Samsung T5 Portable SSD 500GB
Score: 36/100G-Technology ArmorLock 2TB
Score: 79/100Rankings
The G-Technology ArmorLock Encrypted NVMe SSD provides enterprise-grade 256-bit hardware encryption, biometric access, and rugged IP67 protection while delivering up to 1000 MB/s speeds, aimed at security-focused professionals. Its weight and limited OS ecosystem are notable trade-offs.
The Samsung T5 500 GB Portable SSD offers near-internal SSD speeds, a premium aluminum build, and built-in hardware encryption, making it a solid choice for fast, secure portable storage.
| Attribute | | G-Technology ArmorLock 2TB |
|---|---|---|
500 GB | 2,048 GBbest | |
540 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
520 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 45 gbest | 2,000 g |
36 months | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 35 °Cbest |
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| Attribute | | G-Technology ArmorLock 2TB |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 500 GB | 2048 GB |
Performance(3) | ||
Interface | USB 3.1 Gen 2 | USB-C |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 540 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 520 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 45 g | 2000 g |
Form Factor | portable | Portable |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 36 months | 60 months |
Power & Connectivity(1) | ||
Power Source | bus | Bus-powered via USB |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Android | macOS, Windows |
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Professional reviewers praise the T5 for its near-internal speeds, solid build, and encryption, while noting the 3-year warranty and lack of endurance specs as minor drawbacks.
Users love the lightning-quick transfers and rugged feel, but some are frustrated by the short warranty and inability to recover a lost password.
Professional reviewers commend the ArmorLock SSD for setting a new benchmark in encrypted portable storage, highlighting its zero-knowledge encryption, biometric access, and rugged IP67-rated chassis, while noting limited OS support and single capacity as drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the straightforward app setup, high transfer speeds, and peace of mind from biometric security and ruggedness, with complaints about lack of Android compatibility and the absence of a protective case.
“Transfers my 80 GB video project in under 5 minutes-way faster than my old HDD.”
“Lost my password and can't reset the drive-no recovery option.”
“solves the problem of secure devices being too cumbersome to use”
