Samsung T9: the new external SSD puts everything on speed, even if it means making sacrifices

The portable SSD of Samsung, the T9, has just been screened by the editorial staff. If it impresses with its ability to use the USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 standard for flows running through the 2000 MB/s, it operates a striking strategic choice: raw speed now takes precedence over resistance to any test.

A clear compromise on robustness

While the T7 Shield, highlighted its robustness with an IP65 waterproofing certification, the Samsung T9 aims for another target. He certainly retains a rubber coating giving him a significant resistance to falls up to 3 meters, but abandons all protection against water and dust. A notable sacrifice that clearly positions the T9 as a racing beast for creatives and professionals needing ultra-rapid transfers, rather than a companion for extreme adventurers.

Flow rates that hold their promises

This concentration on performance is confirmed on the test bench. With speeds measured at 1970 MB/s in reading and 1805 MB/s in optimal conditions, the T9 effectively exploits the bandwidth offered by the USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, thus placing itself in front of a good part of its direct competitors.

To find out all the details, from performance to manual copying to managing your cache, and find out if the Samsung T9 is the SSD you need, we invite you To read our full test.