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Product comparison · 2 external solid state drives

ADATA SC740 500 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, Blue vs Samsung P9 1 TB USB Type-C USB4 Gen 3x2 Black

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 3identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung P9 1 TB USB Type-C USB4 Gen 3x2 Black has 2,950 MB/s more read speed than the ADATA SC740 500 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, Blue (4000 MB/s vs 1050 MB/s). The Samsung P9 1 TB USB Type-C USB4 Gen 3x2 Black has 2,700 MB/s more write speed than the ADATA SC740 500 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, Blue (3700 MB/s vs 1000 MB/s). The Samsung P9 1 TB USB Type-C USB4 Gen 3x2 Black has 49.5 mm more width than the ADATA SC740 500 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, Blue (90 mm vs 40.5 mm). Only the Samsung P9 1 TB USB Type-C USB4 Gen 3x2 Black has hardware encryption. Only the Samsung P9 1 TB USB Type-C USB4 Gen 3x2 Black has password protection.

  • SSD capacity
    • 500 GB
    • 1 TB
  • Read speed
    • 1050 MB/s
    • 4000 MB/s
  • Write speed
    • 1000 MB/s
    • 3700 MB/s
  • USB version
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
    • USB4 Gen 3x2
  • Product colour
    • Black, Blue
    • Black
  • Windows operating systems supported
    • Windows 10, Windows 11
    • Yes
  • Mobile operating systems supported
    • Android 13.0, Android 14.0
    • Android
  • Hardware encryption
    • No
    • Yes

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30 specifications
A

ADATA

SC740 500 GB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Black, Blue

Model SC740

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B

Samsung

P9 1 TB USB Type-C USB4 Gen 3x2 Black

Model P9

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Solid state drive3 differ
SSD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
NVMeKnown for oneNo
Read speedDiffers1050 MB/s4000 MB/s
Write speedDiffers1000 MB/s3700 MB/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB connectorUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB versionDiffers3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)USB4 Gen 3x2
Thunderbolt technologyNoNo
Wi-FiNoNo
Data transfer rateKnown for one10 Gbit/s
Features5 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, BlueBlack
Protection featuresDiffersDrop resistant, Impact resistant, Shock resistantDrop resistant
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11Yes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 SonomaYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneLinux Kernel 6.2, Linux Kernel 6.5
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffersAndroid 13.0, Android 14.0Android
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, BSMI, KC, VCCI, RCM, UL, TÜV mark, CB, UKCA, BIS, RoHS
CertificationKnown for oneCE, BSMI, KC, VCCI, RCM, FCC, IC, UL, TUV, CB, UKCA, BIS
Security2 differ
Hardware encryptionDiffersNoYes
Password protectionDiffersNoYes
Security algorithmsKnown for one256-bit AES
Poweridentical
Operating voltageKnown for one5 V
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 40 °C0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 85 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers40.5 mm90 mm
DepthDiffers121.8 mm8.3 mm
HeightDiffers22.3 mm65 mm
WeightDiffers40 g96 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneBox
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneSamsung Magician Software <sup><a href="#featureBottomDiclaimer7">7</a></sup>

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