SAMSUNG T5 Portable SSD 2TB – Up to 540MB/s – USB 3.1 External Solid State Drive, Black (MU-PA2T0B/AM)

Description

SAMSUNG T5 Portable SSD, with dimensions of 0.4 by 2.3 by 3.0 inches (HWD) and a weight of 1.8 ounces. The Samsung Portable SSD T5 is just noticeably heavier than its predecessor. This Samsung Portable SSD T3. Each capacity is available in a monochromatic black finish on the 1TB ($399.99). And 2TB ($499.99) models, while the capacities of 250GB ($129.99). Or 500GB ($199.99) are available in a blue finish.

In comparison to the smaller, gold Adata SE730 External SSD. And the relatively plain-looking OWC Envoy Pro EX. Which has a longer length but otherwise identical proportions. The Adata SE730 is far more muted in appearance.

Compared to the G-Technology G-Drive Slim SSD, which is a traditional-sized drive. All three of these drives will fit into a pocket far more readily (0.39 by 5.08 by 3.23 inches). The T5’s case is made of aluminum, and it has no moving parts. It is designed to withstand a fall of up to 6.6 feet in height.

A USB-C port is used to connect to the drive, making it compatible with the G-Drive Slim. Adata SE730, and our current top selection, the Sandisk Extreme 900. (the Envoy Pro EX uses a legacy micro USB 3.0 port.) Similarly to the Extreme 900 and G-Drive Slim. The T5 SSD is equipped with both USB Type Type C to Type C. And USB Type C to USB 3.0 connectors. Allowing it to be used with nearly all laptops and desktop computers. It is worth noting that the prior Samsung Portable T3 SSD. With Adata SE730 do not include USB-C connectors.

Good Per-Gig Value of SAMSUNG T5

The 2TB version of the T5 SSD comes out to 39 cents per gigabyte. Which is appropriate when compared to the higher per-gigabyte ratio. Which of 52 cents for the Sandisk Extreme 900. That is more expensive. Despite the fact that the G-Drive Slim is comparable in price at 38 cents per GB. Their current SSD co-champion, the Oyen Digital MiniPro 3.1 USB-C Portable Solid-State Drive. Offers the finest price/quality relationship in the industry. (29 cents per gigabyte at a 1TB capacity).

True, the MiniPro 3.1 is physically larger, more equivalent to a desktop drive. Than the smaller SE730, T3, and T5. However, the MiniPro 3.1 is also more expensive. Paying a few dollars more for the T5’s smaller case is well worth it. Especially when you consider that it is $50 less expensive. Than the T3 with the same storage space.

The amount of software available is limited. Only the Samsung Portable SSD software utility. It is included with the drive, and it is responsible for activating. And managing the drive’s built-in AES 256-bit encryption through the use of a password. The encryption program is compatible with Android tablets and phones. As well as Mac computers and Windows PCs.

ExFAT formatted, the T5 SSD is ready to use right out of the box. With all three operating systems, including Windows. Samsung provides a three-year guarantee on the drive. Which is standard for this class of portable SSDs. There isn’t much that can go wrong. Because there aren’t any moving parts in the system.