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product_id: 211477127
title: "SABRENT Rocket XTRM-Q 8TB USB 3.2 / Thunderbolt 3 External SSD (SB-XTMQ-8TB)"
brand: "sabrent"
price: "€ 3.17"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/211477127-sabrent-rocket-xtrm-q-8tb-usb-3-2-thunderbolt-3
store_origin: FR
region: France
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# 2700 MB/s Thunderbolt 3 speed No external power needed Solid aluminum durability SABRENT Rocket XTRM-Q 8TB USB 3.2 / Thunderbolt 3 External SSD (SB-XTMQ-8TB)

**Brand:** sabrent
**Price:** € 3.17
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Rocket your productivity with SABRENT’s ultra-fast, ultra-reliable 8TB SSD!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SABRENT Rocket XTRM-Q 8TB USB 3.2 / Thunderbolt 3 External SSD (SB-XTMQ-8TB) by sabrent
- **How much does it cost?** € 3.17 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/211477127-sabrent-rocket-xtrm-q-8tb-usb-3-2-thunderbolt-3)

## Best For

- sabrent enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sabrent brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Solid aluminum chassis ensures maximum heat dissipation and rugged durability for on-the-go pros.
- • **Massive 8TB Capacity:** Store your entire creative library or critical projects with ultra-high capacity SSD storage.
- • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience up to 2700 MB/s Thunderbolt 3 speeds for seamless workflow acceleration.
- • **Smart Health Monitoring:** Integrated temperature and health sensors keep your data safe and drive performance optimal.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Automatically detects USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3 connections—plug & play with zero hassle.

## Overview

The SABRENT Rocket XTRM-Q 8TB External SSD combines cutting-edge Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 technology to deliver blazing transfer speeds up to 2700 MB/s. Its solid aluminum build ensures durability and efficient heat dissipation, while integrated health monitoring safeguards your data. With plug & play convenience and massive 8TB capacity, it’s the ultimate storage solution for professionals demanding speed and reliability.

## Description

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## Features

- AUTOMATICALLY detects USB or Thunderbolt 3 connections.
- THUNDERBOLT 3 mode transfer speed up to 2700 MB/s (Actual performance varies by capacities, host device, user applications, and other factors). USB mode transfer speed up to 900 MB/s.
- SOLID ALUMINUM construction for durability and maximum heat dissipation. INTEGRATED temperature and health monitoring system.
- INTEGRATED temperature and health monitoring system.
- PLUG & PLAY, no drivers and no external power supply needed.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Hard Drive | 8 TB Solid State Drive |
| Brand | SABRENT |
| Series | SB-XTMQ-8TB |
| Item model number | SB-XTMQ-8TB |
| Hardware Platform | Mac |
| Item Weight | 7.4 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4.13 x 1.77 x 0.55 inches |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 4.13 x 1.77 x 0.55 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Flash Memory Size | 8 |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.2 |
| Department | all ages |
| Manufacturer | SABRENT |
| ASIN | B08BZ2Z65B |
| Date First Available | June 28, 2020 |

## Product Details

- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 8 TB
- **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 3.2
- **Connectivity Technology:** Thunderbolt 3, USB
- **Brand:** SABRENT
- **Special Feature:** • Automatically detects USB or Thunderbolt 3 connections.• Thunderbolt 3 mode transfer speed up to 2700 MB/s (Actual performance varies by capacities, host device, user applications, and other factors).• USB mode transfer speed up to 900 MB/s.• Solid aluminum construction for durability and maximum heat dissipation.• Integrated temperature and health monitoring system.• Plug and play. No drivers and no external power supply needed.
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2280 Centimeters
- **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive
- **Compatible Devices:** Most USB Compatible Devices
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Color:** Black

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the difference between the qlc and tlc models?**
A: interesting, Sabrent specifies the QLC being faster at 2700MB/s vs TLC at 2400MB/s.  TLC versions only supports Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2, whereas the QLC version supports both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2.

**Q: What kind of real world speed can i get over thunderbolt 3 on a 16" mbp? quoted speeds are all over the map.**
A: I have the same machine, really depends on the files... Audio and Video gets around 1800MBs smaller ones like Settings and systems files drop to around 900MBs

**Q: How do i install or format the 8tb external drive on an imac pro 2017?**
A: Just plug into the thunderbolt 3 port to connect (it's an external drive so nothing to install hardware-wise). After it mounts, go to Applications-> Utilities-> Disk Utility.
From the left-hand side, highlight the Sabrent drive and hit Erase (a box that pops up shows Name: (drive name, here you can rename) and then under Format: It should be Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and hit Erase. I noticed sometimes you need to do this twice or say to take on drives that have data on them. If this is a brand new one, should be formatted in one try.

**Q: Is it password protected ?**
A: If you enable encryption as part of your drive setup then yes it can be as with all drives

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast and capable. Runs hot.
*by D***J on July 25, 2023*

The 16TB version contains two 8TB drives inside. The drive works well for what it does. It's very fast and (as far as I can tell in limited usage) reliable. It requires an external power brick (included) which is a bit less convenient than bus power. The drive runs very hot, especially if you use both internal 8TB drives at the same time (in RAID for example) -- almost hot enough to burn you. Note that it does NOT WORK with USB (maybe some of the lower capacity variants work with USB, but this one does not). You MUST have Thunderbolt, and most likely you must have Thunderbolt 3 (I can't test earlier versions).I believe this product is discontinued; the replacement product is a portable Thunderbolt dock which includes a hard drive but also the rest of the ports that make up the dock, for a cheaper price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome device.
*by A***R on February 17, 2022*

I was looking for a portable backup drive. I had been using the WD My Passport Ultra which came with the USB-c cable but was NOT Thunderbolt! That was a fake out. USB 3.2 is so slow compared to Thunderbolt.When using a USB-C connector with Thunderbolt protocol make sure you buy the CORRECT CABLE. The current version is Thunderbolt 3.0 on my computer but I bought the Belkin's TB 4.0 certified cable to ensure the highest transfer rates.It MAKES a difference to take advantage of the "SS" Super Speed ports. Make sure you use the SS or Thunderbolt Logo'd ports for the correct speeds.With this drive I am seeing 2,200 Read speeds and 186.7 write. I TURN OFF the W10 caching in the Device Manager. I want my drives to push the data through right away, even if it appears slow, not have MS play games using my system memory and cache to make the drives SEEM faster. Small files, sure use cache, but with backups no help from caching. (edit: added the ratings with cache on).I do all my Acronis TI and W10 (using w7 Backup tool) to this drive and it is fast.Yes it gets hot enough to burn your fingers, but it comes with the rubber cover which helps protect you from it.I am happy with the purchase. I may buy a second or go up to the 8Tb once they become available again and I am a solid Samsung SSD Pro guy, but found this was perfect for the cost and purpose.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A lot of drive in a small space and fast!
*by P***D on April 13, 2021*

If you read the description of the drive then you have a pretty good idea why this drive is becoming popular. It is not cheap but it is also not expensive for what you get. Excellent warrantee, speeds come close to the suggested numbers in their adds and as expected, it does get a bit warm. The silicon (?) case they offer is definitely worth using. As many know, the higher speed ssd type of offerings do tend to get warm and in some instances, people have said their computers too suffer heat increase. This drive, attached to a Mac Mini M1 did get a bit warm but not overly hot. If you need a good backup drive or drive needed for speed (such as for art, movie making etc.) this is one drive you may want to investigate and ultimately, buy.In terms of thickness, the drive is much thicker than some external SSDs. With the silicon case on, it is at least 3x that of a T5 Samsung. For me, that is a trivial matter but some have their tastes of "sleek." I expect I will be buying more from Sabrent given the warrantees on some of their products and the speed.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-02*