We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Compact blue cube-shaped desktop SSD with matte finish

SanDisk

SanDisk SDSSDT40C-4T00-N25 Creator Desk Drive 4TB portable SSD

SKU CH-KAMM-8AVBS MPN SDSSDT40C-4T00-N25

Desktop SSD storing 4 TB with up to 1000 MB/s read speed and USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface

  • Form FactorSmall Form Factor
  • Capacity4TB
  • InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1
  • ColorBlue
  • Max Sequential ReadUp to 10000 MBps
  • FeaturesAmplify your creative voice with this external SSD from SanD
  • 4TB capacity stores large photo and video libraries
  • Up to 1000 MB/s read speed reduces file transfer wait times
  • Compact 3.9 x 3.9 x 1.58 inch design saves desk space
  • Works with Windows 10+ and macOS 14+ out of the box
  • Includes USB-C, USB-A and AC power cables for immediate setup

Product identity

The SanDisk Creator Desk Drive is a 4 TB external desktop SSD built for photographers, videographers and other creators who need a single high-capacity volume on their desk. It connects via USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 and ships formatted in exFAT for immediate use on Windows 10 or later and macOS 14 or later. The package includes a USB-C cable, a USB-C to USB-A cable and an AC power adapter.

Interface limits

USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 caps the theoretical throughput at 10 Gbit/s, so real-world transfer rates will stay below that ceiling regardless of the drive’s internal speed. The specification lists a maximum sequential read of up to 10000 MBps, yet the same document also quotes up to 1000 MB/s for typical creative workloads. Sustained performance will therefore be bounded by the USB link rather than the flash media.

Deciding specification

The 4 TB capacity is the single figure that determines whether this drive fits a project archive or a working library. Creators who need more space for raw footage, AI-generated assets or long-term backups will have to add a second volume or choose a larger unit. Users with smaller active datasets may find the same form factor in lower capacities.

Highlights

  • 4TB capacity stores large photo and video libraries
  • Up to 1000 MB/s read speed reduces file transfer wait times
  • Compact 3.9 x 3.9 x 1.58 inch design saves desk space
  • Works with Windows 10+ and macOS 14+ out of the box
  • Includes USB-C, USB-A and AC power cables for immediate setup

Specifications

BrandSanDisk
SeriesCreator
ModelDesk Drive
Part NumberSDSSDT40C-4T00-N25
Form FactorSmall Form Factor
Capacity4TB
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1
ColorBlue
Max Sequential ReadUp to 10000 MBps
FeaturesAmplify your creative voice with this external SSD from SanDisk Creator Series, a collection of products that elevate every step of your workflow.
With terabytes and terabytes of storage, back up large projects and preserve AI-generated content so you have access easily.
Maximize your desk space while still accessing your content with up to 4x faster read speeds than a desktop HDD - in one compact footprint.
System RequirementsWindows 10+
macOS 14+
Note: Formatted with exFAT for compatibility
Width3.9"
Depth3.9"
Height1.58"
Weight0.55 lb.
Package ContentSanDisk Creator Desk Drive
USB Type-C Cable
USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable
AC Power Adapter
Shipping weight0.57 kg
Package size203 × 140 × 66 mm

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 4 TB model or a smaller capacity for my video library?

The 4 TB capacity holds large photo and video libraries and AI-generated content in one place, so you can back up full projects without juggling multiple drives.

What does the 1000 MB/s read speed mean when I am editing 4K footage?

Read speeds up to 1000 MB/s let you open and scrub large project files directly from the drive, cutting wait time compared with traditional desktop hard drives.

The box says USB 3.2 Gen 2 — what does that actually limit me to?

USB 3.2 Gen 2 caps the connection at 10 Gbps, so the drive's 1000 MB/s sequential read is the practical ceiling you will see on any modern USB-C or USB-A port.

New to this? Paying with USDT: TRC-20 or ERC-20 — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.