Portable SSD cards: prices & compatible cameras

USB-C portable SSDs for field offload and DIT workflows. Used with Samsung T9, WD and SanDisk drives.

We track 3 Portable SSD cards, priced from $259.99 to $936.98, and 15 camera bodies that accept the format.

Products
3
Price range
$260 – $937
Capacities
1TB – 4TB
Compatible cameras
18

Portable SSD questions

What does Portable SSD cost?
Current tracked prices run from $259.99 to $936.98 across 3 cards with a live price. The cheapest is the Samsung 1TB T9 Portable SSD (Black) at $259.99. Prices are USD from B&H Photo and refresh daily; a card whose last check is more than 14 days old shows no price rather than a stale one.
Which cameras take Portable SSD cards?
15 camera bodies on the site list Portable SSD as compatible, led by Blackmagic (15). Each camera page shows its card slots and every format the slot accepts, so you can check fit and speed requirements together.
What is the fastest Portable SSD option?
The Samsung 1TB T9 Portable SSD (Black) has the highest rating we list, at 2000 MB/s read and 2000 MB/s write. These are the manufacturer's quoted figures — sustained recording performance is governed by the card's VPG or guaranteed-write rating, which is lower than peak burst speed.
What capacities of Portable SSD are available?
The catalogue covers 1TB to 4TB, with 3 capacities in total. Capacity is the vendor's marketing figure, not usable space after formatting.
Which brands are available in Portable SSD?
1 brand are tracked: Samsung. Brand matters less than the sustained-write rating for video work, and more for warranty and support.