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Samsung T9 Portable SSD vs WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB

Compare Samsung T9 Portable SSD and WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB 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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Western Digital

WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB
8.5/10

The WD Black P50 was the first console-targeted portable SSD to claim Gen 2x2 speeds on paper, although on a Gen 2 host it caps at 10Gbps. Big in Xbox/PS5 circles for the gamer-aesthetic naming and the 5-year warranty.

Gen 2x2 ready (2000 MB/s)
5-year warranty
Console-aesthetic build
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Samsung T9 Portable SSD
WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s
2.0 GB/s
Write Speed
1.9 GB/s
2.0 GB/s ✓
Capacity
1 TB ✓
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
600 TB
Warranty
5 Years
5 Years
Score
9.5/10 ✓
8.5/10
Total Wins
2 wins
1 win

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Samsung T9 Portable SSD or WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB?
The Samsung T9 Portable SSD scores 9.5/10 compared to 8.5/10 for the WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Samsung T9 Portable SSD for its superior value.
What's the difference between Samsung T9 Portable SSD and WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB?
The key differences: The Samsung T9 Portable SSD offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 2,000 MB/s for the WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB. Capacity options differ: Samsung T9 Portable SSD is 1TB while WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB is 1TB. The Samsung T9 Portable SSD uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Samsung T9 Portable SSD or WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB?
Both drives offer the same 2,000 MB/s read speeds.
Which has better value, Samsung T9 Portable SSD or WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD 1TB?
The Samsung T9 Portable SSD scores higher (9.5 vs 8.5/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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