Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2
Samsung
62 Overall Score
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Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2
No customer feedback yet
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
88 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Crucial T500 2TB SSD is highly praised for its fast performance and good value, with users noting it rivals more expensive drives. Installation is straightforward, though some mention the lack of a screw and potential fit issues with heatsinks in compact devices. A few users experienced minor software glitches after cloning, but overall satisfaction remains high.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Good value for money
- Easy installation
- Reliable brand
- Large storage capacity
Cons
- No screw included
- Potential fit issues with heatsinks
- Software glitches after cloning
Performance 5
Value for money 3
Installation 4
Reliability 2
Compatibility 2
Accessories 2
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Specifications
| Samsung T9 Portable SSD | Crucial T500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | External | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 4★ |
| External | ✓ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | MLC★ | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Controller | — | Phison E25 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 1 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Strong feature (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong capacity (79th percentile)
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average endurance (34th percentile)
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Crucial T500
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 17 specs.