Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 External SSD1,920 GB · USB Type-C · IKVP80ES/1920G- Capacity
- 1920 GBThis one: 8000 GB
- Interface and version
- USB 3.2 Gen 1; USB Type-CThis one: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps); USB Type-C
STORAGE
Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO
8 TB · Black · Samsung part MU-PH8T0S/EU
- Capacity
- 8000 GB
- SSD / HDD
- SSD
- Form factor
- Portable
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.
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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
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Key strengths
8 TB in a single portable drive.
Samsung publishes a 0–60 °C operating range, AES 256-bit hardware encryption and a 2 m drop claim.
A metal ring on the casing can be clipped to a bag.
Before you buy
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.
Samsung lists a USB Type-C to C cable; no USB-A cable is listed.
The warranty excludes physical damage, including a bent or deformed ring.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 8 TB · Black · MU-PH8T0S/EU
18 specifications in 6 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”. 1 row repeats a listed fact in the manufacturer’s own wording, kept under “Manufacturer wording”.
Capacity & format
7 items
- Capacity
- 8000 GB
Samsung defines 1 TB as 1,000,000,000,000 bytes
Source - SSD / HDD
- SSDSource
- Form factor
- Portable
External USB portable SSD
Source - Interface and version
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps); USB Type-C
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 - Dimensions including heatsink
- 40 × 95 × 17 mm
UK product page order (W × H × D); Samsung notes actual size may vary by capacity and measurement method
Source - Weight
- 102 g
Samsung notes weight may vary by capacity and measurement method
Source - Advertised thermal design
- Dynamic Thermal Guard
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.
Source
Performance
2 items
- Sequential read
- 460 MB/s
USB 3.2 Gen 1 host and cable with UASP enabled
Source - Sequential write
- 460 MB/s
USB 3.2 Gen 1 host and cable with UASP enabled
Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- Rated performance and conditions
- Up to 460 MB/s sequential read; up to 460 MB/s sequential write
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.)
Source
Endurance & warranty
2 items
Features & software
2 items
- Encryption
- AES 256-bit hardware encryptionSource
- Drive management software
- Samsung Magician Software
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.
Source
Environment & reliability
3 items
Compatibility & box
2 items
- Included cables
- USB Type-C to C
Samsung's product description says 'Includes USB Type-C to C cable.'; the page publishes no complete box-contents list.
Source - Compatibility
- PCs, laptops, Android phones and tablets, game consoles, smart TVs and cameras; Windows, macOS and Android; some systems may require reformattingSource
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