Update 7/2 @ 8:25 AM: The 500GB version of Samsung’s X5 Portable SSD is now down to an Amazon low at $199.99 shipped. That’s $50 off the going rate and $20 under the lowest price we’ve previously seen.
Amazon offers the Samsung 1TB X5 Thunderbolt 3 Portable SSD for $399.99 shipped. Also available at B&H as well as direct from Samsung for the same price. That’s good for a 20% discount from the going rate, is $40 under the previous price drop and is a new all-time low. Headlining the X5 SSD’s list of features, the included Thunderbolt 3 port nets you up to 2800MB/s transfer speeds, making this drive a must for on-the-go video editors and more. This Samsung SSD also sports a sleek, shock-resistant casing and is bus-powered, meaning the USB-C port supplies power right from your machine. If you’re in need of ultra-fast portable storage, Samsung’s option is as notable as it gets. Rated 4.3/5 stars and you can dive into our hands-on review for an in-depth look. More details below.
If you can settle for less than 2800MB/s speeds, Samsung’s T5 Portable SSD is a more budget-conscious way to expand your mobile storage pool. The 1TB option will set you back $198, while opting for only 500GB costs $87. The main tradeoff here is that you’re only going to see around 540MB/s speeds, which can hardly be considered slow. But compared to the X5, that’s about 80% slower than the top of the line Samsung SSD.
Samsung 1TB X5 Portable SSD features:
- 500GB NVMe Samsung SSD
- 1 x Thunderbolt 3 Port
- Up to 2800 MB/s Sequential Read
- Up to 2100 MB/s Sequential Write
- Shock-Resistant
- Samsung V-NAND 3-Bit MLC
- Dynamic Thermal Guard Technology
- AES 256-Bit Encryption
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