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Samsung MU-PH8T0S 8 TB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Black

8 TB external SSD with 256-bit AES hardware encryption

Manufacturer reference MU-PH8T0S/EU

59 /100 Its best score: the largest capacity, rated "very large" on its category’s scale.
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What the Samsung MU-PH8T0S 8 TB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Black is worth

The Samsung MU-PH8T0S is an 8 TB (8000 GB) external SSD with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectivity, in black. It includes hardware encryption with a 256-bit AES security algorithm.

Read and write speeds each reach 460 Mo/s. It measures 40 mm in width, 17 mm in depth and 95 mm in height, weighing 102 g. It supports Windows, Mac and the Android mobile system, and features drop resistance protection.

The product ships with Samsung Magician Software and holds several compliance certifications, including CE, UL and RoHS.

It suits those seeking large storage capacity combined with hardware encryption, in a compact, lightweight format usable across multiple operating systems.

What the spec sheet says

  • 8 TB Black
  • Read speed: 460 MB/s Write speed: 460 MB/s
  • Hardware encryption

Its scores, criterion by criterion

Scores out of 100, calculated from the datasheet and compared with the market. The full method is public.

Capacity Very large

8,000 GB · category median: 2,000 GB

Write speed Slow

460 MB/s · category median: 1,000 MB/s

Read speed Slow

460 MB/s · category median: 1,050 MB/s

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Specifications

Solid state drive 3
SSD capacity 8 TB
Read speed 460 MB/s
Write speed 460 MB/s
Ports & interfaces 1
USB version 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Features 7
Product colour Black
Protection features Drop resistant
Windows operating systems supported Yes
Mac operating systems supported Yes
Mobile operating systems supported Android
Compliance certificates CE, BSMI, KC, VCCI, RCM, UL, TÜV mark, CB, EAC, UKCA, BIS, RoHS
Certification CE, BSMI, KC, VCCI, RCM, FCC, IC, UL, TUV, CB, EAC, UKCA, BIS
Security 2
Hardware encryption Yes
Security algorithms 256-bit AES
Weight & dimensions 4
Width 40 mm
Depth 17 mm
Height 95 mm
Weight 102 g
Packaging content 1
Bundled software Samsung Magician Software

Who this model suits

It’s for you if

Your first criterion is the capacity: it happens to be its best score.
You want a good score on the write speed, above its category average.
You prefer a model tracked across several merchants, to buy at the right time.

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Its lowest score is on the read speed: skip it if that is decisive for you.

Frequently asked questions

Answers drawn from this model’s datasheet.

Yes, the Samsung MU-PH8T0S supports both Windows and Mac. Android mobile systems are also supported.

The SSD features drop-resistant protection. It also includes hardware encryption with 256-bit AES algorithm to secure data.

The SSD measures 40 mm wide, 17 mm deep and 95 mm high, weighing 102 g.

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