Samsung X5 External Portable SSD up 2TB With Thunderbolt 3 and NVMe

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. unveiled its first NVMe (1) -based portable SSD – the SSD X5 – achieving levels of performance and reliability for external storage solutions.

Based on the Thunderbolt 32 technology, the X5 features speeds in a compact and durable form factor, making it a portable storage for content creators and IT professionals on the go.

“As a leader in high-performance and reliable storage solutions, we are thrilled to continue to advance the external SSD market with the introduction of our first Thunderbolt 3 portable SSD,” said Dr. Mike Mang, VP, brand product marketing, memory business, Samsung Electronics. “The X5 is yet another testament to Samsung’s commitment to providing innovative portable storage solutions that enable faster transfer of large data files, saving users’ valuable time.“

Whether editing 4K videos, creating real-time 3D rendering images or compiling high-resolution photos, consumers want fast and convenient ways to store and transfer their data. Leveraging synergies between NVMe and Thunderbolt 3 technologies, the X5 delivers maximized performance levels for professionals working with heavy multimedia files. Thanks to Thunderbolt 3’s 40Gb/s bandwidth – up to four times faster than USB 3.1 (3) – the X5 offers a read speed of up to 2,800MB/s, which is up to 5.2 times faster than the SATA interface portable SSDs and up to 25.5 times faster than external HDDs (4). The drive also boasts the maximum write speed of 2,300Mb/s (5) , enabling users to transfer a 20GB-sized 4K UHD video in just 12s (6). Designed for Macs and PCs with Thunderbolt 3 ports, it allows users to enjoy the speed benefits in a lightweight and portable design, with capacity options up to 2TB.

The X5 features a full-metal body with a glossy finish and non-slip bottom mat. A shock-resistant internal frame and rugged metal housing can withstand accidental drops of up to two meters (6.6 feet) (7) . In addition, the Dynamic Thermal Guard technology and a heat sink – a mechanical internal solution – safeguard the X5 from overheating, ensuring reliability while maintaining optimal operating temperatures. It also offers data protection with Samsung Portable SSD Software, based on the AES 256-bit hardware data encryption, including optional password protection and easy configuration of security settings.

The X5 comes with a three-year limited warranty and will be available globally from September 3, 2018, with a MSRP starting at $399.99 for the 500GB model, $699.99 for the 1TB model and $1,399.99 for the 2TB model.

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⁽¹⁾ The NVMe design mark is a registered trademark of NVM Express, Inc.
⁽²⁾ Thunderbolt 3 brings Thunderbolt to USB-C at speeds up to 40Gb/s, creating one compact port that does it all – delivering the fastest, most versatile connection to any dock, display, or data device. Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
⁽³⁾ USB 3.1 Gen 2 delivers up to 10Gb/s USB data rate
⁽⁴⁾ Based on the internal test results compared to a portable SSD 1TB (T5) and Samsung external HDD 1TB (HX-MK20P12). *Test system configuration: Intel Core i5-7600 (@3.5 GHz), DDR4 4GB 1,066MHz, OS-Window 10*64, Chipset-Asus Strix Z270E Gaming.
⁽⁵⁾ Performance may vary depending on host configuration. To reach maximum R/W speeds of 2,800/2,300MB/s, the host device and connection cables must support Thunderbolt 3.500GB version offers write speed up to 2,100MB/s. *Test system configuration: Intel Core i7 8570H (@4.1GHz), DDR4 16GB 2,667 MHz, OS-Windows 10*64, Chipset-Dell Alienware System (Dell i7 Alienware 17 R5). Performance measurements based on CrystalDiskMark v.5.1.2.
⁽⁶⁾ Performance of the PC’s internal storage should be equal to or greater than X5. *Test system configuration: Intel Core i7 7700 (@3.6 GHz), DDR4 4GB 2133 MHz, OS-Windows 10*64, Chipset-Aorus(Gigabyte) Z270-X Gaming 9.
⁽⁷⁾ The internal free fall shock test was conducted under controlled conditions.
⁽⁸⁾ 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes, 1TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Lower capacity may be demonstrated by your computer due to its use of a different measurement standard.
⁽⁹⁾ Exact weight of product may vary by capacity.
⁽¹⁰⁾ X5 works on PCs (Mac / Windows PC) that support Thunderbolt 3. Only PC versions (mac OS version/Windows OS version) of Samsung Portable SSD Software support X5, while the existing Android version (App) does not. In case of X5, Portable SSD Software update is available for both macOS and Windows OS versions. But X5 FW update is available for Windows OS version only.
⁽¹¹⁾ Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any loss, including but not limited to loss of data or other information contained on its product or loss of profit or revenue which may be incurred by user. For more information on the warranty.