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Kingston Dual Portable SSD vs Samsung Portable SSD T9

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Kingston Dual Portable SSD

2 TB · USB Type-A and Type-C · SPSD/2TB

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Exact model & source notes

Kingston's Dual Portable SSD is a thumb-drive-shaped USB 3.2 Gen 2 SSD with both USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectors, so it needs no cable. The 2 TB version is rated up to 1,050 MB/s read and 950 MB/s write, weighs 13 g and has a 5-year limited warranty tied to Kingston's SSD Life Remaining indicator.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHAT DIFFERS

1,050 MB/sRated sequential read2,000 MB/s

Storage temperature−20–85 °C−40–85 °C

Enclosure dimensions71.85 × 21.1 × 8.6 mm88 × 60 × 14 mm

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THE CONTENDER

Samsung Portable SSD T9

2 TB · Black · MU-PG2T0B/EU

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Exact model & source notes

The T9 is Samsung's 20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 portable SSD. The 2 TB model is rated up to 2,000 MB/s for reads. Samsung's own pages disagree on its write speed (1,950 vs 2,000 MB/s). It has a dotted, non-slip finish, Dynamic Thermal Guard heat management, a 3 m drop claim, Samsung Magician software support and a 5-year limited warranty.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

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Interface and version

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Kingston Dual Portable SSDUSB 3.2 Gen 2; built-in USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectors

Manufacturer specification · Kingston lists USB 3.2 Gen 2 with both a USB Type-A and a USB Type-C connector on the drive; no cable is needed. Kingston does not state a link rate in Gbps on the data sheet.

Source 1 Source 2

Samsung Portable SSD T9USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps); USB-C

Manufacturer specification · Samsung states USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) using the NVMe protocol; the drive-side USB-C connector is shown by the bundled USB-C to C and USB-C to A cables. Backward compatible with USB 3.2, 3.1, 3.0 and 2.0.

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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9 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Interface and version

In Visual facts

Kingston Dual Portable SSDUSB 3.2 Gen 2; built-in USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectors

Samsung Portable SSD T9USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps); USB-C

Sources

Kingston Dual Portable SSD

Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (US)

Samsung Portable SSD T9

Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Drive management software

In Visual facts

Kingston Dual Portable SSDKingston SSD Manager (SSD Life Remaining indicator)

Samsung Portable SSD T9Samsung Magician Software; Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.0

Sources

Kingston Dual Portable SSD

Manufacturer specification · The data sheet names Kingston SSD Manager as the tool that shows SSD Life Remaining for the warranty.

Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Samsung Portable SSD T9

Manufacturer specification · UK specification table 'Management SW'. Feature copy: Magician protects data, monitors drive health and provides firmware updates; available for Windows 7 and higher, macOS High Sierra (10.13.6) and higher, or Android 5.1 and higher; firmware update requires an internet connection.

Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)

Check the software, operating-system and licence requirements. An available feature does not establish a measured speed improvement or support on every host.

Rated performance and conditions

In Visual facts

Kingston Dual Portable SSDUp to 1,050 MB/s read; up to 950 MB/s write

Samsung Portable SSD T9Up to 2,000 MB/s sequential read; sequential write stated as up to 1,950 MB/s in the UK 2 TB specification table but up to 2,000 MB/s in UK feature copy and the US 2 TB page headline

Sources

Kingston Dual Portable SSD

Manufacturer specification · Kingston: speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage; a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host device is required for optimal speeds. No sustained-write figure is published.

Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (US)

Samsung Portable SSD T9

Manufacturer specification · Samsung: performance may vary with host configuration; maximum speeds require a host and cables supporting USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with UASP mode enabled. Samsung's cited test system: ASUS ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING WIFI, Intel i9-10900K, DDR4 8GB, Windows 11 Pro.

Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/AM product page (US)

Manufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.

Rated sequential read

In Visual facts

Kingston Dual Portable SSD1050 MB/s

Samsung Portable SSD T92000 MB/s

Sources

Kingston Dual Portable SSD

Manufacturer specification · Kingston: speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage; a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host device is required for optimal speeds. No sustained-write figure is published.

Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Samsung Portable SSD T9

Manufacturer specification · USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host and cable with UASP enabled

Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/AM product page (US)

Manufacturer peak claims depend on cache state, host and workload. Queue depth and test systems must match before performance can be compared; these figures do not establish a faster everyday drive.

Warranty terms and endurance if applicable

In Visual facts

Kingston Dual Portable SSD5-year limited warranty with free technical support, or until the SSD Life Remaining wear indicator in Kingston SSD Manager reaches its endurance limit; no TBW figure stated

Samsung Portable SSD T95-year limited warranty; no TBW endurance figure stated; full terms in Samsung's warranty statement

Sources

Kingston Dual Portable SSD

Manufacturer specification · Kingston: limited warranty based on 5 years or 'SSD Life Remaining' (a new drive shows 100; a drive at its program/erase endurance limit shows 1). See the Kingston warranty page for full terms.

Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (US)

Samsung Portable SSD T9

Manufacturer specification

Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)

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Included cables

In Visual facts

Kingston Dual Portable SSDNone needed; integrated USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectors

Samsung Portable SSD T9USB-C to C and USB-C to A

Sources

Kingston Dual Portable SSD

Manufacturer specification · Kingston describes a cable-free design. For Android/iOS/iPadOS devices an additional OTG adapter, not supplied by Kingston, may be required.

Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Samsung Portable SSD T9

Manufacturer specification

Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)

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Storage temperature

In Visual facts

Kingston Dual Portable SSD−20–85 °C

Samsung Portable SSD T9−40–85 °C

Sources

Kingston Dual Portable SSD

Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation.

Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (US)

Samsung Portable SSD T9

Manufacturer specification

Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Enclosure dimensions

Kingston Dual Portable SSD71.85 × 21.1 × 8.6 mm

Samsung Portable SSD T988 × 60 × 14 mm

Sources

Kingston Dual Portable SSD

Manufacturer specification · Data sheet order; Kingston does not label the axes.

Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (US)

Samsung Portable SSD T9

Manufacturer specification · UK product page order (W × H × D); Samsung notes actual size may vary by capacity and measurement method

Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Weight

Kingston Dual Portable SSD13 g

Samsung Portable SSD T9122 g

Sources

Kingston Dual Portable SSD

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer weight; Kingston does not say whether it varies by capacity.

Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (US)

Samsung Portable SSD T9

Manufacturer specification · Samsung notes weight may vary by capacity and measurement method

Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Compatibility

Kingston Dual Portable SSDWindows 11, macOS 13.7.6 or later, Linux 4.4x or later, ChromeOS, Android and iOS/iPadOS 13 or later

Samsung Portable SSD T9PCs, laptops, Android phones and tablets, game consoles, smart TVs and cameras; Windows, macOS and Android; some systems may require reformatting

Sources

Kingston Dual Portable SSD

Manufacturer specification · Kingston: compatibility may vary and largely depends on the host software and hardware.

Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Samsung Portable SSD T9

Manufacturer specification

Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (7)

NAND type

Kingston Dual Portable SSDNot verified

Samsung Portable SSD T9Not verified

Sources

Kingston Dual Portable SSD

Kingston lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type · Manufacturer specification

Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Samsung Portable SSD T9

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Encryption

Kingston Dual Portable SSDNot verified

Samsung Portable SSD T9AES 256-bit hardware encryption; password protection

Sources

Kingston Dual Portable SSD

Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists no hardware encryption or password protection.

Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Samsung Portable SSD T9

Manufacturer specification

Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated sequential write

Kingston Dual Portable SSD950 MB/s

Samsung Portable SSD T9Conflicting evidence

Sources

Kingston Dual Portable SSD

Manufacturer specification · Kingston: speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage; a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host device is required for optimal speeds. No sustained-write figure is published.

Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Samsung Portable SSD T9

UK 2 TB specification table: up to 1,950 MB/s. UK feature copy (family-level) and US MU-PG2T0B/AM page headline: up to 2,000 MB/s. The US headline string is identical on the 1 TB SKU, so it may be family-level; the capacity-specific table favours 1,950 MB/s but the conflict is kept explicit pending a Samsung datasheet. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/AM product page (US)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published endurance rating (TBW)

Kingston Dual Portable SSDNot verified

Samsung Portable SSD T9Not verified

Sources

Kingston Dual Portable SSD

Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The data sheet ties the warranty to the SSD Life Remaining wear indicator and publishes no TBW figure.

Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Samsung Portable SSD T9

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Casing material

Kingston Dual Portable SSDMetal and plastic

Samsung Portable SSD T9Not verified

Sources

Kingston Dual Portable SSD

Manufacturer specification

Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (US)

Samsung Portable SSD T9

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Drop resistance

Kingston Dual Portable SSDNot verified

Samsung Portable SSD T9Up to 3 m

Sources

Kingston Dual Portable SSD

Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston describes a durable metal casing but publishes no drop, water or dust rating.

Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)

Samsung Portable SSD T9

Manufacturer specification · Samsung internal free-fall shock test under controlled conditions

Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Advertised thermal design

Kingston Dual Portable SSDNot verified

Samsung Portable SSD T9Dynamic Thermal Guard; designed in compliance with IEC 62368-1

Sources

Kingston Dual Portable SSD

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Samsung Portable SSD T9

Manufacturer specification · Samsung: Dynamic Thermal Guard minimises potential performance drop from overheating; T9 keeps skin temperature below 60 °C at all times in controlled conditions (internal quality test for heat management and safety), in compliance with IEC 62368-1. The US 2 TB page headline also names Dynamic Thermal Guard. No sustained-speed figures are published.

Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/AM product page (US)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

5 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Kingston Dual Portable SSD

What it brings

Built-in USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectors let it plug straight into either port type without a cable or adapter.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
At 71.85 × 21.1 × 8.6 mm and 13 g it is a thumb-drive-sized SSD in a metal and plastic casing.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Rated up to 1,050 MB/s read and 950 MB/s write over USB 3.2 Gen 2, with a 5-year limited warranty.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Rated speeds need a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host, and Kingston publishes no sustained-write figure or TBW rating.
Manufacturer source
The data sheet lists no hardware encryption, password protection, drop rating or water/dust rating.
Manufacturer source
Listed macOS support starts at macOS 13.7.6, and Android, iOS or iPadOS devices may need an OTG adapter that Kingston does not supply.
Manufacturer source

Samsung Portable SSD T9

What it brings

Uses a 20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 link, which Samsung pairs with its up to 2,000 MB/s read rating.
Manufacturer source
Samsung states a 5-year limited warranty for this model.
Manufacturer source
Samsung publishes an operating range of 0–60 °C, a 3 m drop claim and AES 256-bit hardware encryption.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Samsung footnotes the rated speeds to a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host; slower host ports reduce throughput.
Manufacturer source
Samsung's official pages give conflicting 2 TB write figures, so the exact rated write speed is unresolved.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
No IP water or dust rating is stated.
Manufacturer source

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Source-backed specifications for Kingston Dual Portable SSD and Samsung Portable SSD T9
Specification	Kingston Dual Portable SSD	Samsung Portable SSD T9

Capacity Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Manufacturer specification · Listed 2 TB capacity; Kingston notes some of it is used for formatting and other functions and is not available for data storage. Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung Portable SSD T9 Manufacturer specification · Samsung defines 1 TB as 1,000,000,000,000 bytes Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)	2000 GB	2000 GB
SSD / HDD Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Manufacturer specification Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (US) Samsung Portable SSD T9 Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)	SSD	SSD
Interface and versionDifferent Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Manufacturer specification · Kingston lists USB 3.2 Gen 2 with both a USB Type-A and a USB Type-C connector on the drive; no cable is needed. Kingston does not state a link rate in Gbps on the data sheet. Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (US) Samsung Portable SSD T9 Manufacturer specification · Samsung states USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) using the NVMe protocol; the drive-side USB-C connector is shown by the bundled USB-C to C and USB-C to A cables. Backward compatible with USB 3.2, 3.1, 3.0 and 2.0. Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)	USB 3.2 Gen 2; built-in USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectors	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps); USB-C
Form factor Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Manufacturer specification · Cable-free portable SSD shaped like a thumb drive, with integrated connectors. Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung Portable SSD T9 Manufacturer specification · External USB portable SSD Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)	Portable	Portable
Enclosure dimensionsDifferent Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Manufacturer specification · Data sheet order; Kingston does not label the axes. Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (US) Samsung Portable SSD T9 Manufacturer specification · UK product page order (W × H × D); Samsung notes actual size may vary by capacity and measurement method Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)	71.85 × 21.1 × 8.6 mm	88 × 60 × 14 mm
WeightDifferent Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer weight; Kingston does not say whether it varies by capacity. Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (US) Samsung Portable SSD T9 Manufacturer specification · Samsung notes weight may vary by capacity and measurement method Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)	13 g	122 g
Advertised thermal design Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD No source recorded. Samsung Portable SSD T9 Manufacturer specification · Samsung: Dynamic Thermal Guard minimises potential performance drop from overheating; T9 keeps skin temperature below 60 °C at all times in controlled conditions (internal quality test for heat management and safety), in compliance with IEC 62368-1. The US 2 TB page headline also names Dynamic Thermal Guard. No sustained-speed figures are published. Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/AM product page (US)	Not provided	Dynamic Thermal Guard; designed in compliance with IEC 62368-1

Rated performance and conditionsDifferent Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Manufacturer specification · Kingston: speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage; a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host device is required for optimal speeds. No sustained-write figure is published. Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (US) Samsung Portable SSD T9 Manufacturer specification · Samsung: performance may vary with host configuration; maximum speeds require a host and cables supporting USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with UASP mode enabled. Samsung's cited test system: ASUS ROG STRIX Z590-E GAMING WIFI, Intel i9-10900K, DDR4 8GB, Windows 11 Pro. Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/AM product page (US)	Up to 1,050 MB/s read; up to 950 MB/s write	Up to 2,000 MB/s sequential read; sequential write stated as up to 1,950 MB/s in the UK 2 TB specification table but up to 2,000 MB/s in UK feature copy and the US 2 TB page headline
Rated sequential readDifferent Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Manufacturer specification · Kingston: speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage; a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host device is required for optimal speeds. No sustained-write figure is published. Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung Portable SSD T9 Manufacturer specification · USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host and cable with UASP enabled Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/AM product page (US)	1050 MB/s	2000 MB/s
Rated sequential write Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Manufacturer specification · Kingston: speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage; a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host device is required for optimal speeds. No sustained-write figure is published. Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung Portable SSD T9 UK 2 TB specification table: up to 1,950 MB/s. UK feature copy (family-level) and US MU-PG2T0B/AM page headline: up to 2,000 MB/s. The US headline string is identical on the 1 TB SKU, so it may be family-level; the capacity-specific table favours 1,950 MB/s but the conflict is kept explicit pending a Samsung datasheet. · Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/AM product page (US)	950 MB/s	Conflicting sources

Warranty terms and endurance if applicableDifferent Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Manufacturer specification · Kingston: limited warranty based on 5 years or 'SSD Life Remaining' (a new drive shows 100; a drive at its program/erase endurance limit shows 1). See the Kingston warranty page for full terms. Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (US) Samsung Portable SSD T9 Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)	5-year limited warranty with free technical support, or until the SSD Life Remaining wear indicator in Kingston SSD Manager reaches its endurance limit; no TBW figure stated	5-year limited warranty; no TBW endurance figure stated; full terms in Samsung's warranty statement
Limited warranty time Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Manufacturer specification · Maximum time term; coverage can end earlier when the SSD Life Remaining wear indicator reaches its endurance limit. Eligibility and full terms apply. Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung Portable SSD T9 Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)	5 years	5 years

Drive management softwareDifferent Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Manufacturer specification · The data sheet names Kingston SSD Manager as the tool that shows SSD Life Remaining for the warranty. Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung Portable SSD T9 Manufacturer specification · UK specification table 'Management SW'. Feature copy: Magician protects data, monitors drive health and provides firmware updates; available for Windows 7 and higher, macOS High Sierra (10.13.6) and higher, or Android 5.1 and higher; firmware update requires an internet connection. Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)	Kingston SSD Manager (SSD Life Remaining indicator)	Samsung Magician Software; Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.0
Encryption Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The data sheet lists no hardware encryption or password protection. Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung Portable SSD T9 Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)	Not listed by the manufacturer	AES 256-bit hardware encryption; password protection

Operating temperature Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer operating range; not a measured temperature under a particular workload. Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung Portable SSD T9 Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)	0–60 °C	0–60 °C
Storage temperatureDifferent Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Manufacturer specification · Non-operating range, distinct from operation. Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (US) Samsung Portable SSD T9 Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)	−20–85 °C	−40–85 °C

Casing material Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Manufacturer specification Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe)Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (US) Samsung Portable SSD T9 No source recorded.	Metal and plastic	Not provided
Included cablesDifferent Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Manufacturer specification · Kingston describes a cable-free design. For Android/iOS/iPadOS devices an additional OTG adapter, not supplied by Kingston, may be required. Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung Portable SSD T9 Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)	None needed; integrated USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectors	USB-C to C and USB-C to A
CompatibilityDifferent Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Manufacturer specification · Kingston: compatibility may vary and largely depends on the host software and hardware. Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung Portable SSD T9 Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)	Windows 11, macOS 13.7.6 or later, Linux 4.4x or later, ChromeOS, Android and iOS/iPadOS 13 or later	PCs, laptops, Android phones and tablets, game consoles, smart TVs and cameras; Windows, macOS and Android; some systems may require reformatting
Drop resistance Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · Kingston describes a durable metal casing but publishes no drop, water or dust rating. Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung Portable SSD T9 Manufacturer specification · Samsung internal free-fall shock test under controlled conditions Samsung Portable SSD T9 — exact 2 TB Black MU-PG2T0B/EU product page (UK)	Not listed by the manufacturer	Up to 3 m

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Published endurance rating (TBW) Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Kingston does not state this for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The data sheet ties the warranty to the SSD Life Remaining wear indicator and publishes no TBW figure. Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung Portable SSD T9 No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided
NAND type Sources Kingston Dual Portable SSD Kingston lists 3D NAND without stating the cell type · Manufacturer specification Kingston Dual Portable Solid-State Drive data sheet (English, Kingston Technology Europe) Samsung Portable SSD T9 No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided

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Warranty term: 3 years
Capacity: 1920 GB

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