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Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB
MU-PG2T0B/AM
C$669.99 in Canada
Sale history: Samsung US lists US$489.99 and Best Buy Canada C$669.99 after the 2026 memory shortage roughly tripled SSD prices; US$334.99 was seen in early Oct 2026. The same drive was C$239.99 on Amazon.ca in Nov 2024.
Where to buy
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Pros
- Up to 2,000 MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
- Dynamic Thermal Guard limits throttling
- Rated for 3 m drops
- 5-year warranty
Cons
- 2026 pricing is two to three times 2025 levels
- Most Macs lack Gen 2x2 and fall back to 1,000 MB/s
- No hardware encryption button or IP rating
- SATA-class drives suffice for proxy workflows
Why it is the pick
Bus-powered scratch drive fast enough for 4K multicam. The question it answers for a buyer: How much external storage, and how fast?
Specs that matter
- 2 TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps)
- Up to 2,000 MB/s read and write
- Drop resistant to 3 m
- 5-year limited warranty
Check before ordering
Prices move weekly in late 2026; compare the 1TB T9 and the Crucial X10 Pro on the day
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