Hard Drive | 1 TB Portable |
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Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
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SAMSUNG T5 Portable SSD 1TB - Up to 540MB/s - USB 3.1 External Solid State Drive, Black (MU-PA1T0B/AM)
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Digital Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Brand | Samsung |
Hard Disk Description | Portable |
Compatible Devices | Laptop, Gaming Console, Desktop, Smartphone |
Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
Color | Black |
Hard Disk Size | 1 TB |
Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 540 RPM |
About this item
- 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
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hardware interface | usb3.0 | usb3.0 | solid state drive | solid state drive | lightning, solid state drive | solid state drive |
compatible devices | Gaming Console, Smartphone, Desktop, Laptop | Gaming Console, Smartphone, Desktop, Laptop | iPhone 15/16, PC, Mac, Tablet | PC, Mac, Gaming Console, Smartphone, Tablet | Laptop, Camera, Smartphone | PC, Mac, Gaming Console, Smartphone, Tablet |
form factor | Portable | Portable | Portable | Portable | 2.5-inch | Portable |
write speed | 540 | 540 | 1950 | 460 | 1000 | 1000 megabits per second |
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Product 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.
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Technical Details
Brand | Samsung |
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Series | Samsung T5 |
Item model number | MU-PA1T0B/AM |
Hardware Platform | PC;Mac;Android OS |
Item Weight | 1.8 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 0.41 x 2.91 x 2.26 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 0.41 x 2.91 x 2.26 inches |
Color | Black |
Flash Memory Size | 1000 MB |
Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.0 |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 540 RPM |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
ASIN | B073H552FJ |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 15, 2017 |
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The World in your Pocket
Get your entertainment, coursework, or games anywhere, on any device. Feel the freedom of huge storage and speedy transfers to laptops, smartphones, game consoles and more. The latest T5 easily slides in your pocket or purse, with multiple color options that complement your sense of style.


Fast Transfer Speeds
With Samsung V-NAND flash memory and a USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface, the T5 provides transfer speeds of up to 540 MB/s*, that’s up to 4.9x faster than external HDDs**. Transfers and backups of large-sized data including 4K videos and high-resolution photos will be much quicker and faster.
*Performance may vary depending on host configuration. Must support USB 3.1 Gen 2 and the UASP mode must be enabled.
**Based on internal test results compared to a Samsung external HDD 500GB.
Make It Your Favorite Accessory

More Color Choices
The T5 brings more style to computing with chic colors, sleek casing, and elegantly curved sides. The rose gold, metallic red, deep black and alluring blue* aluminum finishes offer you even more color choices across different storage capacities.
*Color options vary by storage capacity.

Compact and light
Smaller than the average business card, weighing just 1.80oz, and only 0.41" thick. The compact, light and slim T5 is the perfect portable storage.
Solid Inside and Out
The T5 has no moving parts and a sturdy metal body, so it can handle drops of up to 2 meters*. The optional password protection with AES 256-bit hardware encryption keeps your personal and private data more secure*.
*The internal free fall shock test was conducted under controlled conditions.


Management Software
Manage your data easily with new intuitive software for PCs and Macs* that makes it simple to set the password and get the latest firmware updates. You can also download the mobile app for Android smartphones and tablets.**
*Software 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.
**Firmware update requires PC or Mac connection. Android app available on Google Play.

Any Device, Anywhere
USB Type-C to C and USB Type-C to A cables* are included for effortless convenience, especially when you're on the move.
*With USB 3.0 and USB 2.0

Ready Anytime, Anywhere
Take everything, all your work and entertainment, with you. Take along your documents, photos or videos, and get things done wherever you go.

Compatible with your Devices
Easily plugs into your PC, Mac, smartphone or gaming console* for lightning-fast access to memories, entertainment and more.
*Compatibility may vary.
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Key Features
| High Speed | High Speed, Sleek Design | High Speed, Durability, IP65 | Fingerprint Sensor, High Speed |
SSD Magician 7.0 Software
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Samsung Portable SSD Support
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Security Software (Password)
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Security Finger Print
| ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
IP Grade
| - | - | IP65 | - |
Drop Tested
| - | 6 Ft. | 9.8 Ft. | 6 Ft. |
Support UASP Sleep Mode
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Connection Interface
| USB 3.2 Gen.1 (5Gbps) | USB 3.2 Gen.2 (10Gbps) | USB 3.2 Gen.2 (10Gbps) | USB 3.2 Gen.2 (10Gbps) |
Data Transfer Speed (Up-To)
| 540 MB/s | 1,050 MB/s | 1,050 MB/s | 1,050 MB/s |
Weight
| 1.8 oz | 2.0 oz | 3.5 oz | 2.0 oz |
Available Capacities
| 1T/2TB | 500GB/1T/2TB | 1T/2TB | 500GB/1T/2TB |
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Customers praise the portable SSD's incredible USB-C speeds and reliable performance. The device is praised for its compact size, fitting easily in a small pouch, and its lightweight design that's perfect for travel. Customers find it easy to use, plugging and playing in less than 5 minutes, and consider it good value for its 1TB capacity. They appreciate its storage capabilities, with one customer mentioning it successfully copied 20GB of videos.
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Customers praise the drive's speed, particularly noting its incredible performance over USB-C and great reading and writing capabilities. One customer mentions it makes video editing much quicker.
"...now, and I have to say, it’s an excellent choice for anyone needing fast and reliable external storage...." Read more
"...Rugged metal case means I don't have to worry about dropping it. Fast? So fast I can edit 1080P video directly from the drive...." Read more
"...Super fast! Amazing product. Very portable, very light weight, Super fast! Great simple fast back up solution." Read more
"...So I give it a great little drive and very fast." Read more
Customers find that the portable SSD works well, with no issues reported, and one customer mentions it runs fine for months.
"Great product, very fast, super portable. I use this for video editing instead of my MacBook Pro drive. Edit straight to Final Cut Pro." Read more
"Works great, makes editing videos much quicker. I have an older mac, so I'd advise against updating the software...." Read more
"...works great. blows my mind how much the cost has gone down, even for the newer model with the faster speeds. would get another one if i needed it." Read more
"Good product but speeds lower than advertised although still pretty fast." Read more
Customers appreciate the drive's compact size, describing it as the size of a credit card that easily fits into a small pouch.
"Small, cute, light weight, handy. Good external storage, so far its working well. Transfers pretty fast, has a password protection...." Read more
"...This product is not only small and compact, a plus in my books, but also has very easy-to-use and streamlined software included...." Read more
"The Samsung T5 Protable SSD drive is a great storage device. It is compact and fits in your breast pocket or takes up almost no space in your..." Read more
"...Compact, easy to use, light weight, very high performace, and durable. Works perfect for me" Read more
Customers appreciate the drive's portability, describing it as super portable and lightweight, with one customer noting it saves space and weight when traveling.
"...It’s fast, durable, and portable—everything I need in a reliable external storage drive...." Read more
"...Bottom line: This SSD has a lot going for it: small, light, plenty of storage, easy to use...." Read more
"So far so good - when running. Very small and lightweight. Easy to install...." Read more
"Portable, large capacity, and fast. Also very simple to use. I rarely use preloaded software and tend to use drag and drop instead...." Read more
Customers find the portable SSD easy to use, plugging and playing in less than 5 minutes with no setup required, particularly with MacBook Pro and Xbox One X.
"...This SSD has a lot going for it: small, light, plenty of storage, easy to use...." Read more
"Holding everything I need it to so far. Easy to use. Happy with it" Read more
"...It's convenient, although best as a deterrent, perhaps not as efficient or effective as other programs available...." Read more
"Great portability and ease of use...." Read more
Customers find the portable SSD to be good value for money, particularly for its 1 TB of storage space.
"...Great value and function. I'd actually give it a 4.9998790146, since it doesn't have an "access" light to show activity." Read more
"...really amazed that a product like this was on the market for such a good price...." Read more
"Excellent for PS5 for PS4 gameplay. It's fast, very tiny, and great price. Use the USB-C connection on fromt of the PS5 instead of USB-A port." Read more
"...Definitely worth the money. Also, this thing is tiny!" Read more
Customers appreciate the storage capacity of the SSD, which offers massive space and can copy up to 20GB of videos, with one customer noting it stores over 30 years of video memories.
"...state and will not break from being dropped because there are no moving parts...." Read more
"Excellent external drive with large capacity and tiny form factor...." Read more
"...What I like the most is the: storage, speed, security...." Read more
"...Yes the are durable, yes they are fast, yes they are high capacity, the red one can hold up to 500 Gb, and the black one up to 1,000 GB/1 Tb...." Read more
Customers appreciate the external storage capacity of this SSD drive, finding it reliable and perfect for backing up photos and documents, with one customer specifically mentioning it works well for large music libraries.
"Great SSD still used to this day bought several years ago" Read more
"Great drive. Improved the speed of my iMac by 100%. Functions perfectly and consistently." Read more
"Great little drive..." Read more
"...do, so that is a bit of a pain, but once you get past that, it is a great drive." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2025I’ve been using the Samsung T5 Portable SSD 1TB for several months now, and I have to say, it’s an excellent choice for anyone needing fast and reliable external storage. Whether I’m working with large files for video editing or just backing up important data, this SSD does the job without a hitch.
Design & Build Quality:
The T5 has a sleek, compact design that fits easily in my bag or pocket. It's lightweight and made from durable, metal material that feels sturdy but not too heavy. The build quality is top-notch, and I don’t worry about it getting scratched or damaged from everyday use. I’ve also dropped it a couple of times, and it still works perfectly—it's definitely built to last.
Speed & Performance:
The 540MB/s read/write speed is incredibly fast, especially when compared to traditional hard drives. I use it to transfer large video files and it handles the job without any slowdown. Transferring a 10GB file takes just a couple of minutes, which has really sped up my workflow.
Compatibility & Ease of Use:
I’ve used it with Windows and Mac, and it works seamlessly with both. It comes with both USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables, which makes it compatible with a wide range of devices. Setting it up was super easy—just plug it in, and it works right away without any complicated software installation.
Security:
The AES 256-bit hardware encryption is a great feature if you’re concerned about data security. I use the password protection feature, and it works perfectly to keep my files safe.
Battery Life:
The T5 doesn't need an external power source, which makes it convenient for travel. It’s powered directly through the USB connection, so I don't need to worry about carrying extra cables or chargers.
Conclusion:
Overall, the Samsung T5 Portable SSD 1TB has been a fantastic addition to my tech gear. It’s fast, durable, and portable—everything I need in a reliable external storage drive. Whether you’re a professional or just need extra storage for everyday use, this SSD is a great choice. Highly recommended!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2025Excellent external drive with large capacity and tiny form factor. I also love the security features that includes the requirement of a password to access. Keep in mind that (on Win11) once password is entered, the drive remains accessible on your PC even after waking it from sleep and singing back in to Windows. Only a complete shut down of the PC will restart the external drive so that it requires the password again.
Speed is fast. May not be as fast as most new drives created after 2024 (this one was purchased about 2020).
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Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2025Exelente velocidad
- Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2025This was the first external drive I bought for backing up my PCs. I label every backup by its PC name & date so if I ever need to restore a particular PC due to a failure of some kind, I don't need to figure out what caused the problem. I simply connect this drive to the failed PC and restore the PC from the last backup that I KNEW was working and I'm going again. If the PC is working again, then the drive saved me NO TRIP TO OR COST FOR A REPAIR GUY!!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025Portable a todas partes. La capacidad necesaria para llevar información. Da la opción de proteger la información con contraseña. Realmente necesito volverla a comprar.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2021Bought this to use as an external SSD to speed up my slow-as-molasses lemon of an iMac that I fell for purchasing last year. (2019 21.5" iMac with HDD...I know, right?) I was ready to spend $350-500 to upgrade internal SSD and RAM to get the machine that I thought I bought in the first place. Once I did more research, I realized that I could get the speed and functionality I desired using an external SSD. This little guy did the trick! I chose the T5 over the T7 due to my iMac's data transfer limitations (up to USB 3.1) and honestly, it was partly because the T5 is a little cheaper. I also love how portable this SSD is for future travel or flexibility.
To set up my OS on this SSD, I plugged the SSD into my iMac using the lightning cable provided. Then, I erased the disk with APFS format and GUID partition map scheme, restarted my computer in recovery mode and moved everything over using migration assistant. So easy!
There were a few cautionary tales about the SSD not being recognized after installing the Samsung software on a Mac. I also experienced this and eventually made it work. A few things I will say about that:
1) You do not NEED to install the software to use the SSD. You can just configure the drive using Disk Utility and use it as you normally would, but know that you won't have the password protection feature if you do this.
2) When you install the Samsung software for the first time, have your Preferences>Security/Privacy open and be ready to select "Open Anyway" when the Samsung software pops up under the blocked applications. This will cause the drive to be undetected every single time. Then, restart your computer, unplug/replug your drive and voila! It should be viewable in your Samsung portable SSD application.
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- S McIntoshReviewed in Singapore on February 12, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use
Was a little worried about buying this because of some of the reviews. Got it yesterday, connected it to my Mac and completed a total back up of my Mac in about half an hour. No formatting issues.
Then transferred hundreds of photos/videos from my iPhone over a couple of hours. Again no issues, didn’t heat up.
Hopefully it keeps working but so far would totally recommend it. Small and easy to use.
- Joel BReviewed in Canada on June 23, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing SSD - small easy to set up and works great
I needed a simple SSD drive for my wife's computer and this really delivered. I cannot believe how small it is, and that installation consisted of me plugging it into a USB port on the computer. That's it! SO much better than having to open it up and insert it into a drive tray. Bonus with this is it comes with a USB-C cable as well as USB cable, so you can use it for your phone or tablet, and is easily portable. I have had no problems with it so far and my wife is very happy with the upgrade to her computer loading times!
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ahmadReviewed in Saudi Arabia on December 1, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars ممتاز وكما بالاعلان
ممتاز وكما بالاعلان
- Andrii MotoraReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on July 14, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars It worth to buy it
Ultralight weight, very tiny and amazing transferring speed
- Papa EntenduReviewed in Canada on July 12, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality SSD
For a portable SSD this a great little unit. Physically, it's much smaller than I'd expected, which was a pleasant surprise, as was the quality of construction. Even better, the transfer rates are fast. Stepping up from old HDD externals or USB sticks, this unit transfers multi-GB video files in much short times. Not particularly cheap, but well worth the price.