Samsung Electronics has announced the Portable SSD T5 – a latest portable solid state drive (PSSD) that raises the bar for the performance of external memory products. The T5, built with Samsung’s 64-layer V-NAND technology, claims to deliver high transfer speeds with encrypted data security in a compact and durable design. This new design makes it easier for consumers carry around in their pocket.
The T5 delivers speeds of up to 540 MB/s – up to 4.9 times faster than conventional external HDD storage. The T5 is designed especially for content creators, business and IT professionals as well as mainstream consumers to give instant and speedy access to their data. The T5 is smaller than an average business card at 74 x 57.3 x 10.5 millimeters and is very lightweight at a mere 51g. The aluminum exterior comes in two distinct finishes – Deep Black (1TB, 2TB) and Alluring Blue (250GB, 500GB).
With no moving parts and a shock-resistant internal frame, the T5 offers users peace of mind as it can withstand accidental drops of up to 2 metres (6.6 feet) without any damage. The Samsung Portable SSD Software for PCs and Macs is based on AES 256-bit hardware data encryption and is also available for Android smartphones and tablets. In addition, the T5 includes two connection cables – USB-C to C and USB-C to A – for compatibility across numerous devices. The T5 comes with a three-year limited warranty and will be available globally for a starting price of $129.99 for the 250GB model.
