SanDisk Desk Drive

8000 GB
Price in EUR including VAT, free shipping
EUR78,63/1TB
Delivered between Sat, 28/6 and Wed, 2/7
2 items ordered

Product details

Here is the SanDisk Desk Drive – a complete solution for desktop data backup, now up to 4 times faster than a desktop HDD. It is the perfect storage device for quickly backing up your most valuable content at home. With an enormous capacity of up to 8 TB, it provides ample space for your photos, videos, music, and important documents. Thanks to read speeds of up to 1,000 MB/s, you can quickly access everything. The compact design fits perfectly into your workspace and secures all your content in one central location. You can easily place the compact SSD on your desk to back up your files and have them readily available at any time. With up to 8 TB of storage, you can effortlessly expand your collection of photos, videos, music, and important documents. Expand your desktop storage capacity and access your content up to 4 times faster than with a desktop HDD, thanks to read speeds of up to 1,000 MB/s. The SSD comes pre-formatted in exFAT and can be connected directly to Windows computers or Macs with the USB Type-C cable for quick and easy backups. The SanDisk Desk Drive SSD is directly compatible with Apple Time Machine on your Mac without any additional configuration. Alternatively, use the downloadable backup software Acronis True Image for Western Digital to set up automatic backups of your most important files and folders, making it easy to secure your favorite content.

Key specifications

Interface
USB-C
Read transfer speed
1000 MB/s
Write transfer speed
900 MB/s
Item number
45587620

General information

Manufacturer
SanDisk
Category
External SSD
Manufacturer no.
SDSSDT40-8T00-EM25
Release date
13/10/2023

Colour

Colour
Grey
Exact colour description
Grey

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
8000 GB
Interface
USB-C
Read transfer speed
1000 MB/s
Write transfer speed
900 MB/s

Origin

Country of origin
Malaysia

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Power supplyUSB C to C cableUSB-C to USB-A adapter

Product dimensions

Length
9.92 cm
Width
9.92 cm
Height
4.02 cm
Weight
268 g

Package dimensions

Length
21 cm
Width
14 cm
Height
7 cm
Weight
550 g

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Product Safety

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return
24 Months statutory warranty

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 3.WD
    0,4 %
  • 6.Lexar
    0,6 %
  • 6.SanDisk
    0,6 %
  • 8.Intenso
    0,7 %
  • 9.Crucial
    0,8 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 6.Samsung
    4 days
  • 7.Kingston
    5 days
  • 8.SanDisk
    6 days
  • 8.SanDisk Professional
    6 days
  • 10.LaCie
    7 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Intenso
    0,7 %
  • 5.Samsung
    0,8 %
  • 6.SanDisk
    1 %
  • 6.Verbatim
    1 %
  • 8.Crucial
    1,1 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good82/100
Good73/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseJanuary 2025
  • PositiveDecent transfer rates
  • PositiveVery much storage space
  • PositiveRobust and non-slip housing
  • PositiveUSB Type-A and Type-C cable included in the scope of delivery
  • NegativeHigh weight
  • NegativeRequires an external power supply unit
Very good91/100
Basic TutorialsSingle testReleaseJanuary 2025

The SanDisk Desk Drive represents a sensible mix of high storage capacity paired with fast SSD performance. In the benchmarks, the 8 TB version cuts a solid figure and shows no weaknesses or drops when transferring larger files. Compared to other portable SSDs, however, the Desk Drive falls somewhat short, as an external power supply is always required for operation...