- Sandisk Ele Portable SSD offers a convenience, but fights with painfully exceeded transfer speeds
- Gout protection and compact design cannot hide the disappointing reading performance of the reader
- The Sandisk guarantee offers security, but premium readers offer longer coverage periods
SanDisk discreetly unveiled the Ele series, a new portable entry -level SSD intended to succeed the WD Elements line according to the split of Western digital shades.
Reports of Ithome (Originally in Chinese) notes this new series is positioned as a compact and budgetary storage solution.
However, specifications reveal a compromise: while offering modern features, the reader’s speed can leave many disappointed users.
The specifications suggest a convenience but limited performance
The Ele series measures approximately 64.5 mm on each side, is only 8.7 mm thick and weighs approximately 45 g.
It connects via a USB interface of 5 Gbit / s, but its sequential reading performance amounts to only 400 MB / s – which positions it well below the current mid -range and high -end options on the market right now.
In a segment where even modest portable SSD models often provide speeds greater than 1,000 MB / s, the flow of the Ele seems dated.
Sandisk offers the reader in capacity of 1 TB and 2 TB, at the price of 499 yuan (around $ 70) and 819 yuan (around $ 115) respectively, clearly targeting users who appreciate the affordability compared to performance.
Despite its limited speed, the ELE includes features that could appeal to less demanding customers.
It supports operating temperatures from 0 to 45 ℃ and storage temperatures between -20 and 85 ℃, while providing protection against falls up to 2 m.
These specifications suggest that it should manage daily bumps and environmental changes without immediate failure.
The device includes a “guarantee limited to 3 years”, which can reassure certain buyers, although criticism can emphasize that premium readers often include longer coverage periods.
Sandisk’s strategy seems to be focused on filling a budgetary gap rather than competing with the fastest models.
Although its ELE series may not compete with the largest SSD or the fastest portable SSD available today, it could still be used occasional users looking for basic file transfers and backups.
For professionals who manage high -resolution videos, large sets of data or other demanding workloads, the modest 400 MB / s reading risks creating workflow bottlenecks.
The portable SSD market has experienced rapid performance gains in recent years, many manufacturers growing speeds that blur the line between external and internal discs.
In this context, Sandisk’s decision to prioritize the cost and simplicity on raw performance may seem conservative.
The Ele series could satisfy the upgrading of users from slower external hard drives, but its relevance could decrease quickly as even entry -level SSD products improve.
