SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD (Monterey) - USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C External SSD

The Monterey colorway gives the 1TB SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD a look that stands apart from the usual black and blue drives, with a full terabyte of flash storage underneath. That capacity covers photo collections, music libraries, and multi-project work, which makes this drive a good home for a library that keeps growing. The SSD connects over USB 3.2 Gen 2 through a USB Type-C port, so it slots into modern computer setups without adapters. For buyers who want their backup drive to be as easy to spot as it is to use, the Monterey finish answers that at a glance.

Key Features

• 1TB of external solid state storage
• Monterey colorway that is easy to identify
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface over a USB Type-C connection
• Flash-based design with no moving parts
• Portable form factor for life on the move

Product Specifications

Identity

• Brand: SanDisk
• Product Line: Extreme Portable SSD
• Part Number: SDSSDE61-1T00-G25M
• Color: Monterey

Storage

• Capacity: 1TB
• Drive Type: External Solid State Drive

Interface

• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2
• Connector: USB Type-C

Physical

• Form Factor: Portable External SSD

Use Cases

• Carrying a 1TB working library in a color that stands out in a bag or on a desk
• Separating personal and work files onto a dedicated external drive
• Feeding photos and clips to a laptop while traveling
• Keeping a second copy of files that currently live in only one place

Compatibility

• Requires a computer or device with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port that supports external storage
• Confirm the host device's USB 3.2 Gen 2 support before ordering

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Monterey colorway?

It is the finish SanDisk applies to this version of the Extreme Portable SSD, and the 1TB capacity and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connection match the listing.

Will it connect to a Type-C port?

Yes. The drive uses a USB Type-C connector over USB 3.2 Gen 2, so it is designed for host devices with a compatible port.

Is 1TB enough for photos and video?

A terabyte accommodates substantial photo and video libraries, and buyers with larger collections can step up to the higher capacities in this line.

Does the drive contain moving parts?

No. It is a solid state drive that stores data on flash memory.

The Monterey 1TB edition shows that an external SSD can be both a workhorse and something with a personality of its own: a full terabyte of flash storage, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connection for modern hosts, and a colorway that makes the drive unmistakable the moment it leaves the bag.