Samsung T9 Portable SSD Review: A 20 Gbps PSSD for Prosumer Workloads

Samsung's portable SSD lineup has enjoyed significant market success since the launch of the T1 back in 2015. Despite the release of the Thunderbolt-capable X5 PSSD in 2018, the company has been focusing on the mainstream market. Multiple T series drives have made it to the market over the last 8 years. The product line made the transition to NVMe and USB 3.2 Gen 2 only in 2020 with the launch of the T7 Touch. Today, the company unveiled its first USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) PSSD - the Samsung T9. Read on for an in-depth investigation into the design and performance profile of the T9's 4 TB version.