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Best High-Speed Option

Samsung T9 Portable SSD

The fastest Samsung portable SSD, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support delivering blazing speeds up to 2,000MB/s. Best for Mac users and video professionals who need maximum throughput.

$100-$250
Pros
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface for up to 2,000MB/s speeds
  • Available up to 4TB capacity
  • PCMag highlighted as high-performance pick for Mac users
  • Trusted Samsung reliability in a faster package
Cons
  • Full speed only achievable with compatible USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports
  • More expensive than the T7 Shield
  • Overkill for basic backup and file storage use cases
Why we recommend it

If you have a modern Mac or PC with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and you're moving large video files, the T9 is the Samsung to get — the speed jump over the T7 is real and noticeable.

PCMag

The Samsung Portable SSD T9 is a high-performance external drive, offered in capacities up to 4TB and with an interface that supports USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, which is blazing fast if you have a Mac with a port that supports this standard.