Samsung is releasing its latest portable SSD, and its numbers look impressive. The Samsung Portable SSD T5 boasts transfer speeds of up to 540MB/s, thanks to its 64-Layer V-NAND and USB 3.1 gen 2 connection. The SSDs come in capacities of 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB.
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Samsung Portable SSD T5 Specifications
- Capacity: 2TB/1TB (Deep Black), 500GB/250GB (Alluring Blue)
- Interface: USB 3.1 (Gen 2, 10Gbps) backwards compatibility
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 74 x 57.3 x 10.5 mm (3.0 x 2.3 x 0.4 inches)
- Weight: 51 grams (1.8oz)
- Transfer Speed: Up to 540MB/s
- UASP Mode: Supported
- Encryption: AES 256-bit hardware data encryption
- Security: Samsung Portable SSD Software
- Certifications: CE, BSMI, KC, VCCI, C-tick, FCC, IC, UL, TUV, CB
- RoHS Compliance: RoHS2
- Warranty: Three Year Limited Warranty
Samsung Says
Un-Soo Kim, Senior Vice President of Brand Product Marketing, Memory Business at Samsung Electronics, said:
“Samsung has been pushing the envelope of what is possible in portable storage and solid state drives for years, and the Portable SSD T5 continues our legacy of leadership and innovation. We are confident that the T5 will exceed consumers’ expectations for external storage by offering faster speeds and a solid design that is lightweight and conveniently pocket-sized. It is the ideal portable storage product for consumers and professionals who are in search of a fast, durable and secure device.”
Price and Availability
The Samsung Portable SSD T5 is out today. Prices range from $129.99 for the 250GB model to $799.99 for the 2TB version.
