Transcend External SSD 2TB
Score: 86/100
Samsung T9
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Transcend 2TB Portable SSD delivers blazing-fast 2000 MB/s speeds over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and boasts military-grade shock resistance with an IPX5 rating. Its performance requires a 20 Gbps host and it lacks built-in encryption, making it less suited for security-focused users. Ideal for creators needing rapid large-file transfers in rugged environments.
The Samsung T9 4TB Portable SSD pushes performance to 2,000 MB/s with a massive 4 TB capacity and rugged drop and shock protection. Its limitations include the need for a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host and the lack of an IP rating, making it less suited for harsh environments. Ideal for creators who need ultra-fast, high-capacity portable storage and robust durability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GB | 4,000 GBbest | |
2,000 MB/sbest | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
2,000 MB/sbest | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 180 g | 122 gbest |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 180 g | 122 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 96.5 x 12.5 x 53.6 mm mm | 88x60x14 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 4000 GB |
General(1) | ||
Included Accessories | USB Type-C cable, USB Type-C to Type-A cable | USB‑C to USB‑C 18 in, USB‑C to USB‑A 18 in |
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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.
“ultra-fast real-world speeds for video editing/backups”
