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#1 in External SSDsBest Overall

Samsung T9

Name: Samsung T9
Brand: Samsung
Rating: 9.4 (1 reviews)

Samsung

$119.00 – $179.00

Blazing-fast portable SSD with up to 2,000 MB/s sequential read speeds via USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. Features a rubberized exterior shell rated for 3-meter drop protection and IP65 water resistance.

9.4

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.4

User Sentiment

9.6

Value Score

8.6

Complaint Risk

9.0

Freshness

8.5

Community

8.2

Availability

9.1

Pros

2,000 MB/s read speeds
IP65 water and dust resistant
3-meter drop protection

Cons

Requires USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 for full speed
Runs warm under sustained loads

Don't buy this if…

Most laptops lack USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports, which limits the drive to roughly half its rated speed.

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