The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD leads with 2000 MB/s reads, 2026-02 release, $259 price, and AES encryption plus 3m drop protection. The Samsung T7 Shield 2TB SSD trails on speed at 1050/1000 MB/s but confirms 2TB capacity and IP65 rating from its 2022-04 launch. SanDisk wins on performance and value metrics from the grounded facts.