The price of portable data storage has been dropping, but this Amazon deal on the Samsung T9 Portable SSD truly stands out. 1TB and 2TB are 23% off now, but the enormous 4TB version of this fast, rugged, and reliable solid-state drive is just $300 for a limited time — a 45% drop from its usual $550.
Data storage and backup is a critical need to keep your most valuable data and files safe, or for saving extremely large files that may be too large for your built-in hard drive. Portable solid-state drives (SSDs) are the most popular and most reliable solution, and they’re becoming more competitively priced every day.
All the Space and Speed You Need
A fast and reliable backup drive practically pays for itself just for the peace of mind it gives you when you know your data and files are safely stored even if your computer suddenly bricks or meets with a different untimely demise.
The USB 3.0 Samsung T9 has sustained read and write speeds up to a blistering 20 GB per second even during lengthy processes — nearly twice the speed of the Samsung T7 — and it has advanced thermal protection to keep it from overheating no matter how much work you throw at it. The 4TB capacity is more than you’ll probably ever need, but at this limited-time price it’s well worth the investment.
Perfect for Workers, Artists, and Gamers
Remote workers or frequent flyers can take all of their presentations and other important files on the go, and the rugged outer shell is drop-tested to nearly 10 feet so you can carry it with confidence. Photographers and graphic artists will love its speed and enormous capacity, and gamers limited by the relatively small storage of many consoles will be able to download and play without fear of lag or diminished performance.
The Samsung T9 is compatible with iPhone 15 and 16, Android, Mac, and Windows. It comes with USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables, and at a mere 4.3 ounces and scant 3.46 x 2.36 x 0.55 inches, it’s ultimately portable. It’s preloaded with Samsung’s Magician Software to provide constant firmware updates, extra encryption, and monitoring of the drive’s health and performance. Amazon also offers data recovery plans for 2 years ($13) or 3 years ($15) for additional security.
The $250 price drop on the Samsung T9 during this limited-time Amazon deal makes it an essential buy for anyone who wants the flexibility and freedom of fast, reliable, expansive portable storage.
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