The main problems here are an overinflated price and a lack of software at launch.
It’s being thrust into a competitive market where more cost-sensitive products have existed for some time.
The performance and resilience of this drive are great, but the value aspect of this equation is lacking.
These prices are all MSRP, so we hope retailers discount them somewhat.
And, in a few cases, these cheaper alternatives are as affordable as the T7.
We can only hope that happens soon.
But it does offer a five-year warranty for other unfortunate things that might befall any drive.
Supposedly ready to be launched in September, it wasnt ready to test alongside the T9, unfortunately.
And that it should support Windows, Mac and Android.
Most computers have USB 3.2 Gen 2, and some only have Gen 1.
If you have either of these, there is little logic in buying the T9.
Gen 1 connected drives will only see around 450MB/s since thats the limitation of that interface.
The difference in performance between these two file sizes often reveals how the drive handles a sustained write.
Therefore, if you intend to write large files to the T9, get the 4TB model.
Its also capable of handling knocks, although Samsung doesnt claim it is waterproof.
But, you might go faster with Thunderbolt for those who want ultimate performance.
Or anywhere that gets wet.
The caveat is that the price is even higher, and it only comes with the USB-C cable.
But it has a better software selection at launch and new apps like Hedge will soon be included.
While it uses plastic construction, it achieves an IP55 rating and should travel well enough.
It costs less than the T9, is still a good performer and has hardware encryption baked in.
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