{
  "id": 12164954,
  "title": "This 1TB Samsung T9 portable SSD is £48 off and delivers transfer speeds of up to a blistering 2,000MB/s — and it's cheaper at Amazon than anywhere else right now",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/this-1tb-samsung-t9-portable-ssd-is-48-off-and-delivers-transfer",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-05T14:05:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/computing/storage-backup/this-1tb-samsung-t9-portable-ssd-is-gbp48-off-and-delivers-transfer-speeds-of-up-to-a-blistering-2-000mb-s-and-its-cheaper-at-amazon-than-anywhere-else-right-now"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 1TB Samsung T9 Portable SSD is currently available for £192, a £48 discount from its original price of £240. This high-speed external storage device is an excellent choice for professionals, students, photographers, and creators who require fast and compact storage for large files. The T9 boasts sequential read and write speeds of up to 2,000MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, making it particularly useful for handling large photo and video files.\n\nWith USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectivity, the T9 offers impressive performance, along with a compact enclosure that measures approximately 8.8 x 6 x 1.4cm. The drive also features NVMe technology, backward USB compatibility, and a five-year manufacturer's guarantee, providing peace of mind for users. According to expert reviews, the T9's standout features include impressive read speeds, sustained write performance, and its ability to withstand minor knocks, despite not being waterproof.\n\nFor those considering a purchase, the Samsung T9 Portable SSD is recommended if you frequently transfer large files, edit high-resolution photos or videos, or require fast portable storage for moving between computers. However, if your primary need is for a slower device to store documents and occasional backups, a more affordable portable SSD would be a better fit. For the best price, Amazon currently offers the T9 at £191.07, making it the most economical option among major retailers.",
  "summary": "Still one of our favourite portable SSDs, the the 1TB Samsung T9 features fast speeds for professionals and I can't find it cheaper anywhere else.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "The 4.5-star Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is now cheaper than the Apple Watch SE 3",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/the-4-5-star-samsung-galaxy-watch-8-is-now-cheaper-than-the-apple",
        "published": "2026-10-05T14:44:28.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}