Western Digital Launches Its Highest Capacity SSD in India, Can Hold Over 1600 Movies at Once

Western Digital has introduced its latest SanDisk Desk Drive in India, marking its highest-capacity external desktop SSD to date. This new drive offers content creators and business professionals a reliable and speedy way to back up and access high-resolution photos, videos, and files.

With the increasing number of digital creators generating large amounts of content, there is a growing need for flexible, high-capacity storage solutions. Let's check out the pricing and key features of the SanDisk Desktop SSD.

SanDisk Desk Drive Features

The SanDisk Desk Drive comes with impressive features designed to meet various storage needs and is capable of holding 1600 movies at once. It is offered in two capacities: 4TB and 8TB, suitable for photo and video collections, CAD files or 3D renders, large AI-generated files, music libraries, important documents, and more.

The drive ensures faster content access with read speeds up to 1,000 MB/s, which is up to four times faster than a desktop HDD. Backing up data is made easy with SSD speeds using Apple Time Machine or the included downloadable Acronis True Image for Western Digital backup software.

The compact and modern design of the drive has been recognized with a 2024 Red Dot Design Award. It maximizes desk space and fits seamlessly into any professional or home setting.

Moreover, the SanDisk Desk Drive is compatible with both Windows and macOS systems right out of the box thanks to its exFAT formatting. It includes a USB Type-C cable for easy connectivity.

SanDisk Desk Drive Price and Availability in India

The SanDisk Desk Drive is priced at Rs 39,999 for the 4TB option, while the 8TB SanDisk Desk Drive will cost Rs 72,999 in India. Both are now available for purchase at the Western Digital Store and authorized SanDisk retailers, e-tailers, and distributors. The drive also comes with a three-year limited warranty.

Buyers who are pre-ordering the 8TB SanDisk Desk SSD will receive a free 1TB SanDisk Portable SSD. Similarly, those who pre-order the 4TB version will get a free 512GB SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB Type-C on the Western Digital E-store.