Samsung T5 EVO Portable USB 3.2 Gen 1 Up to 8TB SSD

Samsung Electronics America unveiled the T5 EVO, a light-weight and portable SSD that provides up to 8TB of capacity, the largest capacity currently available on the USB portable SSD market.

The drive is for anyone looking to shift from HDDs to SSDs. Along with its capacity, the T5 EVO delivers solid speeds in a compact and durable design, making it for those looking to store and access files, photos, videos and more.

It joins the company’s portable SSD portfolio, providing another great option for high-capacity storage alongside the T7 Shield, for adventurers seeking durability, and the T9, for professional use. It has the largest storage capacity of any firm’s portable SSD and improves the external HDD experience by offering improved speed and reliability. Based on USB 3.2 Gen 1, the T5 EVO can transfer data up to 3.8x faster than external HDDs, making it easier to transfer large files.

“It’s reported that over 1 trillion photos are taken worldwide every year – with an average of 2,000 photos on smartphones alone.¹ That means more people than ever need increased storage capacity options to preserve their favorite memories, videos, and content,” said Jose Hernandez, senior director, memory product marketing. “The T5 EVO provides the perfect solution – with an even higher capacity of 8TB, which helps ensure you no longer need to erase old pictures from your device to save new ones. Plus, the drive’s portable design helps you take your data anywhere with you, instead of being tethered to your desk setup.”

Traditionally, external HDDs may often encounter slow transfer speeds and are at higher risk of data loss due to mechanical problems. With the help of Samsung V-NAND flash technology and electronic parts, the T5 EVO shows faster file access speeds, eliminates noise and heat concerns, and even allows large-capacity file editing directly from the device.

Enhanced portability and ergonomic design
While the T5 EVO maintains the compact features of the company’s portable SSD portfolio, it sports a new slender rectangle body, deviating from the business card design for the 1st time. Weighing 3.6 ounces and measuring 3.74 inches in length and 1.57 inches in width, the drive can be held in the palm of user hand. Plus, it can fit the same amount of capacity with faster speeds when compared to an external HDD.

It comes in black with a titan gray ring, giving it a premium and sleek look that naturally complements many different set ups and host devices. It can be fastened to any bag or piece of luggage thanks to its metal ring. Furthermore, its metal body and rubberized surface provide extra protection against drops of up to 6 and a half feet so user files are much more likely to survive a few bumps and bruises as you go about your life.

The T5 EVO can be easily fastened to any bag or piece of luggage thanks to its metal ring.

Stores millions of photos and songs with speed and ease
Even with its small footprint, the T5 EVO can hold the largest amount of data in the firm’s portable SSD portfolio. With storage capacities of up to 8TB, it can accommodate large files, videos, photos and games, making it suitable for work and play. An 8TB T5 EVO can store more than 2 million 3.5MB photos, 1.8 million 4MB music files, or 3,500 2GB videos.

When it’s time to transfer files from one device to the T5 EVO or vice versa, the drive delivers sequential RW speeds of up to 460MB/s and sustained performance 2x as fast as competing SATA-based portable SSDs.

It is compatible with a range of host devices, such as smartphones, PCs, tablets, and gaming consoles.

Prioritizes safety through thermal guard protection and data encryption
The company’s Dynamic Thermal Guard technology safeguards vs. overheating and maintains optimal operating temperatures. Moreover, the portable SSD supports Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit hardware data encryption, giving confidence in how your data is stored.

Provides extensive compatibility with range of devices

The T5 EVO is compatible with a range of OSs such as macOS and Windows, and host devices, such as smartphones, PCs, tablets, and gaming consoles. It also features Samsung Magician software, which provides a set of drive management features, including real-time drive health checks, genuine authentication checks, performance benchmarks and firmware updates.

It is available at the company’s website and select retailers with MSRP of $189.99 for the 2TB, $349.99 for the 4TB and $649.99 for the 8TB. It comes with a USB Type-C-to-C cable and includes a 3-year limited warranty.

1 Source: https://photutorial.com/photos-statistics/
1 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes, 1TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Lower capacity may be demonstrated by your computer due to use of a different measurement standard.
2 The actual product weight and size may vary depending on the product’s capacity and measurement method.
3 Maximum data transfer speed is measured based on Samsung’s internal testing standards with the enclosed cable. Performance may vary depending on host configuration, cable and user system environment.
4 Based on an internal free fall shock test conducted under controlled conditions. Drop resistance may vary depending on the actual environmental conditions. Damage caused by drop is not covered under warranty.
* Test condition: Device was dropped free-fall to a metal plate from 2-meter height.
** No warranty is provided for any physical damage to the product including bending or deformation of the ring.
5 Samsung Magician software is available in Windows, macOS and Android. It requires Windows 7 and higher, macOS High Sierra (10.13.6) and higher, or Android 5.1 (Lollipop) and higher. Older versions of the Windows, macOS, and Android OSs may not be supported.
6 Compatibility with host devices may vary. Some operating systems may require T5 EVO reformatting. T5 EVO is backward compatible with USB 3.1, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0
7 Tc is measured at the hottest point on the case. Sufficient airflow is recommended to be operated properly on heavier workload within device operating temperature.
8 For more information on the warranty, please visit https://semiconductor.samsung.com/consumer-storage/support/warranty