Samsung T9 Portable SSD vs SanDisk Extreme V2 Portable SSD
By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 21 by Billy G.
Samsung T9 Portable
Samsung T9 Portable SSDvs
SanDisk Extreme V2
SanDisk Extreme V2 Portable SSD
Worth-It Score: 77/100WAITSamsung T9 Portable SSD scores well, but current pricing sits above our fair-price band. Wait for a price drop before pulling the trigger.
✓VerifiedConfidence: 81%
Verdict: The Samsung T9 Portable SSD wins for speed-critical tasks with 2000 MB/s reads versus the SanDisk Extreme V2's 1050 MB/s, per published benchmarks from Tom's Hardware and Notebookcheck. The SanDisk model provides better value for casual backups and includes both cable types. Choose the T9 when transferring 4K video libraries or large project files regularly.
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Winner: Samsung T9 Portable SSD
Samsung T9 Portable SSD: 9/10
SanDisk Extreme V2 Portable SSD: 7/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
Samsung T9 Portable SSD
SanDisk Extreme V2 Portable SSD
Max Read Speed
2000 MB/s
1050 MB/s
Max Write Speed
1950 MB/s
1000 MB/s
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Durability
IP65 water and dust resistance
IP65 water and dust resistance
Samsung T9 Portable SSD
What works
Up to 2000 MB/s read speeds for large file transfers
Compact aluminum body with 3.5-inch footprint
Backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and 2.0 ports
What doesn't
Premium pricing compared to 1000 MB/s drives
No included USB-A cable in the box
SanDisk Extreme V2 Portable SSD
What works
Rugged rubberized shell for drop protection
Lower cost per gigabyte than faster rivals
Includes both USB-C and USB-A cables
What doesn't
Half the speed of 2000 MB/s competitors
Slower sustained writes on large files
Bottom line
Our pick: Samsung T9 Portable SSD. It edges out the alternative on up to 2000 mb/s read speeds for large file transfers. That said, SanDisk Extreme V2 Portable SSD still wins on rugged rubberized shell for drop protection — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.