Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 external SSD with sequential reads up to 2,000MB/s, advanced thermal control and 3m drop resistance — fast scratch storage for photo, video and AI workflows.

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Our take

Verdict: A fast, rugged pocket SSD — excellent for offloading photos and video, if your computer can feed it.

The problem. Laptops fill up, and shuttling large media files over slow drives wastes time. Why it matters. Fast external storage keeps big projects moving without filling internal drives. What it is. Samsung’s T9: a 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 portable SSD rated up to ~2,000MB/s, with a grippy, shock-resistant body.

Pros

Very fast transfers for big photo and video files
Compact, rugged and pocketable
Generous 2TB capacity

Cons

Full speed needs a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port many machines lack
Costs more than slower portable SSDs
No bundled long-term backup software of note

Who should buy it

Photographers, videographers and anyone moving large files who has a fast port

Who should skip it

Users with only standard USB ports — a cheaper SSD will hit the same real speed

Bottom line. A great fast portable SSD — confirm your laptop has a Gen 2x2 port to get the full benefit.