Keep your files protected: Our best portable SSD is the Samsung T9 and it's £175 at Amazon right now

Update - April 1: I've checked the prices and the Samsung T9 1TB sale is over, rocketing to £239 at Argos. However, it's £175 at Amazon (previously priced at £185 when this deal went live yesterday) and £199 at Currys.

I've amended the headline and the deal with the best price at Amazon, but no other changes have been made. Original article continues below

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World Backup Day is today, which makes it the perfect excuse to grab fast portable storage before the next close call with lost files or failing drives. And I've found a good deal on the Samsung T9 1TB portable SSD, now £175 (was £185) at Argos Samsung T9 1TB portable SSD for £175 at Amazon.

Speed is fast, with sustained read and write performance rated at up to 2,000MB/s. Large media transfers will complete quickly, whether you're moving video footage, editing photos directly from the drive, or transferring big project folders.

Portable SSDs have become almost essential for creatives and professionals working with large files, especially when internal storage fills up faster than expected. Having a fast external drive nearby makes backups easier to maintain instead of putting them off until it’s too late.

For more deals, news, and advice, see our live coverage for World Backup Day 2026.

Today's top portable SSD deal

Samsung T9 (1TB): £175 at Amazon

Samsung's portable drive offers reliable external storage with sustained high-speed transfers and a tough build and advanced cooling keep performance consistent.

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• Also available for £199 at Currys and - bafflingly - £239 at Argos (originally £175).

Heat management is handled via Samsung’s Dynamic Thermal Guard system, which keeps temperatures under control during longer workloads. This will keep performance steady during sustained transfers instead of slowing down when the drive starts to get warm.

The drive is compatible across a wide mix of devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and even iPhone 15 and 16 models. This will make it especially useful for recording or transferring high-resolution video directly from supported phones.

The drive is built to handle everyday bumps, with drop resistance rated up to roughly 9.8 feet, giving it a bit of resilience during travel or busy work sessions.

Security features are built in for anyone storing sensitive files or personal data. AES 256-bit hardware encryption helps keep content protected, while Samsung’s Magician software allows firmware updates and health monitoring, ensuring the drive continues to run issue-free.

With reliable speeds, wide compatibility, and discounts available on both sides of the Atlantic, this is a decent storage upgrade you won't want to miss.

For even more storage recommendations, check out our roundup of the best portable SSDs and fastest external SSDs.