Samsung Electronics today unveiled the T5 EVO, a lightweight portable SSD that provides up to 8 TB of capacity, which is the largest capacity size currently offered by portable SSDs available on the market. Along with its capacity, the T5 EVO delivers ultra-fast speeds in a compact, durable design as a cutting-edge, versatile SSD solution.
Based on USB 3.2 Gen 1, the Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO transfers data up to 3.8 times faster than external HDDs and delivers maximum performance through sequential read and write speeds of up to 460 MB/s, making it easier to transfer large files.
Enhanced portability and ergonomic design
The design concept of the Samsung T5 EVO is “Compact and Light Ergonomic.” The portable SSD is engineered to provide a new experience with an ergonomic design that deviates from the size of a business card for the first time while still maintaining compact and light features. It measures 95mm in width, 40mm in length and 17mm in thickness, meaning consumers can have an 8TB portable storage device that is small enough to hold in one hand. This combination of compact size and large memory provides users with faster speeds, equivalent capacity and a smaller, lighter body — when compared to an external HDD. At 102 grams, the carefully designed weight of the product creates a sense of trust in its sturdiness as well.The Samsung T5 EVO also has a black body and a titan grey ring, giving it a premium and sleek feeling with similar colours, and blends in naturally when placed with other host devices that are grey in colour. The T5 EVO can be easily fastened to any bag or piece of luggage thanks to its metal ring design. Furthermore, its metal body and rubberized surface provide extra protection against external shocks — including from drops of up to two meters.
Store Millions of Photos and Songs with Speed and Ease
Even with its convenient design, the Samsung T5 EVO does not compromise capacity. With storage capabilities of up to 8TB of data, the T5 EVO can accommodate large files, high-resolution videos, photos and games, making it suitable for work and play. An 8TB Samsung T5 EVO can store more than 2 million 3.5MB photos, 1.8 million 4MB music files, or 3,500 2GB videos.Prioritises safety through thermal guard protection
The new Samsung Portable SSD prioritises safety through thermal guard technology and security with hardware data encryption. Samsung’s Dynamic Thermal Guard technology safeguards against overheating and maintains optimal operating temperatures, in compliance with international safety standard IEC 62368-1. Moreover, the portable SSD supports Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit hardware data encryption, giving users assurance and confidence when storing data.Extensive compatibility for a wide range of users
The Samsung T5 EVO is compatible with a range of operating systems and host devices, such as macOS, Windows, smartphones/tablets, and gaming consoles. The T5 EVO also features Samsung Magician software, which provides a comprehensive set of drive management features, including real-time drive health check, genuine authentication check feature, performance benchmark and firmware updates.
Pricing, Availability, and Warranty
The Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO is available in 2TB, 4TB and 8TB capacities, backed with a three-year limited warranty. The Samsung T5 EVO will be available in December.
Pricing: T5 EVO 2TB: £159.99 / T5 EVO 4TB: £294.99 / T5 EVO 8TB: £538.99
