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WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB vs Samsung T9 Portable 4TB

Compare WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB and Samsung T9 Portable 4TB 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 4TB
9.6/10

The 4TB T9 portable is genuinely rare — most 4TB external SSDs cap at Gen 2 (10Gbps) speeds. The T9 4TB holds 2000 MB/s sustained reads AND writes at 4TB. The right drive for working video pros who genuinely travel with 4TB of working RAW footage and need Gen 2x2 link speeds.

Gen 2x2 + 4TB
2400 TBW endurance
5-year warranty
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Spec Comparison

Spec
WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB
Samsung T9 Portable 4TB
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Write Speed
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Capacity
1 TB
4 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
2,400 TB ✓
Warranty
5 Years
5 Years
Score
8.5/10
9.6/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
3 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB or Samsung T9 Portable 4TB?
The Samsung T9 Portable 4TB 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 4TB for its superior value.
What's the difference between WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB and Samsung T9 Portable 4TB?
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 4TB. Capacity options differ: WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB is 1TB while Samsung T9 Portable 4TB is 4TB. The WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Samsung T9 Portable 4TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
Which is faster, WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB or Samsung T9 Portable 4TB?
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 4TB?
The Samsung T9 Portable 4TB 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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