Samsung T5 Portable SSD 500GB
Score: 36/100
SanDisk Fortnite 1TB
Score: 61/100Rankings
The SanDisk 1TB Fortnite Portable SSD - Peely Edition offers a playful banana-themed design, 800 MB/s read speed and 2 m drop protection, targeting gamers and collectors. While it provides solid performance and exclusive in-game content, it lacks a USB-C to USB-C cable and detailed write-speed specs.
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 | 1,000 GBbest | |
540 MB/s | 800 MB/sbest | |
520 MB/sbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 45 gbest | 100 g |
36 monthsbest | 36 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 45 °Cbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 500 GB | 1000 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.1 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 540 MB/s | 800 MB/s |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 45 g | 100 g |
Form Factor | portable | Portable |
Power & Connectivity(2) | ||
Power Source | bus | Bus-powered |
Included Cable Type | USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB-A | USB-C to USB-A |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Android | Windows 10+, macOS 10.13+, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox Series X|S, USB-C smartphones and tablets |
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.
Professional reviewers praised the SSD for its solid performance and niche appeal to Fortnite enthusiasts, highlighting the 800 MB/s read speed, rugged 2-meter drop protection, and the exclusive in-game pickaxe, but criticized the lack of a USB-C to USB-C cable and the absence of detailed write-speed specifications.
Everyday users love the playful design and the added value of the Fortnite pickaxe, noting the fast transfers and sturdy build, while common complaints focus on the missing USB-C to USB-C cable, the bright color, and occasional confusion when redeeming the digital item.
“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.”
“Users appreciate the fun, eye-catching design and the included in-game pickaxe.”
