Samsung T9 2TB Portable USB-C SSD (Black)

Samsung T9 2TB Portable USB-C SSD (Black) The Samsung T9 2TB is a high-speed external NVMe solid-state drive built for demanding content creation, video editing, and heavy file management. Powered by a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface, it delivers transfer speeds up to 2,000 MB/s sequential read and 1,950 MB/s sequential write, allowing a 2GB file to copy in roughly one second when connected to a compatible 20Gbps USB port. Interface Performance and Thermal Management To reach its full 2,000 MB/s throughput capability, the T9 relies on a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) connection with UASP support. When connected to standard USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) or Thunderbolt ports—such as those on standard Apple Mac setups—the drive operates in backward-compatibility mode at up to 1,000 MB/s. To sustain throughput during continuous multi-gigabyte transfers or high-bitrate video offloading, the internal controller incorporates an expanded TurboWrite buffer alongside Samsung Dynamic Thermal Guard. This active thermal control keeps surface temperatures within international safety standards (IEC 62368-1) while preventing thermal throttling during sustained writes. Structural Design, Security, and Cross-Platform Support The outer housing features a rubberized curved-line shell with a soft-touch carbon pattern that improves grip and absorbs impact. The solid-state construction contains no moving parts and is tested to withstand drops from heights up to 3 metres. Data protection is managed via 256-bit AES hardware encryption, configured through the Samsung Magician software suite. The drive is bus-powered over USB-C and includes both a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A cable for universal out-of-the-box compatibility across Windows, macOS, Android, gaming consoles, and cinema cameras. Technical Specification Overview Feature Detail Storage Capacity 2 TB Interface Standard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) Sequential Read Speed Up to 2,000 MB/s Sequential Write Speed Up to 1,950 MB/s Sustained Write Speed Up to 1,000 MB/s Hardware Encryption AES 256-Bit Hardware Encryption Drop Resistance Up to 3 Metres Included Cables USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB-A Dimensions (W x H x D) 88.9 mm x 60 mm x 14 mm Net Weight 122 grams See manufacturer website for specific product warranty information.