$1,260 off a Sandisk 8TB external SSD is a deal you can't ignore at 11 cents per gigabyte — pro storage at blistering 1GB/s speeds for $739
Published: (May 13, 2026 at 11:36 AM EDT)
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Source: Tom's Hardware
Source: Tom’s Hardware
Image credit: Sandisk
The Sandisk Desk Drive 8TB, normally priced at $1,999.99, is currently available for $739.99, a savings of $1,260. This 8 TB external SSD offers sustained write speeds of up to 1 GB/s, making it a strong option for professionals who need fast, high‑capacity storage.
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Performance
- Sustained write speed: 1 000 MB/s
- Interface: USB Type‑C
- Transfer example: 100 GB can be moved to the drive in just over 1.5 minutes.
These specs make the drive suitable for high‑resolution video editing, large photo libraries, and other demanding workloads.
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Pricing Context
- The current price of $739.99 is only about 6 % above the original MSRP of $699.99.
- In the current market, many external SSDs are priced at double their typical cost due to the ongoing memory and storage shortage.
- Sandisk’s own listing for the same model is $1,599.99, highlighting how rare this discount is.