Samsung's new T5 EVO SSD delivers data up to 3.8 times faster than external HDDs

Samsung today unveiled the new T5 EVO portable Solid-State Drive (SSD) that provides up to 8 TB of capacity - the largest capacity size currently offered by portable SSDs available on the market - and transfers data up to 3.8 times faster than external HDDs, the South Korean firm said on Tuesday.

Based on USB 3.2 Gen 1, the T5 EVO delivers maximum performance via sequential read and write speeds of up to 460 MB/s, making it easier to transfer large files.

Starting today, the new Samsung T5 EVO is available worldwide for purchase in 2TB, 4TB and 8TB sizes. It comes with a USB Type-C-to-C cable, a three-year limited warranty and the manufacturer's suggested retail prices of $189.99, $349.99 and $649.99, respectively.

With storage capabilities of up to 8TB of data, the T5 EVO can accommodate large files, high-resolution videos, photos and games. The 8TB model can store more than 2 million 3.5-megabyte (MB) photos, 1.8 million 4MB music files, or 3,500 2-gigabyte (GB) videos.

Samsung's T5 EVO portable SSD is compatible with a range of operating systems and host devices including macOS, Windows, smartphones or tablets, and gaming consoles. It also features the Samsung Magician software, providing a comprehensive set of drive management features, including real-time drive health check, genuine authentication check feature, performance benchmark and firmware updates.

"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. The T5 EVO is built to fulfil 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," said Hangu Sohn, Vice President of the Memory Brand Product Biz Team at Samsung Electronics.