Is 4TB overkill for a portable SSD?

For photographers shooting RAW, videographers working with 4K/8K footage, or anyone who wants a complete system backup, 4TB fills up faster than you think. A single day of 4K video shooting can generate 200-500GB. 4TB gives you room to work without constantly managing storage.

Can I edit video directly from a portable SSD?

Yes, if the SSD is fast enough. A USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 drive at 2,000 MB/s handles 4K video editing smoothly. Even USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 1,000 MB/s works for 4K timelines. For 8K or multi-stream editing, Thunderbolt SSDs with 2,800+ MB/s are recommended.

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