Crucial T710 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial
95 Overall Score
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Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2
Samsung
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Crucial T710 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2
92 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Samsung T9 SSD, praising its blazing-fast speeds, portability, and durability. It's highly recommended for photographers, gamers, and general storage needs, with many noting it's reliable for backups and large file transfers. The only minor hesitation mentioned is the price, though some found refurbished options at a better value.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Portable and compact
- Durable build
- Reliable for backups
- Easy Mac compatibility
Cons
- High price
- Pricey for new units
Speed 5
Portability 4
Durability 3
Reliability 3
Value for money 2
Gaming performance 2
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Specifications
| Crucial T710 | Samsung T9 Portable SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | External |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | — |
| External | ✗ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | MLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | Micron | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial T710 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong endurance (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong capacity (78th percentile)
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Crucial T710
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 18 specs.