Samsung T9
Score: 86/100
Verbatim Pocket
Score: 87/100Rankings
The Verbatim Pocket SSD 1TB combines a pocket-sized, fire-proof design with blazing 1000 MB/s sequential speeds and a feather-light 58 g body. Sustained write performance drops after the 256 GB cache is filled, and the price may be premium. Suited for creators and travelers demanding fast, portable SSD storage.
The Samsung T9 Portable SSD 4TB delivers blazing-fast 2,000 MB/s read/write performance via USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, coupled with rugged drop and shock protection and AES-256 encryption. Its top speed requires a compatible host and the device lacks an IP rating, while the included cables are short. Best suited for power users handling large 4K/8K video files.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4,000 GBbest | 1,024 GB | |
2,000 MB/sbest | 1,000 MB/s | |
2,000 MB/sbest | 1,000 MB/s | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.122 kg | 0.058 kgbest |
5 yearsbest | 2 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 14 mm | 10 mmbest |
— | 256,000 MBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 4000 GB | 1024 GB |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | USB 3.2 |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 2 years |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 2000 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 2000 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.122 kg | 0.058 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 14 mm | 10 mm |
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source | USB | Bus-powered |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the T9 4TB for delivering blazing-fast 2,000 MB/s transfers, robust 3 m drop protection, and enterprise-grade AES-256 encryption, while noting that its peak performance is gated by the need for USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 hosts and the lack of an IP rating for environmental protection.
Everyday users rave about the drive's pocket-sized portability and real-world speed gains for video editing and backups, but many express frustration when the device falls back to 1,000 MB/s on older computers and cite the short supplied cables and occasional heat during long writes as pain points.
Professional reviewers appreciate the Verbatim 32190 for its pocket-sized form factor, fire-proof build, and advertised 1000 MB/s speeds, which are confirmed in real-world testing. However, they caution that the 256 GB pSLC cache quickly fills during heavy writes, causing sustained write speeds to drop to roughly 479 MB/s.
“ultra-fast real-world speeds for video editing/backups”
