With the adoption of USB-C ports on tablets and laptops, memory makers are now focused on releasing USB-C drives. We got a chance to try out the Sandisk Extreme Fit USB-C, and here are our thoughts about this flash drive.
The new Extreme Fit USB-C is the smallest drive that SanDisk has ever made, capable of holding high-capacity memories. The drive features an extremely small and compact black structure. The front side of the drive comes with the Sandisk logo, along with a reflective and color-focused background. The drive weighs only 3 grams, and the dimensions are 18.542 mm x 13.716 mm x 16.002 mm.
The rear side of the drive features the USB-C male connector, which appears to be firmly designed, with no signs of wobbling as seen on other USB-C drives. The flash drive is designed in such a way that it fits easily in with tight spaces where multiple USB-C ports are seen, such as on laptops. SanDisk mentions that the drive is compatible with Windows devices, MacOS 12+ devices, and iPadOS 15+ tablets.
While SanDisk doesn’t officially mention the Android compatibility, the drive is fully capable of working with modern Android tablets and smartphones. As for its performance, the device uses a USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C port, capable of achieving read speeds up to 400 MB/s. The Extreme Fit comes in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB capacities, and we got the 256GB model for review. SanDisk also provides an app called the SANDISK Memory Zone, where you can set up the drive to backup your data and restore them when needed. We tested the drive using CrystalDiskMark application, and here are the results.
Verdict
If you’re looking for a high-speed and compact USB-C drive for daily use, then the Sandisk Extreme Fit is a good choice. The drive is very light and compact and comes in capacities up to 1TB. The drive weighs only 3 grams and can fit easily on laptops, tablets, smartphones and more.
The flash drive also has a reflective coating on the outer side with the Sandisk logo for a unique design. The drive uses a USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C port that can achieve read speeds up to 400 MB/s. Users will also be able to back up their data using the SANDISK Memory Zone application.
