Recommand SSD hardware

[1etherer]

Looking to replace my external HDD used for backups.


Came across this, samsung Portable SSD T5 1TB , what are peoples thoughts and what would you compare it to?

 

[Joe C]

For one thing, 1TB is not a lot of space for backup by today's standards (imho)
On a second note, you'll never get the speed from your SSD through a usb port. Even a 3.1 usb port will max out way before the SSD can, If your going to get an SSD drive, get a drive that you can install in your pc (500 gb ssd drives are less than $100. many cheaper drives are under $50.) and use your platter drive for the back up. You can get usb 3.1 enclosures for your current platter drive.
btw: I'm not seeing any links or anything else to refer to this drive you posted about

 

[1etherer]

For one thing, 1TB is not a lot of space for backup by today's standards (imho)
On a second note, you'll never get the speed from your SSD through a usb port. Even a 3.1 usb port will max out way before the SSD can, If your going to get an SSD drive, get a drive that you can install in your pc (500 gb ssd drives are less than $100. many cheaper drives are under $50.) and use your platter drive for the back up. You can get usb 3.1 enclosures for your current platter drive.
btw: I'm not seeing any links or anything else to refer to this drive you posted about

EDITED:


My bad, link below
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Po...74MCKLHJ&ascsubtag=06-3219375-05-3675895&th=1

Thanks, Im not looking for speed per say, more durability..

I use 2 x WD external 1TB HDDs at the moment, but I will be replacing with SSD.

1TB is based on my data, not the average joe, so not asking on a school lesson on that or why pick an HDD over SSD.

Just want a good comparison of the SSD against others in its class.


Cheers

 

[Joe C]

As far as I know, Samsung makes the best drives today, they are usually the fastest and highest rated for durability ssd's you can get.

You could save a few bucks by going with an external enclosure
https://www.amazon.co.uk/2-5-Inch-Tool-free-External-Enclosure-Black-USB-3-0/dp/B079FR7H5H/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=enclosure&qid=1566688965&s=computers&sr=1-6

And then get a Samsung 1tb ssd and pop that in the enclosure... it is tooless
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-MZ-76E1T0B-EU-Solid-State/dp/B078WST5RK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Samsung+EVO+ssd&qid=1566689132&s=computers&sr=8-1
you'll save about £40.00

If you want comparison's, then you'll have to google that for yourself, I'm willing to help but not to do your own decisions

 

[PP Mguire]

Samsung hands down, and the T5 you linked is plenty quick enough if you indeed plug it into a Gen 2 port. Even still a gen 1 USB 3.1 port is quick enough for ~500MB/s anyways. More than enough compared to any platter drive.

 

[1etherer]

Samsung hands down, and the T5 you linked is plenty quick enough if you indeed plug it into a Gen 2 port. Even still a gen 1 USB 3.1 port is quick enough for ~500MB/s anyways. More than enough compared to any platter drive.

OK cheers PP

 

[1etherer]

As far as I know, Samsung makes the best drives today, they are usually the fastest and highest rated for durability ssd's you can get.

You could save a few bucks by going with an external enclosure
https://www.amazon.co.uk/2-5-Inch-T...s=enclosure&qid=1566688965&s=computers&sr=1-6

And then get a Samsung 1tb ssd and pop that in the enclosure... it is tooless
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-MZ...ung+EVO+ssd&qid=1566689132&s=computers&sr=8-1
you'll save about £40.00

If you want comparison's, then you'll have to google that for yourself, I'm willing to help but not to do your own decisions

Cheers, didnt see your post.