SanDisk Professional Pro-G40 SSD 1TB review

What is the SanDisk Professional Pro-G40 SSD 1TB and who is it for?

In real-world testing on both a 2022 Apple Mac Studio (M1 Ultra) and 2023 Macbook Pro 16in (M3 Max), the G40 was rapid. Transferring a 50GB folder to the drive took just 51 seconds on the desktop machine and only 17 seconds on the laptop.

What are the key features of the SanDisk Professional Pro-G40 SSD 1TB?

Durability and build quality

Designed to be durable, the drive is rated IP68 for water and dust resistance. It’s drop-tested to 3m and can withstand up to 4000lb of crushing force. We’ve used it for months and never had any issues.

Speed and connectivity

The drive can handle read speeds up to 3000MB/s and write speeds of 2500MB/s over Thunderbolt 3 or 4. On USB-C 3.2, you will still see 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write.

Compatibility

The G40 comes pre-formatted in APFS for MacOS, but can easily be reformatted for Windows.

Conclusion

At £259 for the 1TB version, it’s not the cheapest option, but is certainly worth it for the peace of mind. Larger capacities are 2TB at £330 and 4TB for £500.

SanDisk Professional Pro-G40 SSD 1TB price and availability

The SanDisk Professional Pro-G40 SSD 1TB is available to buy, with a starting price of £259.

For more information, visit the Sandisk website.