Samsung T5 2TB
Score: 48/100Samsung X5 1TB
Score: 71/100Rankings
The Samsung X5 1TB Portable SSD offers Thunderbolt 3-level performance in a rugged, magnesium-alloy case, targeting professionals who need fast ingest and export of large media files.
The Samsung T5 2TB Portable SSD provides high-capacity, near-internal SSD speeds with robust encryption and a durable aluminum body, suited for professionals needing fast, secure portable storage.
| Attribute | | Samsung X5 1TB |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GBbest | 1,024 GB | |
540 MB/s | 2,800 MB/sbest | |
517.5 MB/s | 2,300 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 45 gbest | 150 g |
36 monthsbest | 36 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 45 °Cbest |
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| Attribute | | Samsung X5 1TB |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 1024 GB |
Performance(3) | ||
Interface | USB 3.1 Gen 2 | Thunderbolt 3 |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 540 MB/s | 2800 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 517.5 MB/s | 2300 MB/s |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 45 g | 150 g |
Form Factor | portable | Portable |
Power & Connectivity(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB-A | Thunderbolt 3 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Android | Windows 10, macOS |
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Reviewers consistently rate the T5 as a benchmark portable SSD, highlighting its speed, sleek design, and reliable encryption while noting the limited warranty and missing endurance specs.
Users praise the fast transfers and compact form factor, though some report password rule issues and speed loss with cheap cables.
Professional reviewers praise the X5 as the fastest bus-powered external drive on the market, highlighting its Thunderbolt 3 + NVMe architecture and effective thermal management, but criticize its reliance on Thunderbolt 3 and occasional thermal throttling.
Everyday users love the blazing speed for 4K video and RAW batches and appreciate the rugged design, while noting the need for a Thunderbolt 3 port and occasional slowdowns due to heat.
“one of the best external storage devices out there”
“unbeaten”
“must-have”
