Customer Ratings & Reviews

Every Other of job I get I buy one on these. So I probably have around 10 of them. Does the job. The whole transfer speed well let's just say real world I'm getting around 500 to 600 MB When I transfer files. Not the 1000 they say. I do transfer a lot big 4k Files from my job sites everyday. If you can catch on sale grab them. Yall can check us out on You Tube: All Access Construction. Of course I had to plug us.. :)

I have a 2017 iMac 5K and about 2 weeks ago I got this ssd its fast and everything worked great I installed MacOS Ventura on it made it my boot drive and that was golden I got iCloud Photos on the photos app but it crashed constantly so I was like"ok maybe I need to update the firmware on the ssd"so I installed Samsung magician and then got a kernel panic because little that I knew apparently Samsung magician isn't optimized well for Mac. I was like"ok I'll back up my ssd to my server I have"so I apparently my iMac without the ssd plugged in and when the iMac booted up i copied my stuff to my server and I noticed the ssd transfer speed was vary slow so I opened up black magic speediest and this is my speed(see picture below)I am NOT HAPPY I will NEVER buy a Samsung ssd again, i will be returning this shortly0

I love this external hard drive. It’s sturdy & fast. I have been using this exact one for over a year now.

This is a very good external hard drive. Very good for backing up an old hard drive.

Using this on my PS5 to install PS4 games and works like it should. Keep in mind, this is only to play PS4 games. You cannot play PS5 of it. Also want to mention it does get warm to the touch when in use

Great product, the encyption is easy to use. Very satisfied with my purchase.

They had the portable hard drives I needed, when I needed them. A+

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External storage primarily comes in two varieties: you get to choose between a large, hulking hard drive that sits on your desk, usually needs its own power supply, and performs just okay, or a small thumbdrive that offers a small amount of storage with poor speeds. There were few options that delivered both compact and speedy external storage, usually ringing in at exorbitant prices reserved only for professionals and extreme hardware enthusiasts. The last few years have mercifully changed the landscape as solid state disks (SSDs) became immensely more affordable and even smaller, with some of the highest performing disks fitting into a package the size of a stick of gum and coming in at palatable, even justifiable, prices. Samsung’s new T7 Portable SSD is a prime example of striking the balance between price, performance, and capacity, offering up to as much as two terabytes of storage into a “credit card” form factor with performance that puts many internal SSDs to shame. - Unboxing and Setup First impressions of the T7 are that of surprise. The portable SSD is smaller than the packaging implies, coming in slimmer and thinner than a deck of playing cards. It has the right amount of heft in the hand to feel premium, and the finish on the case is very smooth with no seams, as if milled from a single block of aluminum. The disk feels like it could take some hard drops and be none the worse for wear. Unlike external hard drives, an external SSD has no moving parts, so it can much more easily withstand bumps, shocks, and physical damage without destroying the mechanisms that let the drive function at all. Samsung includes both USB-A and USB-C cables in the packaging for use with virtually all devices on the market. The setup guide is very sparse, but as an external disk the T7 is as plug-and-play as it gets. Once connected to a PC, the drive presents a standard partition containing an installer for the Samsung Portable SSD Software - a nice touch to speed up the setup process. The software is pretty lightweight and serves to toggle drive encryption and update the firmware on the SSD. - Security & Encryption Once a password is set through the Samsung Portable SSD app and “Security Mode” enabled, the drive will encrypt all data written to it. The app acts as the decryptor to allow existing data to be read and new data written to the disk until the computer is shut down or the drive is disconnected. Upon reconnection, the drive will present just a read-only partition containing the Portable SSD Software installer, and the stored data partition will not present to the OS until the drive is unlocked in the app. The drive uses hardware-driven AES 256-bit encryption, which is the current industry standard for data security. It’s very difficult to crack besides brute-forcing the password, so the strength of your security will depend upon your password’s complexity. Don’t lose or forget it though, since there’s no way to recover the data otherwise and you’ll need to factory reset the drive to use it again, destroying all your data in the process. - Performance The drive’s performance is greatly affected by the type of connection you use. To get top speeds you will need to connect this to a USB-C port that supports USB 3.2 Gen 2, which is still somewhat new and primarily featured in upper-midrange to high-end devices. A regular USB-A connection will be limited to USB 3.0 speeds, roughly half performance of USB 3.2 Gen2. I was able to test both connections using CrystalDiskMark, a benchmark application to test drive speed, and had repeatable results shown in the attached images. The differences between the two connection types were most apparent with sequential operations, where it is clear that the lower bandwidth of USB-A was the limiting factor, cutting read and write speeds by nearly half. Strangely, the older USB-A connection performed significantly better at random reads and writes, outperforming some SATA disks in that regard. I could almost see this being used as an external boot disk for a full OS installation - the performance is that good. Encryption (Security Mode) made little difference in performance, impacting the results by only a trivial amount that can be written off to standard benchmark variations. I backed up about 800GB of data to the drive in a single go to test real-world performance on USB 3.2 Gen 2, and found that performance settled in at around 500MB per second writes peak with averages lower due to smaller file sizes getting mixed in. Over the course of an hour of constant activity, the disk got somewhat warm to the touch but never got near anything that felt hot. Performance remained consistent and never fell off. - Bottom Line There isn’t much to say about external storage - when it works, it works, and Samsung’s Portable SSD T7 1TB has the performance to justify its premium asking price. The drive is consistently fast and only truly limited by the connection type used, which may be even less of a factor should the drive receive a firmware update to support Thunderbolt or newer USB types. This is a great option for computer backups, game storage for consoles, or even diagnostics and testing, as its performance is much stronger than any external hard disk drive or USB flash disk (i.e. thumbdrives) available on the market. The Samsung name does come with a price premium, but within the SSD space the brand is well-respected with its portfolio of high performing, reliable SSDs that the T7 has no trouble slotting into. Highly recommended!

This is by far the easiest recommendation i have ever had to make because of how awesome the drive is. The obvious cool thing about this drive is the size. Its small and thin and can even fit in my wallet if I wanted to because it has the length and width profile of a credit card. Granted, it is a little wider than its predecessor the T5 but the difference does not affect its portability. Note that it is also thinner than the T5.Even along with the included cables it fits into any pocket without being conspicuous. This makes it very easy to travel with and use on the go. The include cables are a huge plus for me because it helps the drive deliver on performance. True almost everything is USB C now and most people have cables they can use with it, but I found that using the included cables gives a slight boost in performance. The performance of this drive is amazing. Its read and write times were almost twice as fast as the T5 which was already plenty fast. The software utility included is intuitive and easy to use. It allows for either a password or a pin which also adds to its ease of use and portability. Whether I am connected to my phone, tablet or computer it is comforting to know that my files are secure and cannot be altered without my permission. The price is also very reasonable considering the protection you get. i got the 2TB which might be overkill for most but it comes in 500GB and 1TB also. It has been worth the investment for me because I know that even if I misplace it, my intellectual property and personal items will still be protected since it will only open as a read-only drive without the password. To sum up, its sleek, fast and secure and also a must have for anyone with any digital information to protect.

The T7 is a USB 3.2 (Gen2) drive that is super light and super small. It is swift (10Gbps), assuming you have a compatible USB 3.2 port. It is roughly the size of a credit card and fits almost anywhere! It features password security that encrypts the drive and keeps the contents safe, so it is perfect if you have sensitive or confidential data, or work in an environment where data must be protected. I work in the government healthcare field, so this drive is a must. The drive offers 256bit AES hardware encryption. The only downside to the password protection (and the reason for my 4-star review instead of five) is that it requires Samsung's software to be installed on the computer you are using to access this drive. In other words, the hardware encryption is dependent on software to enter the password to decrypt the drive. This software requirement severely limits where you can use the drive, and requires you to have administrative rights on every computer to install the software. Without the software, the drive will not unlock. Likewise, if you forget your password, there is no way to recover it, and the data on the drive is lost. These two downsides are the only negative to an otherwise almost perfect USB drive. If Samsung could figure out a way to build the password protection into the hardware of the device, bypassing the software unlocking, it would be perfect. Samsung offers the same drive with a fingerprint reader that is hardware-based and does unlock the drive without the need for the software (other than initial device setup). In any event, the non-touch version of the T7 is excellent if you only plan to use the drive on computers that you own. For the price, you get a high-speed drive plus data protection. Other comparable devices cost about the same but don't offer the data security that the T7 does. Speedwise, short data transfers are amazingly fast on the T7. In fact, it blows the T5 model out of the water. On larger file transfers, things start to equalize between the T7 and T5 as the write speeds on the T7 slow after the device exceeds its cache. The drive comes in different sizes to meet your needs, 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB. The drive comes with two USB cables: a C-C and an A-C. If you need a fast, secure drive for personal or business storage, you can't go wrong with the T7. If you plan to travel with the drive, you should consider the T7 touch model.

Design: The T7 that I tested is the 2TB model. It is packed into a small metal body that is not much bigger than a standard USB flash drive in length and thickness. It has one USB-C port and feels very solidly built. It feels like it can take a lot of knocking around without suffering any ill effects. Ease of Use: The T7 is plug and play with my computer and PS4 console, just use the included cables for USB-C or USB 3.0 connection and you need do nothing more. No driver needed to be installed or downloaded for it to work on my Windows PC or PS4 console. It is very easy to use. PC Performance: I connected the T7 to my PC via the included USB-C cable and the drive was detected instantly on my Windows 10 computer. It came with a program on the drive that you can install to get firmware updates along with other management tools such as password protection and so on. I tested the speed by moving files of all sizes around and even GBs of files instantly from my internal SSD to this drive. It feels like you are working with an internal SSD or NVME which is amazing for an external drive. This is a great addition to any computer whether you need it to expand your storage, or maybe play games from it or to transfer files between machines as well. PS4 Performance: I connected the T7 to my PS4 via the included USB-C to USB-A cable and once I plugged it into the PS4 USB 3.0 port using this cable ti was detected immediately. The PS4 told me I had to format the hard drive in order to use it on there. It takes just pressing a a button on the controller and a few moments later it was now a part of the PS4 and called "extended storage." After that all new games you install will be installed on the T7 SSD and you can move games from your internal drive to the SSD as well. I tested one game by first loading it up from the internal PS4 hard drive and then moved the game over to the T& and loaded the game up and it booted up much quicker form the T7 SSD. So this is a great expansion to your console storage capacity and also boost performance of your games greatly when used in conjunction with a video game console. Speed: This device was on par with or faster than my computer's internal SATA SSD drives for the tests I did with it and much faster than my console's RPM drives. The only thing faster than this is an internal NVME drive and that is not portable or as convenient as this T7 is. It is a great addition to any device you plan to use it with. Conclusion: I see this SSD drive as the perfect expansion to any computer or gaming console. You get a huge boost in capacity with the 2TB version combined with speeds that feel like you are using an internal high speed SSD device. You cannot ask for more form an external hard drive right now. It is small in size, but big in capacity and performance.

I am beyond pleased with this external portable SSD. I purchased this for my Playstation 5 as an external drive. I had a 4TB portable hard drive that kept losing connection with the Playstation. I decided to try this Samsung 2TB and what a great experiment. Not only does the drive work great but the Playstation always recognizes it. More than happy to give up 2TBs for a constant connection. Because of how great this has been, I have replaced my portable backup hard drives with Samsung and other SSD devices. Nothing like them and they are super fast; backing up a computer is a breeze.

Fast, small, portable, great capacity. The T series drives are awesome.

I bought the 2TB Samsung SSD for my film projects and it has been a game changer. The transfer speeds are incredibly fast and I can move hours of 4K footage in minutes. It is small, lightweight, and easy to carry around. I have used other brands before but Samsung drives always feel the most reliable. Definitely worth the price, especially for anyone handling large media files.

This thing is amazing. Small enough to fit in your pocket, holds 4TB of data from movies, music, files and more! I bought it because I purchased a new laptop and wanted to keep my files from the old computer. I transferred 800MB to this drive and still have plenty of room. With it being a solid state drive it was done in very little time!

Thus far the device is working correctly. Had a couple “issues” initially that have limited functionality for me ( at least the plans I had anyway). The software is hat comes with the drive only works partially with Apple iOS. I have a brand new Mac, but the item limits what I can do. I store Time Machine backups but can’t store anything else without partitioning. But my Mac recommends a minimum 1TB drive for backups… that’s the size of the drive I bought, can’t partition it. Love the small size (although it gets a bit warm when using) and would buy again or recommend to someone. Just a bigger capacity drive.

Works well with Mac Book Pro. Old laptop had USB-A; new one has USB-C. Worked well with both -- it includes both cables. The speed is sensational compared to a thumb drive. There may be cheaper options out there, but this one works great for me. It's about the size of a stack of 5 credit cards. Only issue -- it gets quite hot. This may be as designed, but just be aware where you place it when in use.

Let's start with the obvious, this Samsung SSD is small - it's smaller and even thinner than my wallet. If you had told me a few years back that I would no longer need to carry my brick SSD's I'd thought that you'd be pulling my chain. I'm always super impressed with how Samsung designed the new SSD series - making it not only super portable but also sleek in color. I already own a ton of gray/black items so the red really popped and helped me locate my SSD in a pinch. The T7 is also super easy to use, just plug in and go. It comes with two cables: USB C to USB C, and USB C to A, incase you have the older computers. You have the ability to set a password incase you are traveling with it using Samsung's software, which might be the only downside if you're planning on using it across several devices. But that's just a minor inconvenience. The connection is instant and smooth - especially across different devices. I usually use mine between my iPad Pro and Macbook pro when uploading and downloading files. Depending on your file size and type, transferring files can take seconds or minutes, no longer is it taking me hours just to move a few heavier files. With school starting this month, I cannot recommend the T7 enough to students and teachers. I'd give this a A+.

I’m very pleased with this purchase. The Samsung T7 works great and delivers fast, reliable performance. It was easy to set up, and the transfer speed is impressive. I also like the sleek and compact design—it’s perfect for carrying around. Overall, I’m happy with the quality and highly recommend it!