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Samsung - T9 Portable 2TB vs WD - Black SN850P 2TB (for PS5)

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T9 Portable 2TBSAMSUNGRENDER
Probe A
Samsung
T9 Portable 2TB
52.4/ 100D
Performance44· 60%
Capacity73· 20%
Endurance· 20%
Black SN850P 2TB (for PS5)WDRENDER
Probe B
WD
Black SN850P 2TB (for PS5)
69.4/ 100B
Performance68· 60%
Capacity73· 20%
Endurance· 20%
Quick verdict

Between the T9 Portable 2TB and Black SN850P 2TB (for PS5), the T9 Portable 2TB comes out ahead in interface, while the Black SN850P 2TB (for PS5) wins on sequential read and sequential write. Overall, the T9 Portable 2TB scores 52.4 and the Black SN850P 2TB (for PS5) scores 69.4 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The Black SN850P 2TB (for PS5) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 17.0 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.

Pick the T9 Portable 2TB if you care most about interface. The biggest gaps in its favor are interface.

Pick the Black SN850P 2TB (for PS5) if you care most about sequential read and sequential write. Its strongest claims are sequential read, sequential write.

Both ship with comparable capacity, endurance (tbw), so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: the Black SN850P 2TB (for PS5) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.

Why Samsung - T9 Portable 2TB wins

  • Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (vs PCIe 4.0 x4).

Why WD - Black SN850P 2TB (for PS5) wins

  • Sequential read — 265.00% more. 7300 MB/s vs 2000 MB/s.
  • Sequential write — 238.46% more. 6600 MB/s vs 1950 MB/s.
Full readout

Spec comparison

Capacity

SpecSamsung - T9 Portable 2TBWD - Black SN850P 2TB (for PS5)
Capacity2000 GB2000 GB

Performance

SpecSamsung - T9 Portable 2TBWD - Black SN850P 2TB (for PS5)
Sequential read2000 MB/s7300 MB/slead
Sequential write1950 MB/s6600 MB/slead
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2leadPCIe 4.0 x4
Form factorPortable USBleadM.2 2280

Endurance

SpecSamsung - T9 Portable 2TBWD - Black SN850P 2TB (for PS5)
Endurance (TBW)12001200
Warranty5 yrs5 yrs
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