Samsung T5 2TB
Score: 48/100
SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD 1TB
Score: 80/100Rankings
The SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD delivers blazing 2000 MB/s performance in a rugged, IP65-rated aluminum case with hardware encryption, aimed at professionals needing fast, secure field storage.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GBbest | 1,024 GB | |
540 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
517.5 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 45 gbest | 77.5 g |
36 months | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 45 °Cbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 1024 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) | 517.5 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 45 g | 77.5 g |
Form Factor | portable | Portable |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 36 months | 60 months |
Power & Connectivity(1) | ||
Power Source | bus | Bus-powered |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Android | Windows, macOS (limited) |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
“one of the best external storage devices out there”
“unbeaten”
“must-have”
Professional reviewers praise the Extreme PRO for its 2000 MB/s speeds, rugged build, and long warranty, but warn about firmware-related reliability problems and limited compatibility with Apple devices.
Users love the rapid transfers and ruggedness, yet many report sudden drive failures after extended use and frustration with firmware support.
