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… It’s a pure Sandisk drive despite having “WD” in the model name. Tip In March 2025, Western Digital WD split off Sandisk a slight name change from “SanDisk” as a separate company. The move means WD retains all hard platter-based products, including those with “SanDisk” in their model names. …
… SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD: Hardware specifications SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD’s detail photos A security feature that’s prone to mishaps The new SanDisk Extreme PRO uses the same security software as that of the previous model. It’s a preloaded application called SanDisk SecureAccess software. …
… Update: In early 2026, SanDisk introduced a new “ SANDISK Optimus ” brand to replace the WD branding. With that, this WD Blue SN5100 is now SANDISK Optimus 5100. …
… In early 2026, SanDisk introduced a new “ SANDISK Optimus ” brand to replace the WD Black. With that, this WD Black SN850X is now SANDISK Optimus GX Pro 850X. …