Samsung
Samsung T9
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Ranked #2 in External SSDs
Backed by 4 cited sources
Covered by 4 outlets
Best all-round 20Gbps drive: sustained 2,000 MB/s with near-900 MB/s writes even after the cache runs out, AES-256 hardware encryption and 3m drop protection. Slightly pricey but the safest do-everything pick for most users.
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Key features
- ✓ USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, 2,000 MB/s read/write
- ✓ AES 256-bit hardware encryption
- ✓ 3-meter drop resistance
- ✓ Excellent sustained write performance
- ✓ 1TB/2TB/4TB capacities
The sources behind this ranking
4 cited sources cover Samsung T9. Here's the stance each one takes.
S 2 A 1 B 1
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Tom's Hardware A top pick in its best-external-SSDs guide for exceptional sustained performance and build quality, outperforming rivals in stress tests. S Read → T 
Tom's Guide Best portable SSD for most users - 2,000 MB/s with AES-256 encryption in a compact aluminum build. S Read → P 
PCWorld Rugged outside, fast inside - maintains nearly 900 MB/s on huge 450GB writes after secondary cache is exhausted. A Read → D 
Dong Knows Tech Solid but expensive - excellent drive whose value depends on street pricing versus the Crucial X10 Pro. B Read →