Western Digital debuts portable 8TB SSD prototype, 1TB USB Type-C dual drive, game drive SSDs

At CES 2020, Western Digital‘s SanDisk unveiled an 8TB SSD prototype and a 1TB USB Type-C dual-drive. Western Digital also launched a gaming SSD under its WD_Black brand.

The 8TB SSD will come in a small, pocket-sized form and will support 20Gbps speeds over USB. Not much is known about the product though, as it is still a prototype. There was also no mention of any launch or availability date.

SanDisk also unveiled a 1TB dual connector drive that works with USB Type-C smartphones and laptops. Cast with an all-metal body, the Dual Drive Luxe USB allows users to transfer content from USB-C devices to USB-A ones and vice-versa. The drive has up to 150 MB/s read speeds, a swivel design to protect the connectors, and has a small form factor that can be attached to a keyring.

Western Digital also unveiled WD_Black P50 Game Drive SSD for PC and Console gamers. The P50 drive features a SuperSpeed USB at 20GB/s and up to 2TB of storage, compatible with Windows, Mac, PS4, and Xbox One.

Apart from the P50, WD_Black is also launching a P10 Game Drive for Xbox One and a D10 Game Drive for Xbox One. The P10 is an external HDD that has storage options from 1TB up to 5TB, speeds of up to 130MB/s, and comes with a free 2-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership. On the other hand, the D10 is a 12TB drive rated at 7200 RPM with active cooling technology, has speeds of 250MB/s, and comes with free 3-month membership of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

The SanDisk 1 TB Dual Drive Luxe USB Type-C Flash Drive is expected to be available at a later date this quarter, with prices starting at USD 10.99PHP 645INR 931EUR 10CNY 80 for the 32GB model, while the 1TB model is priced at USD 249.99PHP 14,671INR 21,187EUR 238CNY 1,820 The WD_Black P50 Game Drive can now be purchased with a base price of USD 179.99PHP 10,563INR 15,254EUR 171CNY 1,310 (500 GB). As for the P10 and D10, the drives are also available for purchase. The P10 has up to 5TB with a price of USD 139.99PHP 8,215INR 11,864EUR 133CNY 1,019, while the D10 retails for USD 299.99PHP 17,605INR 25,424EUR 286CNY 2,183.