WD Black P50 vs Samsung T5 – what is the read or write speed? SSD with V-NAND offers ultra-fast data transfer speeds of up to 540MB/s (up to 4.9x faster than external HDDs); Ideal for transferring large-sized data including 4K videos, high-resolution photos, games and more. Includes USB type C to C and USB type C to A cables to connect to PCs, Macs, smartphones and other devices. Top to bottom shock resistant metal design fits in the palm of your hand and easily slides in your pocket or purse to take work and entertainment on the go.
Specification – WD Black P50 vs Samsung T5
WD Black P50
- Brand Western Digital
- Series P50 Game Drive
- Item model number WDBA3S0010BBK-WESN
- Hardware Platform PC, Mac
- Item Weight 4.1 ounces
- Product Dimensions 4.65 x 2.44 x 0.55 inches
- Item Dimensions LxWxH 4.65 x 2.44 x 0.55 inches
- Flash Memory Size 1
Samsung T5
- Series Samsung T5
- Item model number MU-PA1T0B/AM
- Hardware Platform PC;Mac;Android OS
- Item Weight 1.8 ounces
- Product Dimensions 0.41 x 2.91 x 2.26 inches
- Item Dimensions LxWxH 0.41 x 2.91 x 2.26 inches
- Color Black
- Flash Memory Size 1000
- Hard Drive Interface USB 3.0
WD Black P50 vs Samsung T5 comparison chart
| WD Black 2TB P50 | Samsung 2TB T5 | |
| Storage Capacity | 2TB | 2TB |
| Connection Interface | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (USB Type-C) | 1 x USB 3.2 / USB 3.1 Gen 2 (USB Type-A) 1 x USB 3.2 / USB 3.1 Gen 2 (USB Type-C) |
| Maximum Read Speed | 2000 MB/s | 540 MB/s |
| Sequential Read Speed | Not Specified | Not Specified |
| Maximum Write Speed | Not Applicable | 515 MB/s |
| Sequential Write Speed | Not Specified | Not Specified |
| Encryption | Not Specified | 256-Bit AES |
Others
| WD Black 2TB P50 | Samsung 2TB T5 | |
| Internal Interface | Not Specified | Not Specified |
| Type | Solid-State Drive | Solid-State Drive |
| Flash Memory Type | Not Specified | Multi-Level Cell (MLC) |
| Form Factor | M.2 | Not Specified |
| Security Features | Not Specified | Password Protection |
| Bus Power | USB | USB |
| Material | Not Specified | Not Specified |
| Environmental Resistance | None | Shock |
| Dimensions (L x W x H | 4.7 x 2.4 x 0.6″ / 119.4 x 61.0 x 15.2 mm | 3.0 x 2.3 x 0.4″ / 76.2 x 58.4 x 10.2 mm |
| Weight | Not Applicable | 1.8 oz / 51.03 g |
| Warranty Length | Not Applicable | Limited 3-Year Warranty |
Alternate of – WD Black P50 or Samsung T5
Crucial X6: The tiniest 2TB portable SSD
In many ways, the Crucial X6 is the mini (and lesser) version of the Crucial X8 below. Since the latter is already ultra-compact, we’re now talking about a tiny portable storage device.
Despite the diminutive physical size, the X6 is a formidable portable SSD. It delivers up to 2 TB of storage space and has the performance that can match that. You won’t need to wait for a long time even when you want to fill it up.
PROS
- Fast performance
- Super compact, yet rugged, beautiful design
- USB-C-ready
CONS
- Comparatively low perform cap
- No USB-A converter or cable included
WD Black P10: The ultra-large rugged gamer’s portable hard drive
It’s the portable hard drive for gamers. The rugged, cool-looking drive delivers tons of storage space inside a rugged casing. It’s the only hard-drive-based portable drive on this list.
PROS
- Solid and stylish design
- Fast performance
- Plug-n-play out of the box
CONS
- Expensive
- A little bulky
- No USB-C or encryption support
Samsung Portable SSD X5: The Thunderbolt 3 bootable speed demon
The X5 is the fastest portable SSD by far. The catch is it only works with Thunderbolt 3 and not USB. For this reason, it’s more suitable for professional Mac-based environments.
PROS
- Super-fast performance
- Solid, pretty, rugged design
- Compatible with Windows and Mac right out of the box
- Useful and effective security feature
- Can work as a boot drive
CONS
- Only works with Thunderbolt 3
- Expensive
- Only one Thunderbolt 3 port
- The 3-year warranty is a bit short.