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Samsung Portable T5
0.50 TBProduct details
The Samsung Portable SSD T5 offers high-level data transfer rates and enables easy and convenient external data management. Its compact and robust design, including hardware encryption and password protection, makes the Portable SSD T5 a reliable partner for carrying important data securely and on the go.
Here's how to format the Samsung Portable SSD for your gaming console: Go to Settings > Devices > USB Storage Devices. Select the USB storage device you want to format and choose Format as Extended Storage.
Read transfer speed | 540 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 540 MB/s |
Memory type (NAND) | V-NAND |
Exact USB ports | USB-B 3.1 (1x) |
USB ports | USB-C |
Documents | |
Item number | 6435473 |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
Category | External SSD |
Manufacturer no. | MU-PA500B/EU |
Release date | 16.8.2017 |
Colour | Blue |
Exact colour description | Ocean blue |
Storage capacity | 0.50 TB |
USB ports | USB-C |
Exact USB ports | USB-B 3.1 (1x) |
Read transfer speed | 540 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 540 MB/s |
Memory type (NAND) | V-NAND |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100 |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Samsung fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Software included | Samsung Portable SSD Software |
Scope of delivery | USB cable |
Length | 7.40 cm |
Width | 5.73 cm |
Height | 1.05 cm |
Weight | 51 g |
Length | 16.40 cm |
Width | 11.20 cm |
Height | 3.70 cm |
Weight | 184 g |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.Seagate0.2 %
- 2.Samsung0.3 %
- 3.SANDISK0.4 %
- 3.WD0.4 %
- 5.Synology0.6 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 3.Adata3 days
- 3.Corsair3 days
- 5.Samsung4 days
- 6.SANDISK5 days
- 6.WD5 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 2.Transcend0.5 %
- 3.Intenso0.7 %
- 3.Samsung0.7 %
- 5.SANDISK0.9 %
- 6.Verbatim1 %

The Samsung Portable SSD T5 is not only small, stylish and handy, but also powerful. In relation to the capacity, the data carrier is even relatively inexpensive.

The Samsung Portable SSD T5 is not only small, stylish and handy, but also very powerful. In relation to the capacity, the data carrier is even relatively inexpensive.