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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 906 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are impressed with the T7 Shield 1TB External SSD's overall performance, portability, and compact size. Many appreciate its large storage capacity and the ease of connectivity. Positive feedback also highlights its water resistance and sleek design. The drive is frequently praised for its speed and reliability in file backups.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Speed, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Big storage Small device that’s fast and secure

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Big storage for a small device this drive is very fast reliable and secure I have a peace of mind knowing I can keep my data that is stored safe and it is my go to storage device as for I’m a photographer and content marketer also it allows me to plug up to any computer to share data without having to physically bring my laptop everywhere

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung - T7 Shield

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Samsung T7 Shield 1TB is a rugged, high-performance SSD that’s perfect for on-the-go storage. With USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds, it delivers fast file transfers, while its IP65 rating ensures water, dust, and drop resistance. The compact black design is both stylish and durable, making it ideal for outdoor use or demanding environments. It’s compatible with PC, Mac, and even some mobile devices. While slightly more expensive than non-rugged options, its reliability, speed, and toughness make it a top choice for anyone needing portable, rugged storage. Highly recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small, durable but powerful

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was using this to expand my steam library on my laptop; when comparing this to the external HDD I was using before this external SSD had crazy fast download speeds and I experienced no problems gaming from the games stored on this. It’s pretty small so it’s very portable and it comes with two separate cables for connecting, the usb-c to usb-c cable is the one I use and it’s very durable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mighty external SSD in a small form factor

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cool and Sweet Product!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgraded External Drive, Well Worth It

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I dropped my previous external hard drive and needed to replace it. I found this one and it has been good so far. damage resistant from 3 meters, water resistant (haven't tested that feature) and its light, compact and a nice color.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Size, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product, great price and reliable.

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just love this Drive everything about it is just great, the size and the speed also that its Rugged and water resistant gives me a peace of mind since I'm always working in places where most of my gear are expose to the elements.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung T7 Drive

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Samsung T& external drive is an excellent product. I have used it to back up computers, load photos and data. It is fast and very easy to use. Highly recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Inexpensive and good for gaming!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you’re looking for an external SSD I highly suggest trying the T7! I’ve been using the T7 for the past month for gaming, streaming, and music producing and I couldn’t be happier with it. I have a MSI GL66 laptop which sadly only has 500GB of storage — and if you’re into gaming you know that it isn’t a lot lol — I was suggested by a friend the Samsung T5 but when looking it up it was $250. I saw the T7 in the suggested and decided to try it out because it was only $80 and had good reviews. And like I said, I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. It’s fast, high quality, shield protected, and cheaper than most other options. So if you’re looking for an external SSD I highly suggest trying it out!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Little Tank of SSDs

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great storage space

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great abit expensive but dose a wonderful job. Connection is very good and download and uploading is exceptionally fantastically fast. It works for what I need.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent and Fast Storage with a rugged design

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This drive is real fast. I mean, really really fast. I was able to copy over 1000 video and photo files from my computer to this drive in little over 2 mins. (That is 14 GB data.) Also, the drive looks really appealing and robustly designed. The drive doesn't seem to heat up even after consistent use and hence doesn't lose performance with aggressive usage. I would highly recommend this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fast, Portable, and Secure

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Samsung SSD T7 is a compact, high-speed external solid-state drive ideal for professionals and everyday users alike. With read/write speeds up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s and a sleek design, it offers both performance and portability. It supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 and works seamlessly with PCs, Macs, and even smartphones. Built-in AES 256-bit encryption and optional password protection enhance security, while the shock-resistant build adds durability. Though it can get slightly warm under heavy use, it's one of the best portable SSDs in its class for speed, reliability, and value. I have been using it for last 2 years, so far so good!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Speed
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Built to last, lighting fast!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Reliable and fast is what you can expect from Samsung’s best external SSD. With an easy to setup installer, beautiful matte finish, and quick transfer speeds, the T7 shield leaves nothing to be desired for a portable storage unit. Used with a windows 11 desktop, no issues or compatibility errors as of 90 days from when I got it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Handy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased as a spare. Have been using this exact model for quite some time. Greatly speeds up my work. Much more reliable than the older mechanical drives. Only issue that I have came across is when replacing the USBC to A adapter that you need to make sure the arrows line up if not then you will be taking the adapter off and flipping it 180 degrees.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy The Best to Protect Your Memories,Blogs or Wor

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Best!! Easy to use. The Rubbed Shield is Very Protective.Move/Copy Large Files Very Fast. It Does What it Says it Does. Never Used one? No Problem is Very Easy To Use, Happy with The T7 Shield Device. Compatible With Windows,mac OS And Android. Also With Phones For Bloggers is PERFECT

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use and carry around.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have an older computer with a lot of files that took up space and caused it to slow down. I took the drive out of the box and connected it to the pc and transferred all of my files. Awesome job and still has a lot of space.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best storage ever

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely love this storage. Its easy and fast to move videos and pics from my phone to my Ipad pro. The speed is so so fast and this is such a light weight item. I definitely will buy another when i need it. I've erased and used so many times to make videos and YouTube stuff. O definitely recommend it. Its hardcore because of the case its in if it were to fall.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cannot believe the compact size- great space saver

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Cannot believe the compact size- beats the old external hard drives! Terrific space saver! Works get! Purchased for new all in one computer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Why I like Samsung T7.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very compact, fast speeds as well. Came in clutch for the price as well!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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