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- #SAMSUNG PORTABLE SSD T5 VS SANDISK EXTREME PORTABLE SSD PC#
- #SAMSUNG PORTABLE SSD T5 VS SANDISK EXTREME PORTABLE SSD SERIES#
Verdict: Samsung is all about simplicity and the small aluminum case of the T5 is perfect for those that want an additional SSD for their laptops or for the people that travel a lot and need a storage device for their photos and videos. Note: The Samsung T5 comes with two USB cables, one Type-C to Type-C and the other Type-C to Type-A, while the SanDisk Extreme comes with a single cable Type-C to Type-C, along with a small Type-A adapter.
#SAMSUNG PORTABLE SSD T5 VS SANDISK EXTREME PORTABLE SSD PC#
One significant difference between the two disks is the heat management: the Samsung T5 remained cool most of the time it was connected to my PC (it got warmer after data was transferred for a longer period of time), but SanDisk got significantly warm immediately after I connected it to a PC (close to the USB port) and it remained this way for the entire time it was connected.īoth the SanDisk Extreme and the Samsung T5 have a USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port (10Gbps) for connectivity purposes, but the T5 also comes with a small blue LED which lets you know when the portable SSD is connected (draws power) and when data is being received or transmitted (the blue LED will flash) – I would have enjoyed a similar approach from SanDisk as well. SanDisk went a step further, so its disk is IP55 rated which means that the device is dust protected and it will survive against water jets directed towards the enclosure.
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And that’s really the nature of the SSDs, since, unlike the traditional HDDs, these lack any spinning platters, therefore besides being lighter, they’re also stronger. When put next to the Samsung T5, it’s clear that SanDisk wanted to let you know that its SSD is more focused towards the protection against drops and it is true that the SanDisk Extreme will most likely survive unscathed from any type of falls thanks to its rubbery case, but don’t be fooled by the aluminum body of the T5, because I’ve been using it for almost a year and during this time it has survived multiple tumbles on the concrete floor and lots of travel – all that valiantly (for additional protection, you can purchase a leather pouch or use a skin). The entire case is black, but the manufacturer has added a relatively large cut-out which draws your attention especially because it is surrounded by an orange plastic loop (it’s a nice addition if you want to add it to your keychain).
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While Samsung has covered its T5 line mainly with aluminum, SanDisk’s case is made out of hard plastic, on one side covered by a soft finish (it’s a dust magnet), while the other has a rubber-like finish, making sure that it won’t easily slip out of your hand (or desk). The SanDisk Extreme went with a very different design approach, featuring a narrower, but slightly longer case (it measures 3.78 x 1.95 x 0.34 inches) and, because it only weighs 1.37 ounces (it’s a lot more lightweight than the T5), it can give that surreal feeling that you’re not really holding a powerful external SSD in your hand. The SSD measures 2.91 x 2.25 x 0.41 inches and weighs 1.79 ounces, so it can easily fit in a pocket, but be aware that because of its soft finish, it can be a bit slippery (initially, the T5 had a blue case if you went for the 250 and 500 GB variants and a black case if you opted for the 1 or 2 TB variants – in the meantime Samsung has also added red and gold). That being said, the Samsung T5 features a small rectangular case made of a single aluminum piece which curves around the internal hardware, allowing only two pieces of plastic on the lateral sides. The Samsung T5 and the SanDisk Extreme SSDs are definitely bigger than your average flash drive (the Patriot USB drives are among the few that are trying to blur that line), but the built quality and the speed performance is significantly better. The external storage products come in many forms, ranging from the relatively large NAS devices which have sacrificed portability for the storage flexibility and then there’s the USB drives and the external SSDs that are portable and a lot cheaper. Considering that the Samsung T5 and the SanDisk Extreme will most likely be the top options for a while especially for photo / video storing, but also for backup and general use, I decided to test them and see which can be regarded as the better external SSD.ĪLSO CHECK OUT: SAMSUNG 850 EVO VS SAMSUNG 860 EVO
#SAMSUNG PORTABLE SSD T5 VS SANDISK EXTREME PORTABLE SSD SERIES#
But, the competition never sleeps and Western Digital, another giant in the storage market has released last year the SanDisk Extreme SSD series which matches the T5 in features (it also uses the 3D / VNAND Flash technology for a better performance and longer life span), but it focused a lot more towards the portability factor, therefore offering a great alternative for those that found the T5 less suitable for outdoor adventures.