Name: Samsung T5
Brand: Samsung
SKU: B073H552FJ
Price: 299.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.8 (17739 reviews)

Expert Review Analysis

The Samsung T5 Portable SSD 1TB is a ultra‑compact external solid‑state drive offering up to 540 MB/s read and 515 MB/s write speeds via USB 3.1 Gen 2. It features a rugged metal unibody, hardware‑based 256‑bit AES encryption, and broad compatibility with Windows, macOS and Android.

✓ Best for: Mobile professionals, photographers, videographers, and frequent travelers who need a fast, secure 1 TB portable SSD that fits in a pocket and works across Windows, macOS and Android.✗ Not ideal for: Users who require the absolute highest sequential speeds, need water or dust resistance, or rely exclusively on older USB ports for connectivity.

Pros

✓Extremely compact size of 74x57.3x10.5 mm and lightweight 51 g makes it pocket‑friendly.
✓High sequential read speeds up to 540 MB/s and write speeds up to 515 MB/s via USB 3.1 Gen 2.
✓Durable metal unibody design provides shock resistance and drop protection up to 2 m.

Price History

Current

$299.99

Average

$291.90

Lowest

$149.99

Highest

$349.99

Price trend (90d):+35.8%

Best Seller Rank History

Now#234Best#74Worst#730 +33

Lower = better sales rank

Specifications

Accessories

Included CablesUSB Type-C to C and USB Type-C to A

Connectivity

CompatibilityWindows 7+, macOS 10.9+, Android 4.4+

InterfaceUSB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) with Type-A and Type-C, supports UASP

Design

Length74 mm mm

Width57.3 mm mm

Height10.5 mm mm

Weight51 g g

MaterialMetal unibody aluminum design

Features

Password ProtectionOptional via Samsung Portable SSD Software

Encryption256-bit AES hardware encryption

General

CertificationsCE, BSMI, KC, VCCI, C-tick, FCC, IC, UL, TUV, CB, EAC, RoHS2 compliant

Warranty3 years

Release Date2017-07-04

BrandSamsung

ColorBlack

Performance

Sequential Read SpeedUp to 540 MB/s MB/s

Sequential Write SpeedUp to 515 MB/s MB/s

Power

Power SupplyUSB bus-powered

Software

Software VersionSamsung Portable SSD Software

Storage

Storage Capacity1 TB

Controller

ControllerSamsung MGX or S4LN062X01

NAND

NAND Type3‑bit 3D V‑NAND MLC

Memory

DRAM1 GB LPDDR3

Encryption

Encryption Method256‑bit AES hardware encryption

Certifications

CertificationsCE, BSMI, KC, VCCI, C‑tick, FCC, IC, UL, TUV, CB, EAC; RoHS2 compliant

Dimensions & Weight

Height2.26 inches

Width2.91 inches

Depth0.41 inches

Weight0.1125 Pounds

Research Sources

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