{"id":22546,"date":"2018-08-28T10:52:51","date_gmt":"2018-08-28T14:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=22546"},"modified":"2019-06-18T20:40:08","modified_gmt":"2019-06-19T00:40:08","slug":"samsung-electronics-advances-external-storage-innovation-new-portable-ssd-x5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samsung-newsroom-production.barbariangroup.com\/us\/samsung-electronics-advances-external-storage-innovation-new-portable-ssd-x5\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Electronics Advances External Storage Innovation with New Portable SSD X5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"press-release-open\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/X5_Back.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22549 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/X5_Back-950x633.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"730\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/14120944\/X5_Back-950x633.png 950w, https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/14120944\/X5_Back-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span class=\"press-release-open\">RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. \u2013 Aug. 28, 2018 \u2013<\/span> <strong>Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.<\/strong>, today unveiled its first NVMe\u2122-based portable solid state drive (SSD)[1] \u2013 the Samsung Portable SSD X5 \u2013 achieving new levels of performance and reliability for external storage solutions. Based on the cutting-edge Thunderbolt\u2122 3[2] technology, the new X5 features exceptional speeds in a compact and durable form factor, making it an ideal portable storage for content creators and IT professionals on the go.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a leader in high-performance and reliable storage solutions, we are thrilled to continue to advance the external SSD market with the introduction of our first Thunderbolt 3 portable SSD,\u201d <strong>said Dr. Mike Mang, vice president of Brand Product Marketing, Memory Business at Samsung Electronics<\/strong>. \u201cThe X5 is yet another testament to Samsung\u2019s commitment to providing innovative portable storage solutions that enable faster transfer of large data files, saving users\u2019 valuable time.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Samsung Portable SSD X5 Thunderbolt 3 : Drive at lightning speed (old ver.)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pYbsw8f2GHQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Whether editing 4K videos, creating real-time 3D rendering images or compiling high-resolution photos, consumers want fast and convenient ways to store and transfer their data. Leveraging synergies between NVMe and Thunderbolt 3 technologies, Samsung\u2019s X5 delivers maximized performance levels for professionals working with heavy multimedia files. Thanks to Thunderbolt 3\u2019s 40Gbps bandwidth \u2013 up to four times faster than USB 3.1[3] \u2013 the X5 offers a read speed of up to 2,800 MB\/s, which is up to 5.2 times faster than the widely-used SATA interface portable SSDs and up to 25.5 times faster than external HDDs[4]. The drive also boasts the fastest maximum write speed of 2,300 MB\/s[5], enabling users to transfer a 20GB-sized 4K UHD video in just 12 seconds[6]. Designed for Macs and PCs with Thunderbolt 3 ports, the X5 allows users to enjoy the speed benefits in a lightweight and portable design, with capacity options up to 2TB.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"embedded recommended recommended-post\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card-badge\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Recommended News<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"recommended-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/samsung-newsroom-production.barbariangroup.com\/us\/samsung-970-pro-970-evo-nvme-ssds\/\" class=\"recommended-news\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/14124156\/SSD-970-PROlEVO_Family-ver1.jpeg\" alt=\"Samsung Electronics Sets New Performance Standards for NVMe SSDs with 970 PRO and EVO\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"post-category\">Memory &amp; Storage<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Samsung Electronics Sets New Performance Standards for NVMe SSDs with 970 PRO and EVO<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>The X5 features a full-metal body with a glossy finish and non-slip bottom mat. A shock-resistant internal frame and rugged metal housing can withstand accidental drops of up to two meters (6.6 feet)[7]. In addition, the Dynamic Thermal Guard technology and a heat sink \u2013 a mechanical internal solution \u2013 safeguard the X5 from overheating, ensuring reliability while maintaining optimal operating temperatures. The X5 also offers powerful data protection with &#8216;Samsung Portable SSD Software&#8217;, based on the AES 256-bit hardware data encryption, including optional password protection and easy configuration of security settings.<\/p>\n<p>The X5 comes with a three-year limited warranty and will be available globally from Sept. 3, 2018, with a manufacturers\u2019 suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $399.99 for the 500GB model, $699.99 for the 1TB model and $1,399.99 for the 2TB model. For more information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/computing\/memory-storage\/portable-solid-state-drives\/s\/_\/n-10+11+hv22y+zq29n\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">samsung.com\/portable-ssd<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/semiconductor\/minisite\/ssd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">samsungssd.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-128\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-128\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Category<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Samsung Portable SSD X5<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Capacity<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2TB\/1TB\/500GB[8]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Interface<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Thunderbolt \u2122  3 (40Gbps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dimensions (LxWxH)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">119 x 62 x 19.7 mm (4.7 x 2.4 x 0.8 inches)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Weight<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">150 grams (5.3 oz.)[9]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Compatibility<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">H\/W) Macs and Windows PCs with Thunderbolt 3 ports<br \/>\n<br \/>\n(Not backward compatible \/ Not compatible with PCs only with USB interface)<br \/>\n<br \/>\nO\/S) Mac OS Sierra (10.12) or higher<br \/>\n<br \/>\nWindows 10 64 bit RS 2 or higher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Performance<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Up to 2,800 MB\/s sequential read speeds<br \/>\n<br \/>\nUp to 2,300 MB\/s sequential write speeds (500GB: up to 2,100 MB\/s)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Encryption<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">AES 256-bit hardware encryption<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Security<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Samsung Portable SSD Software[10]<br \/>\n<br \/>\nPassword protection (optional)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Certifications<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">CE, BSMI, KC, VCCI, C-tick, FCC, IC, UL, TUV, CB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">RoHS Compliance<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">RoHS2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Warranty<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Three-Year Limited Warranty[11]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-128 from cache -->\n\n<h6>[1] The NVM Express\u00ae design mark is a registered trademark of NVM Express, Inc.<br \/>\n[2] Thunderbolt\u2122 3 brings Thunderbolt to USB-C at speeds up to 40 Gbps, creating one compact port that does it all \u2013 delivering the fastest, most versatile connection to any dock, display, or data device. Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and\/or other countries.<br \/>\n[3] USB 3.1 Gen 2 delivers up to 10 Gbps USB data rate<br \/>\n[4] Based on the internal test results compared to a portable SSD 1TB (T5) and Samsung external HDD 1TB (HX-MK20P12). *Test system configuration: Intel\u00ae Core i5-7600 (@3.5 GHz), DDR4 4GB 1066MHz, OS-Window 10*64, Chipset-Asus Strix Z270E Gaming.<br \/>\n[5] Performance may vary depending on host configuration. To reach maximum read\/write speeds of 2,800\/2,300 MB\/s, the host device and connection cables must support Thunderbolt\u2122 3.500GB version offers write speed up to 2,100 MB\/s.<br \/>\n*Test system configuration: Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i7 8570H (@4.1GHz), DDR4 16GB 2667 MHz, OS-Windows 10*64, Chipset\u2013Dell Alienware System (Dell i7 Alienware 17 R5). Performance measurements based on CrystalDiskMark v.5.1.2.<br \/>\n[6] Performance of the PC\u2019s internal storage should be equal to or greater than X5. *Test system configuration: Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i7 7700 (@3.6 GHz), DDR4 4GB 2133 MHz, OS-Windows 10*64, Chipset\u2013Aorus(Gigabyte) Z270-X Gaming 9.<br \/>\n[7] The internal free fall shock test was conducted under controlled conditions.<br \/>\n[8] 1 GB=1,000,000,000 bytes, 1 TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Lower capacity may be demonstrated by your computer due to its use of a different measurement standard.<br \/>\n[9] Exact weight of product may vary by capacity.<br \/>\n[10] X5 works on PCs (Mac \/ Windows PC) that support Thunderbolt\u2122 3. Only PC versions (mac OS version\/Windows OS version) of Samsung Portable SSD Software support X5, while the existing Android version (App) does not. In case of X5, Samsung Portable SSD Software update is available for both macOS and Windows OS versions. But X5 FW update is available for Windows OS version only.<br \/>\n[11] Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any loss, including but not limited to loss of data or other information contained on Samsung Electronics product or loss of profit or revenue which may be incurred by user. For more information on the warranty, please visit samsung.com\/portable-ssd.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. \u2013 Aug. 28, 2018 \u2013 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., today unveiled its first NVMe\u2122-based portable solid state drive (SSD)[1] \u2013 the Samsung Portable SSD X5 \u2013 achieving new levels of performance and reliability for external storage solutions. 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