Western Digital announced several new flash memory storage options for the holidays.
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For the Techie to the Creator to the Gamer, New Speedy and Spacious Storage Solutions Help Consumers Gear Up for the Holidays and New Year
SAN JOSE, Calif. – November 21, 2024 – Western Digital announced it has released several new Flash storage solutions to help pros and consumers get ready for the holidays. Whether looking for the perfect gift, or planning a new venture in the New Year, the innovative products from its award-winning SanDisk® and WD_BLACK™ brands reach new levels of speed, reliability, and capacity, serving a diverse set of digital storage needs.
High Performance, Super Capacity Portable SSDs
The expanded SanDisk portfolio of portable SSDs includes two offerings that feature next-generation SSD speeds and help defy the limits of durability. The new drives are perfect for pros or creators and anyone else who needs to store large amounts of data on the go in the toughest of climates:
• SanDisk Extreme PRO® with USB4® high-performance portable SSD – As one of the first portable SSDs in the market to feature a USB4 interface, the SanDisk Extreme PRO® with USB4® is great for pros who need exceptional speed and performance. It has lightning-fast USB4 connectivity with speeds up to 3,800 MB/s read and up to 3,700 MB/s write,2 providing users with incredibly fast file transfers that keep workflows moving, instant access to content, and smooth 3D rendering. The drive features a rugged silicone shell and forged aluminum chassis to help protect data from everyday wear and tear, allowing users to seamlessly access files without compromising reliability. Its IP65 water and dust resistant5 design helps withstand splashes, rain, and even spills. For those accidental drops, the SanDisk Extreme PRO with USB4 is drop protected up to two meters.6 The drive is also backwards compatible with USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 devices and supports Thunderbolt™ 4. The SanDisk Extreme PRO with USB4 is expected to be available in early 2025 in 2TB and 4TB1, for U.S. MSRPs of $279.99 and $429.99 respectively at SanDisk.com
• 8TB1 SanDisk Extreme® Portable SSD – Great for anyone creating massive files or backing up huge content libraries on the go, the 8TB1 SanDisk Extreme® Portable SSD is the perfect blend of speed, durability, and capacity to keep up with content demands and active lifestyles. The drive offers up to 1050MB/s read and up to 1000MB/s write speeds.2 The 8TB1 SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is now available at SanDisk.com and select retailers for U.S. MSRP $799.99.
Uplevel Gaming with Higher Performance, More Storage
The purpose-built gaming line, WD_BLACK, now features two new products aimed to deliver amazing performance and capacity so gamers can play at their best:
• WD_BLACK™ SN7100 NVMe™ SSD – Building on its reputation for speed, WD_BLACK is introducing a new high-performance PCIe® Gen 4×4 DRAMless NVMe SSD that is perfectly suited to help mainstream gamers take full advantage of today’s highly visual and immersive games that continue to grow in file size. Built with Western Digital’s latest TLC 3D NAND, this new SSD delivers speeds up to 7,250MB/s read and 6,900MB/s write2 (1-2TB models), providing up to a 35% performance boost over our previous generation4 SSD. For mainstream gamers who are looking for more capacity, the WD_BLACK™ SN7100 NVMe™ SSD provides massive storage options for current game libraries with space left over for new games, future updates, and downloadable content. This high-performing NVMe SSD was engineered with laptops and gaming handhelds in mind and provides up to 100% more power efficiency at maximum speed over the previous generation4. It also boasts up to 1,200TBW3 (2TB model) of endurance for gameplay streaming, speedrun captures, and creating with the latest game engines and for gamers who often write and delete a lot of data off of their drives. Available in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities1, the WD_BLACK™ SN7100 NVMe™ SSD is expected to be available for pre-order today at SanDisk.com for U.S. MSRPs ranging from $59.99 – 159.99. A 4TB1 model is expected to be available next year.
• 2TB1 WD_BLACK C50 Expansion Card for Xbox® – With more games than ever exceeding 100GB, the new 2TB1 WD_BLACK C50 Storage Expansion Card for Xbox provides the space gamers need. The WD_BLACK C50 NVMe SSD’s core delivers exceptional speeds, while its integration with Xbox features like Xbox Velocity Architecture and Quick Resume provide a truly seamless experience. It’s the fast and easy way to give the Xbox Series X|S a big capacity boost and keep more titles installed. Just plug this officially licensed card directly into the console for similar performance as Xbox internal storage. The drive also includes one month of Game Pass Ultimate7 and one month of Discord Nitro8. The 2TB1 WD_BLACK C50 Expansion Card for Xbox retails for U.S. MSRP $199.99 and is available now at SanDisk.com and select retailers.
About Western Digital
Western Digital is on a mission to unlock the potential of data by harnessing the possibility to use it. With Flash and HDD franchises, underpinned by advancements in memory technologies, we create breakthrough innovations and powerful data storage solutions that enable the world to actualize its aspirations. Core to our values, we recognize the urgency to combat climate change and have committed to ambitious carbon reduction goals approved by the Science Based Targets initiative. Learn more about Western Digital and the Western Digital®, SanDisk® and WD® brands at www.westerndigital.com.
1. 1GB=1 billion bytes. 1TB=1 trillion bytes. Actual user storage capacity less.
2. Based upon read speed, unless otherwise stated. 1MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.
3. TBW (terabytes written) values calculated using JEDEC client workload (JESD219) and vary by product capacity.
4. Up to 35% better performance and 100% better power efficiency as compared to our last gen product, the 1TB WD_BLACK SN770 NVMe SSD.
5. IPEC 60529 IP 65: Tested to withstand water flow (30 kPa) at 3 min.; limited dust contact does not interfere with operation. Must be clean and dry before use.
6. Based on internal testing.
7. One Month trial offer of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for new Xbox Game Pass members only. Limit: 1 per person/account. Available for a limited time. See product packaging for full details.
8. One month offer of Discord Nitro included with purchase. Valid for Discord users who have not subscribed to Nitro within the past 12 months. Limit 1 per person. Offer not available in all countries. Redeem by 7/17/2026.