SANdisk has launched of the SANdisk Optimus SSD product brand in Africa, alongside a new three-tier portable SSD portfolio.
SANdisk Optimus SSD is the new unified brand for Sandisk’s internal SSD portfolio, formerly known as WD_BLACK and WD Blue SSDs, structured into three performance tiers:
- SANdisk Optimus product line – Designed as a benchmark performance hero, built for content creators who demand faster, smoother computing. These drives deliver the right balance of speed and affordability. Previously branded as WD Blue, including the WD Blue SN5100 NVMe SSD.
- SANdisk Optimus GX product line – Gaming without limits, designed for players who want lightning-fast load times, expanded capacity, and power efficiency. Previously branded as WD_BLACK, including the WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD.
- SANdisk Optimus GX PRO product line – The flagship of the SANDISK Optimus brand portfolio, the SANDISK Optimus GX PRO SSD represents the pinnacle of performance. These drives are designed for developers, professionals and gamers in the pursuit of the latest technological breakthrough and uncompromising performance who are looking to build AI PCs, workstations, or high-end PCs. SANDISK Optimus GX PRO SSD combines cutting-edge storage technologies with increased capacity. Previously branded as WD_BLACK, including the WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD.
Sandisk has also introduced a three-tier Portable SSD portfolio designed to support larger file sizes, AI-generated content, and the digital workflows of users at every level:
- SANdisk Portable SSD — Reliable everyday storage for students, office workers, and family archivists. Read speeds up to 1 000 MB/s, drop protection up to 2 meters. Will be available in the second half of 2026 in 1TB and 2TB.
- SANdisk Extreme Portable SSD — Built for creative enthusiasts, photographers, and videographers working with large files. Delivers read speeds up to 2 000 MB/s — transferring up to 1 000 high-resolution photos in under 60 seconds. IP65-rated, 3-meter drop protection, and 256-bit AES encryption. Available in 1TB–4TB¹.
- SANdisk Extreme PRO® Portable SSD — The professional-grade drive for filmmakers, designers, and production teams. Transfer speeds up to 4 000 MB/s, moving up to 10 minutes of 12K video in just under a minute. IP65-rated, 3-meter drop protection, and 256-bit AES encryption. Will be available in the second half of 2026 in 2TB–8TB.