Samsung Unveils New Portable SSD T5 [Video]

Samsung has unveiled a new Portable SSD T5 built with the company's latest 64-layer V-NAND technology.

Delivering stunning speeds of up to 540 MB/s – up to 4.9 times faster than external HDD products – the new T5 is designed especially for content creators, business and IT professionals as well as mainstream consumers to give instant, easy access to data. Also, the T5 is smaller than an average business card at 74 x 57.3 x 10.5 millimeters (3.0 x 2.3 x 0.4 inches) and incredibly lightweight at a mere 51 grams, comfortably fitting in the palm of your hand. The aluminum exterior comes in two distinct metal finishes – Deep Black (1TB and 2TB models) and Alluring Blue (250GB and 500GB models).

“Samsung has been pushing the envelope of what is possible in portable storage and solid state drives for years, and the Portable SSD T5 continues our legacy of leadership and innovation,” said Un-Soo Kim, Senior Vice President of Brand Product Marketing, Memory Business at Samsung Electronics. “We are confident that the T5 will exceed consumers’ expectations for external storage by offering faster speeds and a solid design that is lightweight and conveniently pocket-sized. It is the ideal portable storage product for consumers and professionals who are in search of a fast, durable and secure device.”



The T5 has no moving parts and a shock-resistant internal frame that can withstand accidental drops of up to 2 meters. The drive comes with Samsung's Portable SSD software for PCs and Macs and a mobile app for Android. The T5 also includes two connection cables – USB-C to C and USB-C to A.

Pricing and Availability:
The T5 comes with a three-year limited warranty and will is available to order now starting at $129.99 for the 250GB model.

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