Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO launched globally

Samsung has revealed their latest portable SSD. This is the first drive with an 8TB capacity and protection from falls.

The Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO has a USB 3.2 Gen 1 with up to 460 MB/s writing and reading speeds. Weighing at 102 grams, the drive has a Dynamic Thermal Guard to fight against overheating and supports AES data encryption.

“For consumers who are looking for substitutes for traditional hard disk drives (HDDs), the T5 EVO — offering the largest-available capacity along with speed and durability in a compact design that fits in the palm of your hand — is an innovative, new external storage option,” said Hangu Sohn, Vice President of the Memory Brand Product Biz Team at Samsung Electronics. “The T5 EVO is built to fulfill the needs of a wide range of consumers with diverse lifestyles. Its capacity of up to 8TB, fast speeds, compact design and data protection from external shocks are well-suited for users who want to store and access data anywhere, anytime.”

The SSD T5 EVO is priced at USD 190 for the 2TB version, the 4TB has a price tag of USD 350, and the 8TB model costs USD 650. The SSD will be available globally.