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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 | 8TB Capacity | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C | Up to 1050MBps Read
A pocket-sized companion for filmmakers and photographers that shrugs off falls, grit and showers.
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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 8TB is available at Mascom International for KSh 150,000, brand new and sealed, with read speeds up to 1050MB/s and write speeds up to 1000MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 carries model code SDSSDE61-8T00, 256-bit AES hardware encryption, an IP65 dust and water rating, and drop protection up to 3 metres. It measures about 100.8 by 52.6 by 9.7 millimetres, so 8TB fits in a shirt pocket. Collect it from our store on the first floor of Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for content creators, wedding videographers, photographers, developers and NGO field staff across Kenya, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 solves a familiar problem: a full laptop and a pile of fragile hard drives. Spinning drives fail after months of riding in a bag on a boda boda over rough roads, and many need a wall socket that KPLC power cuts take away. This drive has no moving parts and draws its power from the laptop's USB port. A whole day of 4K wedding footage moves off your memory cards quickly, then travels safely to the edit suite in Westlands or Kilimani.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell storage with no clear model code, Mascom International stocks the genuine SDSSDE61-8T00 and lets you check it in person before paying. Compared with buying two SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 4TB units at KSh 83,000 each, the 8TB costs KSh 16,000 less and keeps every project on one drive. Customers across Nairobi tell us the biggest relief with the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 is carrying one drive instead of three. Visit the store to see it, or order on WhatsApp and pay when it arrives anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2
How much is the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 8TB in Kenya?
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 8TB costs KSh 150,000 brand new and sealed at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price includes the USB-C to USB-C cable, a USB-C to USB-A adapter, a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects, and pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. It is KSh 67,000 more than the 4TB version at KSh 83,000, yet the cost per terabyte falls from about KSh 20,750 to KSh 18,750. You can pay by M-Pesa, card or cash.
How does the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 8TB compare with the Extreme PRO E81 V2 4TB?
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 8TB gives you twice the space, while the SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD E81 V2 4TB gives you roughly twice the speed. The E81 V2 reads at up to 2000MB/s and costs KSh 95,000 at Mascom International; the E61 V2 reads at up to 1050MB/s for KSh 150,000. Pick the E81 V2 if you edit 4K video straight off the drive on a computer with a fast port. Pick the E61 V2 8TB if you archive large libraries and want everything in one place.
Can the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 handle Kenyan dust, rain and power cuts?
Yes, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 is rated IP65 for dust and water resistance and survives drops of up to 3 metres. That covers red dust on upcountry shoots, a sudden Nairobi downpour, coastal humidity in Mombasa and a bag tossed onto a matatu rack. IP65 means dust-tight and protected from water jets, not safe to submerge. It needs no wall adapter, so during a KPLC outage it keeps working from your laptop battery. Wipe the USB-C port dry before plugging in after rain.
Will the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 work with my phone, MacBook and Windows laptop?
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 works with Windows 10 or later, macOS 11 or later, iOS 13 or later and Android 11 or later. Plug the USB-C cable straight into a USB-C MacBook, a USB-C iPhone or iPad, or a recent Android phone. Older Windows laptops with only rectangular USB ports use the included adapter. If you share files between Mac and Windows computers, keep the drive formatted as exFAT, which both systems read and write. Our Kimathi Street team can help you set this up when you collect it.
How many photos and hours of video fit on the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 8TB?
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 8TB holds about 2.6 million 12MP photos at roughly 3MB each. For video, that is about 380 hours of 4K footage at 30 frames per second, or about 1,000 hours of 1080p. Computers show a little less than 8TB once the drive is formatted, so plan for slightly lower figures. For a wedding videographer filming in 4K, that means dozens of full events on one drive. Accountants and law firms can keep years of scanned records without deleting anything.
How fast does the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 copy files, and which port do I need?
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 reads at up to 1050MB/s and writes at up to 1000MB/s on a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port. At those speeds, a 100GB folder of footage copies in under two minutes under ideal conditions. Look for a USB-C port marked 10Gbps, or check your laptop's specification sheet. On an older USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port the drive still works, only more slowly. You can test it on your own laptop at our Nairobi store before paying.
Is my data safe if the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 is lost or stolen?
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 has 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection, so a stolen drive reveals nothing without your password. AES-256 is a widely used standard for protecting sensitive records. Hardware encryption runs on the drive itself, so it does not slow your laptop down. Doctors, lawyers and accountants carrying client files between Upper Hill offices should switch the password on from day one. Store the password somewhere safe, because a forgotten password means the files cannot be opened.
Who should buy the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 8TB, and who should skip it?
Buy the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 8TB if you move large files often, work away from a desk, or need one tough drive for a whole archive. Videographers, photographers, developers and field researchers get the most from it. Skip it if your files stay on one office desk and only need a nightly backup. The Seagate Expansion Desktop 8TB at KSh 45,000 at Mascom International gives the same space for KSh 105,000 less, though it is slower, heavier and needs a power socket.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Performance
- 8TB solid-state storage — no spinning parts, so the drive stays silent and handles bumps that would damage a hard drive.
- Read speeds up to 1050MB/s — large video files and photo libraries open almost as quickly as from an internal drive.
- Write speeds up to 1000MB/s — a full 128GB memory card empties onto the drive in a little over two minutes.
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface — the 10Gbps USB standard; plug into a matching port to reach the rated speeds.
- Runs on USB bus power — no wall adapter needed, so it keeps working from a laptop battery during power cuts.
- Model code SDSSDE61-8T00 — the retail part number, useful for confirming you hold the genuine 8TB model.
Capacity in Everyday Terms
- About 2.6 million 12MP photos — years of client shoots for a working photographer, all on one drive.
- Roughly 380 hours of 4K video at 30fps — dozens of full wedding or event shoots before you clear space.
- About 1,000 hours of 1080p footage — a long run of church services, lectures or staff training sessions.
- Formatted capacity shows slightly under 8TB — normal for every drive, since computers count storage differently from manufacturers.
- Room for large PC game folders — keep installers and saved projects off your laptop's smaller internal drive.
- One drive instead of several — fewer cables, labels and misplaced drives across a busy studio or office.
Compatibility
- Windows 10 or later — works with most office and home laptops sold in Kenya today without extra software.
- macOS 11 or later — plugs straight into USB-C MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and iMac models.
- iOS 13 or later — iPhones and iPads with USB-C can save photos and video directly to the drive.
- Android 11 or later — back up phone photos and WhatsApp media straight from a USB-C Android phone.
- USB-C to USB-A adapter included — connects to older laptops and desktops that only have rectangular USB ports.
- Works on slower USB ports — older ports still read and write files, just below the rated speeds.
Build and Durability
- IP65 rating — dust-tight and protected against water jets, so rain and red dust do not stop your work.
- Drop protection up to 3 metres — survives a fall from a desk, a car roof or a crowded luggage rack.
- About 100.8 by 52.6 by 9.7 mm — smaller than most phones, so it slips into a shirt pocket or camera bag.
- No moving heads to crash — far safer on bumpy roads and long trips than a spinning hard drive.
- Silent operation — no fan or motor, so it adds no noise in recording rooms or quiet offices.
- Black finish — confirm the colour in stock on WhatsApp before ordering for delivery.
Security and Data Protection
- 256-bit AES hardware encryption — strong protection for client files if the drive is lost or stolen.
- Password protection — files stay locked until the correct password is entered on the connected computer.
- Encryption runs on the drive — your laptop does no extra work, so copying speeds stay the same.
- Suited to confidential work — lawyers, doctors, accountants and HR teams can move records between offices with less risk.
- Forgotten passwords cannot be bypassed — keep a written copy of the password somewhere secure.
Package Contents
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 8TB arrives brand new and sealed in SanDisk retail packaging. Inside you get:
- SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 8TB drive
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- USB-C to USB-A adapter
- Safety and warranty guide
Nothing else is needed to start, since the drive draws power from your computer's USB port and has no separate power supply. Ask about protective pouches and longer cables when you visit Mascom International.
Warranty
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 is backed by a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. SanDisk's own 5-year limited manufacturer warranty also applies. Bring the drive and your receipt to our service desk at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, and our team handles the claim. Keep a second copy of important files as good practice.
Where to Buy the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 in Kenya
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD E61 V2 8TB is in stock at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your laptop or a full camera card and test the transfer speed yourself before you pay. The drive comes in black.
Reach our sales team directly:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and buyers in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and other major towns receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your drive is covered by the 6-month warranty above. We quote honest specifications, keep our pricing accurate, and stay available for after-sales help long after you leave the store.
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