Question 1

Which is better, Samsung X5 Thunderbolt 3 2TB or OWC ThunderBay 4 mini RAID?

Accepted Answer

Both products scored 9/10 in our testing — it's a tie. Choose based on which features matter most to you.

Question 2

Is the Samsung X5 Thunderbolt 3 2TB worth it over the OWC ThunderBay 4 mini RAID?

Accepted Answer

The Samsung X5 Thunderbolt 3 2TB scores 9/10 while the OWC ThunderBay 4 mini RAID scores 9/10. The Samsung X5 Thunderbolt 3 2TB is our "Best Portable" pick in the Best Thunderbolt External Drives 2026 category.

Samsung X5 Thunderbolt 3 2TB vs OWC ThunderBay 4 mini RAID: Which to Buy?