Samsung T5 EVO 8TB Portable External SSD Black, MU-PH8T0S
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About this product
The Samsung T5 EVO 8TB Portable External SSD is a compact 2.5-inch solid-state drive with a black finish. Compatible with laptops and PCs, it connects via a USB-C interface and offers a read speed of 460MB/s. This portable SSD provides a substantial 8 TB of storage capacity and includes a USB Port feature. Samsung backs this model, MU-PH8T0S, with a 3-year manufacturer warranty.
Our take
This Samsung T5 EVO 8TB portable SSD is an excellent choice for anyone needing vast external storage on the go. The 8TB capacity is immense, allowing you to carry entire media libraries or project files with ease. Its USB-C interface offers broad compatibility with modern devices. While the 460MB/s read speed is good for an external drive, it's not the fastest compared to some NVMe portable options, but it's more than sufficient for most users. The 3-year warranty on a portable drive is reassuring for long-term use, especially given its external nature.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Huge 8TB portable storage
- USB-C interface for connectivity
- 3-year manufacturer warranty
- Compact 2.5-inch form factor
Cons
- Read speed of 460MB/s is not top-tier
- Write speed not explicitly listed
Specifications
- Compatible With Laptop, PC
- Color Black
- MPN MU-PH8T0S/AM
- Brand Samsung
- Form Factor 2.5 in
- Type Portable External SSD
Show all 20 specifications
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Read Speed
- 460MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 3 Years
- Model
- Samsung T5 EVO
- Transfer Rate
- 550 Mbps
- Storage Format
- T5
- Features
- USB Port
- Write Speed
- 2x
- Storage Capacity
- 8 TB
- Interface
- USB-C
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Line
- Expansion
- Cache
- 2 MB
