Samsung Portable X5

2 TB
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Product details

The Samsung Portable SSD X5 utilizes state-of-the-art components. Thunderbolt 3 enables transfer rates of up to 40 Gb/s, achieving outstanding speeds and impressive performance. The inclusion of the NVMe interface also supports working with large data volumes at high speeds.

Create time for your creativity. The read and write speeds of the Samsung Portable SSD X5, which can reach rates of 2,800 MB/s and 2,300 MB/s respectively, are up to 5.2 times and 4.5 times faster than a portable SSD with a SATA interface, and up to 25.5 times and 20.9 times faster than an external hard drive.

You are special, and so is the Samsung Portable SSD X5. Its dynamic shape, inspired by a super sports car, emphasizes high speeds, and the glossy surface embodies a premium design. The practical underside is slip-resistant, providing the Portable SSD with excellent grip. Enjoy high mobility and impressive design combined with the latest technology. Automatic temperature control.

You no longer need to worry about heat. The Samsung Portable SSD X5 features Dynamic Thermal Guard technology, which ensures optimal performance and operating temperature while limiting the surface temperature of the casing to 45°C. Additionally, the Portable SSD X5 has no moving parts and a sturdy magnesium alloy casing, allowing it to withstand falls from heights of up to 2 meters.

Key specifications

Form factor
PCI-Express
SSD Features
AES encryption
USB ports
USB-C
Write transfer speed
2300 MB/s
Read transfer speed
2800 MB/s
Item number
9452022

General information

Manufacturer
Samsung
Category
External SSD
Manufacturer no.
MU-PB2T0B/EU
Release date
3.9.2018

Colour

Colour
BlackRed
Exact colour description
BlackRed

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
2 TB
USB ports
USB-C
Read transfer speed
2800 MB/s
Write transfer speed
2300 MB/s
Form factor
PCI-Express
SSD Features
AES encryption

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Software included
Samsung Portable SSD Software
Scope of delivery
USB cable

Product dimensions

Length
11.90 cm
Width
6.20 cm
Height
1.97 cm
Weight
150 g

Package dimensions

Length
11 cm
Width
5.50 cm
Height
18.50 cm
Weight
386 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.Seagate
    0.2 %
  • 2.Samsung
    0.4 %
  • 2.SANDISK
    0.4 %
  • 2.WD
    0.4 %
  • 5.Lexar
    0.6 %

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.Verbatim
    3 days
  • 6.Kingston
    4 days
  • 6.Samsung
    4 days
  • 6.SANDISK
    4 days
  • 9.LaCie
    5 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Transcend
    0.5 %
  • 3.Intenso
    0.7 %
  • 3.Samsung
    0.7 %
  • 5.SANDISK
    0.9 %
  • 6.Crucial
    1 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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CT MagazinSingle testReleaseNovember 2018

Thunderbolt 3 verspricht Geschwindigkeiten bis zu 40 GBit/s, weit mehr als der schnellste USB-Anschluss. Das schafft die Portable SSD X5 unter Windows nicht ganz, aber mit 2,85 GByte/s beim Lesen sowie bis zu 2,2 GByte/s beim Schreiben ist sie die schnellste externe SSD, die wir jemals vermessen haben...

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CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseSeptember 2018
  • PositiveLesegeschwindigkeit 2.400 MB/s
  • PositiveSchreibgeschwindigkeit 1.800 MB/s
  • PositiveLeicht, klein, handlich
  • NegativeNur Thunderbolt-Anschluss, kein USB
  • NegativeUnterstützt offiziell nur Mac und Windows

Noch nie hatten wir eine schnellere externe SSD im Test: Die Samsung X5 1 TB erreicht eine extreme Lesegeschwindigkeit von 2.400 MB/s und eine Schreibgeschwindigkeit von etwa 1.800 MB/s. Damit ist sie etwa fünfmal so schnell wie eine herkömmliche SATA-SSD. Sie ist handlich und übersteht laut Hersteller auch kleinere Stürze...