Differences between Samsung portable drives

Samsung Portable SSDs offer varying storage capacities and are compatible with gaming consoles and PCs. They’re also available in different colors so you can match them to your setup.

Portable SSDs

• Portable SSD T9 USB 3.2 1TB: Optimized for heavy-duty application usage, includes read and write speeds up to 2,000 MB/s, compatible with PCs and gaming consoles, available from 1TB to 4TB, and features Dynamic Thermal Guard for advanced cooling.
• Portable SSD T7 USB 3.2 1TB: Includes read and write speeds up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s, compatible with PCs, phones, and 4K video recording with cameras, and available from 1TB to 4TB.
• Portable SSD T7 TOUCH USB 3.2 2TB: Includes read and write speeds up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s, compatible with PC, Mac, Android, and gaming consoles, includes fingerprint security and an LED status indicator, available in 500GB, 1TB, or 2TB, and features USB Type C-to-C and USB Type C-to-A compatibility.
• Portable SSD T5 EVO USB 3.2 2TB: Optimized for large file transfers such as camera files, compatible with gaming consoles, available from 2TB to 8TB, composed of shock resistant rubber, and features Intelligent TurboWrite and data protection.

Portable Shield SSDs

• Portable SSD T7 Shield USB 3.2 2TB: Includes read and write speeds up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s, compatible with PC, Mac, Android, and gaming consoles, ideal for photography and outdoor use, features Dynamic Thermal Guard for advanced cooling and an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance, available from 2TB to 4TB, and is compatible with USB Type C-to-C and USB Type C-to-A.
• Portable SSD T7 Shield USB 3.2 1TB: Includes read and write speeds up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s, compatible with PC, Mac, Android, and gaming consoles, features Dynamic Thermal Guard for advanced cooling and an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance, available in 1TB or 2TB, and is compatible with USB Type C-to-C and USB Type C-to-A.
• Portable SSD T7 Shield USB 3.2 4TB: Includes read and write speeds up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s, compatible with PC, Mac, Android, and gaming consoles, features Dynamic Thermal Guard for advanced cooling and an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance, available in 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB, and compatible with USB Type C-to-C and USB Type C-to-A.

Samsung Portable NVMe SSDs offer incredibly fast transfer speeds. Some models even include Heatsink technology, which cools down the SSD to improve functionality.

• 990 EVO 5.0 MVMe SSD 1TB: Includes read and write speeds up to 5,000/4,200 MB/s, advanced cooling with Smart Thermal Control, and the latest firmware updates with Samsung Magician Software.
• 990 PRO with Heatsink PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD 4TB: Includes read and write speeds up to 7,450/6,900 MB/s, available from 1TB to 4TB, compatible with PlayStation 5, transfers heat with Heatsink technology, and provides the latest firmware updates with Samsung Magician Software.
• 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD 4TB: Includes read and write speeds up to 7,450/6,900 MB/s, available from 1TB to 4TB, and provides the latest firmware updates with Samsung Magician Software.
• 980 PRO with Heatsink PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD 1TB: Includes read and write speeds up to 3,500/3,200 MB/s, advanced cooling with Dynamic Thermal Guard, transfers heat with Heatsink technology, and provides the latest firmware updates with Samsung Magician Software.
• 980 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD 1TB: Includes read and write speeds up to 3,500/3,000 MB/s, advanced cooling with Dynamic Thermal Guard, and provides the latest firmware updates and high performance Full Power Mode with Samsung Magician Software.
• 980 PRO PCIe NVMe SSD 2TB: Includes read and write speeds up to 7,000/5,100 MB/s, compatible with PlayStation 5 and PCs, advanced cooling with Dynamic Thermal Guard, and provides the latest firmware updates with Samsung Magician Software.
• 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD 500GB: Includes read and write speeds up to 3,500/3,200 MB/s, advanced cooling with Dynamic Thermal Guard, and provides the latest firmware updates with Samsung Magician Software.