Western Digital has unveiled what it claims to be the world’s first 8TB SD card and a 16TB external SSD. The announcement came during the 2024 Future of Memory and Storage Conference, showcasing the brand’s most ambitious storage solutions to date and pushing the boundaries in the memory and storage market.
Massive Storage Capacity
The new products from Western Digital are sure to attract many consumers due to their substantial storage capabilities. As a global leader in the expandable storage segment, Western Digital continues to set the bar with innovative models. The newly introduced devices include the SanDisk 8TB SDUC UHS-I SD card and the 16TB SanDisk Desk Drive external SSD.
Specifications
The SanDisk 8TB SD card adheres to the Secure Digital Ultra Capacity (SDUC) standard and supports speeds of up to 100MBps. It is ideally suited for consumer devices, and Western Digital also announced the SanDisk 4TB MicroSD. Currently, Western Digital offers the SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I, priced at $139 on Amazon. Pricing and release information for the new storage devices have not been disclosed yet, but they are anticipated to be premium-priced. These models will be particularly valuable for professional photographers and videographers who need extensive storage capacity.
Performance and Reliability
Performance and reliability are areas that have yet to be independently verified for the upcoming Western Digital SD cards and external SSD. If the 8TB SD card can meet its performance and reliability claims, it will be a remarkable purchase. Users could benefit from up to an 8-fold increase in speed while enjoying vast storage space. Additional details about these models will be released by Western Digital in the future.
