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Samsung T9 Portable SSD vs Silicon Power PC60 2TB

Compare Samsung T9 Portable SSD and Silicon Power PC60 2TB side by side. Both are 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Our Pick

Samsung

Samsung T9 Portable SSD
9.5/10

Blazing-fast Gen 2x2 speeds in a compact, stylish design. Perfect for content creators working with large files.

Blazing 2000MB/s read speeds
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
Sleek all-aluminum build
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Silicon Power

Silicon Power PC60 2TB
7.4/10

A 2TB budget Gen 2 portable aimed at game-library cold storage for PS5/Xbox. Aggressive pricing makes it competitive against the Seagate One Touch 2TB on sale. Not a drive for sustained-write-heavy creative workflows.

2TB budget Gen 2
1000 MB/s read
Compact profile
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Samsung T9 Portable SSD
Silicon Power PC60 2TB
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Write Speed
1.9 GB/s ✓
900 MB/s
Capacity
1 TB
2 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
1,200 TB ✓
Warranty
5 Years ✓
3 Years
Score
9.5/10 ✓
7.4/10
Total Wins
4 wins
2 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Samsung T9 Portable SSD or Silicon Power PC60 2TB?
The Samsung T9 Portable SSD scores 9.5/10 compared to 7.4/10 for the Silicon Power PC60 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the Samsung T9 Portable SSD for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Samsung T9 Portable SSD and Silicon Power PC60 2TB?
The key differences: The Samsung T9 Portable SSD offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 1,000 MB/s for the Silicon Power PC60 2TB. Capacity options differ: Samsung T9 Portable SSD is 1TB while Silicon Power PC60 2TB is 2TB. The Samsung T9 Portable SSD uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the Silicon Power PC60 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Samsung T9 Portable SSD or Silicon Power PC60 2TB?
The Samsung T9 Portable SSD is faster with 2,000 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,000 MB/s for the Silicon Power PC60 2TB. That's a 100% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Samsung T9 Portable SSD or Silicon Power PC60 2TB?
The Samsung T9 Portable SSD scores higher (9.5 vs 7.4/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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