SanDisk held a spring new product launch event in Beijing, introducing multiple consumer-level storage solutions

March 18, 2026, Beijing – SanDisk, a global leader in flash storage and advanced memory technology (Nasdaq: SNDK), held its spring new product launch event in Beijing today, officially unveiling a range of innovative flash storage solutions. These include a new generation of portable SSDs with a compact design and transfer speeds approximately twice that of previous SanDisk models, a refreshed line of built-in SSDs under a new brand, a USB-C® flash drive with a groundbreaking small form factor, and FIFA World Cup 2026™ licensed products. Designed for professionals, content creators, gamers, and sports enthusiasts, these products showcase SanDisk’s innovation in storage technology and product design, aiming to deliver outstanding, efficient, convenient, and personalized storage experiences for consumers with diverse workflow needs.

As AI-generated content, large-scale games, and ultra-high-definition images and videos continue to increase, users are demanding higher performance, capacity, portability, and reliability from their storage solutions.

Hector Sandoval, Vice President of Consumer Products at SanDisk, said, “In an era of rapid growth in AI, content creation, and gaming, consumers’ storage needs are constantly evolving. SanDisk is committed to helping users across various fields easily find storage products that fit their needs through innovative product combinations, enhancing their overall experience and allowing them to focus more on creation and gaming.”

Susan Park, Vice President of Consumer Products at SanDisk, stated, “SanDisk has been deeply involved in the flash storage market for decades, known for powerful performance, excellent engineering, and trusted flash memory technology. At this launch, we are introducing several innovative products, including a compact USB-C® flash drive with a groundbreaking small design, a portable SSD with a sleek appearance, and a high-performance internal SSD series. These aim to support consumers’ diverse needs across mobile scenarios, PC workstations, and team workflows.”

New Generation Portable SSD Series Combines Outstanding Performance and High Reliability

SanDisk has launched a compact lineup of portable SSDs, including the SanDisk® Portable SSD Upgrade (E31), SanDisk Extreme Pro™ Portable SSD Upgrade (E70), and SanDisk Extreme Pro™ Portable SSD Professional (E83). These offer transfer speeds approximately twice that of previous models, fully supporting daily users, content creators, and professionals handling large files, AI content generation, and complex digital workflows. The SanDisk Extreme Pro™ Portable SSD Upgrade (E70) is set to launch soon, with the entire series planned for release this year.

< SanDisk® Portable SSD Upgrade (E31), SanDisk Extreme Pro™ Portable SSD Upgrade (E70), and SanDisk Extreme Pro™ Portable SSD Professional (E83) >

• SanDisk Extreme Pro™ Portable SSD Upgrade (E70)

Designed for creative professionals, photographers, videographers, and users handling large files, offering high-performance mobile storage to support workflows; read speeds up to 2,000MB/s2, transfer speeds about twice that of previous models, capable of transferring up to 1,000 high-resolution photos in 60 seconds3, with a five-year limited warranty4. It helps users manage creative projects and transfer data efficiently across multiple devices (1TB–4TB versions; 500GB version planned for later release).

• SanDisk Extreme Pro™ Portable SSD Professional (E83)

Aimed at professional photographers, filmmakers, and designers, built for intensive creative work and multi-stream workflows, supporting real-time editing and high-resolution multimedia processing; transfer speeds up to 4,000MB/s2, capable of transferring 12K videos lasting 10 minutes in one minute6, with a five-year limited warranty4 (2TB–4TB versions; 8TB version planned for later release).

• SanDisk® Portable SSD Upgrade (E31)

Targeted at students, office workers, and home users, providing reliable portable storage for daily digital content; designed for easy backup, photo/video storage, and personal data management, with read speeds up to 1,000MB/s2, compact and portable, suitable for home, school, and mobile scenarios, with a three-year limited warranty4 (1TB–2TB versions; 500GB version planned for later release).

Revamped Built-in SSD Series Empowers Creative and Gaming High-End Experiences

During CES 2026, SanDisk announced a new brand identity and product tiers for its built-in SSD series, now renamed SANDISK Optimus™. This refresh highlights the series’ focus on powerful performance, engineering excellence, and trusted flash memory technology inheritance. The internal storage solutions include three main series—SANDISK Optimus™, SANDISK Optimus™ GX, and SANDISK Optimus™ GX PRO—designed to help gamers, content creators, and professionals easily understand performance levels and select suitable storage options.

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The SANDISK Optimus™ lineup aims to balance high performance with efficient experience, featuring products like the SANDISK Optimus™ 5100 NVMe SSD. The SANDISK Optimus™ GX series is tailored for gamers seeking fast load times, large storage capacity, and higher efficiency, including the SANDISK Optimus™ GX 7100 NVMe SSD. The SANDISK Optimus™ GX PRO series combines cutting-edge flash memory and ultra-large capacities to support developers, professionals, and hardcore gamers pursuing top-tier performance, such as the SANDISK Optimus™ GX PRO 8100 NVMe SSD.

The SANDISK Optimus™ series is expected to launch in China in June 2026.

1TB USB-C® Flash Drive with Breakthrough Small Design

The newly released SanDisk Extreme Pro™ Tiny Shield Type-C Flash Drive combines a mini form factor with large capacity, featuring a design that allows for long-term stable connection. It is tailored for professionals, students, and everyday users who need to expand storage on laptops or tablets while prioritizing portability. The product offers up to 1TB5 of capacity and supports read speeds up to 400MB/s² (128GB–1TB versions), enabling users to efficiently expand storage in mobile scenarios.

< SanDisk Extreme Pro™ Tiny Shield Type-C Flash Drive >

Professional-Grade Custom Storage and Classic Events to Capture and Preserve Moments

To honor the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which is expected to be one of the largest sports events ever in terms of content volume, SanDisk officially launched the FIFA World Cup 2026™ licensed product series, helping fans, creators, and professionals record, cherish, and relive iconic moments. The series combines classic heritage with innovative design, including a whistle-shaped USBC® flash drive, event-themed portable SSD, and professional-grade memory cards capable of capturing historic moments. These products are now available in the Chinese market.

< SanDisk® FIFA World Cup 2026™ Official Licensed Product Series >

• SanDisk® USB-C® Flash Drive FIFA World Cup 2026™ Licensed Edition, featuring a novel whistle shape, allows quick file export and easy content management on the go, keeping pace with fans and creators.

• SanDisk® FIFA World Cup 2026™ Licensed Portable SSD offers up to 1TB5 of storage for fast, stable backups and file transfers.

• SanDisk® CFexpress™ Type B Memory Card and SanDisk® SD UHS-II Memory Card FIFA World Cup 2026™ Licensed Editions, designed for 4K and 8K video recording7 and high-speed burst shooting, help professionals capture exciting moments with precision.