Samsung Portable SSD T3 2TB Review

By Nathan Kirsch

Final Thoughts & Conclusions

Portable SSD T3 Retail Packaging

From a performance perspective not much changed on the Samsung Portable SSD T3 from the original SSD Portable SSD T1 from last year. The predecessor was not slow when it came to transfer speeds, so that shouldn’t be an issue. The new Portable SSD T3 is basically the result of the feedback of the Portable SSD T1. The new metal housing, the move to the USB-C data port, and the longer 18-inch data cable are all small, but beneficial improvements that will help this storage drive be usable for years to come. Enthusiasts and power users know that USB-C is the way to go, so if you are going to spend up to $850 for a 2TB portable drive like this you might as well get one that has the latest storage connector!

Portable SSD T3

Samsung Portable SSD T3 Lineup:

When it comes to pricing the Samsung Portable SSD T3 is pricey, but it’s unlike anything else. You can pre-order the Samsung Portable SSD T3 today, but they won’t begin shipping until February 29th, 2016.

The Samsung Portable SSD T3 easily gets our top award as its everything the original was with practical improvements! Everything that one could ask for from a refresh right? If the over 400 MB/s file transfers get you excited this might not be the right drive for you!

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Legit Bottom Line: The Samsung Portable SSD T3 is the ultimate portable storage drive!