€ 437

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245 facts compared

Samsung Galaxy A54

Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

Why is Samsung Galaxy A54 better than Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro?

• 6.02% higher CPU speed?
  4 x 2.4GHz & 4 x 2GHz vs 1 x 2.4GHz & 3 x 2.2GHz & 4 x 1.9GHz
• 2x more megapixels (front camera)?
  32MP vs 16MP
• Has a slot for memory cards?
• Does it have a built-in optical image stabilizer?
• Wi-Fi version?
  Wi-Fi 4 (802. 11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
• 5.26% wider aperture at minimum focal length?
  f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
• Semiconductor size 1nm smaller?
  5nm vs 6nm
• GPU frequency 460MHz more?
  950MHz vs 490MHz

Why is Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro better than Samsung Galaxy A54?

• Dust and waterproof?
• 1.76x more megapixels (main camera)?
  108MP & 8MP & 2MP vs 50MP & 12MP & 5MP
• Does it have branded shockproof glass?
• Has a 3.5 mm mini-jack socket?
• 21g lighter?
  181g vs 202g
• 25% faster file downloads?
  1600MBits/s vs 1280MBits/s
• Has an infrared sensor?
• Has NX bit?

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  Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro

  Samsung Galaxy A5 4

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  Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

  Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  vs

  Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro

  Samsung Galaxy A54

  vs

  Samsung Galaxy A34

  Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

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  Xiaomi Poco X5

  Samsung Galaxy A54

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  Samsung Galaxy A73 5G

  Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

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  Poco X4 Pro 5G

  Samsung Galaxy A54

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  Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus

  Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

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  Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro 9

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  Samsung Galaxy S22

  Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

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  Poco X4 GT

  Samsung Galaxy A54

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  Motorola Edge 30

  Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

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  Poco F4

  Samsung Galaxy A54

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  Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

  Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro 90 003

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  Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro

  Price match

  Samsung Galaxy A54

  Buy used:

  €345

  Rent from:

  €15

  9 0264

  902 64

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  	Samsung Galaxy A54 256GB Schwarz		€437
  	Samsung Galaxy A54 0260
  	Samsung A546B Galaxy A54 5G 256GB/8GB RA. ..Samsung A546B Galaxy A54 5G 256GB/ 8GB RAM Dual-SIM awesome graphite		€414
  	Samsung A546B Galaxy A54 5G 256GB/8GB RA…Samsung A546B Galaxy A54 5G 256GB/8GB RAM Dual-SIM awesome-white 9 0265		€460
  	Samsung Galaxy A54 A546 5G Smartphone 12…Samsung Galaxy A54 A546 5G Smartphone 128GB 8GB RAM awesome graphite		€383
  	Samsung Galaxy A5 4 5G 128GB 8GB RAM Samsung Galaxy A54 5G 128GB 8GB RAM Awesome Graphite NEU/OVP (Ohne Simlock)		€345
  	Samsung Galaxy A54 A546 5G 128 GB / 8 GB…Samsung Galaxy A54 A546 5G 128 GB / 8 GB – Smartphone – verschiedene Farben		€383
  	Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (A546B/DS) 8GB RAM…Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (A546B/DS) 8GB RAM – 128 GB / 256 GB		€434
  Samsung Galaxy A54 5G A546B /DS 256GB Awe. ..Samsung Galaxy A54 5G A546B/DS 256GB Awesome graphite		€413
  	Samsung Galaxy A54 5G A546B/DS 256GB Awe…Samsung Galaxy A54 5G A546B/DS 256GB Awesome graphite	€414
  	Samsung Galaxy A54 5G A546B/DS 256GB Awe…Samsung Galaxy A54 5G A546B/DS 256GB Awesome graphite		€417
  	Samsung Galaxy A54 5G A546B/DS 2 56GB Awe…Samsung Galaxy A54 5G A546B/DS 256GB Awesome graphite		€419

  Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  Rent from:

  €23

  90 254 Product

  Xiaomi POCO X5 Pro 5G Smartphone+Kopfhör…Xiaomi POCO X5 Pro 5G Smartphone+Kopfhörer, 8+256GB Handy ohne Vertrag, 6.67 ” 120Hz FHD + AMOLED DotDisplay, 108MP Hauptkamera, 5000mAh , 67W Turbo Charge, Black (DE Version++2 Jahre Garantie) 9Xiaomi Poco X5 PRO 5G 8/256GB MZ. ..Xiaomi Poco X5 PRO 5G 8/256GB MZB0CRMEU 90 265

  9Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro 5G 256GB black

  902 64 Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro 5G 256GB black

  Store	Price
  	Poco X5 Pro 256GB Blau		€309
  	Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro 8/256GB blue EU		€414
  	Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro 5G 256GB black 64 €327
  	Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro 5G 256GB black			€345
  		€348

  User reviews

  Overall rating

  Samsung Galaxy A54

  7 User reviews

  Samsung Galaxy A54

  8.4 /10

  7 User reviews

  Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  2 User Reviews

  Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  9.0 /10

  2 User Reviews

  Features

  Build Quality

  90 496 8.4 /10

  7 votes

  7.5 /10

  2 votes

  Screen quality

  8.6 /10

  7 votes

  9. 5 /10

  2 votes

  900 04 Battery life

  8.7 /10

  7 votes

  10.0 /10

  2 votes

  photo s

  8.0 /10

  2 votes

  Performance

  8.1 /10

  7 votes

  7.5 /10

  2 votes

  Display

  screen size

  The larger the screen, the better the user experience.

  Display type

  OLED/AMOLED

  OLED/AMOLED

  Type of technology used in the display.

  Pixel Density

  403ppi

  395ppi

  Pixel Density is a measure of screen resolution expressed as pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. Higher pixel density results in sharper and clearer images displayed on the screen, resulting in a better viewing experience.

  resolution

  1080 x 2340px

  1080 x 2400px

  Resolution indicates the maximum number of pixels that can be displayed on the screen, expressed as the number of pixels on the horizontal axis and the number on the vertical axis.

  refresh rate

  Frequency at which the screen is updated. The higher the frequency, the less flicker (less noise) and the more natural motion representation.

  touch screen sampling rate

  Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Samsung Galaxy A54)

  Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro)

  The touch sample rate is the rate at which the screen can register your touch input and respond by displaying the next frame. Also called the touch screen refresh rate.

  brightness

  Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Samsung Galaxy A54)

  900 nits

  A nit is a measurement of the light emitted by a display, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays are easier to read, even on sunny days.

  Has proprietary shockproof glass

  ✖Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  Shockproof glass (such as Corning’s Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, light and can withstand a high degree of impact.

  version Gorilla Glass

  Gorilla Glass 5

  Gorilla Glass 5

  Gorilla Glass is one of Corning’s most popular grades of chemically strengthened glass. Several versions have been developed, the newest of which are more durable and resistant to damage.

  Performance

  built-in memory

  Built-in memory is the built-in space for storing system data, applications, and user data in the device. With more internal storage, you can store more files and apps on your device.

  Random Access Memory

  Random Access Memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store work data and machine code currently in use. It is a temporary, fast-access virtual storage that can be read and modified in any order, allowing fast data processing.

  Android version

  Android 13

  Android 12

  A newer version of Android is usually more user friendly. Each new version of Android has new features and performance improvements, as well as new security additions.

  AnTuTu score

  506678

  531398

  AnTuTu is one of the most important tests for Android devices. The score reflects the overall performance of the device by summing up the results of individual tests with various parameters such as RAM speed, processor performance, 2D and 3D graphics performance.

  3DMark Wild Life test

  Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Samsung Galaxy A54)

  Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro)

  Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphics performance of a device (using Vulkan API on Android/Windows and Metal API on iOS). Source: 3D Mark.

  3DMark Wild Life Unlimited test

  Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Samsung Galaxy A54)

  Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro)

  Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphics performance of a device (using Vulkan API on Android/Windows and Metal API on iOS). The unlimited version works off-screen, so factors such as screen resolution do not affect the score. Source: 3D Mark.

  3DMark Wild Life Extreme test

  Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Samsung Galaxy A54)

  Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro)

  Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphics performance of a device (using Vulkan API on Android/Windows and Metal API on iOS). The Extreme version is much more demanding on graphics than the standard Wild Life test. Source: 3D Mark.

  Geekbench 5 result (multi-core)

  2634 (Samsung Exynos 1380)

  2804 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G)

  Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures the performance of a multi-core processor. (Source: Primate Labs,2023)

  Geekbench 5 result (single core)

  780 (Samsung Exynos 1380)

  770 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G)

  Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform test that measures the single-core performance of a processor. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)

  Cameras

  megapixels (main camera)

  50MP & 12MP & 5MP

  108MP & 8MP & 2MP

  The number of megapixels determines the resolution of images captured by the main camera. A higher megapixel count means the camera is capable of capturing more detail. However, the number of megapixels is not the only important element that determines image quality.

  megapixels (front camera)

  The number of megapixels determines the resolution of images captured by the front camera. The higher megapixel count means the front camera is capable of capturing more detail, which is important for taking high-resolution selfies.

  has a built-in optical image stabilizer

  ✔Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✖Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to track camera vibrations. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, preventing image blur before it is captured.

  video recording (main camera)

  2160 x 30fps

  2160 x 30fps

  The maximum resolution possible for videos taken with the main camera. You can also select other frame rates, these videos usually have lower resolutions.

  wide aperture (main camera)

  f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4

  f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4

  This is the widest aperture available at the minimum focal length. With a wider aperture, the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur due to faster shutter speeds. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus on the subject.

  Has dual-color LED flash

  ✖Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✖Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  The Dual Color LED Flash consists of multiple LEDs with different color temperatures to provide the best color balance in photos and videos.

  has backlight sensor

  ✖Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✖Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  sharpness and image quality.

  has continuous autofocus when recording movies

  ✔Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  Subjects always remain in focus when recording movies.

  Autofocus with Phase Detection AF for photography

  ✔Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  Phase detection AF is much faster than Contrast AF and produces sharper images.

  Operating system

  there are clipboard warnings

  ✔Samsung Galaxy A54 (Android 13)

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro (Android 12)

  This privacy feature alerts you with a small notification when an app is copying data from your clipboard.

  there is a “Location Privacy” feature

  ✔Samsung Galaxy A54 (Android 13)

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro (Android 12)

  This privacy feature allows you to tell the app about your approximate location, not your exact location.

  Camera/Microphone Privacy is enabled

  ✔Samsung Galaxy A54 (Android 13)

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro (Android 12)

  You can enable or disable the app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also icons on the device that show when the application is using the camera or microphone.

  Mail Privacy Protection

  ✖Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✖Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  Mail Privacy Shield is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” that can see when you’ve read an email. It also hides your IP address from senders.

  There is a theme setting

  ✔Samsung Galaxy A54 (Android 13)

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro (Android 12)

  Theme setting allows you to easily change the appearance of the user interface (UI). For example, change the colors of the system or application icons.

  can block app tracking

  ✖Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✖Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block tracking either across all apps or on a per-app basis.

  block cross-tracking

  ✖Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✖Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  This setting (in the default browser) allows you to block cookies and cross-tracking to ensure your privacy.

  Device has machine learning

  ✖Samsung Galaxy A54 (Android 13)

  ✖Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro (Android 12)

  Device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app. The algorithms run on the device itself and then store this sensitive data. Competing services upload photos and do so on their own servers, which requires you to provide personal information.

  Can play games while downloading them

  ✔Samsung Galaxy A54 (Android 13)

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro (Android 12)

  This means that you don’t have to wait for the whole game to be downloaded, as the subsequent stages of the game will be loaded as you play.

  Battery

  battery capacity

  5000mAh

  5000mAh

  Battery charge, or battery capacity, is the amount of electrical energy stored in a battery. The higher the battery charge, the longer the battery life.

  has wireless charging

  ✖Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✖Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  Supports Qi wireless charging standard. To charge your device, you just need to put it on the charging pad.

  Supports fast charging

  ✔Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  Fast charging technologies such as Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express are used to reduce device charging time. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged up to 50% in just 30 minutes.

  charge rate

  The charge rate is expressed in watts (W), a unit of electrical power. The higher the power, the faster the charging speed. It is important to use a compatible charger to obtain the advertised charging speed.

  has reverse reverse wireless charging

  ✖Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✖Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  The device can be used as a wireless charging station to charge other devices.

  has a replaceable battery

  ✖Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✖Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  In case of a breakdown, the user can replace the battery

  Has an ultra power saving mode

  ✖Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✖Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  The device can save your battery using only a black and white screen with a few basic icons. This means that even with a small amount of battery it is possible to keep the device running for a long time.

  has a battery level indicator

  ✔Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  The indicator shows that the battery level is low.

  Battery life

  Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Samsung Galaxy A54)

  Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro)

  Battery life (when used) as specified by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life, you will charge your device less frequently.

  Audio

  has 3.5mm mini jack jack

  ✖Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  You can use a standard mini jack to connect most headphones.

  has built-in stereo speakers

  ✔Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  Devices with stereo speakers provide sound from different channels on the left and right sides, creating richer sound and better listening experience.

  has aptX

  ✖Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  aptX is a codec used for Bluetooth wireless audio transmission. It is developed by Qualcomm and supports 16-bit audio at 384 kbps.

  yes LDAC

  ✖Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It supports a very high bit rate of 990 kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust the lower bitrate of 330Kbps or 660Kbps to improve stability.

  yes aptX HD

  ✖Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  aptX HD is a Bluetooth audio codec developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (with a bit rate of 576 kbps).

  yes aptX Adaptive

  ✖Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (from 279 kbps to 420 kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.

  has a radio

  ✖Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✖Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  Can work as an FM radio with headphones connected

  number of microphones

  Unknown. Help us offer a price. (Samsung Galaxy A54)

  The more microphones your device has, the better it filters out background noise and improves the overall sound quality.

  has dedicated media buttons

  ✖Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✖Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  Blind control of the music player is possible.

  Features

  5G support

  ✔Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  Supports 5G wireless technology. The 5G mobile network provides faster speeds and lower latency than the previous 4G network.

  Wi-Fi version

  Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

  Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 ( 802.11ac)

  Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.

  Loading speed

  3790MBits/S (Samsung Exynos 1380)

  3700Mbits/S (Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G)

  Calling speed – this is the measurement of the maintenance of the Internet connection, which represents the maximum data transfer speed with which the device may access which the device may be accessed to online content.

  download speed

  1280MBits/s (Samsung Exynos 1380)

  1600MBits/s (Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G)

  Download speed is a measurement of the bandwidth of an Internet connection, representing the maximum data transfer rate at which a device can send information to a server or other device.

  Has USB Type-C

  ✔Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  USB Type-C has reversible connector orientation and cable direction.

  USB version

  Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.

  has NFC

  ✔Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  NFC (Near Field Communication) allows the device to perform simple wireless transactions such as mobile payments. Note: This feature may not be available in all markets.

  SIM cards

  2 SIM cards

  2 SIM cards

  Number and type of SIM cards supported.

  Has fingerprint scanner

  ✔Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  The device has a fingerprint scanner that identifies the user.

  Other

  has video light

  ✔Samsung Galaxy A54

  ✔Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  Video light helps when recording movies in low light conditions.

  Price match

  Samsung Galaxy A54

  Buy used:

  €345

  Rent from:

  €15

  902 64

  Product		Shop	Price
  	Samsung Galaxy A54 256GB Schwarz	9026 5	€437
  	Samsung Galaxy A54 256GB Weiß		€437
  Samsung A546B Galaxy A54 5G 256GB/8GB RAM		Samsung A546B Galaxy A54 5G 256GB/8GB RAM…Samsung A546B Galaxy A54 5G 256GB/8GB RAM Dual-SIM awesome-white		€460
  9 0265	Samsung Galaxy A54 A546 5G Smartphone 12.. .Samsung Galaxy A54 A546 5G Smartphone 128GB 8GB RAM awesome graphite		€383
  	Samsung Galaxy A54 5G 128GB 8GB RAM Awes. ..Samsung Galaxy A54 5G 128GB 8GB RAM Awesome Graphite NEU/OVP (Ohne Simlock )		€345
  	Samsung Galaxy A54 A546 5G 128 GB / 8 GB…Samsung Galaxy A54 A546 5G 128 GB / 8 GB – Smartphone – verschiedene Farben 902 65		€383
  	Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (A546B/DS) 8GB RAM…Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (A546B/DS) 8GB RAM – 128 GB / 256 GB		€434
  9 0265	Samsung Galaxy A54 5G A546B/ DS 256GB Awe…Samsung Galaxy A54 5G A546B/DS 256GB Awesome graphite		€413
  	Samsung Galaxy A54 5G A546B/DS 256GB Awe…Samsung Galaxy A54 5G A546B/DS 256GB Awesome graphite	€414
  	Samsung Galaxy A54 5G A546B/DS 256GB Awe…Samsung Galaxy A54 5G A546B/DS 256GB Awesome graphite		€417
  	Samsung Galaxy A54 5G A546B/DS 2 56GB Awe…Samsung Galaxy A54 5G A546B/DS 256GB Awesome graphite		€419

  Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro

  Rent from:

  €23

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  9Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro 5G 256GB black

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  	Poco X5 Pro 256GB Blau		€309
  	Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro 8/256GB blue EU		€414
  	Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro 5G 256GB black 64 €327
  	Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro 5G 256GB black			€345
  		€348

  Samsung X5 review

  Detailed information

  9.4/ 10

  Rating

  Key features
  Number of HDDs installed	1
  Form factor	2. 5″
  Type	SSD
  Computer connection
  Thunderbolt interface	Thunderbolt 3
  Disk options
  Read speed	2800 MB/s
  Optional
  Technology support	4K sector
  Height	19.7 mm
  Length	119 mm
  Width	62 mm
  Weight	150 g

  Rating
  5

  Advantages: Speed, transfer from the main ssd to it 50 gigabytes in 1 minute)))

  Disadvantages: Feature of the device is that it works only with Thunderbolt 3 interface
  Forget about using it in other devices!!!

  Comment: I took it to expand the memory of 250 gigs is not enough (((Now + 500 gigs working in regular ssd mode.
  Buying davaolen like an elephant))))

  Max Tyrin

  December 27, 2022,
  Izhevsk

  \ Usage experience: less than 9 months0003

  Rating
  4

  Advantages: Speed ​​of operation
  Ease of connection and setup
  Design
  Compactness

  Disadvantages: High cost

  Mikhail

  September 4, 2022

  \ Using experience: several months

  Rating
  4

  Advantages: Very fast and compact. The speed is almost identical to the internal ssd inside the iMac 24 (m1).

  Disadvantages: Significantly heats up, even when there is no noticeable load. I don’t know how much it will affect the lifespan. When heated, the speed sags, but not much.

  Vasily Laushkin

  June 24, 2022
  Moscow and Moscow region

  \ Usage experience: less than 9 months0003

  Rating
  5

  Advantages: Speed ​​

  Disadvantages: Reads only on poppies and only by southerbolt

  Comment: After formatting, I got the declared speed. I use it as a boot OS on an old iMac

  B

  February 9, 2022,
  Moscow and Moscow region

  \ Using experience: several months

  Rating
  5

  Advantages: Speed, appearance

  Disadvantages: Price

  Comment: Excellent option, not inferior in speed to the internal ssd drive

  Lesha D.

  December 21, 2021,
  Moscow and Moscow region

  \ Using experience: several months

  Rating
  5

  Advantages: The speed is almost the same as that of the internal disk of a laptop

  Disadvantages: It heats up decently during active work

  Comment: The disadvantage is subjective, but I would like at least some compatibility with conventional usb-c. Works only with thunderbolt, as written in the description.

  Klyuev D.

  September 8, 2021,
  Irkutsk

  \ Using experience: several months

  Rating
  5

  Advantages: Very fast, at the level of the built-in ssd

  Disadvantages: Heats up a little with active access

  Comment: I took it for heavy games, I use it with a poppy, everything works like clockwork

  ff ff

  August 24, 2021
  Novokuznetsk

  \ Usage experience: less than 9 months0003

  Rating
  3

  Pros: – Excellent read/write speed, almost comparable to internal drives. There is nowhere higher for an external drive.
  – High-quality assembly and materials, beautiful packaging. It feels like a branded item, not a cheap noname.
  – I have no complaints about heating. Of course, it gets hotter than a USB drive, but here the speeds are different. Do not cover the top of the device with a sweater or tablecloth, and it will not overheat.

  Disadvantages: – On the MacBook Pro 2017, the disk intermittently falls off with the message “The disk was not ejected correctly.” Appears when the macbook is running on battery power. I don’t know whether the disk suddenly lacks power, or some kind of hardware-software incompatibility, but this behavior does not please. I tried to change the cables – it does not help (of course, I use only Thunderbolt-3 cables, I didn’t confuse it with regular USB-C).
  ADDITION: as a result, I dismantled the disk and found a severed SMD capacitor inside. I don’t know when disassembling it came off or even earlier, but perhaps this explains the spontaneous shutdowns of the disk during operation, which I wrote about above. That is, not a design flaw of the model, but simply a defective copy.
  – Samsung’s disk encryption software is unsatisfactory. Installs its own low-level kernel extensions in MacOS, the quality of which is questionable. In principle, you can easily do without it and encrypt the disk using MacOS itself, but, unfortunately, the disk firmware can only be updated through this software.
  – It is also worth considering that the device only works with Thunderbolt-3 connectors, it cannot be connected to a computer with USB-C.

  Comment: I took a drive to replace the Samsung T5 with USB-C in the hope of greater speed. But if the T5 was impenetrably reliable, then the X5 (as I already wrote in the shortcomings) periodically falls off on my Macbook. I use the disk for a large catalog of photos in RAW, I work with them in Capture One. For such a task, the difference in speed between T5 and X5 is not noticeable, so I went back to T5 – it’s more reliable.

  Sergey A.

  August 4, 2021

  \ Experience: several months

  Rating
  5

  Pros: Best and fastest NVMe SSD
  bought the minimum volume, its beauty is that it is collapsible and you can install a larger SSD, how much money is enough)
  I use it as a boot drive on iMac 5K 27 “2019
  Also good as an external drive for video editing and other tasks where read/write speed is important

  Disadvantages: not all PCs and laptops support Thunderbolt 3, without this interface you cannot get these speeds

  it is very profitable to take in the USA, the exchange rate also negatively affects

  Denis K.