Samsung Unveils T5 Portable SSDs

Ashley Allen / 7 years ago

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.”