Having extra physical storage on hand is always ideal, allowing you to rely less on cloud options and also quickly transfer files between devices. But when it comes to archiving lots of files, bigger is better.

And right now, one of our favorite large-capacity portable SSDs is on sale: the 2TB Samsung T9 is down to just $200 on Amazon, which is a hefty 33 percent discount off its original $300 price.

Our review of the Samsung T9 SSD gave it an almost-perfect 4.5 score and our Editors’ Choice award, as our expert reviewer praised the drive’s performance, ruggedness, and the fact that you can actually get a good grip on it thanks to its textured surface.

Our only real gripe with the T9 was its price, but that’s not an issue when you can snag it on sale like this. “Once the price drops a bit, this high-quality, luxurious-feeling, good-performing, external 20Gbps USB SSD will no doubt be one of our favorites.”

The super-fast transfer speeds of up to 2,000MB/s are what make this portable SSD ideal for storing and moving large files, while its versatile compatibility with a wide range of devices — from cameras to computers to gaming consoles — makes the T9 a must-have.

All of that is thanks to its USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity, which will be relevant for many years. It also doesn’t hurt that the Samsung T9 is shock-resistant and fall-proof, so your important data won’t be lost if you ever (God forbid) drop the drive.

Don’t miss this chance to get this high-performance 2TB Samsung T9 portable SSD for $200 on Amazon while you can! The other capacity versions are also on lesser sale: the 1TB version is $135 (23 percent off) and the 4TB version is $349 (37 percent off).

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Author: Gabriela Vatu, Contributing Writer

Gabriela has focused on tech writing for 12 years, covering news, reviews, buying guides, deals, and more. She has bylines in numerous consumer tech publications, including PCWorld, Macworld, PCMag, IGN, MakeUseOf, XDA, Android Police, and Pocket-lint.

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