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Samsung Portable SSD T9 vs Sandisk Portable SSD (E30)
Product A: Samsung
25 of 63 known
Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield
Samsung Portable SSD T7
Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD (V2)
Lexar ES3 Portable SSD
Sandisk Portable SSD (V3)
Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO
Sandisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD
Western Digital WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD
Kingston XS2000
Sabrent Rocket XTRM 5
Lexar ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD
Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD (V3)
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Compare the Sandisk Portable SSD (E30) with
Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield
Samsung Portable SSD T7
Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD (V2)
Lexar ES3 Portable SSD
Sandisk Portable SSD (V3)
Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO
Sandisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD
Western Digital WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD
Kingston XS2000
Sabrent Rocket XTRM 5
Lexar ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD
Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD (V3)Product B: Sandisk
20 of 63 known
Lexar ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD
Western Digital WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD
Kingston XS2000
Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD (V3)
Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO
Sandisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD
Sandisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD with USB4
Lexar ES3 Portable SSD
Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield
LaCie Rugged SSD4
CORSAIR EX400U SURVIVOR
OWC Envoy Ultra
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Compare the Samsung Portable SSD T9 with
Lexar ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD
Western Digital WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD
Kingston XS2000
Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD (V3)
Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO
Sandisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD
Sandisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD with USB4
Lexar ES3 Portable SSD
Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield
LaCie Rugged SSD4
CORSAIR EX400U SURVIVOR
OWC Envoy Ultra17 of 55 fields differ
- 12 different values
- 5 known for one only
- 3 the same
- 35 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 84 SSDs.
- Read speedA: 2,000MB/sB: 800MB/sSamsung is 1,200 MB/s higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ASamsung: 60 × 14 mm
- BSandisk: 46.9 × 9.9 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-PG1T0B/AM, MU-PG1T0B/EU, MU-PG1T0B/WW, MU-PG2T0B/AM, MU-PG2T0B/EU, MU-PG2T0B/WW, MU-PG4T0B/AM, MU-PG4T0B/EU, MU-PG4T0B/WW1Maker spec sheet (PDF)farnell.com/datasheets/4019030.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product line-up table: MU-PG1T0B, MU-PG2T0B and MU-PG4T0B, each with /WW, /AM and /EU model codes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t9-usb-3-2-2tb-black-sku-mu-pg2t0b-amRead 14 October 2026US model codes MU-PG1T0B/AM, MU-PG2T0B/AM, MU-PG4T0B/AM3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t9-2tb-black-mu-pg2t0b-euRead 14 October 2026UK and EU model code MU-PG2T0B/EU4Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/06052024/Samsung_Memory_Storage_MSRP_Price_File_May_2024.pdfRead 14 October 2026US model codes MU-PG1T0B/AM, MU-PG2T0B/AM and MU-PG4T0B/AM, described as T9, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB
GTIN / EAN
619659204877, 6196592048533Retailer pageshop.cisilion.com/sandisk-sdssde30-1t00-g26-external-solid-state-drive-1-tb-usb-type-c-3-2-gen-2-3-1-gen-2-black-sdssde30-1t00-g26.htmlRead 15 October 2026EAN 0619659204877 for SDSSDE30-1T00-G26, stored without the leading zero. eBay lists the same UPC4Retailer pageshop.cisilion.com/sandisk-sdssde30-2t00-g26-external-solid-state-drive-2-tb-usb-type-c-3-2-gen-2-3-1-gen-2-black-sdssde30-2t00-g26.htmlRead 15 October 2026EAN 0619659204853 for SDSSDE30-2T00-G26, stored without the leading zero
Announced
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Status
Available2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t9-usb-3-2-2tb-black-sku-mu-pg2t0b-amRead 14 October 2026Samsung US page lists the 2TB T9 (Black) for sale. Its current price is not used6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-announces-t9-portable-ssdRead 14 October 2026Announced as released and available
Predecessor
Samsung Portable SSD T79Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-announces-t9-portable-ssdRead 23 October 2026Samsung's T9 release calls the T7 the previous model of the T9.
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Successor
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Sandisk Portable SSD (V3)5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/replacement_for/1773430-REG/sandisk_sdssde30_2t00_g26_e30_2tb_800mb_s_portable.htmlRead 21 October 2026B&H marks the 2TB SDSSDE30-2T00-G26 as discontinued and lists the SDSSDE31-2T00-G25, the SANDISK Portable SSD V3, as its replacement. Sandisk's own store still sells the drive, so the status stays available6Press articlenotebookcheck.com/Sandisk-E31-Kompakte-SSD-mit-bis-zu-2-TB-und-drei-Jahren-Garantie-startet-weltweit.1403869.0.htmlRead 21 October 2026Notebookcheck article of 20 September 2026 on the Portable SSD (V3) calls it lighter by about 8 g than its predecessor (33.2 g against 40 g), about 200 MB/s faster (1,000 against 800 MB/s) and with a fixed eyelet in place of the predecessor's rubber hook. Those values match this drive. The article does not name the E30
Launch price (US)
$239.995Press articleguru3d.com/story/samsung-announces-portable-ssd-t9Read 14 October 2026MSRP $139.99 (1TB), $239.99 (2TB) and $439.99 (4TB), US, excl. sales tax. Available worldwide on 3 October 2023. StorageReview lists $140, $240 and $440 on the same day8Reviewstoragereview.com/review/samsung-t9-portable-ssd-reviewRead 14 October 2026Backed by a 5-year warranty, the T9 goes for $140 (1TB), $240 (2TB) and $440 (4TB)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Black2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t9-usb-3-2-2tb-black-sku-mu-pg2t0b-amRead 14 October 2026Page title reads Portable SSD T9 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (Black). Model codes end in B for black3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t9-2tb-black-mu-pg2t0b-euRead 14 October 2026Colour: Black
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Form factor
Capacity
1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)farnell.com/datasheets/4019030.pdfRead 14 October 2026Capacity 1TB, 2TB, 4TB. 1 TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes
1 TB, 2 TB1Maker product pagesandisk.com/products/ssd/external-ssd/sandisk-usb-3-2-ssdRead 15 October 2026Specifications show 1TB and 2TB for the G26 model numbers2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/usb-3-2-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-usb-3-2-ssd.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Interface
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Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)farnell.com/datasheets/4019030.pdfRead 14 October 2026Interface row reads USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)1Maker product pagesandisk.com/products/ssd/external-ssd/sandisk-usb-3-2-ssdRead 15 October 2026Interface row reads USB 3.2 Gen 2, connector USB-C. The page names no USB bridge or flash controller2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/usb-3-2-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-usb-3-2-ssd.pdfRead 15 October 2026
PCIe generation
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PCIe lanes
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NVMe version
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Detachable cable
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)farnell.com/datasheets/4019030.pdfRead 14 October 2026The cables are separate items in the box and the drive has a USB-C port3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t9-2tb-black-mu-pg2t0b-euRead 14 October 2026Includes a USB-C to C and a USB-C to A cable, so the cable is not fixed
Hardware
None of 7 known
Controller
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Flash type
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Flash memory
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Flash layers
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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)
2,000MB/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)farnell.com/datasheets/4019030.pdfRead 14 October 2026Up to 2,000 MB/s for 1TB, 2TB and 4TB. Footnote 3: measured on Samsung internal testing standards with the enclosed cable. Samsung's page names the test host: ASUS ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING WIFI, Intel i9-10900K, Windows 11 Pro. UASP mode must be enabled6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-announces-t9-portable-ssdRead 14 October 2026Up to 2,000 MB/s sequential read and write on the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface
800MB/s1Maker product pagesandisk.com/products/ssd/external-ssd/sandisk-usb-3-2-ssdRead 15 October 2026Sequential Read Performance 800MB/s. Footnote on the page and in the datasheet says up to 800MB/s read, write speeds lower, based on internal testing. No write speed is published2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/usb-3-2-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-usb-3-2-ssd.pdfRead 15 October 2026Footnote: 1TB-2TB up to 800MB/s read speed, 480GB up to 520MB/s. Write speeds lower. Based on internal testing. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes
Sequential write (claimed)
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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
Min0Max45°C1Maker product pagesandisk.com/products/ssd/external-ssd/sandisk-usb-3-2-ssdRead 15 October 2026Operating Temperature row reads 0°C to 45°C. Non-operating -20°C to 85°C is not stored2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/usb-3-2-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-usb-3-2-ssd.pdfRead 15 October 2026Operating temperature 0°C to 45°C
Power
None of 6 known
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
None of 9 known
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
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Drop test height
3m1Maker spec sheet (PDF)farnell.com/datasheets/4019030.pdfRead 14 October 2026Drop resistant up to 3 m. Footnote: free-fall to a metal plate from a 3 m height under controlled conditions. Damage by drops is not covered under warranty3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t9-2tb-black-mu-pg2t0b-euRead 14 October 2026Up to 3-meter drop resistant. Based on an internal free fall shock test
2m1Maker product pagesandisk.com/products/ssd/external-ssd/sandisk-usb-3-2-ssdRead 15 October 2026Page text says up to two-meter drop protection. The datasheet footnote says based on internal testing. Surface and conditions are not stated2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/usb-3-2-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-usb-3-2-ssd.pdfRead 15 October 2026Highlights say up to two-meter drop protection, footnote 3 says based on internal testing. The datasheet also lists shock resistance up to 1500G, which has no field
Security and software
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Security
AES 256-bit hardware encryption, Password protection1Maker spec sheet (PDF)farnell.com/datasheets/4019030.pdfRead 14 October 2026Encryption row reads AES 256-bit hardware encryption. Samsung's page says the drive can be secured with an AES 256-bit encrypted password3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t9-2tb-black-mu-pg2t0b-euRead 14 October 2026The drive can be secured with an AES 256-bit encrypted password. Encryption row reads AES 256-bit hardware encryption
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Software
Samsung Magician1Maker spec sheet (PDF)farnell.com/datasheets/4019030.pdfRead 14 October 2026Software rows read Samsung Portable SSD 1.0 and Samsung Magician Software. Samsung's page names Magician for management3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t9-2tb-black-mu-pg2t0b-euRead 14 October 2026Management SW: Samsung Magician Software, Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.0
Compatibility
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Platforms
Windows, macOS, Android3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t9-2tb-black-mu-pg2t0b-euRead 14 October 2026Specifications row OS Compatibility reads Windows, macOS, Android. The page also names gaming consoles, smart TVs and cameras as host devices without naming a console, so only the three operating systems are stored6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-announces-t9-portable-ssdRead 14 October 2026Compatible with PCs, cameras, smartphones, tablets and game consoles across Windows, Mac and Android OS
Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Length88Width60Height14mm(3.5 × 2.4 × 0.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)farnell.com/datasheets/4019030.pdfRead 14 October 202688 x 60 x 14 mm, the same for all capacities
Length96.9Width46.9Height9.91mm(3.8 × 1.8 × 0.4 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/usb-3-2-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-usb-3-2-ssd.pdfRead 15 October 2026Row reads 3.81 x 1.85 x 0.39 in. (96.90 x 46.90 x 9.91 mm). The row is labelled H x W x L but 96.9 mm is the long side, so it is stored as length. Cisilion's feed gives the same three values
Weight
40g(1.4 oz)1Maker product pagesandisk.com/products/ssd/external-ssd/sandisk-usb-3-2-ssdRead 15 October 2026Weight row reads 40gms3Retailer pageshop.cisilion.com/sandisk-sdssde30-1t00-g26-external-solid-state-drive-1-tb-usb-type-c-3-2-gen-2-3-1-gen-2-black-sdssde30-1t00-g26.htmlRead 15 October 2026Weight 40 g, matching the maker's page
In the box
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In the box
Samsung Portable SSD T9, USB Type-C to A cable, USB Type-C to C cable, Quick User Manual & Warranty Statement1Maker spec sheet (PDF)farnell.com/datasheets/4019030.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product line-up table box contents: Samsung Portable SSD T9, USB Type-C to A cable, USB Type-C to C cable, Quick User Manual & Warranty Statement6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-announces-t9-portable-ssdRead 14 October 2026Comes with USB Type C-to-C and C-to-A cables
SanDisk Portable SSD, USB-C to USB-A Cable, Safety and Warranty Guide1Maker product pagesandisk.com/products/ssd/external-ssd/sandisk-usb-3-2-ssdRead 15 October 2026In The Box rows, verbatim
Cables included
ASamsung Portable SSD T9
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C | 1 |
| USB-C to USB-A | 1 |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)farnell.com/datasheets/4019030.pdfRead 14 October 2026One USB Type-C to C cable and one USB Type-C to A cable. KitGuru says the C to C cable is USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and the C to A cable is USB 3.2 Gen 2x1. No cable lengths found3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t9-2tb-black-mu-pg2t0b-euRead 14 October 2026It also includes a USB-C to C and a USB-C to A cable
BSandisk Portable SSD (E30)
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-A | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.farnell.com/datasheets/4019030.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)farnell.com/datasheets/4019030.pdfRead 14 October 2026Samsung Portable SSD T9 2023 Data Sheet, Revision 1.0, hosted by Farnell. Samsung's own PDF link was not found
documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/usb-3-2-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-usb-3-2-ssd.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/usb-3-2-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-usb-3-2-ssd.pdfRead 15 October 2026
Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years1Maker product pagesandisk.com/products/ssd/external-ssd/sandisk-usb-3-2-ssdRead 15 October 2026Specifications row reads 3-Year Limited Warranty2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/usb-3-2-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-usb-3-2-ssd.pdfRead 15 October 2026Warranty 3-year limited (US only) and 3-year (rest of world)