SanDisk releases the world's smallest 1TB USB Type-C drive.

The 1 TB version is listed at $117.99 and is currently available for pre-order at $109 on SanDisk's website.

Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•13/11/2025

In a tech world where everything is shrinking but becoming more powerful than ever, SanDisk has just amazed the user community by announcing the world's smallest 1TB USB-C drive.

The new SanDisk Extreme Fit USB-C is only slightly larger than a wireless mouse receiver, but inside it packs storage power far exceeding the previous limits of a mini USB drive.

Weighing just 3 grams, users will barely notice its presence when plugged into a device. Despite its small size, the SanDisk Extreme Fit drive still supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 standard, delivering maximum read speeds of up to 400 MB/second, enough to quickly process RAW image files, 4K videos , or large documents.

This is currently the world's smallest USB Type-C drive with a capacity of 1 TB, a new technological milestone for SanDisk.

The SanDisk Extreme Fit's unique selling point lies in its convenience: you can plug it into your laptop and forget it's even there. With its common USB-C port, it's compatible with Windows and macOS computers, as well as iPads running iPadOS 15 or later, giving users the flexibility to expand storage in any situation, from the office and coffee shop to business trips.

While not offering the blazing speeds of high-end portable SSDs, the Extreme Fit is still an ideal choice for those who need extra storage space for photos, videos, or personal documents without wanting to carry a bulky device.

In particular, at a time when ultra-thin laptop designs are increasingly limiting internal storage capacity to save costs, SanDisk's solution becomes extremely attractive.

A real-world example comes from users of the 2024 MacBook Air running the M4 chip. While known for its slim design and battery life, it has rather limited base storage. Upgrading to 256GB of internal storage costs around $200 or more. In contrast, the SanDisk Extreme Fit 1TB costs only $109.99, less than half the price, but offers nearly four times the storage capacity.

For those who frequently work with photos, videos, music , or graphic design, combining a basic laptop with this compact 1TB USB drive will significantly save costs while still ensuring work efficiency. Users can easily switch between devices, store projects, or even edit short films directly on this drive without experiencing significant data lag.

Besides the premium 1TB version, SanDisk also offers 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB versions priced at $14.99 - $52.99 respectively, all maintaining the same compact size. The 1TB version is listed at $117.99, but users can purchase it directly on the SanDisk website at a discounted price of $109.99.

Despite numerous competitors, such as the Samsung USB-C 400 MB/s with a maximum capacity of 512 GB, Samsung's drive is nearly half the length of a standard USB drive and costs about $20 more, making SanDisk's product a significantly better and more compact option in the same segment.

For those needing extremely high data transfer speeds, SanDisk still offers the Extreme Pro Dual Drive USB 3.2 Gen 2, supporting both USB-A and USB-C ports. This drive can achieve read speeds of 1,000 MB/s and write speeds of 900 MB/s, comparable to professional portable SSDs. The 1 TB version of the Extreme Pro series is currently priced at around $99.99, suitable for users working with 8K video or professional creative work.

The introduction of the SanDisk Extreme Fit USB-C 1TB demonstrates that the "minimalist" trend in storage technology is reaching new heights: massive capacity compressed into a device the size of a fingertip, while still ensuring impressive performance and durability.

With the growing storage needs of mobile users, from photographers and musicians to students, devices like the Extreme Fit not only solve the space problem but also open up new avenues for the personal storage industry.

In a world where everything is geared towards mobility, a compact yet powerful USB drive like the SanDisk Extreme Fit 1TB could be the "secret weapon" tech users need – the size of a coin, but holding a world of data in the palm of your hand.