Samsung T9 2TB Portable SSD

Specifications

Capacity

2TB

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

$222.85/TB

Value Score Breakdown

Our Verdict

Professionals who move large files between machines and have USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 host ports on both ends will find the T9's 2,000 MB/s reads and writes nearly double the T7's 1,050 MB/s ceiling — a 100GB video project transfers in 50 seconds versus 95 seconds on a standard Gen 2 drive. At $458 for 2TB, the 45/100 score reflects a narrow use case: Gen 2×2 requires a host port that supports it, and most laptops and docks top out at Gen 2 (10Gbps), which caps the T9 at T7-equivalent speeds. Verify your computer's USB spec before buying; if it supports Gen 2×2, the T9 justifies the $98 premium over the T7. If it doesn't, buy the Crucial X9 and pocket the difference.