Samsung- 500GB T5 Portable SSD - MU-PA500B/WW

The Samsung Portable SSD T5 elevates data transfer speeds to the next level and unleashes a new experience in external storage. With a compact and durable design and password protection, the T5 is truly easy to carry and stores data securely.

Fast transfer speeds

With Samsung V-NAND flash memory and a USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface, the T5 provides transfer speeds of up to 540 MB/s¹ , that's up to 4.9x faster than external HDDs² .

Metal minimalism

The top to bottom metal design and rounded unibody fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. The T5 comes in two distinct aluminum finishes - an alluring blue for 250 GB and 500 GB models, and a deep black for 1 TB and 2 TB models.

Compact and light

Smaller than the average business card, weighing just 51 grams, and only 10.5 mm thick. The compact, light and slim T5 is the perfect portable storage.

Management software

The T5 comes embedded with new intuitive software for PCs and Macs³ to easily set the password and get the latest firmware updates. You can also download the mobile app for Android smartphones and tablets.⁴

Solid inside

The optional password protection with AES 256-bit hardware encryption keeps your personal and private data more secure.

Solid Outside

Stay worry-free. The T5 has no moving parts and a sturdy metal body, so it can handle drops of up to 2 meters⁵ .

Connect with ease

Connect the T5 to an extensive range of devices from PCs, Macs, smartphones and other devices.⁶ The included USB Type-C to C cable and USB Type-C to A cable give you seamless connectivity without the hassle of purchasing additional adapters.⁷

Ready anytime, anywhere

Take everything, all your work and entertainment, with you. The Portable SSD T5 gives you simple and efficient access to your massive data so you can complete tasks quickly and on the move.

¹Performance may vary depending on host configuration. To reach maximum transfer speeds of 540 MB/s, the host device and connection cables must support USB 3.1 Gen 2 and the UASP mode must be enabled.

²Based on internal test results compared to a Samsung external HDD 500GB. Test system configuration: Asus Strix Z270E Gaming motherboard, Intel Core i5-7600 @3.5 GHz, DDR4 1066 MHz 4 GB, OS-Windows 10 x64, Performance measurements based on CrystalDiskMark 5.2.1.

³Software requires Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks), Android 4.4 (KitKat), or higher. Older versions of the Windows, Mac and Android operating systems may not be supported.

⁴Firmware update requires PC or Mac connection. Android app available on Google Play.

⁵The internal free fall shock test was conducted under controlled conditions.

⁶Compatibility with host devices may vary. Some operating systems may require T5 reformatting. Please find the compatible devices list on www.samsung.com/support

⁷T5 is compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.