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Samsung Portable SSD P7 vs Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Samsung Portable SSD P7

8 TB · Black · UK MU-PF8T0G/WW

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Exact model & source notes

An 8 TB portable SSD using USB4 Gen 3x2, with manufacturer sequential maxima of 4000 MB/s read and 3800 MB/s write. The exact P7 is listed at 98 g and Samsung publishes specific Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max recording tests.

Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHAT DIFFERS

Physical formatPortable external SSDPortable

5 yearsLimited warranty duration3 years

4,000 MB/sMaximum sequential read460 MB/s

3 of 8 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.

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THE CONTENDER

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

8 TB · Black · MU-PH8T0S/EU

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Exact model & source notes

The 8 TB T5 EVO runs on a 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1 link and is rated up to 460 MB/s for reads and writes. Its metal and rubberised casing has a metal ring that can be attached to a bag, it weighs 102 g, and Samsung lists a USB Type-C to C cable, Dynamic Thermal Guard heat management and Samsung Magician software support.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison

Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“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.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE8 topics

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External host interface

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Samsung Portable SSD P7USB4 Gen 3x2 (40 Gbps)

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer host-connection designation. A matching host and cable are needed for headline speeds. No internal PCIe/NVMe specification or USB connector/power rating is inferred from this name.

Source 1

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVOUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps); USB Type-C

Manufacturer specification · Samsung states USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps); the drive-side USB-C connector is shown by the included USB Type-C to C cable. Backward compatible with USB 3.1, 3.0 and 2.0.

Source 1

Explore the full specifications

Check the connection before the capacity. M.2 NVMe modules and 2.5-inch SATA drives are not interchangeable. Check the host’s protocol, slot or bay, power connection and clearance. Rated speeds use different test systems; we do not turn them into a speed score or overall winner.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

8 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 feature is the same under different published names, grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

External host interface

In Visual facts

Samsung Portable SSD P7USB4 Gen 3x2 (40 Gbps)

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVOUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps); USB Type-C

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification · Samsung states USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps); the drive-side USB-C connector is shown by the included USB Type-C to C cable. Backward compatible with USB 3.1, 3.0 and 2.0.

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Physical format

In Visual facts

Samsung Portable SSD P7Portable external SSD

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVOPortable

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification · External USB portable SSD

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Limited warranty duration

In Visual facts

Samsung Portable SSD P75 years

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO3 years

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limited warranty; separate damage exclusions and component conditions remain applicable.

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Sequential performance claims

In Visual facts

Samsung Portable SSD P7Up to 4000 MB/s read; up to 3800 MB/s write

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVOUp to 460 MB/s sequential read; up to 460 MB/s sequential write

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

Manufacturer specification · Samsung internal testing with the enclosed cable. Host configuration, cable and user system environment can change results; these are maxima, not independent benchmarks or guaranteed steady-state rates.

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification · Samsung: performance may vary with host configuration; the 460 MB/s maxima require a host device and connection cables supporting USB 3.2 Gen 1 with UASP mode enabled. (The ASUS X570 Taichi / Ryzen 7 5800X test system on the UK page belongs to Samsung's separate comparison against its 2 TB external HDD, not to this rating.)

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

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.

Maximum sequential read

In Visual facts

Samsung Portable SSD P74000 MB/s

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO460 MB/s

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification · USB 3.2 Gen 1 host and cable with UASP enabled

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

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.

Maximum sequential write

In Visual facts

Samsung Portable SSD P73800 MB/s

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO460 MB/s

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification · USB 3.2 Gen 1 host and cable with UASP enabled

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

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.

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Manufacturer warranty

In Visual facts

Samsung Portable SSD P75-year limited warranty; drop damage excluded

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO3-year limited warranty; physical damage (including bending or deformation of the ring) is not covered; no TBW endurance figure stated

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

Manufacturer specification · Exact UK warranty table and drop disclaimer; full manufacturer terms and purchase market apply. The P7 disclaimer also excludes physical damage and separately defines typical-use conditions for its LED component.

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Dimensions

Samsung Portable SSD P790 × 65 × 8.3 mm

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO40 × 95 × 17 mm

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer width × height × depth for the selected model.

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

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

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

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

Same feature, different names (1)

The sources publish different names for the same feature. Both names and their sources are shown; they are not counted as differences.

Management software

Samsung Portable SSD P7Samsung Magician

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVOSamsung Magician Software

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer lists data protection, drive-health monitoring and firmware updates. Software supports Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+ and Android 7.0+; older versions may be unsupported. Firmware updates require internet. Footnote marker 7 on P9 is not a Magician version number.

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification · UK specification table 'Management SW'. Feature copy: protect data, monitor drive health and get 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 T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

Both sources state the same feature under different published names. This is not a verified difference; check the exact feature you need.

Small physical differences (1)

Product weight

Samsung Portable SSD P798 g

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO102 g

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

Manufacturer specification · Selected 8 TB model. The P7 disclaimer notes exact mass can vary by capacity; other capacities are not assigned this mass.

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

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

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

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

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Listed host categories

Samsung Portable SSD P7PCs, laptops, Android phones/tablets, game consoles, smart TVs and cameras

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVOPCs, laptops, Android phones and tablets, game consoles, smart TVs and cameras; Windows, macOS and Android; some systems may require reformatting

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer positive category list; individual device, file-system, connection and feature support remain dependent on the host. No universal compatibility is claimed.

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/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 (13)

Earlier USB support

Samsung Portable SSD P7USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and earlier USB devices

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVONot verified

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

Manufacturer specification · Explicit P7 feature claim; lower host/cable bandwidth can constrain performance. No specific older-port transfer speed is inferred.

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

No source recorded for this side.

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

Specified smartphone recording tests

Samsung Portable SSD P7Galaxy S26 Ultra: APV 8K 30 fps and 4K 120 fps; iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max: ProRes 4K 120 fps and 4K 60 fps

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVONot verified

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

Manufacturer specification · Samsung internal tests also cover detection and file transfer. Other features/functions were not specifically tested. This does not establish all devices, recording apps, codecs or modes.

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

No source recorded for this side.

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

Manufacturer drop claim

Samsung Portable SSD P72 m

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVOUp to 2 m

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

Manufacturer specification · Controlled manufacturer test; real environmental conditions affect resistance and drop damage is not covered. The P7 disclaimer specifies a free fall onto a metal plate from 2 m and excludes physical damage.

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

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

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

The recorded units or formats differ. These values are not ranked.

Included cables

Samsung Portable SSD P7Not verified

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVOUSB Type-C to C

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification · Samsung's product description says 'Includes USB Type-C to C cable.'; the page publishes no complete box-contents list.

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

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

Dust/water ingress rating

Samsung Portable SSD P7Not verified

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVONot verified

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

The exact UK page gives a drop claim but does not list an IP dust/water rating. This does not establish a negative water-resistance capability. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

No source recorded for this side.

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

LED component warranty conditions

Samsung Portable SSD P75 years under defined typical use

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVONot verified

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

Manufacturer specification · P7 disclaimer defines typical LED use as four hours per day at 40°C or below. This component-specific condition is not silently applied to the whole SSD warranty or presented as drive endurance.

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

No source recorded for this side.

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

Non-operating temperature range

Samsung Portable SSD P7−40–85°C

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVONot verified

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating limit; no operating performance within this range is claimed.

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

No source recorded for this side.

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

Internal NVMe revision

Samsung Portable SSD P7Not verified

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVONot verified

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

The actual exact-model source lists an external USB4 interface, but no internal NVMe revision. No protocol version is inferred from other Samsung drives. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

No source recorded for this side.

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

Listed operating systems

Samsung Portable SSD P7Windows 10+; macOS 10.15+; Android 7.0+

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVONot verified

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

Manufacturer specification · Exact selected-model OS table. This is a positive list, not a claim that unlisted operating systems are excluded. Specific device testing is recorded separately.

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

No source recorded for this side.

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

Password protection

Samsung Portable SSD P7Not verified

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVONot verified

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

AES 256-bit hardware encryption is listed, but the exact retained P7 page does not explicitly establish password protection or its setup/recovery behaviour. The P9’s positive claim is not transferred. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

No source recorded for this side.

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

Post-cache sequential write

Samsung Portable SSD P7Not verified

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVONot verified

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

The exact P7 page describes sustained performance but does not supply a separate numeric post-cache rate. The P9’s 2000 MB/s figure is not transferred. · Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

No source recorded for this side.

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

Non-operating temperature

Samsung Portable SSD P7Not verified

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO−40–85 °C

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

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

Advertised thermal design

Samsung Portable SSD P7Not verified

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVODynamic Thermal Guard

Sources

Samsung Portable SSD P7

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Manufacturer specification · Samsung: T5 EVO keeps skin temperature below 48 °C at all times in controlled conditions (internal quality test for heat management and safety), in compliance with IEC 62368-1. No throttling or sustained-speed figures are published.

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)

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

4 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Samsung Portable SSD P7

What it brings

The selected model combines 8 TB nominal capacity with a 90 × 65 × 8.3 mm body and a USB4 Gen 3x2 host interface.
Manufacturer source
AES 256-bit hardware encryption and Samsung Magician drive-management features are listed.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Transfer maxima come from Samsung testing with the enclosed cable; host, cable and system configuration can change results.
Manufacturer source
The 2 m drop figure is a controlled-test claim, and drop damage is excluded from warranty. No IP rating is listed.
Manufacturer source
No numeric post-cache write rate is supplied. The LED component has separate typical-use warranty conditions, and recording tests cover only the stated devices/modes.
Manufacturer source

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

What it brings

8 TB in a single portable drive.
Manufacturer source
Samsung publishes a 0–60 °C operating range, AES 256-bit hardware encryption and a 2 m drop claim.
Manufacturer source
A metal ring on the casing can be clipped to a bag.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Rated at up to 460 MB/s reads and writes over a 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface, and only with a USB 3.2 Gen 1 host and cables with UASP enabled.
Manufacturer source
Samsung lists a USB Type-C to C cable; no USB-A cable is listed.
Manufacturer source
The warranty excludes physical damage, including a bent or deformed ring.
Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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28 of 28 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for Samsung Portable SSD P7 and Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO
Specification	Samsung Portable SSD P7	Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO

Nominal capacity Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification · Selected 8 TB SKU. Decimal capacity; system files/maintenance and measurement conventions reduce user-visible capacity. Other capacity listings do not establish availability. Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · Samsung defines 1 TB as 1,000,000,000,000 bytes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	8000 GB	8000 GB
Drive technology Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification · Exact official product identifies a portable SSD; no internal controller, NAND type or numbered NVMe revision is inferred. Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	SSD	SSD
External host interfaceDifferent Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer host-connection designation. A matching host and cable are needed for headline speeds. No internal PCIe/NVMe specification or USB connector/power rating is inferred from this name. Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · Samsung states USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps); the drive-side USB-C connector is shown by the included USB Type-C to C cable. Backward compatible with USB 3.1, 3.0 and 2.0. Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	USB4 Gen 3x2 (40 Gbps)	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps); USB Type-C
Physical formatDifferent Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · External USB portable SSD Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	Portable external SSD	Portable
DimensionsDifferent Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer width × height × depth for the selected model. Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · UK product page order (W × H × D); Samsung notes actual size may vary by capacity and measurement method Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	90 × 65 × 8.3 mm	40 × 95 × 17 mm
Product weightDifferent Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification · Selected 8 TB model. The P7 disclaimer notes exact mass can vary by capacity; other capacities are not assigned this mass. Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · Samsung notes weight may vary by capacity and measurement method Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	98 g	102 g
Advertised thermal design Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 No source recorded. Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · Samsung: T5 EVO keeps skin temperature below 48 °C at all times in controlled conditions (internal quality test for heat management and safety), in compliance with IEC 62368-1. No throttling or sustained-speed figures are published. Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	Not provided	Dynamic Thermal Guard

Sequential performance claimsDifferent Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification · Samsung internal testing with the enclosed cable. Host configuration, cable and user system environment can change results; these are maxima, not independent benchmarks or guaranteed steady-state rates. Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · Samsung: performance may vary with host configuration; the 460 MB/s maxima require a host device and connection cables supporting USB 3.2 Gen 1 with UASP mode enabled. (The ASUS X570 Taichi / Ryzen 7 5800X test system on the UK page belongs to Samsung's separate comparison against its 2 TB external HDD, not to this rating.) Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	Up to 4000 MB/s read; up to 3800 MB/s write	Up to 460 MB/s sequential read; up to 460 MB/s sequential write
Maximum sequential readDifferent Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification · Samsung internal testing with the enclosed cable. Host configuration, cable and user system environment can change results; these are maxima, not independent benchmarks or guaranteed steady-state rates. Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · USB 3.2 Gen 1 host and cable with UASP enabled Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	4000 MB/s	460 MB/s
Maximum sequential writeDifferent Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification · Samsung internal testing with the enclosed cable. Host configuration, cable and user system environment can change results; these are maxima, not independent benchmarks or guaranteed steady-state rates. Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · USB 3.2 Gen 1 host and cable with UASP enabled Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	3800 MB/s	460 MB/s

Manufacturer warrantyDifferent Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification · Exact UK warranty table and drop disclaimer; full manufacturer terms and purchase market apply. The P7 disclaimer also excludes physical damage and separately defines typical-use conditions for its LED component. Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	5-year limited warranty; drop damage excluded	3-year limited warranty; physical damage (including bending or deformation of the ring) is not covered; no TBW endurance figure stated
Limited warranty durationDifferent Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limited warranty; separate damage exclusions and component conditions remain applicable. Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	5 years	3 years

Hardware encryption Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claim; no independent security certification, password implementation or recovery procedure is inferred. Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	AES 256-bit hardware encryption	AES 256-bit hardware encryption
Management software Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer lists data protection, drive-health monitoring and firmware updates. Software supports Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+ and Android 7.0+; older versions may be unsupported. Firmware updates require internet. Footnote marker 7 on P9 is not a Magician version number. Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · UK specification table 'Management SW'. Feature copy: protect data, monitor drive health and get 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 T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	Samsung Magician	Samsung Magician Software

Operating case-temperature range Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification · Samsung defines Tc at the hottest point on the case and recommends sufficient airflow during heavier workloads. This is not an ambient-temperature range or measured thermal/no-throttling guarantee. Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	0–60°C	0–60 °C
Non-operating temperature Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 No source recorded. Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	Not provided	−40–85 °C

Manufacturer drop claim Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification · Controlled manufacturer test; real environmental conditions affect resistance and drop damage is not covered. The P7 disclaimer specifies a free fall onto a metal plate from 2 m and excludes physical damage. Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · Samsung internal free-fall shock test under controlled conditions Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	2 m	Up to 2 m
Listed operating systems Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification · Exact selected-model OS table. This is a positive list, not a claim that unlisted operating systems are excluded. Specific device testing is recorded separately. Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO No source recorded.	Windows 10+; macOS 10.15+; Android 7.0+	Not provided
Listed host categoriesDifferent Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer positive category list; individual device, file-system, connection and feature support remain dependent on the host. No universal compatibility is claimed. Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	PCs, laptops, Android phones/tablets, game consoles, smart TVs and cameras	PCs, laptops, Android phones and tablets, game consoles, smart TVs and cameras; Windows, macOS and Android; some systems may require reformatting
Non-operating temperature range Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer non-operating limit; no operating performance within this range is claimed. Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO No source recorded.	−40–85°C	Not provided
Specified smartphone recording tests Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification · Samsung internal tests also cover detection and file transfer. Other features/functions were not specifically tested. This does not establish all devices, recording apps, codecs or modes. Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO No source recorded.	Galaxy S26 Ultra: APV 8K 30 fps and 4K 120 fps; iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max: ProRes 4K 120 fps and 4K 60 fps	Not provided
Earlier USB support Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification · Explicit P7 feature claim; lower host/cable bandwidth can constrain performance. No specific older-port transfer speed is inferred. Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO No source recorded.	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and earlier USB devices	Not provided
LED component warranty conditions Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 Manufacturer specification · P7 disclaimer defines typical LED use as four hours per day at 40°C or below. This component-specific condition is not silently applied to the whole SSD warranty or presented as drive endurance. Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO No source recorded.	5 years under defined typical use	Not provided
Included cables Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 No source recorded. Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO Manufacturer specification · Samsung's product description says 'Includes USB Type-C to C cable.'; the page publishes no complete box-contents list. Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO — exact 8 TB Black MU-PH8T0S/EU product page (UK)	Not provided	USB Type-C to C

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Internal NVMe revision Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 The actual exact-model source lists an external USB4 interface, but no internal NVMe revision. No protocol version is inferred from other Samsung drives. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided
Dust/water ingress rating Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 The exact UK page gives a drop claim but does not list an IP dust/water rating. This does not establish a negative water-resistance capability. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided
Post-cache sequential write Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 The exact P7 page describes sustained performance but does not supply a separate numeric post-cache rate. The P9’s 2000 MB/s figure is not transferred. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided
Password protection Sources Samsung Portable SSD P7 AES 256-bit hardware encryption is listed, but the exact retained P7 page does not explicitly establish password protection or its setup/recovery behaviour. The P9’s positive claim is not transferred. · Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Portable SSD P7 — exact 8 TB MU-PF8T0G/WW specifications, features and footnotes Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided

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