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OWC Envoy Ultra vs Samsung Portable SSD P9
Product A: OWC
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Samsung Portable SSD P7
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Sandisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD with USB4
Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD (V3)
Sandisk Portable SSD (V3)
Lexar ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD
Sabrent Rocket XTRM 5
Sandisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD
Samsung Portable SSD T9
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Sabrent Rocket XTRM 5
Sandisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD with USB4
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LaCie Rugged SSD4
Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD (V3)
Lexar ES3 Portable SSD
Samsung Portable SSD P7
Samsung Portable SSD T9
Lexar ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD
Sandisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD
Sandisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD (V3)
Samsung Portable SSD T7
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Sabrent Rocket XTRM 5
Sandisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD with USB4
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LaCie Rugged SSD4
Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD (V3)
Lexar ES3 Portable SSD
Samsung Portable SSD P7
Samsung Portable SSD T9
Lexar ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD
Sandisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD
Sandisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD (V3)
Samsung Portable SSD T723 of 55 fields differ
- 13 different values
- 10 known for one only
- 3 the same
- 29 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 84 SSDs.
- Write speedA: 6,000MB/sB: 3,800MB/sOWC is 2,200 MB/s higher.
- Read speedA: 6,000MB/sB: 4,000MB/sOWC is 2,000 MB/s higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AOWC: 75 × 20 mm
- BSamsung: 65 × 8.3 mm
Weight
0 to 150 g
All 63 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
MU-PJ1T0G/WW, MU-PJ1T0G/AM, MU-PJ2T0G/WW, MU-PJ2T0G/AM, MU-PJ4T0G/WW, MU-PJ4T0G/AM, MU-PJ8T0G/WW, MU-PJ8T0G/AM1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Product lineup table: MU-PJ1T0G, MU-PJ2T0G, MU-PJ4T0G and MU-PJ8T0G, each with /WW and /AM model codes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/182413/samsung-portable-ssd-MU-PJ1T0G-AM-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026US codes MU-PJ1T0G/AM, MU-PJ2T0G/AM, MU-PJ4T0G/AM and MU-PJ8T0G/AM5Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-2tb-external-ssd-usb-4-sku-mu-pj2t0g-amRead 14 October 2026US codes MU-PJ1T0G/AM, MU-PJ2T0G/AM, MU-PJ4T0G/AM and MU-PJ8T0G/AM
GTIN / EAN
810159621793, 810159621809, 8101596218162Maker product pageeshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB5ENVU02Read 15 October 2026UPC 810159621793 for the 2TB (JSON-LD of the product page). 810159621809 is the 4TB and 810159621816 the 8TB3Maker product pageeshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB5ENVU04Read 15 October 20264Maker product pageeshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB5ENVU08Read 15 October 2026
198957272790, 198957272806, 198957272813, 198957272820, 8806097972143, 88060979721502Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/182413/samsung-portable-ssd-MU-PJ1T0G-AM-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Samsung US spec sheet for MU-PJ1T0G/AM, hosted by Abt. Product codes with UPC: 198957272790 (MU-PJ1T0G/AM, 1TB), 198957272806 (MU-PJ2T0G/AM, 2TB), 198957272813 (MU-PJ4T0G/AM, 4TB) and 198957272820 (MU-PJ8T0G/AM, 8TB)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-2tb-jet-black-mu-pj2t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026Samsung Germany page for MU-PJ2T0G/WW lists EAN 8806097972150. The 1TB page for MU-PJ1T0G/WW lists EAN 8806097972143
Announced
Status
Available5Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-2tb-external-ssd-usb-4-sku-mu-pj2t0g-amRead 14 October 2026The 2TB model has an Add to cart button on 2026-10-14. 1TB, 4TB and 8TB are marked out of stock. The US store prices of $339.99 (1TB), $649.99 (2TB), $1,439.99 (4TB) and $2,879.99 (8TB) are current prices. The 4TB and 8TB prices differ from the launch MSRPs and are not stored6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-showcases-p9-p7-ssds-featuring-usb4-gamescom-2026Read 14 October 2026Samsung says the series will be available in September, with some capacities at a later date
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$649.996Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-showcases-p9-p7-ssds-featuring-usb4-gamescom-2026Read 14 October 2026MSRP $339.99 for 1TB, $649.99 for 2TB, $1,349.99 for 4TB and $2,699.99 for 8TB, US. The base price is the 2TB model7Press articleitwire.com/business-it-news/storage/samsungs-p9-and-p7-portable-ssds-reach-4-000mb-s-over-usb4-and-the-8tb-p9-is-an-industry-first-though-australian-pricing-is-yet-to-comeRead 14 October 2026Lists US prices $339.99 (1TB), $649.99 (2TB), $1,349.99 (4TB) and $2,699.99 (8TB), the same as Samsung's release
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Jet Black3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-2tb-jet-black-mu-pj2t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026Samsung Germany shows the colour as Schwarz and its page URL reads jet-black. Samsung Singapore names it Jet Black4Maker product pagesamsung.com/sg/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-8tb-jet-black-mu-pj8t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026Page title reads Portable SSD P9 USB4 Gen 3x2 8TB Jet Black. The 1TB and 4TB pages name Jet Black too
Form factor
Capacity
2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB2Maker product pageeshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB5ENVU02Read 15 October 2026Spec table: Total Capacity 2048GB, with 1920GB usable and 128GB allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction. The 4TB lists 4096GB total and 3840GB usable, the 8TB 8192GB total and 7680GB usable. The product is sold as 2.0TB, 4.0TB and 8.0TB, so the marketed 2000, 4000 and 8000 GB are stored3Maker product pageeshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB5ENVU04Read 15 October 20264096GB total, 3840GB usable, 256GB allocated to redundancy and error correction4Maker product pageeshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB5ENVU08Read 15 October 20268192GB total, 7680GB usable, 512GB allocated to redundancy and error correction6Press releaseowc.com/news/owc-launches-envoy-ultra-thunderbolt-5-ssdRead 15 October 2026Launch capacities 2.0TB and 4.0TB7Press releaseowc.com/ca/news/other-world-computing-introduces-8tb-envoy-ultra-thunderbolt-5-ssdRead 15 October 2026OWC press release dated 5 January 2026 announces the 8TB model, available that day through OWC.com, Amazon and MacSales.com
1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Capacity row 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB. Footnote: 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes by IDEMA. The lineup table lists 1,000GB, 2,000GB, 4,000GB and 8,000GB4Maker product pagesamsung.com/sg/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-8tb-jet-black-mu-pj8t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026Samsung Singapore lists the P9 in 1TB, 4TB and 8TB pages with codes MU-PJ1T0G/WW, MU-PJ4T0G/WW and MU-PJ8T0G/WW. All are out of stock6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-showcases-p9-p7-ssds-featuring-usb4-gamescom-2026Read 14 October 2026The P Series will be available in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB and 8TB capacities. The 8TB is called the first 8TB USB4 portable SSD at 4,000 MB/s
Interface
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Interface
Thunderbolt 51Maker product pageowc.com/solutions/envoy-ultraRead 15 October 2026Page headline: The First and Fastest Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD. Real-world speeds are given for Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3 (Mac only) and USB4, so the drive is rated for Thunderbolt 5 at the top2Maker product pageeshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB5ENVU02Read 15 October 2026Host Port Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) up to 80Gb/s. Maximum data rate is up to 40Gb/s on USB4. Chipset: Thunderbolt JHL9480. Host interface requirements are Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3 (Mac only) or USB4
PCIe generation
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PCIe lanes
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NVMe version
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Detachable cable
No1Maker product pageowc.com/solutions/envoy-ultraRead 15 October 2026Built-in Thunderbolt cable. The footnote says a damaged cable is a user serviceable item, available from 20252Maker product pageeshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB5ENVU02Read 15 October 2026Captive Cable: (1) Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), 23.3 cm long
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026The cable is a separate item in the box and the drive has a USB-C port3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-2tb-jet-black-mu-pj2t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026Premium USB Type-C to C cable is a separate box item
Hardware
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Flash type
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Flash memory
Kioxia BiCS6 TLC9Reviewmigovi.com/en/owc-envoy-ultra-portable-ssd-performance-reviewRead 15 October 2026Kioxia BiCS6 162-layer 3D TLC
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Flash layers
1629Reviewmigovi.com/en/owc-envoy-ultra-portable-ssd-performance-reviewRead 15 October 2026162-layer
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DRAM cache
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DRAM cache size
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Component sides
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Performance
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Sequential read (claimed)
4,000MB/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Up to 4,000 MB/s for all four capacities. Footnote 3: measured on Samsung's internal testing standards with the enclosed cable. The US spec sheet names the host: ASRock 4x4-800, AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, 16GB DRAM, Windows 11 25H2, and says the host and cable must support USB4 Gen 3x2 with UASP enabled2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/182413/samsung-portable-ssd-MU-PJ1T0G-AM-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 20264,000 MB/s up to, test host ASRock 4x4-800, AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, 16GB DRAM, Windows 11 25H2
Sequential write (claimed)
3,800MB/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Up to 3,700 MB/s for 1TB and up to 3,800 MB/s for 2TB, 4TB and 8TB. Same test conditions. Samsung's Germany page says that after Intelligent TurboWrite is used up the 2TB, 4TB and 8TB models sustain 2,000 MB/s and the 1TB sustains 1,000 MB/s. That is a maker claim and is not stored2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/182413/samsung-portable-ssd-MU-PJ1T0G-AM-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Footnote 3 reads up to 4,000/3,800 MB/s. The table shows 3,700 MB/s for the 1TB model
Random 4K read (claimed)
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Random 4K write (claimed)
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Endurance and reliability
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Endurance (TBW)
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MTBF or MTTF (claimed)
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Operating temperature
Min5Max35°C2Maker product pageeshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB5ENVU02Read 15 October 2026Ambient temperature operating 5 C to 35 C (41 F to 95 F). Non-operating range of -20 C to 60 C is not stored5Owner's manualeshop.macsales.com/manuals/owc-envoy-ultra-support-manualRead 15 October 2026Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C
Min0Max60°C1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Operating 0 C to 60 C, Tc measured at the hottest point on the case. The non-operating range of -40 C to 85 C is not stored3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-2tb-jet-black-mu-pj2t0g-wwRead 14 October 20260 C to 60 C
Power
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Power while reading (claimed)
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Power while writing (claimed)
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Max power consumption (claimed)
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Average power in light use (claimed)
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Idle power (claimed)
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Sleep power (claimed)
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Measured
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Sequential read (measured)
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Sequential write (measured)
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Random 4K read at queue depth 1 (measured)
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Random 4K write at queue depth 1 (measured)
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Write cache size (measured)
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Write speed after the cache (measured)
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3DMark Storage Benchmark
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Highest temperature under load (measured)
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Idle power (measured)
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Cooling and build
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Heatsink
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RGB lighting
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Dust and water rating
IP671Maker product pageowc.com/solutions/envoy-ultraRead 15 October 2026Crushproof, dustproof and waterproof IP67 rated. Footnote: waterproof for up to 30 minutes at under 1 meter, and the plug end of the built-in cable is not waterproof2Maker product pageeshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB5ENVU02Read 15 October 2026IP Rating row: IP67 (dust-tight, protected against the effects of temporary immersion in water)
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Drop test height
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2m1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Drop resistant up to 2 m. Test condition: free-fall to a metal plate from 2 m. Drop damage is not covered under warranty. The US spec sheet writes 6.5-feet2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/182413/samsung-portable-ssd-MU-PJ1T0G-AM-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Up to a 6.5-foot drop rating, which is 1.98 m. The Samsung datasheet and the Germany page publish 2 m, which is stored3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-2tb-jet-black-mu-pj2t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026Up to 2 meters, test conducted by Samsung under controlled conditions
Security and software
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Security
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AES 256-bit hardware encryption, Password protection1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Encryption row reads AES 256-bit hardware encryption3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-2tb-jet-black-mu-pj2t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026Encryption row reads AES 256-bit hardware encryption. The text adds password protection through Samsung Magician Software
Software
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Samsung Magician1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Software row reads Samsung Magician Software, compatible with Windows 10 or higher, macOS 10.15 or higher and Android 7.0 or higher3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-2tb-jet-black-mu-pj2t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026Management software: Samsung Magician Software
Compatibility
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Platforms
macOS, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, iPadOS1Maker product pageowc.com/solutions/envoy-ultraRead 15 October 2026Page says Macs, PCs, iPad Pros, Chromebooks and Surface devices. The MacSales spec table names macOS, Windows 11, Ubuntu Linux, iPadOS and Chrome OS2Maker product pageeshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB5ENVU02Read 15 October 2026Mac OS: macOS 14, 15 and 26. PC: Windows 11. Linux: Yes, latest Ubuntu. Mobile: iPadOS 17, 18 and 26. Other: Chrome OS. The drive ships APFS formatted and other platforms must reformat it. Android is not stored, since the table lists no Android version5Owner's manualeshop.macsales.com/manuals/owc-envoy-ultra-support-manualRead 15 October 2026macOS 14.x or later (Thunderbolt 5 needs 15.3.x), Windows 11, Chrome OS, iPadOS and Ubuntu
Windows, macOS, Android2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/182413/samsung-portable-ssd-MU-PJ1T0G-AM-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Extensive Compatibility row reads Windows, Mac OS, Android, Mobile (Galaxy & iPhone and newer), tablet, laptop, video game console. Samsung's Germany page lists only Windows 10, macOS 10.15 and Android 7.0 as operating systems, so iOS is not stored. No console is named3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-2tb-jet-black-mu-pj2t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026Operating systems row reads Windows 10 or higher, macOS 10.15 or higher, Android 7.0 or higher. Compatible devices row names PCs, laptops, Android smartphones and tablets, game consoles, smart TVs and cameras. No console is named, so only the three operating systems are stored
Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Length130Width75Height20mm(5.1 × 3 × 0.8 in)2Maker product pageeshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB5ENVU02Read 15 October 2026Height 2.0 cm, Length 13.0 cm, Width 7.5 cm. The captive cable is not included in the length. Stored as 130 x 75 x 20 mm
Length90Width65Height8.3mm(3.5 × 2.6 × 0.3 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Hardware information row reads 90 x 65 x 8.3 mm for all capacities. The US spec sheet lists 3.54 x 2.56 x 0.33 inches as L x W x H2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/182413/samsung-portable-ssd-MU-PJ1T0G-AM-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 20263.54 x 2.56 x 0.33 inches, which is 89.9 x 65.0 x 8.4 mm. The 90 x 65 x 8.3 mm of the datasheet is stored
Weight
96g(3.4 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 202696 grams. Footnote: exact weight may vary by capacity. The US spec sheet reads Weight (Max.) approx. 3.39 oz (96g)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/182413/samsung-portable-ssd-MU-PJ1T0G-AM-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Weight (Max.) approx. 3.39 oz (96g)
In the box
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In the box
OWC Envoy Ultra External Storage Solution, OWC Envoy Ultra Getting Started QR Insert Card, Support Manual for OWC Envoy Ultra (digital), 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty2Maker product pageeshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB5ENVU02Read 15 October 2026Includes row: OWC Envoy Ultra External Storage Solution, Getting Started QR Insert Card, digital Support Manual and a 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty. The text is the same on the 2TB, 4TB and 8TB pages
Samsung Portable SSD P9, USB Type-C to C cable, Quick User Manual & Warranty Statement1Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Product lineup box contents: Samsung Portable SSD P9, USB Type-C to C cable, Quick User Manual & Warranty Statement3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/memory-storage/portable-ssd/p9-portable-ssd-2tb-jet-black-mu-pj2t0g-wwRead 14 October 2026Box contents: Samsung P9 Portable SSD, premium USB cable Type-C to C, user manual
Cables included
AOWC Envoy Ultra
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| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C | 1 |
Links
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Spec sheet
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Manual
eshop.macsales.com/manuals/owc-envoy-ultra-support-manual5Owner's manualeshop.macsales.com/manuals/owc-envoy-ultra-support-manualRead 15 October 2026Support Manual for OWC Envoy Ultra
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
5years2Maker product pageeshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB5ENVU02Read 15 October 2026Includes list says 5 Year OWC Limited Warranty. The US store page names no other warranty for the new product. SHI and Thunderbolt Laptop say 3 years, which OWC's page and support manual do not5Owner's manualeshop.macsales.com/manuals/owc-envoy-ultra-support-manualRead 15 October 20265-Year Limited Warranty, not transferable