Amazon Basics Portable SSD 1TB

Specifications

Capacity

1TB

Interface

USB 3.2 Gen 2

Form Factor

Portable

Read Speed

2.0 GB/s

Endurance

—

Warranty

1 year

Brand

Amazon Basics

Price / TB

$237.99/TB

Value Score Breakdown

Our Verdict

The Amazon Basics 1TB portable SSD reads at 2,000 MB/s and writes at 1,900 MB/s via USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, with IP65 dust and water resistance and an included carrying case. At $237.99 it costs $8 more than the Samsung T9 1TB ($229.99) and $38 more than the WD_BLACK P40 1TB ($199.99). The T9 delivers the same 2,000 MB/s speed at $8 less and has 2,918 reviews at 4.6 stars versus this drive's 800 reviews at 4.5 stars. The IP65 rating and carrying case are genuine differentiators over the T9, which carries no IP rating. For buyers who need weather and drop protection in a 1TB portable SSD, this competes directly with the new SanDisk Extreme 1TB ($269.99), which offers the same IP65 and 3-meter drop rating for $32 more. If IP durability matters, choose between this and the SanDisk Extreme on price. For desk and studio use, the Samsung T9 at $8 less is the better pick.