Samsung T5 Portable SSD 1TB
- 1 TB capacity on Samsung V-NAND flash
- Up to 540 MB/s transfer speed
- USB connection, listed as both USB 3.0 and 3.1
- 1.76 ounces, 2.91 x 2.26 x 0.41 inches
- 2 cables included, plug types unnamed
- Metal enclosure with shock resistance and encryption
- 3-year limited warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A pocket sized external drive for moving large files between computers, consoles and phones over USB. The listing is loose on USB version and cable details, so confirm the ports on the devices it will meet.
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ASIN: B073H552FJModel: MU-PA1T0B/AMCategory: External Solid State Drives
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Overview
Carrying a terabyte of files between machines is the job of the Samsung T5, a portable SSD in a metal shell that plugs in over USB and stores data on Samsung V-NAND flash. Shock resistance and secure encryption are part of the design for drives that travel.
Speed in a pocket sized metal case is the reason to carry it, with shock resistance for life in a bag. The weak spot is the listing itself, which disagrees with itself on the USB generation and leaves the cable ends unnamed.
Who it's for
Personal, gaming and business use are the listed jobs, with files moving between laptop, desktop, console and phone. A buyer who wants storage mounted inside a desktop tower needs an internal drive instead.
Pros and cons
- Small, light metal enclosure
- Shock resistance noted in description
- Secure encryption mentioned
- Two cables included
- Cable connector types not listed
- USB version differs between title and specs
- Speed figure is an up-to rating
- Encryption method undescribed
Performance notes
Transfer speed is set by the flash memory and the USB link together, so an older USB port on the host slows it down. With no moving parts inside, knocks in a bag pose less risk to stored data, which backs the listed shock resistance.
Specifications
| Brand | Samsung Electronics |
|---|---|
| Model | MU-PA1T0B/AM |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 0.11 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 2.9 × 2.3 × 0.4 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1 TB |
| Transfer speed | Up To 540 MB/s |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure material | Metal |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible devices | Desktop, Gaming Console, Laptop, Smartphone |
| Interface | USB 3.0 per spec sheet, USB 3.1 per title |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | 3 years |
| Other details | |
| Hardware platform | PC, Mac, Android OS |
| Builtin media | 2 Cables, User Manual, T5 Portable SSD |
| Flash memory | Samsung V-NAND |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Samsung T5 1TB work with a game console or a smartphone?
The listing names desktop, gaming console, laptop and smartphone as compatible devices, with PC, Mac and Android OS as platforms. Specific console models and phone connectors are not named, so check the port before buying.
Is the Samsung T5 an internal SSD?
No. It is a portable external drive in a metal case that connects by USB, not a drive that mounts inside a computer.
Does the Samsung T5 encrypt files?
The description mentions secure encryption. The encryption method and any setup software are not described in the listing.