The Samsung T9 SSD is quick and it’s very portable. Plus, for Cyber Week means it’s up to 40% off. Opt for 1TB, 2TB or even 4TB of additional storage for your Mac or iPad.
For an even more affordable option, the older Samsung T7 series is available for as much as 44% off.
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Samsung T9 is one of the best portable SSDs available
I reviewed the Samsung T9 for Cult of Mac and was very pleased with it. It’s about the size of a credit card but thicker, which means it fits very easily in my gear bag.
But I can’t decide if that’s my favorite feature. Because I also really like that the T9 is compatible with so many different devices. The SSD includes a USB-C port so of course it works with my iPad Pro, but I can also use it with pretty much any device with a USB-A port. It even comes bundled with the necessary cables for both types of ports.
When I was writing the review, I successfully tested Samsung’s external drive with a variety of computers. That includes the iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 now that they include a standard USB-C port. Or I can plug it into my TV and play video. Those who still have an iPhone with a Lightning port can connect through an adapter.
Plus, Samsung added a rubber coating to the exterior so the drive can survive drops up to 9.8 feet (3 meters).
All of this makes the T9 an ideal place to store a collection of music, videos, images, ebooks, etc. that you’d like to access on the go and/or with a range of computers.
And think about this: if you having an aging Mac with a too-tiny HD, you can get this SSD and bulk up your storage capacity. And when you get a replacement Mac you’ll still be able to use the accessory for storage.
Just about all of this is also true for the Samsung T7 series except that it lacks the protective outer coating. I reviewed it too.
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Terabyte Samsung T9 SSD on sale for Cyber Week
The largest the Samsung T9 gets is 4TB, and that version ordinarily sells for $549.99. But thanks to a 40% discount, the cost is down to $329.99. That’s a $250 in savings.
Buy 4TB T9 from: Amazon or Samsung
Don’t need quite so much storage? The 2TB version is regularly $299.99 but Samsung has it for only $169.99 in a grey casing. Amazon’s deal is almost as good, lowering the cost to $187.13. That’s a 38% cut.
Buy 2TB T9 from: Samsung or Amazon
And there’s a 1TB version of the Samsung T9 as well. It would ordinarily set you back $174.99, but a 23% discount lowers the cost to $134.99 — a $40 discount.
Buy 1TB T9 from: Amazon or Samsung
The Samsung T9 solid-state drive is small enough and tough enough to go almost anywhere. Connect it to your Mac, iPad or even iPhone via its USB-C port to transfer data at up to 10Gb/s. Available in a range of capacities from 1TB to 4TB.
- Small and portable
- Fast USB-C connectivity
- Works with all your computers
- Not Thunderbolt
And don’t for get the Samsung T7 Cyber Monday sale
The 4TB version of the Samsung T7 originally sold for $479.99, but not on Cyber Week — it’s now $239.99. (That’s $90 less than the T9 of this same capacity, BTW).
Buy 4TB T7 from: Amazon or Samsung
And the 2TB version originally sold for $269.99 but a hefty discount lowers it to $139.99. That’s $130 in savings.
Buy 2TB T7 from: Amazon or Samsung
Plus, the 1TB version sold for $159.99 when it launched but is now available for only $88. You must choose the gray color way the get the deal, though.
Buy 1TB T7 from: Amazon or Samsung
The Samsung T7 isn’t much bigger than a credit card but still holds terabytes of data.
- Much cheaper than built-in storage
- USB-C port allows it to be used with desktops, laptops, tablets, phones and more
- Not rugged
- Not Thunderbolt
The rival Kingston XS1000 is also on sale for anyone who’d prefer to stay away from Samsung. The 2TB version is $120.
