X5 is the fastest portable drive on the market, boasting a max write speed of a whopping 2.3 gigabytes per second.