# Mini Multi-Device Drives The Samsung Portable SSD T5 Offers Impressive Performance at a Low Cost By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-portable-ssd-t5 References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/samsung-portable-ssd-t5-announced-video/) [Functional storage solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x2-max-portable-ssd) are required by virtually every modern computer user, so the [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-portable-ssd-t9) Portable SSD T5 is here to offer an option that is relatively inexpensive and ready to perform like a champ. The hard drive comes in two color options including Deep Black and Alluring Blue, which have storage options including 1TB and 2TB for the former and 250GB and 500GB for the latter. Each one provides you with the ability to access the hard drive via any of your personal devices including your laptop, PC, smartphone and tablet. The Samsung Portable SSD T5 is priced starting at $129.99 and also boasts [speeds of up to 540MB/s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datamag-20gbps), which will come as welcome news to those who are backing up large amounts of data. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Functional Storage Solutions:** The demand for functional storage solutions presents an opportunity for innovative companies to develop affordable and high-performance devices. - **Multi-device Accessibility:** The increasing need for multi-device accessibility creates a market for portable storage devices that can be accessed by various personal devices. - **High-speed Data Transfer:** The demand for high-speed data transfer encourages the development of storage solutions with impressive performance capabilities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology Hardware:** The portable SSD market within the technology hardware industry has potential for disruptive innovation, as companies can create affordable and versatile storage solutions. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by offering multi-device accessible storage options at low costs. - **Data Storage and Backup:** In the data storage and backup industry, there is an opportunity for disruptive innovation to meet the increasing demands for high-speed and accessible storage solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Fast Data Transmission SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-portable-ssd-t9.md) - [Ultra-Durable Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-t17-shield.md) - [Rugged Card-Sized SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-t7-shield.md) - [Ultra-Compact Portable SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-compact-ssd.md) - [Mobile-Friendly SSD Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polybatt-portable-ssd.md) - [High-Capacity Portable SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crucial-x9-pro-2tb-ssd.md) - [Portable SSD Storage Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssd-storage-device.md) - [Encrypted Smartphone Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexar-sl500-portable-ssd.md) - [Mini Self-Cooling SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speekeys.md)