Earlier this year SanDisk launched yet another massive portable flash drive with the SanDisk Extreme Pro USB 3.1. The latest version comes with capacities as high as 256GB (there is also a 128GB version available).

SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 CFast 2.0 memory cards were specifically developed for next-generation professional video applications as 2K video was common and full-frame 4K video was gaining traction among high-end production companies and individual enthusiasts.

SanDisk's Extreme PRO is a great choice for the gamer, enthusiast or media professional looking for an SSD that delivers consistent, pro-level performance and long term endurance.

Available in 240GB; 480GB and 960GB capacities; Marvell 88SS9187 controller; nCache Pro Technology; Excellent sequential read and write speeds; Good random read and write performance; Performs equally well with compressible and incompressible data; Consistent performance; even after intensive usage,...

Does not support hardware based encryption; Pricey

Not all solid-state drives are created equal. SSDs using cheaper NAND memory and controllers - value drives - focus on sequential speed as the headline-grabbing figures. Premium consumer drives exhibit similar out-of-the-box figures but, crucially, offer up much better long-term performance and...

We were also lucky enough to get our hands on a second drive which we combined in RAID 0. We are happy to report that performance scaled well and the dual drive config provided exceptional results.