Reviews

In-depth reviews of individual storage products.

External Storage | Reviews

Samsung T9 Review (2026): The Fastest Mainstream Portable SSD
ByHardDrive Editor May 10, 2026May 11, 2026

The Samsung T9 is the best external SSD for most people. Its USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface delivers real-world transfer speeds that are roughly double the competition, and it backs that up with a durable rubberised shell, 3-metre drop resistance, and compatibility with every major platform.

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Internal SSDs | Reviews

WD Black SN8100 Review: The Fastest Consumer SSD You Can Actually Buy
ByHardDrive Editor May 10, 2026May 11, 2026

The WD Black SN8100 is the best consumer NVMe SSD available right now. It delivers the highest sustained sequential speeds in its class, runs cooler than most Gen 5 competition, and is priced competitively. Buy it if you have a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and push large files regularly.

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