Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue
Customers are saying
Customers praise the product for its exceptional overall performance and impressive transfer speeds. Users frequently highlight the sleek design and compact size, which make the device highly portable and convenient for daily use. While the storage capacity is well-regarded, some individuals have noted occasional connectivity issues and mentioned that the price point is relatively high.
Color
BlueRugged durability
Tough, fast, and compact. The all new rugged PSSD T7 Shield is built to endure with the space to create thanks to an IP65 rating for Dust¹ and Water² resistance.
Keep cool at high speed
Transfer massive files in seconds. USB 3.2 Gen 2 and PCIe NVMe achieve soaring sequential read/write speeds of up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s³, allowing you to edit directly from the drive.
The high-tech rubber exterior with Dynamic Thermal Guard controls heat to maintain steady performance for even giant projects.
Mighty tough
Ready for the rough and tumble. Shoot on location and wander the wild while feeling confident your data is securely resistant against water⁴ and dust⁵ with an IP65 rating.
The rugged design and advanced outer elastomer add extra durability to even endure a 9.8 foot drop.⁶
Compatible with your devices
The T7 Shield is compatible with PC, Mac, Android devices, gaming consoles, and more ⁷. Included in the box are USB Type C-to-C and Type C-to-A cables⁷ for added convenience.
Durable yet stylish
Take your pick. 1TB or 2TB gives you colossal space in sleek colorways of blue, beige, or black. The stylish rubberized grip prevents slips so it stays in your hands. Bring everything with you, and look great doing it.
World's #1 Flash Memory Brand
Experience the superior performance and reliability that you can only get from the world's number one brand for flash memory since 2003⁸.
All firmware and components, including Samsung's world-renowned DRAM and NAND, are produced in-house, allowing end-to-end integration for quality you can trust
¹Consistent with IP65 rating, tested under controlled conditions: 2kg/m³ of active dust with a pressure under 2kPa for 8 hours. Dust resistant capabilities may vary depending on the actual conditions.
²Consistent with IP65 rating, tested under controlled conditions: water flow of 100kPa for 3 minutes. Water resistant capabilities may vary depending on the actual conditions.
³Performance may vary depending on host configuration. To reach maximum read/write speeds of up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s, respectively, the host device and connection cables must support USB 3.2 Gen 2 and the UASP mode must be enabled.
⁴Test system configuration: ASUS Z270 ROG MAXIMUS IX HERO (USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C), Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7700K CPU @ 4.20GHz, OS- Windows 10 19H2.
⁵Consistent with IP65 rating, tested under controlled conditions: water flow of 100kPa for 3 minutes. Water resistant capabilities may vary depending on the actual conditions.
⁶Consistent with IP65 rating, tested under controlled conditions: 2kg/m³ of active dust with a pressure under 2kPa for 8 hours. Dust resistant capabilities may vary depending on the actual conditions.
⁷Tested to withstand 9.8-ft (3 meters) drop under controlled conditions. Drop resistance capability may vary depending on the actual environmental conditions
⁸Compatibility with host devices may vary. Some operating systems may require T7 Shield reformatting. T7 Shield is compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.
- Storage Capacity2000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeSSDMaximum Read Speed1050 megabytes per secondMaximum Write Speed1000 megabytes per secondInterface(s)USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2)
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1363 reviews
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| Pros for Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue | |||
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| Overall Performance, Speed, Portability, Size, Storage Capacity | There were no pros for this product— | 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 - Blue | |||
| Connectivity, Price | There were no cons for this product— | Cable Length | Connectivity, Price, Heat Dissipation, Compatibility |
Specs
What is the difference between the Samsung SSD S7 and the shield version? Just that the shield is more rugged?
Answered by SamsungBabs: Both the T7 and T7 Shield have the same USB interface, maximum sequential reading and maximum sequential writing speeds. They both have the same security with password protection; support the Samsung Portable SSD Software and Samsung Magician Software and use AES 256-bit hardware encryption. The main visible difference between the two drives is that the T7 Shield is the only one to offer any protection against dust and water. With an IP65 rating, the Shield version is fully dust tight in addition to being able to be submerged underwater at a maximum depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. The T7 offers a drop resistance of up to 2 meters while the T7 Shield offers a drop resistance of up to 3 meters. - Samsung Memory
Can it store ps5 games and play ps5 games from the drive
Answered by SamsungBee: You can store PS5 games onto the drive. To play PS5 games, you need to copy game data from your USB extended storage drive back to your PS5 console's internal SSD storage. It’s much quicker to copy a PS5 game from USB extended storage than to re-download it. Should you have any questions or need assistance using this product, know we are always here to help. Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products) Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri) - Samsung Memory
Will this drive work in a USB 3.1 port?
Answered by SamsungCurious: Your PC's USB Type C Port must support USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) in order to fully utilize the speed of the T7 Shield. USB 3.0 Gen.1, USB 3.1 Gen 1. USB 3.2 Gen.1 are restricted to 5Gbs speeds any may be the bottleneck to the performance of your drive. - Samsung Memory
Is this "plug-and-play"?
Answered by SamsungWilliam: Yes. The T7 Shield begins to operate as soon as you plug the drive to a device using one of the included USB 3.2 Type C-to-C and Type C-to-A cables. Should you need assistance, please know we are always here to help. Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory) Available 9AM – 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) - Samsung Memory
Is this external drive compatible with Mac and Mac note.
Answered by AnonymousIt is compatible with Mac. Yes that’s how I use it.
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