SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 1TB Thunderbolt 3 Portable External SSD

SKU: IDSPS31H1T MFR: SDPS31H-001T-GBCND
$184.99
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Key Features

  • Experience blazing-fast file transfers with this 1TB external SSD, reaching speeds up to 2700MB/s!
  • This SanDisk Professional portable SSD is Thunderbolt 3 enabled for seamless connectivity with your devices.
  • With IP68 rating, this durable external solid state drive stands up to water, dust, and drops for on-the-go use.
  • The PRO-G40 1TB SSD's compact design makes it an ideal travel companion for photographers and videographers.
  • Edit 4K/8K videos directly from this high-speed external SSD, saving time and maximizing your creative workflow.
  • Enjoy peace of mind with this SanDisk Professional 1TB SSD, featuring a robust aluminum build and passive cooling.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?TREY H : I had a portable SanDisk Pro SSD vaporize a bunch of files (known issue, apparently) and needed a replacement. My research said the G40 didn't have the same issues, and seems to be a more rugged unit, overall. Fingers crossed this doesn't happen again.DAVID G : Thunderbolt connection and the fast read/write speed. It is so much faster than my current Samsung T7 or SanDisk Pro SSDs.

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2025-07-24T22:03:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic drive

Works better than I expected! I highly recommend this product

WILLIAM B.

2024-10-31T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Supplemental drive space for 500Gb internal drive

I bought this drive to supplement the non upgradable 500Gb internal ssd on my wife's IMac. It's been in place for about a month now and is working great. The drive has Thunderbolt connectivity so it's as fast or faster than the internal ssd. And it's quiet (no moving parts). Time Machine backup works fine on it as well as the internal ssd so no issues there. All in all a good fit for additional storage.

David S.

2024-07-30T07:47:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Use your high-performance PRO-G40 properly

The drive arrived in perfect condition and worked great. I do want to mention an important variable in its operation for any person thinking of buying such a high performance drive: sometimes when I plug it in using the supplied Thunderbolt 3 cable, or using an Apple Thunderbolt 4 cable, it will not show up on my MacBook Pro M2 Max. My best guess is that if too many PCIe lanes are occupied by other tasks, including other drives, it will not show up, not even in Disk Utility. This makes me nervous because I then do not have the option of ejecting the drive before disconnecting it. On the other hand, if I disconnect other drives first, the PRO-G40 will show up every time. Do not risk any damage to your PRO-G40. If possible, always connect your PRO-G40 before connecting other drives. Use the supplied Thunderbolt 3 cable or an Apple-branded Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 cable. Do not cover the drive with blankets or anything else that may trap heat. Always eject the drive properly.

STEVE K.

2024-06-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome Drive for Windows

No issues on Windows. I downloaded Knoppix (live Linux DVD) and used Rufus to make a bootable USB drive. Booted from the USB drive to load Knoppix. Launched G-Parted and formatted the APFS drive to NTFS. Drive now recognized in Windows 11. You could also use G-Parted Live as well but I prefer Knoppix.

desolatemarauder

2024-03-18T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

66% more expensive for exFAT format?!?!

This is an example of product marketing gone terribly wrong - for 66% less money just buy the APFS formatted version of this drive, and if you need exFAT format, just format the APFS version to whatever format you want.

bluedinan

2023-12-08T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Impossible to Reformat for Windows

I honestly can't give a fair review, for the fact that it's impossible to figure out how to reformat the drive for Windows. Plugged it in and the computer doesn't recognize it. Go to WD's support site and none of the the threads are informative or helpful. My Windows OS is fully updated, so there's no issues with that. I can't reformat the drive because, when I follow WD's step by step process, the disk isn't even recognized. I bought the Pro-G40 because my PC is Thunderbolt 3 compatible, and this would offer the best speeds. It's super disappointing that I can't even use the product, because it's not dual compatible out of the box. If you want this for Windows I wouldn't bother. The jumping through hoops is not worth the headache.

DeanD93

2023-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent product... No problems.

I used this to edit a pretty hefty video, and it never blinked. Everything worked up to speed and I never had any problems with its functionality. It did get a little hot, but that would be expected with the editing I was doing on it. It looks and feels like the quality product that it is.

OakMountainVisualStudio

2023-11-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Pricey but worth it

I purchased the 2TB and the 4TB. I used bitlocker on one and kept one unlocked for my Mac. These are the two fastest drives I have ever bought and the build quality is excellent. They feel great in the hand. As everyone else notes, they run quite hot when transferring files. I dont notice excess heat unless I am transferring data. I also have a nice Samsung SSD. It is great but these are much quicker and have a better apparent build quality IMO. The heat has not produced significant transfer speed impacts in my usage but I rarely transfer anything over 100GBs. The only knock is that they are quite pricey but if you have the money, grab one. If you get one that isn't transferring 1 GB/s or better exchange it. Lemons are lemons.

JBMAN

2023-10-10T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Power hungry

It's hard to tell how fast and reliable it could be because it requires 3 amps to run. My laptop doesn't supply that current even when plugged in. A better design would be to have an extra USB port on it so that an external power supply could be connected.

EssJay16

2023-09-10T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Depends on what you need

I bought to store my photos library and hope that the speed would help handle the back and forth of working with photos on an external drive. It has improved some but not quite as much as I'd hoped. Does get pretty hot. Don't know why i th ought I needed to order a separate t3 cable as it came with one.

Jfed

2023-09-09T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Slowest drive I own

I can barely say anything good about this SSD because it simply doesn't even hit the speeds it claims. Connected through usb-c I barely get 40mb's read/write I can get it up to 450 mb's after unplugging then plugging it back in but it will again drop. I've never even seen 1000? this was a huge waste of my $$$ MY HDD IS FASTER? how?

IDEK

2023-08-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast, stable - great for rendering and playback.

Fast, stable, festival tested. Playback and rendering are reliable, steady. Fastest & smallest portable solution.

Artimp

2023-07-17T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

OK product, bad support

Overall, the drive delivers impressive speeds of around 1500 MB/s for both read and write operations, making it one of the fastest SSDs I have ever used. However, the PRO-G40 suffers from a concerning flaw - it tends to heat up after prolonged usage. This increase in temperature impacts the drive's performance, leading to a noticeable decrease in speed, dropping to around 850 MB/s. When I reached out to the customer support team for clarification on whether the heating issue is normal or indicative of a problem. Unfortunately, my experience with the support agent was less than satisfactory. Instead of addressing my question or providing useful information, the agent seemed more interested in challenging my usage habits and questioning whether I had used the product correctly. This dismissive response left me feeling frustrated and unsupported, and it did not provide a resolution to my concern.

CJ_L

2023-02-02T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Runs hot

It generates a lot of heat and I'm not even moving files.

Jay M.

2022-12-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super Fast :)

40.0000 Songs transfer in in 5min flat!!! It's Gets Really Hot Though!!

MackDre

2022-11-29T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Great product, just don't buy it here

This Drive is really good, very fast and solid. My WD store experience however was very disappointing. I needed the drive very soon so upon ordering I paid a premium for expedited shipping. Problem was the WD store waited 4 days before they shipped the unit. By the time it arrived I was out of town shooting (I'm a commercial photographer) the job I wanted to use that drive on. When it was clear that the drive wouldn't arrive on time I reached out to WD customer service to cancel the sale and get a refund. An email arrived shortly afterwards expressing regret at my experience and I was told the carrier would be contacted, the unit recalled and a quick refund. The unit did arrive anyway and when I tried to contact WD customer service to arrange a return and refund, my email (which I had used to contact them successfully before) bounced back saying my email address was not trusted so I couldn't contact WD customer service using that account. So they win this battle, but lose a loyal customer.

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SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 Specifications

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  • Storage Capacity

    1TB SSD

  • Host Connection

    USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)

  • Read Speed

    Maximum: 2700 MB/s

  • Write Speed

    Maximum: 1900 MB/s

  • Buffer

    None

  • Pre-Format

    APFS

Reliability / Data Integrity

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  • Encryption

    None

External Enclosure

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  • Material

    Aluminum

  • Cooling System

    Passive

  • Environmental Resistance

    Crush, Drop, Dust, Water

  • IP Rating

    IP68

Electrical

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  • Power Source

    Thunderbolt Bus Power

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  • Dimensions

    4.4 x 2.3 x 0.5" (111 x 58 x 12mm)

  • Weight

    4.3 oz (121.2g)

  • UPC Code

    619659195953

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Pricey but worth it

By JBMAN

I purchased the 2TB and the 4TB. I used bitlocker on one and kept one unlocked for my Mac. These are the two fastest drives I have ever bought and the build quality is excellent. They feel great in the hand. As everyone else notes, they run quite hot when transferring files. I dont notice excess heat unless I am transferring data. I also have a nice Samsung SSD. It is great but these are much quicker and have a better apparent build quality IMO. The heat has not produced significant transfer ...

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Super Fast :)

By MackDre

40.0000 Songs transfer in in 5min flat!!! It's Gets Really Hot Though!!

Note: Not compatible with iPhone 15/Pro.

Ultra-Fast, Ultra-Rugged SSD for Exceptionally Versatile Performance
Immerse yourself in the action with the supercharged, ultra-rugged SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD. Built for compatibility with both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2, this versatile drive enables you to efficiently collaborate across devices. Sustaining speeds up to 2700MB/s read and 1900MB/s write via Thunderbolt 3, the PRO-G40 SSD will power through your most demanding workflows. Bring this ultra-durable drive wherever your vision takes you- its 3m drop and 4000lb. crush resistance along with an IP68 dust- and water-resistant rating help withstand the elements in just about every location.

Performance-Ready for It All
Our most productive drive yet delivers turbocharged speeds up to 2700MB/s read and 1900MB/s write via Thunderbolt 3 and 1050MB/s read & 1000MB/s write via USB 3.2 Gen 2.

Connect to Versatility
The PRO-G40 SSD offers versatile dual-mode compatibility with both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2.

Braves the Elements
This ultra-rugged device is built to last with its high-level IP68 dust/water resistance, 3m drop protection, and 4000lb crush resistance.

Maintains its Cool
The PRO-G40 SSD is built with a cooling aluminum core to sustain ultra-fast speeds under its heaviest workflows.

Compact with Impact
Utilize the PRO-G40 SSD's incredible performance as a scratch disk for high-res editing and rendering with capacities of 1TB.

Premium from the Inside Out
Designed with exceptional technology and materials to ensure the SSD's ultra-durable exterior matches its powerful interior.

SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 Features

  • Super-fast speeds up to 2700MB/s read and 1900MB/s write with Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps), capable of moving 50GB in 30 seconds or less
  • Dual-mode compatibility with both Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) and USB-C (10Gbps)
  • Ultra-rugged design with high-level IP68 dust/water resistance, 4000lb. crush resistance, and up to 3m drop resistance
  • Cool aluminum core pulls heat away from the internal drive to help maintain super-fast transfer speeds
  • Pro-grade enclosure for premium strength you can feel

Key Features

  • Experience blazing-fast file transfers with this 1TB external SSD, reaching speeds up to 2700MB/s!
  • This SanDisk Professional portable SSD is Thunderbolt 3 enabled for seamless connectivity with your devices.
  • With IP68 rating, this durable external solid state drive stands up to water, dust, and drops for on-the-go use.
  • The PRO-G40 1TB SSD's compact design makes it an ideal travel companion for photographers and videographers.
  • Edit 4K/8K videos directly from this high-speed external SSD, saving time and maximizing your creative workflow.
  • Enjoy peace of mind with this SanDisk Professional 1TB SSD, featuring a robust aluminum build and passive cooling.

What's in the box:

  • SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 1TB Thunderbolt 3 Portable External SSD
  • Thunderbolt 3 Cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • SanDisk Professional 5 Year Limited Warranty