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Best SSDs under $300 for portable use

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Samsung T7

89.2 Portable SSDs Score
1TBUSB 3.2 Gen 2External1,050 MB/sDRAM cache
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Samsung T9 Portable SSD

79.4 Portable SSDs Score
1TBUSB 3.2 Gen 2External2,000 MB/s
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Samsung Portable SSD T9

100 Portable SSDs Score
2TBUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2External2,000 MB/s
Why we recommend this

The Samsung Portable SSD T9 hits 2,000 MB/s read and 1,950 MB/s write over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, with MLC NAND and hardware encryption for sustained creative workloads. Its Dynamic Thermal Guard keeps temperatures controlled during long transfers, while Magician Software adds firmware updates and drive health monitoring. Best for video editors and photographers who need fast, reliable external storage for large 4K files on the go.

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Samsung T7

87.2 Portable SSDs Score
2TBUSB 3.2 Gen 2External1,050 MB/sDRAM cache
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