SAMSUNG T5 Portable SSD 500GB - Up to 540MB/s - USB 3.1 External Solid State Drive, Black (MU-PA500B/AM)
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Features
- Superfast read write speeds: SSD with V-NAND offers ultra-fast data transfer speeds of up to 540MB/s (up to 4.9x faster than external HDDs); Ideal for transferring large-sized data including 4K videos, high-resolution photos, games and more
- Compact and portable design: Top to bottom shock resistant metal design fits in the palm of your hand and easily slides in your pocket or purse to take work and entertainment on the go
- Secure encryption: Optional password protection and AES 256-bit hardware encryption keeps your personal and private data more secure
- Seamless connectivity: Includes USB type C to C and USB type C to A cables to connect to PCs, Macs, smartphones and other devices
- Warranty and compatibility: 3-year limited warranty; Requires Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks), Android 4.4 (KitKat), or higher; Older versions of the Windows, Mac and Android operating systems may not be supported
Description
The Samsung T5 Portable SSD has the latest in Samsung V-NAND flash memory technology. Its portable design, blazing fast transfer speeds of up to 540 MB/s, shock resistance, and secure encryption make it the best portable SSD on the market. Shockproof aluminum exterior-can withstand accidental drops of up to 2m.
RAM: 500 GB
Hard Drive: 500 GB Portable
Wireless Type: 802.11a
Number of USB 3.0 Ports: 2
Brand: SAMSUNG
Series: Samsung T5
Item model number: MU-PA500B/AM
Hardware Platform: PC;Mac;Android OS
Item Weight: 1.6 ounces
Product Dimensions: 2.3 x 0.4 x 3 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 2.3 x 0.4 x 3 inches
Color: Blue
Flash Memory Size: 500
Manufacturer: Samsung
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: August 15, 2017
Features
- Superfast read write speeds: SSD with V-NAND offers ultra-fast data transfer speeds of up to 540MB/s (up to 4.9x faster than external HDDs); Ideal for transferring large-sized data including 4K videos, high-resolution photos, games and more
- Compact and portable design: Top to bottom shock resistant metal design fits in the palm of your hand and easily slides in your pocket or purse to take work and entertainment on the go
- Secure encryption: Optional password protection and AES 256-bit hardware encryption keeps your personal and private data more secure
- Seamless connectivity: Includes USB type C to C and USB type C to A cables to connect to PCs, Macs, smartphones and other devices
- Warranty and compatibility: 3-year limited warranty; Requires Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks), Android 4.4 (KitKat), or higher; Older versions of the Windows, Mac and Android operating systems may not be supported
Description
The Samsung T5 Portable SSD has the latest in Samsung V-NAND flash memory technology. Its portable design, blazing fast transfer speeds of up to 540 MB/s, shock resistance, and secure encryption make it the best portable SSD on the market. Shockproof aluminum exterior-can withstand accidental drops of up to 2m.
RAM: 500 GB
Hard Drive: 500 GB Portable
Wireless Type: 802.11a
Number of USB 3.0 Ports: 2
Brand: SAMSUNG
Series: Samsung T5
Item model number: MU-PA500B/AM
Hardware Platform: PC;Mac;Android OS
Item Weight: 1.6 ounces
Product Dimensions: 2.3 x 0.4 x 3 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 2.3 x 0.4 x 3 inches
Color: Blue
Flash Memory Size: 500
Manufacturer: Samsung
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: August 15, 2017
Top Amazon Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
By Alex Simon - Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2018
Not a Samsung T-5 - Confirmed by Samsung
500 GB external hard drive was delivered with 87 MB of space. Called Samsung support and the serial number confirmed that this is not a Samsung product. I don't know what third party Amazon bought this product from but they should be investigated immediately.
1.0 out of 5 stars
By Andréa - Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2018
I would not buy this if I were you...
I spent a lot of time researching the best one to buy. The Samsung Portable SSD T5 crashed 3 days after I received it...lost 378GB of photos and docs. All I did was upload my photos and docs and 3 days later everything was gone. This product was treated with TLC once I received it...now I am crushed from losing everything. I highly recommend that you make a different choice and not purchase this item.
4.0 out of 5 stars
By Chris - Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2018
Fast & Durable External Drive… Software is a Mess
I really love this portable speed demon. It's built very well and is the perfect size for putting in your pocket or laptop bag. However, the software that comes with it should not be installed on a Mac. It caused all sorts of problems and kept disconnecting the Samsung SSD from my 2017 MacBook Pro. I ended up having to copy all the files back to my Mac, uninstalling the software and drivers, and reformatting the Samsung SSD as Mac OS Extended (Journaled). If you accidentally installed the software on your Mac, back up all your files and follow the instructions below that are listed but hard to find in the Samsung T5 SSD Manual. You can also refer to the screenshot I attached to this review which Samsung explains how to delete it from Windows and Mac. Software needs to be deleted manually by executing CleanupPSSD_Mac.sh in SW installation path. (Normally ~/Library/Application Support/PortableSSD/CleanupPSSD_Mac.sh) *Third party cleaners such as AppCleaner may not delete “Samsung Portable SSD” SW completely.
4.0 out of 5 stars
By @AlibiRanch - Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2017
If you're planning on using this for a Mac, ...
If you're planning on using this for a Mac, erase and reformat. It's compact and lightweight. The transfer speed is also faster than I expected. I will by upgrading to 1TB (or higher) strictly for video soon.
5.0 out of 5 stars
By Izzie G - Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2017
Utterly Amazed
I'm a music producer, so when it comes to storage and expedience, I try to find something that makes sense and doesn't break the bank. A friend of mine suggested this product to store my samples externally. When he told me about this, and when I was placing the order, I was just thinking that it will be just a tiny boost in loading times for the samples, but when I started using it in projects, it blew my mind right out of the water completely. When they say it's fast, they mean it's fast. Worth the money.
1.0 out of 5 stars
By Pen_Name - Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2019
Amazon sells fake SSDs
Another fake item purchased directly from Amazon. I've had fake Gillette razors, fake flash drives, and now a fake SSD, all sold and shipped by Amazon. They seem to have lost control of their supply chain.
3.0 out of 5 stars
By DL - Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2018
Good device, poor software for Macs
I'm a big fan of the device itself, but have had significant issues with using it as a Mac user... One non-Mac related issue is the fact that it's simply not as durable as it looks. The connector to the USB cable is made with cheap metal and gets easily bent. Not good for technology of this general quality. But the proprietary software that comes with it is a problem. It frequently stops recognizing the drive when the computer has gone to sleep, necessitating you unplug it and plug it back in. There is always a message that it was ejected improperly after it *mounts* I updated the software at one point and it refused to be recognized on my laptop. I found the offending file after an hour and replaced it with a backup and then it worked. In short, it's lovely to carry all this storage in hand, but Samsung should make a product that plugs and plays in Mac--we're way past proprietary software for accessories these days. And while we're at it, they should at least make the software flawless.
1.0 out of 5 stars
By arugula - Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2019
WARNING: Not compataible with MacOS Mojave!
Initially installed on 2017 Macbook Pro running Mojave 10.14.5 and successfully backed up from Time Machine. However every subsequent attempt to run the Samsung T5 failed to connect. Amazon tech support could not help and connected me to Samsung support, which sent me a complicated 14-step process to get it to work. Failed. Called Samsung again, rep said “this is a known issue with MacOS that we are working to resolve” and suggested an even more complex set of instructions involving disabling all security from my Macbook. No thanks. I have no more time to waste on this nonsense. My previous backup drives (Seagate and Western Digital) were easy plug-and-play with no connectivity issues (until they finally conked out after several years of reliable service). Goodbye Samsung. Returning the T5 to Amazon. Looking for a backup drive that just works, from a company with better quality control.