Samsung

Samsung T9 Portable SSD

Model: MU-PG1T0B

9.6/10
Capacity 1TB
Interface USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Form Factor External
Read Speed 2,000 MB/s
Write Speed 1,950 MB/s
Endurance (TBW) 600 TB
Warranty 5 Years

Overview

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

High-Speed USB Pro Analysis

The Samsung Samsung T9 Portable SSD delivers 1.9 GB/s writes and 1.0TB capacity - pro-grade speed without the Thunderbolt price premium.

Pro-Grade USB Performance

USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 unlocks a 20 Gbps pipeline, and the Samsung T9 Portable SSD uses every bit of it. With 2.0 GB/s reads and 1.9 GB/s writes, this drive handles 4K and 6K video editing directly from the drive - a 50GB file transfers in ~26 seconds, making it a strong alternative to Thunderbolt solutions for professionals on a budget.

Universal Compatibility

Unlike Thunderbolt drives, the Samsung T9 Portable SSD works with any USB-C or USB-A port, though Gen 2×2 speeds require a compatible port. Connected to a standard USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, it still delivers up to 10 Gbps - enough for fast backups and everyday transfers. This makes it a versatile companion across different machines.

Who it serves

  • Content creators editing video directly from external storage
  • Professionals who move large files between Mac and PC
  • Users with Gen 2×2 capable hardware wanting maximum USB throughput
  • Photographers managing 1.0TB+ photo and video libraries

For maximum throughput, connect to a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port (marked with "20 Gbps" or "SSP+"). Backward compatible with all USB-C and USB-A ports.

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

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Quick Specs

Read Speed 2000 MB/s
Write Speed 1950 MB/s