Samsung has just revealed its first-ever NVMe-based portable SSD – the Portable SSD X5. Targeted at the pros and content creators, the scorcher of a drive reads at up to 2,800MB/s and writes at 2,300MB/s (2,100MB/s for 500GB model).
Combined with 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3, you can transfer a 20GB file in just 12 seconds. Thunderbolt 3 is four times faster than USB 3.1. With read speeds of 2,800MB/s, the X5 is 5.2X faster than SATA-based SSDs.
These speeds will come in handy for content creators who work on 4K video files and high-resolution photos. The X5 is designed for Macs and PCs with Thunderbolt 3 ports, and does not work with regular USB 3.1.
The pocketable drive weighs just 150g and has a supercar-inspired full-metal design. It features a shock-resistant interior frame that can survive accidental drops of up to 2m. It has Dynamic Thermal Guard technology and a heat sink to safeguard it from overheating. It also features data protection with AES 256-bit hardware encryption.
;The X5 goes on sale starting 3 September and retails for USD400 (500GB), USD700 (1TB) and USD1,400 (2TB).
Each drive carries a three-year limited warranty.
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Key Specifications
| Category | Samsung Portable SSD X5 |
| Capacity | 2TB/1TB/500GB |
| Interface | Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 119 x 62 x 19.7 mm (4.7 x 2.4 x 0.8 inches) |
| Weight | 150 grams (5.3 oz.) |
| Compatibility | H/W) Macs and Windows PCs with Thunderbolt 3 ports (Not backward compatible / Not compatible with PCs only with USB interface) O/S) MacOS Sierra (10.12) or higher Windows 10 64 bit RS 2 or higher |
| Performance | Up to 2,800 MB/s sequential read speeds Up to 2,300 MB/s sequential write speeds (500GB: up to 2,100 MB/s) |
| Encryption | AES 256-bit hardware encryption |
| Security | Samsung Portable SSD Software Password protection (optional) |
| Certifications | CE, BSMI, KC, VCCI, C-tick, FCC, IC, UL, TUV, CB |
| RoHS Compliance | RoHS2 |
| Warranty | Three-Year Limited Warranty |
Source: Samsung
