Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO, 8 TB, USB 3.2 Gen. 1, 460 MB/s Read, 460 MB/s Write, External Hard Drive for Mac, PC, Android, Smart TVs and Game Consoles, Incl. USB-C Cable, MU-PH8T0S/EU

Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO (MU-PH8T0S/EU)

Name: Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO, 8 TB, USB 3.2 Gen. 1, 460 MB/s Read, 460 MB/s Write, External Hard Drive for Mac, PC, Android, Smart TVs and Game
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B0CKLBSCRZ

Status: Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO (8TB portable SSD): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-18 12:25 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same 8TB portable SSD): Sandisk 8TB Extreme Portable SSD, $1,529.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 04:13 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO: 8 TB in a 95 x 40 x 17 mm, 102 g shell you can pocket; main trade-off: 460 MB/s is far below NVMe-class portable SSDs.

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Same 8TB portable SSD: Sandisk 8TB Extreme Portable SSD — $1,529.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 04:13 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $1,529.99

Same 8TB portable SSD: SANDISK 8TB Desk Drive SSD — $948.90 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 04:29 UTC (price may vary).

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Same 8TB portable SSD: OWC 8TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD… — $2,499.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 12:20 UTC (price may vary).

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 8 TB in a 95 x 40 x 17 mm, 102 g shell you can pocket
✓ 460 MB/s read and write over USB 3.2 Gen 1
✓ Samsung rates it up to 3.8x faster than its external HDDs
✓ Works with macOS, Windows, Android, smart TVs and consoles
✓ Built-in metal handle clips to a bag; USB-C cable included

Cons

✗ 460 MB/s is far below NVMe-class portable SSDs
✗ USB 3.2 Gen 1 caps throughput; no Gen 2 or Thunderbolt
✗ 8 TB capacity carries a steep per-terabyte premium
✗ Magician software adds a setup step for firmware and tuning

Manufacturer description

Massive storage, massive style: The Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO MU-PH8T0S/EU with 8 TB storage capacity³ offers you a compact design with a practical metal handle for attaching to your bag and an attractive price-performance ratio. Plenty of storage space for all your devices: The external hard drive is available with storage capacities of up to 8 TB³. The PSSD is also compatible with macOS, Windows and Android devices as well as smart TVs and games consoles⁵. The external SSD can transfer data both read and write at up to 460 MB/s¹ and is therefore up to 3.8 times faster than external…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

Portable SSD T5 EVO with 8 TB storage space³, compact and stylish design with practical metal handle to attach to your bag
Available with storage capacities of up to 8 TB³, the ideal accessory for macOS, Windows and Android devices as well as smart TVs and games consoles⁵
External hard drive for fast data transfers with up to 460 MB/s read and write¹, up to 3.8 x faster than external Samsung HDDs²
The free Samsung Magician software optimises performance for you and always keeps the drive up to date with updates⁹ ¹⁰
Contents: 1 x Samsung MU-PH8T0S/EU Portable SSD T5 EVO, 8 TB, Incl. USB-C cable, Dimensions (W x D x H): 95 x 40 x 17 mm, Weight: 102 g

Full Specifications

Brand	Samsung
Color	Black
Weight	102 g
Contents	1 x Samsung MU-PH8T0S/EU Portable SSD T5 EVO, 8 TB, Incl. USB-C cable, Dimensions (W x D x H): 95 x 40 x 17 mm, Weight: 102 g
Dimensions	95 x 40 x 17 mm
Model Name	T5 EVO
Read Speed	460 megabytes_per_second
Unit Count	1 Count
Form Factor	Portable
Media Speed	460
Connectivity	USB-C
Model Number	MU-PH8T0S/EU
Compatibility	PC, Android, Mac
Built-In Media	Instruction manual, Samsung PSSD T5 EVO, USB cable type C to C and type A to A
Hard-Drive Size	8 TB
Mfr Part Number	MU-PH8T0S/EU
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Portable
Hardware Platform	PlayStation 5
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Full listing title	Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO, 8 TB, USB 3.2 Gen. 1, 460 MB/s Read, 460 MB/s Write, External Hard Drive for Mac, PC, Android, Smart TVs and Game Consoles, Incl. USB-C Cable, MU-PH8T0S/EU

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