SanDisk’s latest flash drive was released this week, and it’s tiny – about the size of the tip of your pinky nail – but it can store a full terabyte of data. The Extreme Fit USB-C drive measures just 18.5 by 15.7 by 13.6 mm long, weighs barely three grams, and fits neatly into any USB-C port without jutting out much more than a strand of hair. You can leave everything attached to your laptop or tablet and throw it all in your backpack without anything snagging.
Connecting the drive is simple; it uses the standard USB 3.2 Gen 1, which means read speeds of up to 400 megabytes per second on any model from 128GB up – fast enough to load a film or document without having to twiddle your thumbs for too long. The 64GB version is a little more modest, maxing out at 300MB/s, but it should be plenty for day-to-day use. Write speeds do not receive as much attention, but they follow a predictable pattern given the sort of storage we are discussing. SanDisk claims it is compatible with Windows 10, macOS 12, and iPadOS 15 or later. When you connect the drive to the Memory Zone app, you gain access to a slew of useful tools, such as automatic backups and easy file sorting, which eliminates the need to manually back up all those important photos or business documents just to be safe.
- FITS SNUGLY WITH USB-C. Plug your drive into your USB Type-C computers, tablets, and other devices for easy expansion and instant access.
- MASSIVE STORAGE, TINY DRIVE. It may look small, but with capacity up to 256GB(1), this drive holds your valuable files, personal documents, and more.
- QUICK FILE TRANSFERS. USB 3.2 Gen 1 performance powers your drive to reach read speeds up to 400MB/s(2) (128GB – 1TB), so you can move your files.
The design is simple: a flat block with a hint of shine to it. Simply slide in, forget about it, and you’re done. There are no tricky caps to misplace or bad connectors that will crack on you; simply plug it in and it will remain there till needed. SanDisk also ensured that it can withstand the occasional heat wave, running smoothly between 0 and 45 degrees Celsius and storing files at temperatures as low as -10 or as high as 70 degrees. If the worst happens, you get a nice five years of limited warranty as a form of peace of mind for owning something so small.
If you have a super-slim laptop with only a couple of USB ports or a tablet that can become a little crowded inside, this drive will more than compensate. You can just add your favorite shows, images, or work spreadsheets, and everything continues as usual. SanDisk advertises this as a no-fuss solution, offering a bit of extra storage that just sits there quietly.
In terms of availability, all capacities are now available, and prices range from $119.99 for the 1TB to just $19.99 to snag the 128GB model. The latter may be best suited for documents rather than media, as just downloading a few Netflix or HBO Max shows will fill up the entire drive.
