Samsung T5 Portable SSD 500GB
Score: 36/100
Samsung T7 2TB Gray
Score: 99/100Rankings
The Samsung T7 2TB offers the same high-speed performance as the 1TB model in a slightly larger capacity, with a lightweight metal case, strong encryption and dual cables. It shares the same drawbacks of missing biometric security and limited warranty.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
500 GB | 2,000 GBbest | |
540 MB/s | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
520 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 45 gbest | 58.97 g |
36 monthsbest | 36 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 45 °Cbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 500 GB | 2000 GB |
Performance(3) | ||
Interface | USB 3.1 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 540 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 520 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 45 g | 58.97 g |
Form Factor | portable | Rectangular, credit card-sized |
Power & Connectivity(1) | ||
Power Source | bus | Bus-powered via USB |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Android | Windows 7+, macOS 10.10+, Android 5.0+ |
Technical Specs(1) | ||
NAND Type | 64-layer V-NAND | TLC (V‑NAND) |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
“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.”
“Near-rated high sequential read/write speeds (~1,050/1,000 MB/s)”
Reviewers give the T7 2TB 4.0-4.5 stars, applauding its blazing speeds and encryption while noting the lack of fingerprint authentication and a shorter warranty compared with premium drives.
Users praise the instant-like transfers and pocket-sized form factor, but complain about Linux encryption incompatibility and the need to reformat for macOS.
