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SanDisk has squeezed a full terabyte into an ultra-compact USB-C stick. The new SanDisk Extreme Fit promises big capacity, pocketable size and up to 400MB/s read speeds — aimed at users who need extra storage without a bulky dongle.
Pocket-sized capacity that actually stays put
Imagine plugging in a 1TB drive and forgetting it’s there. That’s the idea behind the Extreme Fit's plug-and-stay design. The metal-and-plastic stick measures just 18.50 x 15.70 x 13.60 mm and weighs only 3 grams, so it barely protrudes from a laptop or iPad. SanDisk says the form factor is secure enough to remain connected while you move the device in a bag or close a laptop for travel.
Specs at a glance
- Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C)
- Read speed: up to 400MB/s (128GB–1TB models)
- Available capacities: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
- Dimensions: 18.50 x 15.70 x 13.60 mm; Weight: 3 g
- Compatibility: Windows 10+, macOS 12+, iPadOS 15+
- Warranty: Five-year limited
Real-world performance and limits
With read speeds up to 400MB/s, the Extreme Fit makes moving photos and standard video files fast and painless. It’s a smart companion for MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and USB-C iPad owners who want to offload libraries or carry extra media. That said, SanDisk clearly warns this drive isn’t designed as a target for high-bitrate direct capture — think 4K 120fps ProRes recording from an iPhone — so filmmakers should still consider higher-performance SSDs for live capture workflows.
SanDisk bundles Memory Zone software for Windows and macOS to simplify file management, backups and automatic transfers — useful if you plan to use the drive as an extension of your device storage rather than a one-off transfer tool.
Price, availability and who should buy it
The 1TB Extreme Fit is listed at $119.99 in select markets and is available through SanDisk’s website and Amazon in the US. If you need a nearly invisible mass-storage option for everyday media, documents and photo libraries, this is a practical and affordable pick. If you need sustained write speeds for 4K capture or pro editing on the road, look toward portable SSDs instead.
How it compares
Other brands are targeting portability and speed as well. Lexar recently launched a 6mm-thin portable SSD with USB-C and similar 400MB/s transfers up to 1TB, focusing on ultra-slim external storage. Corsair’s EX300U goes further on raw speed, offering up to 1100MB/s and capacities up to 4TB, plus features like MagSafe compatibility on some models. The Extreme Fit’s advantage is its near-flush profile and plug-and-forget convenience rather than outright throughput.
Small, simple and practical — the SanDisk Extreme Fit is a reminder that sometimes size and convenience matter just as much as peak speed. Who wouldn’t want a terabyte that fits in the corner of a laptop?
Source: gizmochina
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