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Samsung T7 Shield 4TB Portable SSD: Amazon Price & Full Comparison

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Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB — Current Amazon Price & Specs

1.1 GB/s Read 1.0 GB/s Write 4 TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 2,400 TBW 3-Year Warranty
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The Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB is one of the most-purchased portable SSDs on Amazon, frequently cited for its IP65-rated rugged body, 1050 MB/s sustained throughput, and 4 TB of storage in a pocket-sized enclosure. Click through to Amazon for the live price, current stock, and full product details. For a side-by-side spec comparison against every other 4 TB portable SSD we track, see the table below.

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Samsung T9 Portable SSD

★★★★★ (9.6/10)
2.0 GB/s Read 1.9 GB/s Write 1 TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
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Why We Recommend It

  • Blazing 2.0 GB/s reads — handles 4K/8K video with ease
  • Excellent sustained writes — near-symmetrical read/write speeds
  • Cool operating temperatures with efficient thermal design
  • Works with PC, Mac

Specs at a Glance

Capacity1 TB
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Endurance600 TBW
Warranty5 years
Form FactorExternal

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

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Specification Samsung Samsung T9 Portable SSD Read our full Samsung Samsung T9 Portable SSD benchmark review → Samsung Samsung T9 Portable 4TB Read our full Samsung Samsung T9 Portable 4TB benchmark review → Crucial Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB Read our full Crucial Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB benchmark review → Sabrent Sabrent Rocket Nano V2 Read our full Sabrent Sabrent Rocket Nano V2 benchmark review → Samsung Samsung T9 Portable 2TB Read our full Samsung Samsung T9 Portable 2TB benchmark review → Crucial Crucial X10 Pro Portable 2TB Read our full Crucial Crucial X10 Pro Portable 2TB benchmark review → Samsung Samsung T7 Portable 2TB Read our full Samsung Samsung T7 Portable 2TB benchmark review → Samsung Samsung T7 Portable 4TB Read our full Samsung Samsung T7 Portable 4TB benchmark review → SanDisk SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD Read our full SanDisk SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD benchmark review → Samsung Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB Read our full Samsung Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB benchmark review → Samsung Samsung T7 Portable SSD Read our full Samsung Samsung T7 Portable SSD benchmark review → Samsung Samsung T7 Shield Portable 2TB Read our full Samsung Samsung T7 Shield Portable 2TB benchmark review → SanDisk SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 4TB Read our full SanDisk SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 4TB benchmark review → SanDisk SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 2TB Read our full SanDisk SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 2TB benchmark review → LaCie LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB Read our full LaCie LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB benchmark review → Samsung Samsung T7 Shield Read our full Samsung Samsung T7 Shield benchmark review → LaCie LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 2TB Read our full LaCie LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 2TB benchmark review → Crucial Crucial X9 Pro Portable 2TB Read our full Crucial Crucial X9 Pro Portable 2TB benchmark review → Corsair Corsair EX400U Portable 1TB Read our full Corsair Corsair EX400U Portable 1TB benchmark review → LaCie LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 1TB Read our full LaCie LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 1TB benchmark review → Crucial Crucial X9 Pro Read our full Crucial Crucial X9 Pro benchmark review → OWC OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 4TB Read our full OWC OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 4TB benchmark review → Samsung Samsung T7 Touch Portable 2TB Read our full Samsung Samsung T7 Touch Portable 2TB benchmark review → OWC OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 2TB Read our full OWC OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 2TB benchmark review → Samsung Samsung T7 Portable 500GB Read our full Samsung Samsung T7 Portable 500GB benchmark review → Samsung Samsung T7 Touch Portable 1TB Read our full Samsung Samsung T7 Touch Portable 1TB benchmark review → Western Digital WD My Passport SSD Portable 2TB Read our full Western Digital WD My Passport SSD Portable 2TB benchmark review → Western Digital WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB Read our full Western Digital WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB benchmark review → Western Digital WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 4TB Read our full Western Digital WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 4TB benchmark review → OWC OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 1TB Read our full OWC OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 1TB benchmark review → Sabrent Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 4TB Read our full Sabrent Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 4TB benchmark review → SanDisk SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD Read our full SanDisk SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD benchmark review → LaCie LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB Read our full LaCie LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB benchmark review → Western Digital WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB Read our full Western Digital WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB benchmark review → Western Digital WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 2TB Read our full Western Digital WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 2TB benchmark review → SSK SSK PM510 USB4 Portable 1TB Read our full SSK SSK PM510 USB4 Portable 1TB benchmark review → Sabrent Sabrent Rocket Nano V2 Portable 4TB Read our full Sabrent Sabrent Rocket Nano V2 Portable 4TB benchmark review → Sabrent Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB Read our full Sabrent Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB benchmark review → SanDisk SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB Read our full SanDisk SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB benchmark review → LaCie LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 1TB Read our full LaCie LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 1TB benchmark review → Western Digital WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB Read our full Western Digital WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB benchmark review → Seagate Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD Portable 4TB Read our full Seagate Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD Portable 4TB benchmark review → Corsair Corsair EX100U Portable 2TB Read our full Corsair Corsair EX100U Portable 2TB benchmark review → Kingston Kingston XS2000 Portable 4TB Read our full Kingston Kingston XS2000 Portable 4TB benchmark review → Sabrent Sabrent Rocket Nano V2 Portable 2TB Read our full Sabrent Sabrent Rocket Nano V2 Portable 2TB benchmark review → Crucial Crucial X8 Portable 2TB Read our full Crucial Crucial X8 Portable 2TB benchmark review → Seagate Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD Portable 2TB Read our full Seagate Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD Portable 2TB benchmark review → Kingston Kingston XS2000 Portable 2TB Read our full Kingston Kingston XS2000 Portable 2TB benchmark review → Crucial Crucial X8 Portable 1TB Read our full Crucial Crucial X8 Portable 1TB benchmark review → Seagate Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD Portable 1TB Read our full Seagate Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD Portable 1TB benchmark review → Kingston Kingston XS2000 Portable 1TB Read our full Kingston Kingston XS2000 Portable 1TB benchmark review → Lexar Lexar SL660 Portable 2TB Read our full Lexar Lexar SL660 Portable 2TB benchmark review → Lexar Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB Read our full Lexar Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB benchmark review → Crucial Crucial X6 Portable 4TB Read our full Crucial Crucial X6 Portable 4TB benchmark review → Patriot Patriot Evlvr Portable 2TB Read our full Patriot Patriot Evlvr Portable 2TB benchmark review → Patriot Patriot Evlvr Portable 1TB Read our full Patriot Patriot Evlvr Portable 1TB benchmark review → Crucial Crucial X6 Portable 2TB Read our full Crucial Crucial X6 Portable 2TB benchmark review → Seagate Seagate One Touch SSD Portable 2TB Read our full Seagate Seagate One Touch SSD Portable 2TB benchmark review → Inland Inland Performance Portable 2TB Read our full Inland Inland Performance Portable 2TB benchmark review → Seagate Seagate One Touch SSD Portable 1TB Read our full Seagate Seagate One Touch SSD Portable 1TB benchmark review → ADATA ADATA Elite SE760 Portable 2TB Read our full ADATA ADATA Elite SE760 Portable 2TB benchmark review → Transcend Transcend ESD310C Portable 2TB Read our full Transcend Transcend ESD310C Portable 2TB benchmark review → Inland Inland Performance Portable 1TB Read our full Inland Inland Performance Portable 1TB benchmark review → Crucial Crucial X6 Portable 1TB Read our full Crucial Crucial X6 Portable 1TB benchmark review → ADATA ADATA SE800 Portable 2TB Read our full ADATA ADATA SE800 Portable 2TB benchmark review → ADATA ADATA Elite SE760 Portable 1TB Read our full ADATA ADATA Elite SE760 Portable 1TB benchmark review → Lexar Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 2TB Read our full Lexar Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 2TB benchmark review → Transcend Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB Read our full Transcend Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB benchmark review → Netac Netac ZX1 Portable 2TB Read our full Netac Netac ZX1 Portable 2TB benchmark review → Seagate Seagate One Touch SSD Portable 500GB Read our full Seagate Seagate One Touch SSD Portable 500GB benchmark review → Lexar Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB Read our full Lexar Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB benchmark review → Netac Netac ZX1 Portable 1TB Read our full Netac Netac ZX1 Portable 1TB benchmark review → ORICO ORICO UFSD Portable 2TB Read our full ORICO ORICO UFSD Portable 2TB benchmark review → ADATA ADATA SE800 Portable 1TB Read our full ADATA ADATA SE800 Portable 1TB benchmark review → Silicon Power Silicon Power PC60 Portable 2TB Read our full Silicon Power Silicon Power PC60 Portable 2TB benchmark review → SSK SSK SHE030 Portable 1TB Read our full SSK SSK SHE030 Portable 1TB benchmark review → ORICO ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB Read our full ORICO ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB benchmark review → Silicon Power Silicon Power PC60 Portable 1TB Read our full Silicon Power Silicon Power PC60 Portable 1TB benchmark review →
Capacity 1TB4TB4TB1TB2TB2TB2TB4TB1TB4TB1TB2TB4TB2TB4TB1TB2TB2TB1TB1TB1TB4TB2TB2TB500GB1TB2TB4TB4TB1TB4TB1TB2TB1TB2TB1TB4TB2TB2TB1TB1TB4TB2TB4TB2TB2TB2TB2TB1TB1TB1TB2TB1TB4TB2TB1TB2TB2TB2TB1TB2TB2TB1TB1TB2TB1TB2TB1TB2TB500GB1TB1TB2TB1TB2TB1TB1TB1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB4USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2Thunderbolt 3USB 3.2 Gen 2Thunderbolt 3USB 3.2 Gen 2USB4Thunderbolt 3USB 3.2 Gen 2Thunderbolt 3USB 3.2 Gen 2Thunderbolt 3USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2Thunderbolt 3Thunderbolt 3USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB4USB 3.2 Gen 2x2Thunderbolt 3USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.2 Gen 2x2USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s3000 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s1050 MB/s1050 MB/s2000 MB/s1050 MB/s1050 MB/s1050 MB/s1050 MB/s1050 MB/s2700 MB/s1050 MB/s2700 MB/s1050 MB/s3300 MB/s2700 MB/s1050 MB/s2800 MB/s1050 MB/s2800 MB/s1050 MB/s1050 MB/s1050 MB/s1050 MB/s2000 MB/s2800 MB/s2700 MB/s1050 MB/s950 MB/s1050 MB/s2000 MB/s3200 MB/s2000 MB/s2700 MB/s1050 MB/s950 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s1050 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s1050 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s800 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s800 MB/s1030 MB/s2000 MB/s1030 MB/s1000 MB/s1050 MB/s2000 MB/s800 MB/s1000 MB/s1000 MB/s950 MB/s1050 MB/s2000 MB/s1030 MB/s950 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s1000 MB/s1000 MB/s1050 MB/s2000 MB/s1000 MB/s
Write Speed 1950 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s2800 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s1000 MB/s1000 MB/s2000 MB/s1000 MB/s1000 MB/s1000 MB/s1000 MB/s1000 MB/s1900 MB/s1000 MB/s1900 MB/s950 MB/s3000 MB/s1900 MB/s1000 MB/s2800 MB/s1000 MB/s2800 MB/s1000 MB/s1000 MB/s1000 MB/s1000 MB/s2000 MB/s2800 MB/s2700 MB/s1000 MB/s950 MB/s1000 MB/s2000 MB/s2800 MB/s2000 MB/s2700 MB/s1000 MB/s950 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s1800 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s1000 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s1000 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s800 MB/s2000 MB/s2000 MB/s800 MB/s1030 MB/s2000 MB/s1030 MB/s900 MB/s950 MB/s2000 MB/s800 MB/s950 MB/s900 MB/s950 MB/s950 MB/s1800 MB/s1030 MB/s950 MB/s1800 MB/s2000 MB/s950 MB/s900 MB/s1000 MB/s2000 MB/s900 MB/s
Endurance (TBW) 600 TB2400 TB2400 TB700 TB1200 TB1200 TB1200 TB2400 TB600 TB2400 TB580 TB1200 TB2400 TB1200 TB2400 TB580 TB1200 TB1200 TB600 TB600 TB440 TB2400 TB1200 TB1200 TB300 TB600 TB1200 TB2400 TB2400 TB600 TB2400 TB500 TB1200 TB600 TB1200 TB600 TB2400 TB1200 TB1200 TB600 TB600 TB2400 TB1200 TB2400 TB1200 TB1200 TB1200 TB1200 TB600 TB600 TB600 TB1200 TB600 TB2400 TB1200 TB600 TB1200 TB1200 TB1200 TB600 TB1200 TB1200 TB600 TB600 TB1200 TB600 TB1200 TB600 TB1200 TB300 TB600 TB600 TB1200 TB600 TB1200 TB600 TB600 TB600 TB
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Who Should Buy Which Drive

Samsung Samsung T9 Portable SSD

Score: 9.6/10 | 2.0 GB/s read | 1 TB | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2

Pros

  • Fastest Samsung portable SSD
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
  • 5-year warranty
  • Excellent build quality
  • Magician software support

Cons

  • Requires Gen 2x2 host for max speed
  • Premium pricing
  • No IP rating

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

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Samsung Samsung T9 Portable 4TB

Score: 9.6/10 | 2.0 GB/s read | 4 TB | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2

Pros

  • Gen 2x2 + 4TB
  • 2400 TBW endurance
  • 5-year warranty
  • Sustained writes hold past 500GB

Cons

  • Premium pricing
  • Requires Gen 2x2 host above 1050 MB/s
  • Heavier than the 4TB T7
  • No hardware AES encryption

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.

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Spec Comparison

Manufacturer-rated speeds and endurance compared on a single scale

Sequential Read (MB/s)

↑ Higher is better
Samsung
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Samsung
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Crucial
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Sabrent
3.0 GB/s
3.0 GB/s
Samsung
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Crucial
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Samsung
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
Samsung
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
SanDisk
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Samsung
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
Samsung
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
Samsung
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
SanDisk
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
SanDisk
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
LaCie
2.7 GB/s
2.7 GB/s
Samsung
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
LaCie
2.7 GB/s
2.7 GB/s
Crucial
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
Corsair
3.3 GB/s
3.3 GB/s
LaCie
2.7 GB/s
2.7 GB/s
Crucial
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
OWC
2.8 GB/s
2.8 GB/s
Samsung
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
OWC
2.8 GB/s
2.8 GB/s
Samsung
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
Samsung
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
Western Digital
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
Western Digital
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
Western Digital
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
OWC
2.8 GB/s
2.8 GB/s
Sabrent
2.7 GB/s
2.7 GB/s
SanDisk
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
LaCie
950 MB/s
950 MB/s
Western Digital
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
Western Digital
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
SSK
3.2 GB/s
3.2 GB/s
Sabrent
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Sabrent
2.7 GB/s
2.7 GB/s
SanDisk
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
LaCie
950 MB/s
950 MB/s
Western Digital
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Seagate
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Corsair
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Kingston
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Sabrent
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Crucial
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
Seagate
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Kingston
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Crucial
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
Seagate
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Kingston
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Lexar
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Lexar
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Crucial
800 MB/s
800 MB/s
Patriot
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Patriot
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Crucial
800 MB/s
800 MB/s
Seagate
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Inland
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Seagate
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
ADATA
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Transcend
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
Inland
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Crucial
800 MB/s
800 MB/s
ADATA
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
ADATA
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Lexar
950 MB/s
950 MB/s
Transcend
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
Netac
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Seagate
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Lexar
950 MB/s
950 MB/s
Netac
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
ORICO
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
ADATA
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Silicon Power
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
SSK
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
ORICO
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Silicon Power
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s

Sequential Write (MB/s)

↑ Higher is better
Samsung
1.9 GB/s
1.9 GB/s
Samsung
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Crucial
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Sabrent
2.8 GB/s
2.8 GB/s
Samsung
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Crucial
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Samsung
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Samsung
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
SanDisk
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Samsung
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Samsung
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Samsung
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
SanDisk
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
SanDisk
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
LaCie
1.9 GB/s
1.9 GB/s
Samsung
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
LaCie
1.9 GB/s
1.9 GB/s
Crucial
950 MB/s
950 MB/s
Corsair
3.0 GB/s
3.0 GB/s
LaCie
1.9 GB/s
1.9 GB/s
Crucial
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
OWC
2.8 GB/s
2.8 GB/s
Samsung
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
OWC
2.8 GB/s
2.8 GB/s
Samsung
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Samsung
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Western Digital
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Western Digital
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Western Digital
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
OWC
2.8 GB/s
2.8 GB/s
Sabrent
2.7 GB/s
2.7 GB/s
SanDisk
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
LaCie
950 MB/s
950 MB/s
Western Digital
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Western Digital
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
SSK
2.8 GB/s
2.8 GB/s
Sabrent
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Sabrent
2.7 GB/s
2.7 GB/s
SanDisk
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
LaCie
950 MB/s
950 MB/s
Western Digital
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Seagate
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Corsair
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Kingston
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Sabrent
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Crucial
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Seagate
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Kingston
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Crucial
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Seagate
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Kingston
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Lexar
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Lexar
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Crucial
800 MB/s
800 MB/s
Patriot
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Patriot
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Crucial
800 MB/s
800 MB/s
Seagate
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Inland
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Seagate
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
ADATA
900 MB/s
900 MB/s
Transcend
950 MB/s
950 MB/s
Inland
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Crucial
800 MB/s
800 MB/s
ADATA
950 MB/s
950 MB/s
ADATA
900 MB/s
900 MB/s
Lexar
950 MB/s
950 MB/s
Transcend
950 MB/s
950 MB/s
Netac
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Seagate
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Lexar
950 MB/s
950 MB/s
Netac
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
ORICO
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
ADATA
950 MB/s
950 MB/s
Silicon Power
900 MB/s
900 MB/s
SSK
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
ORICO
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Silicon Power
900 MB/s
900 MB/s

Sustained Write (MB/s)

↑ Higher is better
Samsung
1.7 GB/s
1.7 GB/s
Samsung
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Crucial
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Sabrent
2.3 GB/s
2.3 GB/s
Samsung
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Crucial
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Samsung
940 MB/s
940 MB/s
Samsung
940 MB/s
940 MB/s
SanDisk
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Samsung
940 MB/s
940 MB/s
Samsung
920 MB/s
920 MB/s
Samsung
940 MB/s
940 MB/s
SanDisk
940 MB/s
940 MB/s
SanDisk
940 MB/s
940 MB/s
LaCie
1.6 GB/s
1.6 GB/s
Samsung
920 MB/s
920 MB/s
LaCie
1.6 GB/s
1.6 GB/s
Crucial
893 MB/s
893 MB/s
Corsair
2.5 GB/s
2.5 GB/s
LaCie
1.6 GB/s
1.6 GB/s
Crucial
920 MB/s
920 MB/s
OWC
2.4 GB/s
2.4 GB/s
Samsung
940 MB/s
940 MB/s
OWC
2.4 GB/s
2.4 GB/s
Samsung
920 MB/s
920 MB/s
Samsung
920 MB/s
920 MB/s
Western Digital
940 MB/s
940 MB/s
Western Digital
940 MB/s
940 MB/s
Western Digital
1.9 GB/s
1.9 GB/s
OWC
2.3 GB/s
2.3 GB/s
Sabrent
2.3 GB/s
2.3 GB/s
SanDisk
920 MB/s
920 MB/s
LaCie
893 MB/s
893 MB/s
Western Digital
920 MB/s
920 MB/s
Western Digital
1.9 GB/s
1.9 GB/s
SSK
2.3 GB/s
2.3 GB/s
Sabrent
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Sabrent
2.3 GB/s
2.3 GB/s
SanDisk
940 MB/s
940 MB/s
LaCie
874 MB/s
874 MB/s
Western Digital
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Seagate
1.9 GB/s
1.9 GB/s
Corsair
1.6 GB/s
1.6 GB/s
Kingston
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Sabrent
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Crucial
940 MB/s
940 MB/s
Seagate
1.9 GB/s
1.9 GB/s
Kingston
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Crucial
920 MB/s
920 MB/s
Seagate
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Kingston
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Lexar
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Lexar
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Crucial
752 MB/s
752 MB/s
Patriot
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Patriot
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Crucial
752 MB/s
752 MB/s
Seagate
968 MB/s
968 MB/s
Inland
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Seagate
948 MB/s
948 MB/s
ADATA
846 MB/s
846 MB/s
Transcend
893 MB/s
893 MB/s
Inland
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Crucial
736 MB/s
736 MB/s
ADATA
893 MB/s
893 MB/s
ADATA
828 MB/s
828 MB/s
Lexar
893 MB/s
893 MB/s
Transcend
874 MB/s
874 MB/s
Netac
1.6 GB/s
1.6 GB/s
Seagate
948 MB/s
948 MB/s
Lexar
874 MB/s
874 MB/s
Netac
1.6 GB/s
1.6 GB/s
ORICO
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
ADATA
874 MB/s
874 MB/s
Silicon Power
846 MB/s
846 MB/s
SSK
920 MB/s
920 MB/s
ORICO
1.8 GB/s
1.8 GB/s
Silicon Power
828 MB/s
828 MB/s

50 GB File Copy (sec)

↑ Lower is better
Samsung
30s
30s
Samsung
29s
29s
Crucial
29s
29s
Sabrent
23s
23s
Samsung
29s
29s
Crucial
29s
29s
Samsung
55s
55s
Samsung
55s
55s
SanDisk
30s
30s
Samsung
55s
55s
Samsung
56s
56s
Samsung
55s
55s
SanDisk
55s
55s
SanDisk
55s
55s
LaCie
33s
33s
Samsung
56s
56s
LaCie
33s
33s
Crucial
58s
58s
Corsair
21s
21s
LaCie
33s
33s
Crucial
56s
56s
OWC
22s
22s
Samsung
55s
55s
OWC
22s
22s
Samsung
56s
56s
Samsung
56s
56s
Western Digital
55s
55s
Western Digital
55s
55s
Western Digital
28s
28s
OWC
23s
23s
Sabrent
23s
23s
SanDisk
56s
56s
LaCie
58s
58s
Western Digital
56s
56s
Western Digital
28s
28s
SSK
23s
23s
Sabrent
29s
29s
Sabrent
23s
23s
SanDisk
55s
55s
LaCie
59s
59s
Western Digital
28s
28s
Seagate
28s
28s
Corsair
32s
32s
Kingston
29s
29s
Sabrent
29s
29s
Crucial
55s
55s
Seagate
28s
28s
Kingston
29s
29s
Crucial
56s
56s
Seagate
28s
28s
Kingston
30s
30s
Lexar
29s
29s
Lexar
30s
30s
Crucial
69s
69s
Patriot
29s
29s
Patriot
30s
30s
Crucial
69s
69s
Seagate
53s
53s
Inland
29s
29s
Seagate
55s
55s
ADATA
61s
61s
Transcend
58s
58s
Inland
30s
30s
Crucial
70s
70s
ADATA
58s
58s
ADATA
62s
62s
Lexar
58s
58s
Transcend
59s
59s
Netac
32s
32s
Seagate
55s
55s
Lexar
59s
59s
Netac
33s
33s
ORICO
29s
29s
ADATA
59s
59s
Silicon Power
61s
61s
SSK
56s
56s
ORICO
30s
30s
Silicon Power
62s
62s

200 GB File Copy (sec)

↑ Lower is better
Samsung
143s
143s
Samsung
136s
136s
Crucial
136s
136s
Sabrent
107s
107s
Samsung
136s
136s
Crucial
136s
136s
Samsung
260s
260s
Samsung
260s
260s
SanDisk
139s
139s
Samsung
260s
260s
Samsung
265s
265s
Samsung
260s
260s
SanDisk
260s
260s
SanDisk
260s
260s
LaCie
153s
153s
Samsung
265s
265s
LaCie
153s
153s
Crucial
274s
274s
Corsair
100s
100s
LaCie
157s
157s
Crucial
265s
265s
OWC
104s
104s
Samsung
260s
260s
OWC
104s
104s
Samsung
265s
265s
Samsung
265s
265s
Western Digital
260s
260s
Western Digital
260s
260s
Western Digital
130s
130s
OWC
107s
107s
Sabrent
108s
108s
SanDisk
265s
265s
LaCie
274s
274s
Western Digital
265s
265s
Western Digital
130s
130s
SSK
107s
107s
Sabrent
136s
136s
Sabrent
108s
108s
SanDisk
260s
260s
LaCie
280s
280s
Western Digital
133s
133s
Seagate
130s
130s
Corsair
151s
151s
Kingston
136s
136s
Sabrent
136s
136s
Crucial
260s
260s
Seagate
130s
130s
Kingston
136s
136s
Crucial
265s
265s
Seagate
133s
133s
Kingston
139s
139s
Lexar
136s
136s
Lexar
139s
139s
Crucial
325s
325s
Patriot
136s
136s
Patriot
139s
139s
Crucial
325s
325s
Seagate
252s
252s
Inland
136s
136s
Seagate
258s
258s
ADATA
289s
289s
Transcend
274s
274s
Inland
139s
139s
Crucial
332s
332s
ADATA
274s
274s
ADATA
295s
295s
Lexar
274s
274s
Transcend
280s
280s
Netac
151s
151s
Seagate
258s
258s
Lexar
280s
280s
Netac
154s
154s
ORICO
136s
136s
ADATA
280s
280s
Silicon Power
289s
289s
SSK
265s
265s
ORICO
139s
139s
Silicon Power
295s
295s

Random Read (IOPS)

↑ Higher is better
Samsung
450,000
450,000
Samsung
450,000
450,000
Crucial
450,000
450,000
Sabrent
740,000
740,000
Samsung
450,000
450,000
Crucial
450,000
450,000
Samsung
180,000
180,000
Samsung
180,000
180,000
SanDisk
450,000
450,000
Samsung
180,000
180,000
Samsung
180,000
180,000
Samsung
180,000
180,000
SanDisk
180,000
180,000
SanDisk
180,000
180,000
LaCie
740,000
740,000
Samsung
180,000
180,000
LaCie
740,000
740,000
Crucial
180,000
180,000
Corsair
740,000
740,000
LaCie
740,000
740,000
Crucial
180,000
180,000
OWC
740,000
740,000
Samsung
180,000
180,000
OWC
740,000
740,000
Samsung
180,000
180,000
Samsung
180,000
180,000
Western Digital
180,000
180,000
Western Digital
180,000
180,000
Western Digital
250,000
250,000
OWC
740,000
740,000
Sabrent
740,000
740,000
SanDisk
180,000
180,000
LaCie
180,000
180,000
Western Digital
180,000
180,000
Western Digital
250,000
250,000
SSK
740,000
740,000
Sabrent
450,000
450,000
Sabrent
740,000
740,000
SanDisk
180,000
180,000
LaCie
180,000
180,000
Western Digital
250,000
250,000
Seagate
250,000
250,000
Corsair
450,000
450,000
Kingston
450,000
450,000
Sabrent
450,000
450,000
Crucial
180,000
180,000
Seagate
250,000
250,000
Kingston
450,000
450,000
Crucial
180,000
180,000
Seagate
250,000
250,000
Kingston
450,000
450,000
Lexar
450,000
450,000
Lexar
450,000
450,000
Crucial
180,000
180,000
Patriot
450,000
450,000
Patriot
450,000
450,000
Crucial
180,000
180,000
Seagate
180,000
180,000
Inland
450,000
450,000
Seagate
180,000
180,000
ADATA
180,000
180,000
Transcend
180,000
180,000
Inland
450,000
450,000
Crucial
180,000
180,000
ADATA
180,000
180,000
ADATA
180,000
180,000
Lexar
180,000
180,000
Transcend
180,000
180,000
Netac
450,000
450,000
Seagate
180,000
180,000
Lexar
180,000
180,000
Netac
450,000
450,000
ORICO
450,000
450,000
ADATA
180,000
180,000
Silicon Power
180,000
180,000
SSK
180,000
180,000
ORICO
450,000
450,000
Silicon Power
180,000
180,000

Random Write (IOPS)

↑ Higher is better
Samsung
301,500
301,500
Samsung
301,500
301,500
Crucial
301,500
301,500
Sabrent
532,800
532,800
Samsung
301,500
301,500
Crucial
301,500
301,500
Samsung
108,000
108,000
Samsung
108,000
108,000
SanDisk
301,500
301,500
Samsung
108,000
108,000
Samsung
108,000
108,000
Samsung
108,000
108,000
SanDisk
108,000
108,000
SanDisk
108,000
108,000
LaCie
532,800
532,800
Samsung
108,000
108,000
LaCie
532,800
532,800
Crucial
108,000
108,000
Corsair
532,800
532,800
LaCie
532,800
532,800
Crucial
108,000
108,000
OWC
532,800
532,800
Samsung
108,000
108,000
OWC
532,800
532,800
Samsung
108,000
108,000
Samsung
108,000
108,000
Western Digital
108,000
108,000
Western Digital
108,000
108,000
Western Digital
150,000
150,000
OWC
532,800
532,800
Sabrent
532,800
532,800
SanDisk
108,000
108,000
LaCie
108,000
108,000
Western Digital
108,000
108,000
Western Digital
150,000
150,000
SSK
532,800
532,800
Sabrent
301,500
301,500
Sabrent
532,800
532,800
SanDisk
108,000
108,000
LaCie
108,000
108,000
Western Digital
150,000
150,000
Seagate
150,000
150,000
Corsair
301,500
301,500
Kingston
301,500
301,500
Sabrent
301,500
301,500
Crucial
108,000
108,000
Seagate
150,000
150,000
Kingston
301,500
301,500
Crucial
108,000
108,000
Seagate
150,000
150,000
Kingston
301,500
301,500
Lexar
301,500
301,500
Lexar
301,500
301,500
Crucial
108,000
108,000
Patriot
301,500
301,500
Patriot
301,500
301,500
Crucial
108,000
108,000
Seagate
108,000
108,000
Inland
301,500
301,500
Seagate
108,000
108,000
ADATA
108,000
108,000
Transcend
108,000
108,000
Inland
301,500
301,500
Crucial
108,000
108,000
ADATA
108,000
108,000
ADATA
108,000
108,000
Lexar
108,000
108,000
Transcend
108,000
108,000
Netac
301,500
301,500
Seagate
108,000
108,000
Lexar
108,000
108,000
Netac
301,500
301,500
ORICO
301,500
301,500
ADATA
108,000
108,000
Silicon Power
108,000
108,000
SSK
108,000
108,000
ORICO
301,500
301,500
Silicon Power
108,000
108,000

Temperature (Load) (°C)

↑ Lower is better
Samsung
61°
61°
Samsung
60°
60°
Crucial
60°
60°
Sabrent
71°
71°
Samsung
60°
60°
Crucial
60°
60°
Samsung
46°
46°
Samsung
46°
46°
SanDisk
61°
61°
Samsung
46°
46°
Samsung
47°
47°
Samsung
46°
46°
SanDisk
46°
46°
SanDisk
46°
46°
LaCie
70°
70°
Samsung
47°
47°
LaCie
70°
70°
Crucial
46°
46°
Corsair
71°
71°
LaCie
71°
71°
Crucial
47°
47°
OWC
70°
70°
Samsung
46°
46°
OWC
70°
70°
Samsung
47°
47°
Samsung
47°
47°
Western Digital
46°
46°
Western Digital
46°
46°
Western Digital
46°
46°
OWC
71°
71°
Sabrent
70°
70°
SanDisk
47°
47°
LaCie
46°
46°
Western Digital
47°
47°
Western Digital
46°
46°
SSK
71°
71°
Sabrent
60°
60°
Sabrent
70°
70°
SanDisk
46°
46°
LaCie
47°
47°
Western Digital
47°
47°
Seagate
46°
46°
Corsair
60°
60°
Kingston
60°
60°
Sabrent
60°
60°
Crucial
46°
46°
Seagate
46°
46°
Kingston
60°
60°
Crucial
47°
47°
Seagate
47°
47°
Kingston
61°
61°
Lexar
60°
60°
Lexar
61°
61°
Crucial
46°
46°
Patriot
60°
60°
Patriot
61°
61°
Crucial
46°
46°
Seagate
46°
46°
Inland
60°
60°
Seagate
47°
47°
ADATA
46°
46°
Transcend
46°
46°
Inland
61°
61°
Crucial
47°
47°
ADATA
46°
46°
ADATA
47°
47°
Lexar
46°
46°
Transcend
47°
47°
Netac
60°
60°
Seagate
47°
47°
Lexar
47°
47°
Netac
61°
61°
ORICO
60°
60°
ADATA
47°
47°
Silicon Power
46°
46°
SSK
47°
47°
ORICO
61°
61°
Silicon Power
47°
47°

Thermal Throttling (%)

↑ Lower is better
Samsung
9%
9%
Samsung
9%
9%
Crucial
9%
9%
Sabrent
18%
18%
Samsung
9%
9%
Crucial
9%
9%
Samsung
2%
2%
Samsung
2%
2%
SanDisk
9%
9%
Samsung
2%
2%
Samsung
2%
2%
Samsung
2%
2%
SanDisk
2%
2%
SanDisk
2%
2%
LaCie
18%
18%
Samsung
2%
2%
LaCie
18%
18%
Crucial
2%
2%
Corsair
18%
18%
LaCie
18%
18%
Crucial
2%
2%
OWC
18%
18%
Samsung
2%
2%
OWC
18%
18%
Samsung
2%
2%
Samsung
2%
2%
Western Digital
2%
2%
Western Digital
2%
2%
Western Digital
2%
2%
OWC
18%
18%
Sabrent
18%
18%
SanDisk
2%
2%
LaCie
2%
2%
Western Digital
2%
2%
Western Digital
2%
2%
SSK
18%
18%
Sabrent
9%
9%
Sabrent
18%
18%
SanDisk
2%
2%
LaCie
2%
2%
Western Digital
2%
2%
Seagate
2%
2%
Corsair
9%
9%
Kingston
9%
9%
Sabrent
9%
9%
Crucial
2%
2%
Seagate
2%
2%
Kingston
9%
9%
Crucial
2%
2%
Seagate
2%
2%
Kingston
9%
9%
Lexar
9%
9%
Lexar
9%
9%
Crucial
2%
2%
Patriot
9%
9%
Patriot
9%
9%
Crucial
2%
2%
Seagate
2%
2%
Inland
9%
9%
Seagate
2%
2%
ADATA
2%
2%
Transcend
2%
2%
Inland
9%
9%
Crucial
2%
2%
ADATA
2%
2%
ADATA
2%
2%
Lexar
2%
2%
Transcend
2%
2%
Netac
9%
9%
Seagate
2%
2%
Lexar
2%
2%
Netac
9%
9%
ORICO
9%
9%
ADATA
2%
2%
Silicon Power
2%
2%
SSK
2%
2%
ORICO
9%
9%
Silicon Power
2%
2%

Power Consumption (W)

↑ Lower is better
Samsung
6.2W
6.2W
Samsung
6.2W
6.2W
Crucial
6.2W
6.2W
Sabrent
10.2W
10.2W
Samsung
6.2W
6.2W
Crucial
6.2W
6.2W
Samsung
3.4W
3.4W
Samsung
3.4W
3.4W
SanDisk
6.2W
6.2W
Samsung
3.4W
3.4W
Samsung
3.4W
3.4W
Samsung
3.4W
3.4W
SanDisk
3.4W
3.4W
SanDisk
3.4W
3.4W
LaCie
10.2W
10.2W
Samsung
3.4W
3.4W
LaCie
10.2W
10.2W
Crucial
3.4W
3.4W
Corsair
10.2W
10.2W
LaCie
10.2W
10.2W
Crucial
3.4W
3.4W
OWC
10.2W
10.2W
Samsung
3.4W
3.4W
OWC
10.2W
10.2W
Samsung
3.4W
3.4W
Samsung
3.4W
3.4W
Western Digital
3.4W
3.4W
Western Digital
3.4W
3.4W
Western Digital
3.4W
3.4W
OWC
10.2W
10.2W
Sabrent
10.2W
10.2W
SanDisk
3.4W
3.4W
LaCie
3.4W
3.4W
Western Digital
3.4W
3.4W
Western Digital
3.4W
3.4W
SSK
10.2W
10.2W
Sabrent
6.2W
6.2W
Sabrent
10.2W
10.2W
SanDisk
3.4W
3.4W
LaCie
3.4W
3.4W
Western Digital
3.4W
3.4W
Seagate
3.4W
3.4W
Corsair
6.2W
6.2W
Kingston
6.2W
6.2W
Sabrent
6.2W
6.2W
Crucial
3.4W
3.4W
Seagate
3.4W
3.4W
Kingston
6.2W
6.2W
Crucial
3.4W
3.4W
Seagate
3.4W
3.4W
Kingston
6.2W
6.2W
Lexar
6.2W
6.2W
Lexar
6.2W
6.2W
Crucial
3.4W
3.4W
Patriot
6.2W
6.2W
Patriot
6.2W
6.2W
Crucial
3.4W
3.4W
Seagate
3.4W
3.4W
Inland
6.2W
6.2W
Seagate
3.4W
3.4W
ADATA
3.4W
3.4W
Transcend
3.4W
3.4W
Inland
6.2W
6.2W
Crucial
3.4W
3.4W
ADATA
3.4W
3.4W
ADATA
3.4W
3.4W
Lexar
3.4W
3.4W
Transcend
3.4W
3.4W
Netac
6.2W
6.2W
Seagate
3.4W
3.4W
Lexar
3.4W
3.4W
Netac
6.2W
6.2W
ORICO
6.2W
6.2W
ADATA
3.4W
3.4W
Silicon Power
3.4W
3.4W
SSK
3.4W
3.4W
ORICO
6.2W
6.2W
Silicon Power
3.4W
3.4W

Speed and endurance values shown are manufacturer-rated figures drawn from official datasheets and cross-checked against corroborated third-party benchmarks. Real-world throughput may differ based on host controller (USB4/Thunderbolt bridge chip), ambient temperature, file-system overhead, and firmware version.

Heat & Thermal Management

Thermal management is a critical but often overlooked aspect of external SSD performance. The 39 high-performance drives in this comparison (read speeds above 1500 MB/s) generate significant heat during sustained operation. USB4 and Thunderbolt drives push controller temperatures considerably — sustained sequential writes can push drive temps past 65°C, per published third-party benchmarks. Drives with full aluminum enclosures and internal thermal pads maintain peak performance longer than plastic-housed alternatives. Look for drives with metal enclosures or explicit thermal management features if you frequently transfer large files. Some manufacturers use Dynamic Thermal Guard or similar technology to regulate temperature automatically.

USB Compatibility

All modern external SSDs use USB-C connectors and are backward compatible with older USB standards. The USB4 and Thunderbolt drives in this comparison will work when plugged into any USB-C or USB-A port, but their speed will be limited by the slowest link in the chain — typically the host port. Plugged into a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, a USB4 drive performs at Gen 2 speeds (~1050 MB/s). USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 drives require a 20 Gbps host port to reach their full potential. Most laptops before 2023 lack dedicated Gen 2x2 support, though many desktop motherboards include it. Without a compatible host port, these drives operate at standard USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds. All USB external SSDs are cross-compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux without additional drivers. For gaming consoles, firmware updates are occasionally required for optimal compatibility — always check the manufacturer's support page before first use.

Thunderbolt & USB4 Compatibility

The 11 Thunderbolt/USB4 drives in this comparison — Sabrent Rocket Nano V2, LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB, LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 2TB, Corsair EX400U Portable 1TB, LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 1TB, OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 4TB, OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 2TB, OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 1TB, Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 4TB, SSK PM510 USB4 Portable 1TB, Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB — deliver the highest bandwidth available for external storage: 40 Gbps. This is four times the bandwidth of standard USB 3.2 Gen 2.

However, Thunderbolt performance requires a Thunderbolt host port. Intel-based Macs have had Thunderbolt 3 since 2016, and Apple Silicon Macs include Thunderbolt 4 / USB4. Most Windows laptops from 2022 onward include Thunderbolt 4 on premium models. Desktop users need a motherboard with Thunderbolt header support or an add-in card.

When paired with a compatible host, drives like Sabrent Rocket Nano V2 excel at direct 4K and 8K video editing, large dataset analysis, and any workflow where waiting for file transfers is the bottleneck. Without a Thunderbolt host, the drive functions as a standard USB 3.2 Gen 2 drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What interface do I need for maximum speed?
For the fastest speeds (3000 MB/s and above), you need a USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 host port capable of 40 Gbps. Without one, the drive negotiates down to your port's maximum speed.
How much SSD capacity do I need?
For gaming and general use, 1TB holds 10-15 major titles plus documents and media. Creative professionals working with 4K video should consider 2TB or higher. External SSDs above 2TB carry a significant price premium over HDDs for the same capacity.
What is TBW endurance and how much do I need?
TBW (Terabytes Written) measures total data you can write over the drive's lifetime. For typical use (backups, file transfers, gaming), 500-600 TBW provides years of service. Creative professionals writing 50+ GB daily should target 1200 TBW or higher for comfortable headroom.
Can I use an external SSD as my main boot drive?
Yes, both macOS and Windows support booting from external SSDs. On Apple Silicon Macs, Thunderbolt or USB4 drives offer near-internal performance. On Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 2 or faster drives work well as boot drives, though boot times are slightly slower than internal NVMe SSDs.

Final Recommendation

After evaluating 78 external SSDs side by side, our top recommendation is Samsung T9 Portable SSD. It earned 9.6/10 with 2.0 GB/s reads, 1.9 GB/s writes, and 1TB of capacity backed by a 5-year warranty. Click through to the retailer's site to view the current price and availability.

For budget-conscious buyers, consider the specific trade-offs in capacity and speed outlined in this comparison. Silicon Power PC60 Portable 1TB offers solid performance if raw speed is not the primary concern, and it is worth reading our full breakdown of both drives before deciding.

All listed scores derive from our standardized scoring rubric applied to manufacturer and corroborated third-party data. Click through to the retailer for current stock and pricing.

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Samsung

Samsung T9 Portable SSD

9.6/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Samsung T9 Portable 4TB

9.6/10
Capacity 4TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Crucial

Crucial X10 Pro Portable 4TB

9.6/10
Capacity 4TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Sabrent

Sabrent Rocket Nano V2

9.5/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB4
Read Speed 3000 MB/s
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Samsung

Samsung T9 Portable 2TB

9.5/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Crucial

Crucial X10 Pro Portable 2TB

9.5/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Samsung

Samsung T7 Portable 2TB

9.4/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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Samsung

Samsung T7 Portable 4TB

9.4/10
Capacity 4TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD

9.4/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Samsung

Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB

9.4/10
Capacity 4TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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Samsung T7 Portable SSD

9.3/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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Samsung

Samsung T7 Shield Portable 2TB

9.3/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 4TB

9.3/10
Capacity 4TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable 2TB

9.2/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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LaCie

LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 4TB

9.2/10
Capacity 4TB
Interface Thunderbolt 3
Read Speed 2700 MB/s
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Samsung

Samsung T7 Shield

9.1/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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LaCie

LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 2TB

9.1/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface Thunderbolt 3
Read Speed 2700 MB/s
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Crucial

Crucial X9 Pro Portable 2TB

9.0/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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Corsair

Corsair EX400U Portable 1TB

9.0/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB4
Read Speed 3300 MB/s
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LaCie

LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable 1TB

9.0/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface Thunderbolt 3
Read Speed 2700 MB/s
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Crucial

Crucial X9 Pro

8.9/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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OWC

OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 4TB

8.9/10
Capacity 4TB
Interface Thunderbolt 3
Read Speed 2800 MB/s
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Samsung

Samsung T7 Touch Portable 2TB

8.8/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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OWC

OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 2TB

8.8/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface Thunderbolt 3
Read Speed 2800 MB/s
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Samsung T7 Portable 500GB

8.7/10
Capacity 500GB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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Samsung T7 Touch Portable 1TB

8.7/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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Western Digital

WD My Passport SSD Portable 2TB

8.7/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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Western Digital

WD My Passport SSD Portable 4TB

8.7/10
Capacity 4TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 4TB

8.7/10
Capacity 4TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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OWC

OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 1TB

8.7/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface Thunderbolt 3
Read Speed 2800 MB/s
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Sabrent

Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 4TB

8.7/10
Capacity 4TB
Interface Thunderbolt 3
Read Speed 2700 MB/s
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SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD

8.7/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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LaCie

LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 2TB

8.7/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 950 MB/s
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Western Digital

WD My Passport SSD Portable 1TB

8.6/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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Western Digital

WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 2TB

8.6/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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SSK

SSK PM510 USB4 Portable 1TB

8.6/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB4
Read Speed 3200 MB/s
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Sabrent

Sabrent Rocket Nano V2 Portable 4TB

8.6/10
Capacity 4TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Sabrent

Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable 2TB

8.6/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface Thunderbolt 3
Read Speed 2700 MB/s
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SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB

8.6/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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LaCie

LaCie Rugged SSD Portable 1TB

8.6/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 950 MB/s
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Western Digital

WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD Portable 1TB

8.5/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Seagate

Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD Portable 4TB

8.5/10
Capacity 4TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Corsair

Corsair EX100U Portable 2TB

8.5/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Kingston

Kingston XS2000 Portable 4TB

8.5/10
Capacity 4TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Sabrent

Sabrent Rocket Nano V2 Portable 2TB

8.5/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Crucial

Crucial X8 Portable 2TB

8.4/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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Seagate

Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD Portable 2TB

8.4/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Kingston

Kingston XS2000 Portable 2TB

8.4/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Crucial

Crucial X8 Portable 1TB

8.3/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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Seagate

Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD Portable 1TB

8.3/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Kingston

Kingston XS2000 Portable 1TB

8.3/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Lexar

Lexar SL660 Portable 2TB

8.2/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Lexar

Lexar SL660 Portable 1TB

8.1/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Crucial

Crucial X6 Portable 4TB

8.0/10
Capacity 4TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 800 MB/s
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Patriot

Patriot Evlvr Portable 2TB

8.0/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Patriot

Patriot Evlvr Portable 1TB

7.9/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Crucial

Crucial X6 Portable 2TB

7.8/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 800 MB/s
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Seagate

Seagate One Touch SSD Portable 2TB

7.8/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1030 MB/s
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Inland

Inland Performance Portable 2TB

7.8/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Seagate

Seagate One Touch SSD Portable 1TB

7.7/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1030 MB/s
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ADATA

ADATA Elite SE760 Portable 2TB

7.7/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1000 MB/s
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Transcend

Transcend ESD310C Portable 2TB

7.7/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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Inland

Inland Performance Portable 1TB

7.7/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Crucial

Crucial X6 Portable 1TB

7.6/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 800 MB/s
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ADATA

ADATA SE800 Portable 2TB

7.6/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1000 MB/s
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ADATA

ADATA Elite SE760 Portable 1TB

7.6/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1000 MB/s
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Lexar

Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 2TB

7.6/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 950 MB/s
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Transcend

Transcend ESD310C Portable 1TB

7.6/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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Netac

Netac ZX1 Portable 2TB

7.6/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Seagate

Seagate One Touch SSD Portable 500GB

7.5/10
Capacity 500GB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1030 MB/s
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Lexar

Lexar SL100 Pro Portable 1TB

7.5/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 950 MB/s
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Netac

Netac ZX1 Portable 1TB

7.5/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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ORICO

ORICO UFSD Portable 2TB

7.5/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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ADATA

ADATA SE800 Portable 1TB

7.4/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1000 MB/s
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Silicon Power

Silicon Power PC60 Portable 2TB

7.4/10
Capacity 2TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1000 MB/s
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SSK

SSK SHE030 Portable 1TB

7.4/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1050 MB/s
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ORICO

ORICO UFSD Portable 1TB

7.4/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Read Speed 2000 MB/s
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Silicon Power

Silicon Power PC60 Portable 1TB

7.3/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2
Read Speed 1000 MB/s
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