Samsung T9 2TB Portable

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USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 · Portable · 2TB

The Samsung T9 2TB is the fastest portable SSD in Samsung's lineup, leveraging USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 to deliver transfer speeds up to 2,000 MB/s, nearly doubling the throughput of its T7 siblings. At approximately $200 for 2TB, it targets professional content creators who transfer massive video files, RAW photo collections, and project archives where time savings directly impact productivity. The T9 features a durable rubber-encased design with shock resistance up to three meters, though it lacks the IP65 water resistance of the T7 Shield. AES 256-bit hardware encryption provides data security. The USB-C interface with the included cable supports the full 20Gbps bandwidth of USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, though the host device must also support this standard to achieve maximum speeds. Samsung's Portable SSD software handles encryption management and firmware updates. For professionals who routinely transfer hundreds of gigabytes between devices and value every minute saved, the T9 delivers the fastest portable SSD experience available. The compact form factor and solid build quality make it a reliable daily carry for demanding mobile workflows.

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Overall

42

Performance

62

Value

85

Efficiency

Endurance

Endurance TBW1,500 TB
Warranty5 years

Performance

Sequential Read2,000 MB/s
Sequential Write1,950 MB/s
Random Read 4K IOPS120,000 IOPS
Random Write 4K IOPS100,000 IOPS

Power

Active Power3.0W

Storage

Capacity2,048 GB
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Form FactorPortable
NAND TypeTLC
ControllerSamsung Custom
DRAM CacheYes

Value

Price per TB$100/TB $/TB

Random

CrystalDiskMark RND4K Q32T1 Read
118 MB/s
CrystalDiskMark RND4K Q32T1 Write
98 MB/s

Real-World

Adobe Premiere Export
78.2 seconds
File Copy 50GB
36.5 seconds
Game Load Time Cyberpunk 2077
8.2 seconds

Sequential

CrystalDiskMark SEQ1M Q8T1 Read
1,980 MB/s
CrystalDiskMark SEQ1M Q8T1 Write
1,780 MB/s

Sustained

Sustained Write after SLC Cache
890 MB/s

Thermal

Max Temperature Under Load
48 °C

Use case fit

Gaming
30/100

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