There is no better device for fast, portable storage out there short of the Thunderbolt 3 version (that's also significantly pricier). I've been using it for close to a year now and it handles everything I throw at it like a champ with sustained read and write speeds of around 500 MB/s (slower but still responsive with random access).
It's also super small and light but still extremely solid with a metal casing and quality cables rated to USB 3.2 Gen 2 (formerly USB 3.1 Gen 2).
The supplied software is useless unless if you want to make use of the included encryption which would limit portability in a significant way. I would advise you use third party software if that's something you're worried about or your OS's tools if that's something you have access to (FileVault and Bitlocker).
Lookout for clearances on this product if you're not in a hurry as you'll be saving quite a lot of money!
RAM | 500 GB |
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Hard Drive | 500 GB Portable |
Brand | Samsung |
Series | Samsung T5 |
Item model number | MU-PA500B/AM |
Hardware Platform | PC;Mac;Android OS |
Product Dimensions | 1.02 x 7.62 x 5.59 cm; 45.36 Grams |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 10 x 76 x 56 millimeters |
Colour | blue |
Flash memory size | 500 GB |
Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.1 |