Samsung T9 1TB Portable SSD

Specifications

Capacity

1TB

Interface

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2

Form Factor

Portable

Read Speed

2.0 GB/s

Write Speed

1.9 GB/s

Endurance

—

Warranty

3 years

Brand

Samsung

Price / TB

$229.99/TB

Value Score Breakdown

Our Verdict

The Samsung T9 1TB reads at 2,000 MB/s and writes at 1,950 MB/s via USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. At $229.99, it is $40 less than the new SanDisk Extreme 1TB ($269.99) at the same rated speed. The practical ceiling: on a USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) port, both drives cap around 1,000 MB/s rather than 2,000 MB/s, so the Gen 2x2 speed advantage only surfaces when the host port supports 20 Gbps. The T9 does not carry an IP65 rating. For outdoor or job-site use where drops and wet conditions are realistic, the SanDisk Extreme ($269.99) or Crucial X10 ($643.99 at 6TB) are better-specified options. For desk use, studio work, and frequent file transfers where environmental protection is not needed, the T9 is the value pick in the 2,000 MB/s tier. With 2,918 reviews at 4.6 stars, ownership data is solid.