Samsung T5 1TB
Score: 62/100
SanDisk Extreme PRO 4TB USB 3.2
Score: 90/100Rankings
SanDisk's 4TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD combines top-tier 2,000 MB/s throughput with IP65 protection and hardware encryption, ideal for professionals handling large media files in harsh environments, albeit with a larger size and occasional firmware concerns.
The Samsung T5 1TB portable SSD offers solid performance at up to 540 MB/s read, AES-256 encryption and a rugged aluminum body that survives 2 m drops. It remains a popular choice for creators needing secure, fast, cross-platform storage, though its speed and warranty lag behind newer competitors.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,024 GB | 4,096 GBbest | |
540 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
515 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 51 gbest | 78 g |
36 months | 60 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1024 GB | 4096 GB |
Performance(3) | ||
Interface | USB 3.1 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 540 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 515 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 51 g | 78 g |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 36 months | 60 months |
Power & Connectivity(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB-C to USB-C, USB-A to USB-C | USB-C to USB-C |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Android, Linux, Xbox One | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
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Professional reviewers praise the T5 for its fast USB 3.1 Gen 2 performance, solid aluminum construction, and built-in 256-bit AES encryption, noting it sets a high bar for portable SSDs even years after its 2017 launch. Minor criticisms focus on the relatively short 3-year warranty, lack of an endurance rating, and a premium price point, especially for higher capacities.
Everyday users consistently highlight the T5's lightning-quick file transfers, pocket-sized form factor, and reliable encryption, describing it as a go-to drive for travel and creative work. Common complaints revolve around initial macOS compatibility hiccups, the inability to recover data after a forgotten password, and a desire for larger capacity options.
“The T5 is incredibly fast and fits right in my pocket.”
“I wish it had a longer warranty; three years feels short.”
“After a firmware update, the drive got warm but still performed well.”
Professional reviewers such as ServeTheHome commend the Extreme PRO for its top-tier 2000 MB/s throughput and rugged build, noting it excels in high-resolution video workflows but caution about past firmware reliability and its comparatively larger size.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the drive's speed, durability, and ease of use for on-location media work, while recurring complaints focus on data loss when unmounted incorrectly, reduced speeds on Apple devices, and iPhone incompatibility.
