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product_id: 45394221
title: "T5 Portable SSD 1TB - Up to 540MB/s - USB 3.1 External Solid State Drive, Black (MU-PA1T0B/AM)"
brand: "samsung"
price: "KD 173.60"
currency: KWD
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Samsung"
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# 540MB/s blazing fast transfer Compact 2.91" x 2.26" x 0.41" palm-sized design AES 256-bit hardware encryption T5 Portable SSD 1TB - Up to 540MB/s - USB 3.1 External Solid State Drive, Black (MU-PA1T0B/AM)

**Brand:** samsung
**Price:** KD 173.60
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Carry Speed, Security & Style Wherever You Go!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** T5 Portable SSD 1TB - Up to 540MB/s - USB 3.1 External Solid State Drive, Black (MU-PA1T0B/AM) by samsung
- **How much does it cost?** KD 173.60 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/45394221-t5-portable-ssd-1tb-up-to-540mb-s-usb-3)

## Best For

- samsung enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted samsung brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Blazing Fast Speeds:** Experience up to 540MB/s transfers—4.9x faster than traditional HDDs for seamless 4K video and large file handling.
- • **Ironclad Data Security:** Protect your sensitive files with optional password protection and military-grade AES 256-bit encryption.
- • **Pocket-Ready Portability:** Ultra-compact, shock-resistant metal casing fits effortlessly in your pocket or bag—work and play anywhere.
- • **Universal USB-C Connectivity:** Includes USB-C to C and USB-C to A cables for effortless plug-and-play with PCs, Macs, and smartphones.
- • **Trusted Durability & Warranty:** Crafted with a sturdy aluminum shell and backed by a 3-year warranty—your data’s reliable travel companion.

## Overview

The Samsung T5 Portable SSD 1TB combines cutting-edge V-NAND technology with ultra-fast USB 3.1 connectivity, delivering up to 540MB/s transfer speeds in a sleek, shock-resistant metal design. Its compact size and AES 256-bit hardware encryption make it the perfect high-performance, secure storage solution for professionals on the move.

## 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.

Review: Fast, sturdy, portable, dependable SSD - I've been waiting to buy a portable 2TB SSD for a while now. I've looked at many different brands, SanDisk, G-Drive, Glyph, etc... But I didn't want to spend a lot of money. I picked up this T5 as an desertcart Deal of the Day so I got an awesome price! I also finally got to try desertcart's 5 month, no interest, item payment plan lol. Thanks for giving me another reason to keep my Prime account, desertcart! I uploaded a pic of a quick speed test using Samsung Magician. I imagine it would be faster if my laptop didn't also have a regular WD Black HDD inside, as well as a Samsung Evo 860 M.2 SSD as my OS drive. I wanted to be able to use this for Windows 10 backups, and for Android phone backups. It comes formatted as exFAT file system, for use with Android devices and such. I deleted the exFAT partition and created a new 1.5TB NTFS partition, and a separate 500GB exFAT partition, so I can now use it for both Windows and Android :-) Samsung T5 is in a nice, sturdy aluminum case that is kind of a matte finish, so it doesn't smudge and hold fingerprints like shiny aluminum. It is very small and lightweight, so very portable. I love the USB-C to USB-C connection! It has a 3 year warranty as well, so I'm pretty confident it will last. I will update this review if anything changes!
Review: Small, Durable, and Fast - This is an impressive little device. I am impressed with the look, and the apparent durability of the drive. In classic Samsung style, the drive is a good looking accessory especially for my Dell Precision 5530. I believe the drive will be very durable it is made of what feels like aluminum and is sealed on the ends. I would not hesitate to put this in my pocket for quick and easy transport. The big question for me was about the speed. I have owned many external drives that claim to be fast, but I still can't run my VMs directly from the drive. I tested both the USB C and the USB A cables to know which I would have to use. With both connectors the T5 really delivers. I can't tell a difference between this drive and an internal SATA SSD installed directly on the SATA bus. I have included some screenshots of the benchmarks I did on each connection type. The external drive basically saturates the SATA protocol bandwidth, AWESOME! On the Thunderbolt 3 Type C port, I was seeing full SATA capability on the large reads and writes. However, when it is hooked to the USB 3.1 type A connector (the rectangle one) it seems as if the USB overhead slows down the large sequential operations by 10% or so . However, the USB 3.1 A out performed the thunderbolt 3 connection when it came to 4k and 4k QD performance. For me the 4k performance is most important as that is what the OS does constantly. The 10% or so drop in performance on the large sequential files in reality will not materially affect the performance of the VMs. I officially brand these drives as AWESOME and they will be my new go to drive when I need high performance low cost external storage.

## 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B073H552FJ |
| Additional Features | Superfast read write speeds |
| Best Sellers Rank | #200 in External Solid State Drives |
| Brand | Samsung |
| Built-In Media | 2 cables, user manual, T5 Portable SSD |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Gaming Console, Laptop, Smartphone |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 17,725 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 540 Megabits Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
| Enclosure Material | Multi-Level Cell (MLC) |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00887276226316 |
| Hard Disk Description | Portable |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 540 RPM |
| Hard-Drive Size | 1 TB |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0 |
| Hardware Platform | PC;Mac;Android OS |
| Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 2.91"L x 2.26"W x 0.41"Th |
| Item Type Name | Samsung Electronics MU-PA1T0B/AM T5 Portable SSD, 1TB USB 3.1 External |
| Item Weight | 1.8 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Media Speed | 540 |
| Mfr Part Number | MU-PA1T0B/AM |
| Model Name | Samsung T5 |
| Model Number | MU-PA1T0B/AM |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Special Feature | Superfast read write speeds |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal, gaming, business |
| UPC | 887276226316 783976837480 |
| Warranty Description | 3 Year limited |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Samsung
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Gaming Console, Laptop, Smartphone
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 1 TB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Portable
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 3.0
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Superfast read write speeds

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: If i use this drive on my 2012 imac with usb 3.0, will the transfer speeds be less than 540mb/s?**
A: Your iMac has USB 3.0 which is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1. That has about half the theoretical maximum transfer rate of USB 3.1 Gen 2, which is the interface used by this drive. On the upside, it is still fully compatible with USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 and while the transfer rate you’ll experience will be lower than if you had a computer with Gen 2 USB, it really isn’t that much slower in actual use. If you’re moving from any spinning platter drive to an SSD regardless of the interface you were using with the platter drive, you will see a HUGE performance improvement using this external SSD drive.

**Q: Should the cable go in smoothly, or does it kind of snap in and need some pull to come out?  Just got mine and wondering if that is normal.**
A: The first one I got the cable did not fit well and Samsung replaced the drive. The second one has been fine

**Q: I just bought i want to use with an imac and a pc should i plug it in when i get it to imac first and if i do can i drag pc files to it after?**
A: I would do a clean format of it on the imac first, you can choose exFAT (it will work on both PC and mac) or you can choose Mac OS Extended (HFS+) which is more stable than exFAT, but you will need software on your PC to read/write to the drive. If the PC is your main machine I would just choose exFAT.

**Q: How long is the usb cable?**
A: Measured at 16 inches.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast, sturdy, portable, dependable SSD
*by Y***0 on April 4, 2019*

I've been waiting to buy a portable 2TB SSD for a while now. I've looked at many different brands, SanDisk, G-Drive, Glyph, etc... But I didn't want to spend a lot of money. I picked up this T5 as an Amazon Deal of the Day so I got an awesome price! I also finally got to try Amazon's 5 month, no interest, item payment plan lol. Thanks for giving me another reason to keep my Prime account, Amazon! I uploaded a pic of a quick speed test using Samsung Magician. I imagine it would be faster if my laptop didn't also have a regular WD Black HDD inside, as well as a Samsung Evo 860 M.2 SSD as my OS drive. I wanted to be able to use this for Windows 10 backups, and for Android phone backups. It comes formatted as exFAT file system, for use with Android devices and such. I deleted the exFAT partition and created a new 1.5TB NTFS partition, and a separate 500GB exFAT partition, so I can now use it for both Windows and Android :-) Samsung T5 is in a nice, sturdy aluminum case that is kind of a matte finish, so it doesn't smudge and hold fingerprints like shiny aluminum. It is very small and lightweight, so very portable. I love the USB-C to USB-C connection! It has a 3 year warranty as well, so I'm pretty confident it will last. I will update this review if anything changes!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small, Durable, and Fast
*by D***P on April 5, 2019*

This is an impressive little device. I am impressed with the look, and the apparent durability of the drive. In classic Samsung style, the drive is a good looking accessory especially for my Dell Precision 5530. I believe the drive will be very durable it is made of what feels like aluminum and is sealed on the ends. I would not hesitate to put this in my pocket for quick and easy transport. The big question for me was about the speed. I have owned many external drives that claim to be fast, but I still can't run my VMs directly from the drive. I tested both the USB C and the USB A cables to know which I would have to use. With both connectors the T5 really delivers. I can't tell a difference between this drive and an internal SATA SSD installed directly on the SATA bus. I have included some screenshots of the benchmarks I did on each connection type. The external drive basically saturates the SATA protocol bandwidth, AWESOME! On the Thunderbolt 3 Type C port, I was seeing full SATA capability on the large reads and writes. However, when it is hooked to the USB 3.1 type A connector (the rectangle one) it seems as if the USB overhead slows down the large sequential operations by 10% or so . However, the USB 3.1 A out performed the thunderbolt 3 connection when it came to 4k and 4k QD performance. For me the 4k performance is most important as that is what the OS does constantly. The 10% or so drop in performance on the large sequential files in reality will not materially affect the performance of the VMs. I officially brand these drives as AWESOME and they will be my new go to drive when I need high performance low cost external storage.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tiny but powerful tool; versatile & reliable
*by D***E on March 14, 2018*

Bottom line: Works wonderfully and harmoniously across computers. This drive comes with a hardware-based secure log-in system, and when you plug it in you'll see a choice of emulator/"activator" interfaces for login to PC or Mac or device. I ordinarily use it with a Macbook or desktop Mac, but I've guest-visited PC's also, and what happens is: you plug it in and will see the initial choice of platform log-in apps. Choose your OS, click, and enter your password - whatever password you set up initially from your own computer/device, as once you do that your password is hard-wired into the drive, and you can access it from anywhere - if you have the password. Setting up hardware-based encryption/security is optional, by the way. But really simple, and it really works easily across my own computers and ones I've guest-logged into while traveling. Same routine. Bring up system-specific log-in screen, enter password, you're in. Password required every time it's re-installed. Great basic mobile security. For Mac there's a known strangeness, despite full compatibility. When first plugging it in or upon ejecting it, you may see an upper-right-hand corner pop-up saying disk was improperly ejected (last time). Maybe on Windows "safely eject" avoids that, but on Mac you'll likely see it. Not to worry, as long as you're not transferring data while unplugging. (In Mac I "eject" and it looks normal but still will get a pop-up nag about safely ejecting.) What else can I say? I know there's a few reputable makers of 250-500GB SSD portable drives worthy of consideration. (As a scientist, believe me, I read all the reviews and looked at "data", but as a typical computer user I chose based on things like form factor, price, and past experience). So this is my 3rd Samsung T (2 "3"s and one T-5 now). I've had no problem with any of them (thus my collection has expanded). They are fast, reliable, and practical between the various interfaces, portable security protection, and choice of cable/interface. I'm a fan.

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