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SanDisk SSD E30 vs SanDisk Extreme PRO SSD E81

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SanDisk Portable SSD E30 1TB

SanDisk Portable SSD E30 1TB

  • 40 g.
  • Storage capacity: 1TB.
  • USB bus powered.
  • Connector: USB-C on drive.
KSh 22,500In Stock
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SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD E81 2TB

SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD E81 2TB

  • USB-C connections.
  • 77.5 g.
  • IP65 water and dust resistance.
  • Storage capacity: 2TB.
  • Security / backup: password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
KSh 42,500Out of Stock

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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSDKSh 28,500
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Our quick verdict

Choose the SanDisk Portable SSD E30 if you want a lighter build (40 g). Choose the SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD E81 if you want 2 TB of storage and a longer warranty (5 years).

Weight

SanDisk Portable SSD E30
40 g
SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD E81
77.5 g

Connections

SanDisk Portable SSD E30
USB 3.2 Gen 2
SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD E81
USB-C connections

Storage capacity

SanDisk Portable SSD E30
1TB
SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD E81
2TB

Design / material

SanDisk Portable SSD E30
Compact enclosure with rubber attachment loop
SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD E81
Forged aluminium chassis with silicone enclosure

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

SanDisk Portable SSD E30

  • Lighter: 40 g (vs 77.5 g).

SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD E81

  • More storage: 2 TB (vs 1 TB).
  • Longer warranty: 5 years (vs 3 years).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PrioritySanDisk Portable SSD E30SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD E81
Weight40 g77.5 g
ConnectionsUSB 3.2 Gen 2USB-C connections
Storage capacity1TB2TB
Model-specific details1TB · SDSSDE30-1T00-G26 — Product series: Portable SSD E302TB · SDSSDE81-2T00-G25 — Product series: Extreme PRO Portable SSD E81
Read / write speedUp to 800MB/s readUp to 2000MB/s read · Up to 2000MB/s write · Manufacturer maximum
Design / materialCompact enclosure with rubber attachment loopForged aluminium chassis with silicone enclosure

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSanDisk Portable SSD E30 1TBSanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD E81 2TB
BrandSandiskSandisk

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSanDisk Portable SSD E30 1TBSanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD E81 2TB
Read / Write SpeedUp to 800MB/s readUp to 2000MB/s read · Up to 2000MB/s write · Manufacturer maximum; actual speed depends on host, reader/cable, file size and workload.

Storage

Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSanDisk Portable SSD E30 1TBSanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD E81 2TB
Brand / ModelSanDisk Portable SSD E30 · SDSSDE30-1T00-G26SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD E81 · SDSSDE81-2T00-G25
Storage Capacity1TB2TB
Drive TypeExternal solid-state driveExternal NVMe solid-state drive
ConnectorUSB-C on drive; supplied USB-C to USB-A cableUSB-C
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2x2

Features & Compatibility

Features & Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSanDisk Portable SSD E30 1TBSanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD E81 2TB
Security / Backup—Password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption; compatible software required
Durability—IP65 water and dust resistance; up to 3 m drop protection under manufacturer test conditions
Design / MaterialCompact enclosure with rubber attachment loopForged aluminium chassis with silicone enclosure; chassis helps dissipate heat
PowerUSB bus powered; compatible host power requiredUSB bus powered; compatible host power required
Compatibility / FormatCompatible laptops and desktops; a suitable USB connection and supported file system are requiredCompatible desktop or laptop; USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support required for maximum speed; slower USB ports reduce performance
Special FeaturesTested for drops up to 2 metresIP65 dust/water resistance and tested 3 m drop protection

Physical & Package

Physical & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationSanDisk Portable SSD E30 1TBSanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD E81 2TB
Dimensions / Weight96.9 × 46.9 × 9.91 mm; 40 g110.3 × 57.4 × 10.2 mm; 77.5 g
Warranty / In the Box36 months · 36 months · 3-year limited manufacturer warranty; regional terms apply; Portable SSD; USB-C to USB-A cable; safety and warranty guide60 months · 60 months · 5-year limited manufacturer warranty; regional terms apply; Extreme PRO Portable SSD; USB-C to USB-C cable; USB-C to USB-A cable; safety and warranty guide

Model-specific details

Model-specific details specifications comparison
SpecificationSanDisk Portable SSD E30 1TBSanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD E81 2TB
Model-specific details1TB · SDSSDE30-1T00-G26 — Product series: Portable SSD E30; Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C; Storage temperature: -20°C to 85°C; Manufacturer package contents: Portable SSD; USB-C to USB-A cable; safety and warranty guide2TB · SDSSDE81-2T00-G25 — Product series: Extreme PRO Portable SSD E81; Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C; Storage temperature: -20°C to 85°C; Manufacturer package contents: Extreme PRO Portable SSD; USB-C to USB-C cable; USB-C to USB-A cable; safety and warranty guide

Similarities

  • Same power: USB bus powered.
  • Both are made by Sandisk.

In summary

Choose Extreme PRO SSD E81 for more storage and a longer warranty; SSD E30 offers a lighter build.

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