Samsung today introduced T3, it’s latest palm-sized, external solid state drive (SSD) with USB 3.1 Type C support. It is compatible with a range of USB supported devices, including the latest Android smartphones and tablets, and computers with Windows or Mac OS. It comes in 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities, offers sequential read and write speeds of up to 450MB/s with a USB 3.1 interface and weighs just 51 grams.
It is based on the same controllers and flash used in 2.5″ SATA SSDs, includes a Type C to Type A cable and has a metal casing.
Samsung T3 Portable SSD Specifications
- Capacity – 250GB/500GB/1TB/2TB
- Interface Compatible with USB 3.1, USB 2.0
- Dimensions: 74 x 58 x 10.5 mm; Weight: 51 grams
- Transfer Speed – Sequential: Up to 450MB/sec
- Strong, shock-resistant metal case and internal support frame
- UASP Mode
- AES 256-bit hardware encryption
- Requires Windows 7 or higher, Mac OS 10.7 or higher and Android KitKat (version 4.4) or higher.
- Certification – CE, BSMI, KC, VCCI, C-tick, FCC, IC, UL, TUV, CB
- RoHS2 Compliance
- Limited 3-year warranty
The Samsung T3 Portable SSD will be available in early March. No word on the pricing yet.