Western Digital introduces a cutting-edge lineup of Flash storage solutions designed to meet a wide range of digital storage demands in preparation for the holidays. Highlights include the WD_BLACK SN7100, the WD_BLACK C50 Expansion Card for Xbox, and the SanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSD.

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSDs

SanDisk Extreme PRO with USB4 Portable SSD
The SanDisk Extreme PRO with USB4 is a high-performance portable SSD tailored for professionals needing exceptional speed and reliability. It features USB4 connectivity with read speeds up to 3,800 MB/s and write speeds up to 3,700 MB/s, enabling rapid file transfers, smooth workflows, and seamless 3D rendering. Built with a rugged silicone shell, aluminium chassis, and IP65 water and dust resistance, it offers protection against wear, drops, and spills. Backward compatible with USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 and supporting Thunderbolt 4.

The SanDisk Extreme PRO with USB4 Portable SSD will be available in 2TB and 4TB capacities starting in early 2025, priced at $279.99 and $429.99, respectively.

8TB SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
Designed for creators handling large files or extensive content libraries, the 8TB SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD combines speed, durability, and capacity for on-the-go use. It offers read speeds of up to 1050MB/s and write speeds of up to 1000MB/s, ensuring fast data transfers.

The drive is available now for $799.99 at SanDisk.com and select retailers.

WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD

The WD_BLACK SN7100 is a high-performance PCIe Gen 4x4 DRAMless NVMe SSD designed for mainstream gamers. Built with Western Digital's latest TLC 3D NAND, it delivers read speeds of up to 7,250MB/s and write speeds of up to 6,900MB/s (1-2TB models), offering a 35% performance boost over the previous generation.

Optimized for laptops and gaming handhelds, the WD_BLACK SN7100 SSD offers up to 100% more power efficiency at maximum speed compared to the previous generation. It is built to endure intensive gaming and content creation with up to 1,200TBW (2TB model) for demanding use cases like gameplay streaming and speedrun captures.

The WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSDs supports large game libraries and future updates, with capacities of 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB available for pre-order starting at $59.99, while a 4TB model is planned for release next year.

WD_BLACK C50 Expansion Card for Xbox

The 2TB WD_BLACK C50 Expansion Card provides the extra storage needed for modern games, many of which exceed 100GB. Designed with a fast NVMe SSD core, it integrates seamlessly with Xbox Series X|S features like Velocity Architecture and Quick Resume, delivering performance comparable to the console's internal storage.

This officially licensed card is easy to install by plugging it directly into the console. It includes one month of Game Pass Ultimate and one month of Discord Nitro. Available now, the 2TB WD_BLACK C50 Expansion Card is priced at $199.99.