Samsung T7 Shield 2TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Beige.
Q: What type of cable is included with this drive?
A: USB Type C-to-C and Type C-to-A cables are included.
Q: What is the maximum read speed of this drive?
A: The maximum read speed of this drive is 1050 megabytes per second.
Q: Is this drive compatible with Android devices?
A: Yes, this drive is compatible with Android devices.
Q: What is the maximum write speed this drive supports?
A: This drive supports a maximum write speed of 1000 megabytes per second.
Q: Does this drive have data encryption?
A: Yes, this drive has data encryption.
Q: Does this drive have password protection?
A: Yes, this drive has password protection for security.
Q: Is this solid state drive water resistant?
A: Yes, this solid state drive is water resistant with an IP65 rating.
A: What you state isn't on the package because it isn't true. Having said that I think you are misinterpreting some online info in that Samsung does not provide any backup software on the drive. There are plenty of 3rd party backup software programs that work well with the T7 Shield and other "T" series drive by Samsung. You can even use a simple batch file should you desire.

Samsung T7 Shield 2TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Beige.

Create. Explore. Store. The T7 Portable SSD delivers fast speeds and durable features to back up any endeavor. Build your video editing empire, file your photographs or back up your blogs in an instant with its USB 3.2 Gen 2 and NVMe technology.

Samsung T7 Shield 1TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Beige.

Samsung T7 Shield 4TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Water & Dust resistance for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Black. High performance on-the-go, with rugged durability IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, with Dynamic Thermal Guard to control heat.
| Pros for Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Beige | |||
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| Overall Performance, Speed, Portability, Size, Storage Capacity | Overall Performance, Speed, Portability, Size, Storage Capacity | Overall Performance, Speed, Portability, Size, Storage Capacity | Overall Performance, Speed, Portability, Size, Storage Capacity |
| Cons for Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Beige | |||
| Connectivity, Price | Price, Heat Dissipation, Compatibility, SSD | There were no cons for this product— | Connectivity, Price |
Customers are pleased with the T7 Shield's overall performance, speed, portability, size, storage capacity, and sleek design. Many appreciate its compact, durable, and fast nature, as well as its fast read and write speeds. Some customers have noted concerns about the connectivity of the USB cable and the higher price point.
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This thing looks and feels like it could survive the apocalypse. The soft, rubbery shell isn’t just for looks — it gives you that “I can drop it and it’ll be fine” confidence. Samsung says it can handle a 3-meter drop and shrug off dust and water (IP65), and honestly, I believe them. I’ve already tossed it into my backpack with keys and a water bottle — no scratches, no drama. Performance? Blazing. We’re talking around 1,050 MB/s read and 1,000 MB/s write speeds. Big video files? Massive photo dumps? Whole game libraries? Done in minutes. After years of waiting on slow external drives, this feels like cheating. It doesn’t get uncomfortably hot, even after moving gigabytes of data, and it plays nice with everything I’ve thrown at it — my laptop, my phone, even my PlayStation. Zero setup, zero stress. Verdict: If you want something small, ridiculously fast, and tough enough to take on the road (or survive your desk coffee disasters), the T7 Shield is worth every penny.
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Posted by VLAD
It's very reliable, very fast, compact, sturdy. I keep it in my bookbag all the time because its tough and has enough space to hold everything I need when I'm on the go. i like thats its pwetty and blue too :3
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Posted by CameronW
I recently purchased the Samsung T7 Shield 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD and I am extremely impressed with its performance and durability. Not only is it waterproof with an IP65 rating, but it also boasts incredibly fast data transfer speeds. The rugged design gives me peace of mind knowing that my data is protected even in tough conditions. Overall, I highly recommend the Samsung T7 Shield for anyone in need of a durable and reliable external storage solution.
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Posted by CyberMaven