Today’s Question: I was hoping you could provide an updated recommendation for an SSD drive you would recommend for storing photos while on a photo trip. I’m looking for something small and convenient, and preferably fast.
Tim’s Quick Answer: I have been very happy with the SanDisk Extreme (https://bhpho.to/4cEivUh) SSD drives, which are portable, convenient, and fast.
More Detail: When I’m traveling (and even when I’m not) I prefer to use bus-powered drives, so I don’t need to carry a power cord in addition to the data cable for a drive. I prefer to use SSD drives rather than traditional hard drives for greater speed and reliability. I’ve somewhat recently started using the SanDisk Extreme drives for much of my primary storage.
While I had previously preferred drives that are ruggedized for better peace of mind when traveling, I’ve more recently found the SanDisk Extreme drives to be a good replacement. I haven’t replaced all my rugged drives yet, but I do plan to over time. The SanDisk Extreme drives are small and light, and use flash-based media, so they are easy to travel with and relatively rugged.
I’ve primarily been using the “standard” SanDisk Extreme drives, mostly in 4TB capacity, which you can find here:
There is also a PRO model, which provides a bit higher speed than the standard drive above, which you can find here:
In addition, there is a newer and faster (though also more expensive) USB4 model you can find here:
