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WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB vs Samsung T9 Portable SSD

Compare WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB and Samsung T9 Portable SSD side by side. Both are 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Western Digital

WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB
8.5/10

A Gen 2x2 portable aimed squarely at PS5/Xbox cold-library expansion. The Black P50 has a 5-year warranty — best in its tier. RGB-free compared to the Seagate FireCuda — preferred by buyers who don't want gaming-aesthetic drives.

Gen 2x2 2000 MB/s
5-year warranty
Console compatible
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Our Pick

Samsung

Samsung T9 Portable SSD
9.6/10

The fastest Samsung portable SSD with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface. Up to 2GB/s sequential reads.

Fastest Samsung portable SSD
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
5-year warranty
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Spec Comparison

Spec
WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB
Samsung T9 Portable SSD
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Write Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
1.9 GB/s
Capacity
1 TB
1 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
600 TB
Warranty
5 Years
5 Years
Score
8.5/10
9.6/10 ✓
Total Wins
1 win
2 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB or Samsung T9 Portable SSD?
The Samsung T9 Portable SSD scores 9.6/10 compared to 8.5/10 for the WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Samsung T9 Portable SSD for its superior value.
What's the difference between WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB and Samsung T9 Portable SSD?
The key differences: The WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 2,000 MB/s for the Samsung T9 Portable SSD. Capacity options differ: WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB is 1TB while Samsung T9 Portable SSD is 1TB. The WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Samsung T9 Portable SSD uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
Which is faster, WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB or Samsung T9 Portable SSD?
Both drives offer the same 2,000 MB/s read speeds.
Which has better value, WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB or Samsung T9 Portable SSD?
The Samsung T9 Portable SSD scores higher (9.6 vs 8.5/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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