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Samsung - T5 500GB External USB Type C Portable Solid State Drive - Alluring blue

Model:
MU-PA500B
SKU:
6026201
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 1481 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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99%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the T5 500GB External USB Type C Portable Solid State Drive's portability and compact size as significant advantages, frequently praising its value for storage and speed. Positive feedback also highlights its compatibility with various devices and its affordability. While some users noted slightly slower load times, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wish it had more space for a reasonable price definitely looking to purchase a bigger storage

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great hard drive

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this to expand the storage of my xbox1, and it has been working just fine. I’m a big fan of Samsung

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Perfect Backup device

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve invested in many portable external drive. This device is a better product especially for travel

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Travel SSD

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fast SSD drive. Has exceeded my needs for having immediate access to data via mobile or laptop thru out my travels.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great External Hard Drive

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great build quality, easy to use, password protection too. Small, easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Removes anxiety about backups.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fits in your pocket. Holds half a terabyte. Sleep soundly knowing you have files backed up.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Small, simple, durable!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Thumbs up to Samsung on this one. Word is getting around - several friends have gotten this as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works great to store or watch photo/video files.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use it to store video files. I am able to play or transfer files from iPad to pc or Mac.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Very good for gaming storage

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Gets SSD. Very fast and thin. Totally recommend for gamers - if more storage is needed.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Easy to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Holds lots of data for the price. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this is anyone considering a purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • A must buy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Took everything off my old computer. Perfect for having a back up. Got it on sale, worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • SSD for PS4

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Want your games to run and load faster? This is the SSD to get!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This item was priced very well priced and is an excellent product. So glad I bought it.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great for backing of files.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I found the SAMSUNG T5 external USB portable great for backing up my iMac desk top computer.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Fantastic

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s sole purpose is to help rendering in a couple Xbox games I play and it does not disappoint!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great external storage

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great external storage device. It was easy to connect to my computer and transfer files.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Big storage device

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    500 gigabytes this moves my pictures from secured devices. Much faster than with Zip drives.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Reliable storage

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great little external hardrive. Solid state is the way to go for reliable backup storage.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great SDD

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Picked this up to rplace an older T3 and it came with two connection cords and works like a charm

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • For my Xbox

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought it to store extra stuff on my Xbox. It works great and it’s fast.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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