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product_id: 122581894
title: "Samsung T5 500 GB USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, Type-C) External Solid State Drive (Portable SSD) Metallic Red (MU-PA500R)"
brand: "samsung"
price: "VT445"
currency: VUV
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 10
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/122581894-samsung-t5-500-gb-usb-3-1-gen-2-10
store_origin: VU
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# 10 Gbps speed AES 256-bit encryption Shock resistant Samsung T5 500 GB USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, Type-C) External Solid State Drive (Portable SSD) Metallic Red (MU-PA500R)

**Brand:** samsung
**Price:** VT445
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate Your Storage Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Samsung T5 500 GB USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, Type-C) External Solid State Drive (Portable SSD) Metallic Red (MU-PA500R) by samsung
- **How much does it cost?** VT445 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/122581894-samsung-t5-500-gb-usb-3-1-gen-2-10)

## Best For

- samsung enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted samsung brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **💪 Built to Last:** Shock-resistant construction ensures your data is safe from accidental drops.
- • **🎨 Stylish Design:** Stand out with a striking metallic red finish that complements your tech.
- • **🌟 Sleek & Portable:** Compact design at just 51g, perfect for on-the-go professionals.
- • **🔒 Ultimate Security:** Keep your data safe with AES 256-bit hardware encryption.
- • **🚀 Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience lightning-fast data transfers with USB 3.1 Gen 2 technology.

## Overview

The Samsung T5 500 GB USB 3.1 Gen 2 External SSD combines high-speed performance with robust security features, all in a sleek, portable design. Weighing only 51g, it’s perfect for professionals who need reliable storage on the go.

## Description

Full description not available

## Features

- Fast transfer speeds
- Metal minimalism
- Compact and light, AES 256-bit hardware encryption
- Shock resistant

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Samsung |
| Product Dimensions | 5.7 x 1 x 7.4 cm; 51 g |
| Item model number | MU-PA500R/EU |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
| Series | MU-PA500G T5 |
| Colour | Red |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Hard Drive Size | 500 GB |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.1 |
| Hardware Platform | Mac |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Item Weight | 51 g |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |

## Product Details

- **Digital storage capacity:** 500 GB
- **Hard disk interface:** USB 3.1
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Brand:** Samsung
- **Special feature:** Portable
- **Hard disk form factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard disk description:** Solid State Drive
- **Compatible devices:** [Laptop, Desktop, Smartphone, Tablet]
- **Installation type:** External Hard Drive
- **Colour:** Red

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Capacity, Colour, Style Name** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can i use this with an iphonexr if i have one of the certified usb-c to lightening cables and running ios13?**
A: Yes you can. I personally have installed Catalina on this drive to act as a boot drive for my old 2012 MacBook Pro, works wonderfully and much quicker than booting with he internal drive which has Mohave installed. To answer more directly, providing you have the latest OS on your XR you can plug the drive in and read it from the XR files app. I am not sure what limitations there are when accessing various file types but movies and music of all app extensions are accessible via something like the VLC App. I use the drive to download films and playback using an iPad Pro using VLC. I hope this helps.

**Q: Will this need Apple camera adapter to run on iPhone X or does it not need extra power?**
A: Doesn't need extra power when running from a laptop but I don't know about and iPhone

**Q: Whats the approx life expectancy of the samsung t5 ssd drive. thanks**
A: Probably 4 to 5 years for read and write and likely longer if it's used for read only .
In my opinion the  Samsung t5 is a remarkable little drive

**Q: With a 1st gen ipad pro,  ios 13.3, the t5 is recognised but fails with "insufficient power". does it work okay with current ipad (not pro) and air?**
A: You need the proper Apple OTG cable which also has a power feed.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Harware encryption is a must!
  

*by A***B on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 January 2020*

I purchased a SanDisk Extreme Portable to gift photos to a life long friend of mine. The SanDisk turned out NOT to have hardware encryption, only software.Having learnt my lesson a while ago after 'losing' an unencrypted USB key with personal financial information on holiday (which turned out wasn't lost but had been left plugged into my computer back at home) I now refuse to use any portable unencrypted media.Losing 500G of personal files was not an option! The SanDisk with software encryption was returned and this Samsung with hardware encryption was purchased.First of all, the Samsung SSD is beautifully made. I purchased the rose gold version which I know my friend would like as it looks fashionable, sleek and modern. The SSD looks as if it can easily be scratched so I recommend a protective case. I purchased the "XANAD Protective Case for Samsung T3 / T5" in which the drives slots perfectly. The case also holds the USB cables which is handy.The drive's performance is lighting fast over USB 3.0, no issues to report here.However, when you receive the drive, make sure you UPGRADE the firmware first! In researching secure drives, I read the original firmware on the device which I received in October 2019 had a major security flaw which Samsung subsequently patched. Samsung probably now ship the SSDs with the latest firmware, but don't risk it and update!Prior to updating my firmware, I thought I should test whether the update wipes the drive. So I encrypted the drive, transferred some files, and performed an upgrade. When re-mounting the drive, all my files were still there. Of course, always have a backup prior to performing any updates (in case you do need to wipe the drive should something stop working).All in all, highly recommend this SSD thanks to its inbuilt hardware encryption. I am impatiently waiting for Samsung to produce an 8TB version in the coming years so that I can back up my entire photo library of RAW files (encrypted of course)!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    An amazing little SSD device
  

*by G***Y on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 June 2020*

I wanted a faster device for taking backups of my new Huawei MateBook.This device is amazingly compact and very sturdy. It comes with 2 data cables so you can connect it to either a USB C or USB A socket. On arrival, I copied off the utility software that is preloaded on the SSD to a secure location. As I use the device solely under Windows, I then reformatted it in NTFS (it arrives formatted in exFAT for compatibility with other devices). I than ran the utility but as I don't use the password feature, it is of little use to me other than to check for possible firmware upgrades.I checked the SSD performance when connected via a docking station using CrystalDiskMark (see photo) and everything is as advertised. I use Paragon Hard Disk Manager 17 for backups. Using an old HDD, these took 23+ minutes. With the Samsung T5 they complete in less than 5 minutes! That's brilliant.I also purchased a dedicated carry case to protect my investment.So, if you don't need the extra speed of the new Samsung T7 SSDs, this is a very reasonably priced device that performs really well. I am very chuffed...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Works on my laptop and ipadpro.
  

*by A***P on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 February 2020*

I bought the 1tb version primarily to use with my small 4K laptop that only has a small ssd hard drive as it it smaller, lighter, faster, and more robust than the assorted motorised hard drives that I was using, and are now just for backups.After buying it for my laptop, I read online that since my ipadpro was updated to ios13 it might also work on that, although ideally it is the newest iPad pros with usb c connection, and mine is from 2017 with the old lightning connector.It did not work with a lightning to usb cable, or via an external usb hub as some utubers suggested.It does work via the Apple usb3 to lightning camera adapter, but only with a full 2.4a charger to power it, anything less, even 2a won’t do.So there we have it, 1tb ssd for laptop and ipadpro.  Very pleased, although of course I can’t comment yet on durability.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-08*