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SAMSUNG T5 Portable SSD 1TB - Up to 540MB/s - USB 3.1 External Solid State Drive, Black (MU-PA1T0B/AM)

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Digital Storage Capacity 1 TB
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Special Feature Superfast read write speeds
Hard Disk Description Portable
Compatible Devices Laptop, Gaming Console, Desktop, Smartphone
Installation Type External Hard Drive
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Hard Disk Size 1 TB
Hard Disk Rotational Speed 540 RPM

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  • Superfast read write speeds: SSD with V-NAND offers ultra-fast data transfer speeds of up to 540MB s (up to 4.9x faster than external HDDs); Ideal for transferring large-sized data including 4K videos, high-resolution photos, games and more
  • Compact and portable design: Top to bottom shock resistant metal design fits in the palm of your hand and easily slides in your pocket or purse to take work and entertainment on the go
  • Secure encryption: Optional password protection and AES 256-bit hardware encryption keeps your personal and private data more secure
  • Seamless connectivity: Includes USB type C to C and USB type C to A cables to connect to PCs, Macs, smartphones and other devices
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The Samsung T5 Portable SSD has the latest in Samsung V-NAND flash memory technology. Its portable design, blazing fast transfer speeds of up to 540 MB/s, shock resistance, and secure encryption make it the best portable SSD on the market.

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  • 2 cables, user manual, T5 Portable SSD

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    Summary
    Hard Drive ‎1 TB Portable
    Number of USB 3.0 Ports ‎2
    Other Technical Details
    Brand ‎Samsung
    Series ‎Samsung T5
    Item model number ‎MU-PA1T0B/AM
    Hardware Platform ‎PC;Mac;Android OS
    Item Weight ‎1.8 ounces
    Product Dimensions ‎0.41 x 2.91 x 2.26 inches
    Item Dimensions LxWxH ‎0.41 x 2.91 x 2.26 inches
    Color ‎Black
    Flash Memory Size ‎1000 MB
    Hard Drive Interface ‎USB 3.0
    Hard Drive Rotational Speed ‎540 RPM
    Batteries ‎1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
    Manufacturer ‎Samsung Electronics
    ASIN ‎B073H552FJ
    Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‎No
    Date First Available ‎August 15, 2017

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    4.8 out of 5 stars 13,250 ratings

    4.8 out of 5 stars
    Best Sellers Rank #351 in External Solid State Drives

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    Portable SSD T5

    The World in your Pocket

    Get your entertainment, coursework, or games anywhere, on any device. Feel the freedom of huge storage and speedy transfers to laptops, smartphones, game consoles and more. The latest T5 easily slides in your pocket or purse, with multiple color options that complement your sense of style.

    Samsung Portable SSD T5 in 4 different colors
    Up to 4.9x faster than external HDD
    Up to 4.9x faster than external HDD

    Fast Transfer Speeds

    With Samsung V-NAND flash memory and a USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface, the T5 provides transfer speeds of up to 540 MB/s*, that’s up to 4.9x faster than external HDDs**. Transfers and backups of large-sized data including 4K videos and high-resolution photos will be much quicker and faster.

    *Performance may vary depending on host configuration. Must support USB 3.1 Gen 2 and the UASP mode must be enabled.

    **Based on internal test results compared to a Samsung external HDD 500GB.

    Make It Your Favorite Accessory

    Comes in rose goal, metallic red, deep black and alluring blue aluminum finishes

    More Color Choices

    The T5 brings more style to computing with chic colors, sleek casing, and elegantly curved sides. The rose gold, metallic red, deep black and alluring blue* aluminum finishes offer you even more color choices across different storage capacities.

    *Color options vary by storage capacity.

    2.26 in width x 2.91 in length

    Compact and light

    Smaller than the average business card, weighing just 1.80oz, and only 0.41" thick. The compact, light and slim T5 is the perfect portable storage.

    Do more. Worry less.

    Solid Inside and Out

    The T5 has no moving parts and a sturdy metal body, so it can handle drops of up to 2 meters*. The optional password protection with AES 256-bit hardware encryption keeps your personal and private data more secure*.

    *The internal free fall shock test was conducted under controlled conditions.

    Shock Resistance and Password Protection
    Dashboard of the Management Softward on a laptop and a smartphone

    Management Software

    Manage your data easily with new intuitive software for PCs and Macs* that makes it simple to set the password and get the latest firmware updates. You can also download the mobile app for Android smartphones and tablets.**

    *Software requires Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks), Android 4.4 (KitKat), or higher. Older versions of the Windows, Mac and Android operating systems may not be supported.

    **Firmware update requires PC or Mac connection. Android app available on Google Play.

    USB Type-C to C or A

    Any Device, Anywhere

    USB Type-C to C and USB Type-C to A cables* are included for effortless convenience, especially when you're on the move.

    *With USB 3.0 and USB 2.0

    Portable SSD T5 connected to a laptop

    Ready Anytime, Anywhere

    Take everything, all your work and entertainment, with you. Take along your documents, photos or videos, and get things done wherever you go.

    Portable SSD T5 connected to a game console

    Compatible with your Devices

    Easily plugs into your PC, Mac, smartphone or gaming console* for lightning-fast access to memories, entertainment and more.

    *Compatibility may vary.

    Samsung Portable SSD Comparison

    T5

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    Customer Reviews
    4.8 out of 5 stars 13,250
    4.7 out of 5 stars 34,977
    4.7 out of 5 stars 14,697
    4.7 out of 5 stars 2,097
    Price
    		$299.99 $97.54 $109.99 —
    Key Features
    		High Speed High Speed, Sleek Design High Speed, Durability, IP65 Fingerprint Sensor, High Speed
    SSD Magician 7.0 Software
    		✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
    Samsung Portable SSD Support
    		✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
    Security Software (Password)
    		✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
    Security Finger Print
    		✘ ✘ ✘ ✔
    IP Grade
    		- - IP65 -
    Drop Tested
    		- 6 Ft. 9.8 Ft. 6 Ft.
    Support UASP Sleep Mode
    		✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
    Connection Interface
    		USB 3.2 Gen.1 (5Gbps) USB 3.2 Gen.2 (10Gbps) USB 3.2 Gen.2 (10Gbps) USB 3.2 Gen.2 (10Gbps)
    Data Transfer Speed (Up-To)
    		540 MB/s 1,050 MB/s 1,050 MB/s 1,050 MB/s
    Weight
    		1.8 oz 2.0 oz 3.5 oz 2.0 oz
    Available Capacities
    		1T/2TB 500GB/1T/2TB 1T/2TB 500GB/1T/2TB

    Product guides and documents

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    Customer reviews

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    13,250 global ratings

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    Customers find the portable SSD fast, with superior access and read times, and appreciate that it works perfectly with laptops. The device is praised for its small size that fits easily in pockets, and its portability, with one customer noting it saves both space and weight when traveling. Customers find it easy to set up and use, particularly with MacBooks, and value its massive storage capacity, with one mentioning it holds over 30 years of video memories. Customers consider it a reliable external drive, especially for photo and document storage, and find it offers good value for money, being cheaper than purchasing additional storage.

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    617 customers mention "Speed"570 positive47 negative

    Customers praise the drive's speed, noting that file transfers are extremely fast and access and read times are superior.

    "...Speed & Performance: The 540MB/s read/write speed is incredibly fast, especially when compared to traditional hard drives...." Read more

    "...Speed is fast. May not be as fast as most new drives created after 2024 (this one was purchased about 2020)." Read more

    "...They are fast, reliable, and practical between the various interfaces, portable security protection, and choice of cable/interface. I'm a fan." Read more

    "...Yes the are durable, yes they are fast, yes they are high capacity, the red one can hold up to 500 Gb, and the black one up to 1,000 GB/1 Tb...." Read more

    584 customers mention "Works well"542 positive42 negative

    Customers find that the portable SSD works well, particularly with laptops, and one customer mentions it performed perfectly for backing up their hard drive.

    "...Speed & Performance: The 540MB/s read/write speed is incredibly fast, especially when compared to traditional hard drives...." Read more

    "...But really simple, and it really works easily across my own computers and ones I've guest-logged into while traveling. Same routine...." Read more

    "This is an impressive little device. I am impressed with the look, and the apparent durability of the drive...." Read more

    "...office can get pretty massive, but this drive handles everything like a charm...." Read more

    383 customers mention "Size"354 positive29 negative

    Customers appreciate the drive's compact size, noting that it fits easily in their pockets and has a credit card form factor.

    "...Design & Build Quality: The T5 has a sleek, compact design that fits easily in my bag or pocket...." Read more

    "Excellent external drive with large capacity and tiny form factor...." Read more

    "...This product is not only small and compact, a plus in my books, but also has very easy-to-use and streamlined software included...." Read more

    "...Bottom line: This SSD has a lot going for it: small, light, plenty of storage, easy to use...." Read more

    272 customers mention "Portableness"269 positive3 negative

    Customers appreciate the drive's portability, describing it as super portable and very light to carry, with one customer noting it saves space and weight when traveling.

    "...It's lightweight and made from durable, metal material that feels sturdy but not too heavy...." Read more

    "...in mind that (on Win11) once password is entered, the drive remains accessible on your PC even after waking it from sleep and singing back in to..." Read more

    "...I also love how portable this SSD is for future travel or flexibility...." Read more

    "...reliable, and practical between the various interfaces, portable security protection, and choice of cable/interface. I'm a fan." Read more

    227 customers mention "Ease of use"190 positive37 negative

    Customers find the portable SSD easy to use, taking less than 20 seconds to set up and work right out of the box, particularly with MacBook Pro.

    "...Setting it up was super easy—just plug it in, and it works right away without any complicated software installation. Security:..." Read more

    "...But really simple, and it really works easily across my own computers and ones I've guest-logged into while traveling. Same routine...." Read more

    "...a plus in my books, but also has very easy-to-use and streamlined software included. None of the extra stuff like WD likes to force on you...." Read more

    "...No fuss. I've had some trouble with other less known brands not booting the Pi for unknown reasons (possibly power hungry?)..." Read more

    184 customers mention "Value for money"152 positive32 negative

    Customers find the portable SSD offers good value for money, being cheaper than purchasing additional storage, with one customer noting it's particularly handy for moving around devices.

    "I haven't had a problem with it, the price is OK, and based on the reputation of Samsung Magician software for prolonging reliability, all in all 4..." Read more

    "...away the thumb drives and the small hard-drives, and the cost per GB hits a sweet spot...." Read more

    "...6 month update. Yeah I appreciated this. Good buy. Downloads are faster. Loading screens are quicker. In game runs smoother. Year update...." Read more

    "...All in all, it gets the job done for the money. Remember to reformat the device to exPhat if you're using a non-iOS pc to make it compatible...." Read more

    178 customers mention "Storage capacity"166 positive12 negative

    Customers appreciate the storage capacity of the SSD, which offers massive space and can copy up to 20GB of videos, with one customer noting it stores over 30 years of video memories.

    "...Whether you’re a professional or just need extra storage for everyday use, this SSD is a great choice. Highly recommended!" Read more

    "Excellent external drive with large capacity and tiny form factor...." Read more

    "...Yes the are durable, yes they are fast, yes they are high capacity, the red one can hold up to 500 Gb, and the black one up to 1,000 GB/1 Tb...." Read more

    "...None of the extra stuff like WD likes to force on you. Now, maybe this review is a bit skewed, as this is my first external SSD drive...." Read more

    177 customers mention "External storage capacity"177 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the external storage capacity of this SSD drive, finding it reliable and perfect for backing up photos and documents, with one customer specifically mentioning it works well for large music libraries.

    "...It’s fast, durable, and portable—everything I need in a reliable external storage drive...." Read more

    "Excellent external drive with large capacity and tiny form factor...." Read more

    "...Overall, this drive was a life saver and I would honestly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a quick and easy hard drive replacement..." Read more

    "...For smaller capacity storage, the thumb drive was a good compromise, very portable and acceptable with USB2...." Read more

    Small, Durable, and Fast
    5 out of 5 stars
    Small, Durable, and Fast
    This is an impressive little device. I am impressed with the look, and the apparent durability of the drive. In classic Samsung style, the drive is a good looking accessory especially for my Dell Precision 5530. I believe the drive will be very durable it is made of what feels like aluminum and is sealed on the ends. I would not hesitate to put this in my pocket for quick and easy transport. The big question for me was about the speed. I have owned many external drives that claim to be fast, but I still can't run my VMs directly from the drive. I tested both the USB C and the USB A cables to know which I would have to use. With both connectors the T5 really delivers. I can't tell a difference between this drive and an internal SATA SSD installed directly on the SATA bus. I have included some screenshots of the benchmarks I did on each connection type. The external drive basically saturates the SATA protocol bandwidth, AWESOME! On the Thunderbolt 3 Type C port, I was seeing full SATA capability on the large reads and writes. However, when it is hooked to the USB 3.1 type A connector (the rectangle one) it seems as if the USB overhead slows down the large sequential operations by 10% or so . However, the USB 3.1 A out performed the thunderbolt 3 connection when it came to 4k and 4k QD performance. For me the 4k performance is most important as that is what the OS does constantly. The 10% or so drop in performance on the large sequential files in reality will not materially affect the performance of the VMs. I officially brand these drives as AWESOME and they will be my new go to drive when I need high performance low cost external storage.
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    • Keicy Rafael Beltre Feliz
      5.0 out of 5 stars Reliable, Fast, and Convenient
      Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2025
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      I’ve been using the Samsung T5 Portable SSD 1TB for several months now, and I have to say, it’s an excellent choice for anyone needing fast and reliable external storage. Whether I’m working with large files for video editing or just backing up important data, this SSD does the job without a hitch.

      Design & Build Quality:
      The T5 has a sleek, compact design that fits easily in my bag or pocket. It's lightweight and made from durable, metal material that feels sturdy but not too heavy. The build quality is top-notch, and I don’t worry about it getting scratched or damaged from everyday use. I’ve also dropped it a couple of times, and it still works perfectly—it's definitely built to last.

      Speed & Performance:
      The 540MB/s read/write speed is incredibly fast, especially when compared to traditional hard drives. I use it to transfer large video files and it handles the job without any slowdown. Transferring a 10GB file takes just a couple of minutes, which has really sped up my workflow.

      Compatibility & Ease of Use:
      I’ve used it with Windows and Mac, and it works seamlessly with both. It comes with both USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables, which makes it compatible with a wide range of devices. Setting it up was super easy—just plug it in, and it works right away without any complicated software installation.

      Security:
      The AES 256-bit hardware encryption is a great feature if you’re concerned about data security. I use the password protection feature, and it works perfectly to keep my files safe.

      Battery Life:
      The T5 doesn't need an external power source, which makes it convenient for travel. It’s powered directly through the USB connection, so I don't need to worry about carrying extra cables or chargers.

      Conclusion:
      Overall, the Samsung T5 Portable SSD 1TB has been a fantastic addition to my tech gear. It’s fast, durable, and portable—everything I need in a reliable external storage drive. Whether you’re a professional or just need extra storage for everyday use, this SSD is a great choice. Highly recommended!
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    • Mar Chuan
      5.0 out of 5 stars Quick, Secure, and Tiny (convenient)
      Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2025
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      Excellent external drive with large capacity and tiny form factor. I also love the security features that includes the requirement of a password to access. Keep in mind that (on Win11) once password is entered, the drive remains accessible on your PC even after waking it from sleep and singing back in to Windows. Only a complete shut down of the PC will restart the external drive so that it requires the password again.

      Speed is fast. May not be as fast as most new drives created after 2024 (this one was purchased about 2020).
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    • Dr Mike
      5.0 out of 5 stars Tiny but powerful tool; versatile & reliable
      Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2018
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      Bottom line: Works wonderfully and harmoniously across computers.

      This drive comes with a hardware-based secure log-in system, and when you plug it in you'll see a choice of emulator/"activator" interfaces for login to PC or Mac or device. I ordinarily use it with a Macbook or desktop Mac, but I've guest-visited PC's also, and what happens is: you plug it in and will see the initial choice of platform log-in apps. Choose your OS, click, and enter your password - whatever password you set up initially from your own computer/device, as once you do that your password is hard-wired into the drive, and you can access it from anywhere - if you have the password.

      Setting up hardware-based encryption/security is optional, by the way. But really simple, and it really works easily across my own computers and ones I've guest-logged into while traveling. Same routine. Bring up system-specific log-in screen, enter password, you're in. Password required every time it's re-installed. Great basic mobile security.

      For Mac there's a known strangeness, despite full compatibility. When first plugging it in or upon ejecting it, you may see an upper-right-hand corner pop-up saying disk was improperly ejected (last time). Maybe on Windows "safely eject" avoids that, but on Mac you'll likely see it. Not to worry, as long as you're not transferring data while unplugging. (In Mac I "eject" and it looks normal but still will get a pop-up nag about safely ejecting.)

      What else can I say? I know there's a few reputable makers of 250-500GB SSD portable drives worthy of consideration. (As a scientist, believe me, I read all the reviews and looked at "data", but as a typical computer user I chose based on things like form factor, price, and past experience).
      So this is my 3rd Samsung T (2 "3"s and one T-5 now). I've had no problem with any of them (thus my collection has expanded). They are fast, reliable, and practical between the various interfaces, portable security protection, and choice of cable/interface. I'm a fan.
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    • S McIntosh
      5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use
      Reviewed in Singapore on February 12, 2022
      Verified Purchase
      Was a little worried about buying this because of some of the reviews. Got it yesterday, connected it to my Mac and completed a total back up of my Mac in about half an hour. No formatting issues.
      Then transferred hundreds of photos/videos from my iPhone over a couple of hours. Again no issues, didn’t heat up.

      Hopefully it keeps working but so far would totally recommend it. Small and easy to use.
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    • Joel B
      5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing SSD - small easy to set up and works great
      Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2021
      Verified Purchase
      I needed a simple SSD drive for my wife's computer and this really delivered. I cannot believe how small it is, and that installation consisted of me plugging it into a USB port on the computer. That's it! SO much better than having to open it up and insert it into a drive tray. Bonus with this is it comes with a USB-C cable as well as USB cable, so you can use it for your phone or tablet, and is easily portable. I have had no problems with it so far and my wife is very happy with the upgrade to her computer loading times!
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    • ahmad
      5.0 out of 5 stars ممتاز وكما بالاعلان
      Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on December 1, 2021
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      ممتاز وكما بالاعلان
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    • Andrii Motora
      5.0 out of 5 stars It worth to buy it
      Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on July 14, 2021
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      Ultralight weight, very tiny and amazing transferring speed
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    • Papa Entendu
      5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality SSD
      Reviewed in Canada on July 12, 2021
      Verified Purchase
      For a portable SSD this a great little unit. Physically, it's much smaller than I'd expected, which was a pleasant surprise, as was the quality of construction. Even better, the transfer rates are fast. Stepping up from old HDD externals or USB sticks, this unit transfers multi-GB video files in much short times. Not particularly cheap, but well worth the price.
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