The Samsung T9 Portable 1TB SSD delivers read and write speeds up to 2,000 MB/s on compatible devices through a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface. It uses PCIe NVMe technology for the high speeds and 256-bit AES hardware encryption for data security. The drive works with Windows, macOS, Android phones and tablets, gaming consoles, and cameras, including the iPhone 15 Pro at 4K 60fps. You can pop it in your bag without worrying about damage, since the T9 withstands drops up to 3 meters and comes with a five-year limited warranty. The box includes two cables: one USB-C to USB-C and one USB-C to USB-A.
A sizable hard drive for you to store all your additional files and games
A major feature that sets the T9 apart from previous Samsung portable SSDs is the read and write speeds up to 2,000 MB/s, enabled by the USB-C 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface. Compared to the previous T7, which topped out at 1,050 MB/s, the T9 nearly doubles transfer speeds. The catch is you’ll only hit those numbers on devices that support USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 at 20 Gb/s.
With 1TB of storage, the T9 holds about 20 hours of high-bitrate 4K UHD footage or thousands of RAW photo files. You can use it as a working drive for video edits, since the read and write speeds keep up with 4K and 8K video timeline scrubbing on supported hosts. The drive is compact and weighs about 4 ounces, so it fits easily into a pocket without bulk. The soft-touch rubber finish gives it a grippy feel and hides scratches and scuffs that hard plastic shells would show.
Dynamic Thermal Guard prevents the T9 from throttling during long file transfers, so the drive maintains its speeds even when copying hours of footage in a single session. The 256-bit AES hardware encryption means files are protected without slowing down read or write performance. The included Samsung Magician handles firmware updates, encryption management, and drive health monitoring. Idle power consumption is also rated five times lower than competitors, which extends battery life when the drive is plugged in but not actively reading or writing.
The T9 is fast on essentially any host you plug it into. On newer Windows PCs with the right USB port, you’ll see the full top speed. Apple machines and older laptops cap at a slightly lower ceiling, but still outpace most competing portable SSDs. Either way, transferring a few hundred RAW files or a folder of 4K footage takes seconds, rather than the minutes older drives required.
Only $250 for the Samsung T9’s 2,000 MB/s read and write speeds is hard to argue with. It’s worth picking up if you’ve been waiting on a fast portable SSD for video editing, photo backups, or game library transfers.
