SSamsung Portable 500GB External Portable NVMe Solid State Drive/SSD - Black
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SSamsung Portable 500GB External Portable NVMe Solid State Drive/SSD - Black
Scan code: LN92315 Manufacturer code: MU-PB500B/EU
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SSamsung Portable 500GB External Portable NVMe Solid State Drive/SSD - Black

500GB Samsung Portable MU-PB500B/EU, NVMe Portable External SSD, Thunderbolt 3, Bus Powered, Black

Scan code: LN92315 Manufacturer code: MU-PB500B/EU
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500GB Samsung Portable SSD X5 with Thunderbolt™ 3 & USB-C

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reliable design built with innovative technologies The Samsung Portable X5 SSD has been constructed with modern NVMe™ and Thunderbolt™ 3 technologies and is designed for tech-savvy experts who want to render or compile high-resolution content in rapid speed. Its thermal management and password protection offer both relief and security. The X5 SSD is available in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities. Lift your storage tasks to ultimate altitudes on PCs and Macs with Thunderbolt™ 3 ports and USB Type-C.

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2800MB / 2100MBsRead / Write

Please Note: Only compatible with Macs and Windows PCs with Thunderbolt™ 3 ports, Mac OS X Sierra, High Sierra (10.12 or higher) Windows 10 64bitRS 2 or higher. Not compatible with PCs only with USB interface. Read & Write Speeds shown are for the 1TB & 2TB Portable SSD X5’s, other capacities may be slower. Software updates for X5 are only supported on Windows PCs. Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any loss, including but not limited to loss of data or other information contained on Samsung Electronics product or loss of profit or revenue which may be incurred by user.

Never Slow Down Again

data transfer speed

SUPERIOR DATA TRANSFER SPEED Spend more time being creative. The X5’s read/write speeds of 2,800/2,100 MB/s are 5.2x/4.5x faster than a Portable SSD with SATA interface and 25.5x/20.9x faster than an external HDD. The X5 lets you transfer a 20GB 4K UHD video from your PC to the X5 in just 12 seconds.

Wield the Power of Thunderbolt™ 3

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THUNDERBOLT™ 3 AND NVME INTERFACE The X5 is here to quench your thirst for advanced technology. Thunderbolt™ 3 delivers the fastest bandwidth up to 40 Gb/s that brings lightning speed and performance. Equipped with the astonishing speed of NVMe interface, the X5 assists with handling heavier data at faster speeds.

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Samsung design

SAMSUNG REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN You’re special, so is the X5. Inspired by a supercar, its dynamic and streamlined shape highlights speed and a glossy top boasts premium quality. The practical matte bottom prevents slips when held. Enjoy maximised portability and optimised design equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

Built to be Cool and Durable

Thermal management

THERMAL MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY Never worry about heat. The X5’s DTG (Dynamic Thermal Guard) technology helps maintain optimal performance and temperature, and a heat sink keeps surface temperature below 45°C*. Its body has no moving parts and is reinforced with magnesium alloy that can even withstand a 2m drop.

Protect your Private Data

composition

OPTIONAL PASSWORD PROTECTION VIA AES 256-BIT ENCRYPTION Secure your private information and intellectual property. The optional password protection based on AES 256-bit Encryption securely protects your data. For added peace of mind, a 3-year warranty is provided.

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Details
Duration:
60 months
Type:
Direct
DOA Period:
7 days
RTB Period:
1 months
Manufacturer Contact Details
Telephone:
0330 (7267864)
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500GB Samsung Portable MU-PB500B/EU, NVMe Portable External SSD, Thunderbolt 3, Bus Powered, Black is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 2.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just what I needed Really good product scan really good to buisiness with
Date published: 2019-12-22
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Costly but speed is great! We now have an external drive that can match or better internal sad. This is a NVMe flash drive and faster than SATA. WARNING! This drive does not support USB 3 of any gen. Also the cable that comes with the drive is Thunderbolt 3 standard, I tested the drive with a cable which comes with Samsung T5 it does not work with X5 due to the T5's capability to be used with USB 3 and the Thunderbolt 3 controller in the X5 does not. I purchased a HighPoint active Thunderbolt 3 1 metre cable to give better access from the port on my computer, the cable is expensive as are most Thunderbolt 3 cables. Worth having if you can use the speed of these items. DAVID JW
Date published: 2018-12-17
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Will this work though a Thunderbolt 2 adapter?

I have an older imac with thunderbolt 2 if i get the tb 2-3 converter cable will this work as an external drive to boot from?
Asked by: wistle
I have just submitted a review of the X5, This is very new and therefore future forward technology. It does not work with USB 3 and a google search has verified that it is NOT compatible with TB 1 & TB 2. The Samsung T5 may be an alternative, having used this drive on TB3 iMac and USB 3 on a Mac mini 2012 which gives surprising speed. Sorry if this disappoints.
Answered by: DavidJW
Date published: 2018-12-17
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SSamsung Portable 500GB External Portable NVMe Solid State Drive/SSD - Black
SSamsung Portable 500GB External Portable NVMe Solid State Drive/SSD - Black