Western Digital has recently expanded its renowned SanDisk portfolio with the launch of the SanDisk Desk Drive, an advanced external desktop SSD now available in India. This new addition aims to provide an efficient and high-capacity storage solution tailored for both professional and personal use.

Key Features:

The SanDisk Desk Drive offers many features designed to enhance data storage and accessibility. Here’s a closer look at its standout features:

Design: The SanDisk Desk Drive boasts a compact and modern design, which has been recognized with the 2024 Red Dot Design Award. Its sleek appearance makes it suitable for both professional workspaces and home offices.

Capacity: Available in two storage options, 4TB and 8TB, the SanDisk Desk Drive is perfect for extensive photo and video collections, CAD files, 3D renders, large AI-generated files, music libraries, and important documents.

Performance: With read speeds of up to 1000 MB/s and write speeds of 900 MB/s, this SSD is up to four times faster than traditional desktop HDDs, allowing for quick access and transfer of large files, including 8K videos.

Backup Solutions: The drive supports automatic backups via Apple Time Machine on Mac and the downloadable Acronis True Image for Western Digital backup software, ensuring your data is always protected and easily recoverable.

Compatibility: Pre-formatted with exFAT, the SanDisk Desk Drive is ready to use out of the box with both Windows and macOS. It includes a USB Type-C cable for easy connectivity.

Specifications:

Capacity Options: 4TB and 8TB

Connector: USB-C / Power Supply

Compatibility: Windows 10+ and macOS 14+, formatted with exFAT for cross-platform compatibility

Performance: Sequential read speeds up to 1000MB/s and write speeds up to 900MB/s

Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2

Security: Features a Kensington Security Slot for added physical security

Dimensions: 99.2mm x 99.2mm x 40.2mm

Weight: 268 grams

Warranty: Comes with a 3-year limited warranty

Pricing and Availability

The SanDisk Desk Drive is competitively priced to offer value for its advanced features and high capacity:

4TB Model: Priced at Rs. 39,999

8TB Model: Priced at Rs. 72,999

For a limited time, pre-order offers valid until July 19, 2024, provide additional value:

8TB SanDisk Desk SSD: Comes with a free 1TB SanDisk Portable SSD.

4TB SanDisk Desk SSD: A free 512GB SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB Type-C is included.

These models are available for purchase from the Western Digital Store, authorized SanDisk retailers, e-tailers, and distributors, ensuring wide availability nationwide.

Conclusion

The launch of the SanDisk Desk Drive by Western Digital signifies a significant advancement in desktop storage solutions. With its high capacity, fast read and write speeds and robust design, the SanDisk Desk Drive is poised to meet the needs of both professionals and casual users seeking reliable and efficient data storage. Its competitive pricing and pre-order offers further enhance its appeal, making it a valuable addition to the SanDisk portfolio in India.