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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2958 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with the T7 Shield's overall performance and speed, making it a great backup drive. Its portability and compact size are also appreciated, along with ample storage capacity. Additionally, customers find the water resistance and connectivity convenient, and some even admire the design.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic

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

    Compac and eashbto connect. Easy to transfer files to. Greta way to store back uo files you dont need to access on a regular basis.

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

    GOOD

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

    Works as advertised! Quite pleased with this purchase.

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

    Good value

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

    Good Value, with good performance at somewhat less speed than promised.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast SSD.

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

    This portable SSD works well, it's fast and does not get all that hot. I use it to record video and it's doing that perfectly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Speeds dont match.

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

    Speeds dont match what is quoted. I am using this on a M1 Macbook air with an older anker usb c dongle (2018-2019). I was transferring some pretty big files from an SD card to this SSD. 50gb-150gb worth of data eqch transfer and it was taking 15-20min or more. Not happy about this. Will be contacting samsung

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
      Posted .

      Rawbie:

      Thank you for purchasing the Samsung T7 Shield SSD and for your review. We value your feedback regarding the speed of your SSD.

      Please contact Samsung Memory Support directly so that we can better investigate your speed issue and assist you towards a solution or replacement.

      1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products)
      Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri)
      2) Email: samsungmemorysupport@sea.samsung.com
      3) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner of the homepage for:
      a) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘Computing – Memory & Storage’ and select your model & topic.

      Samsung stands behind the quality and performance of every T7 Shield SSD we manufacture with a limited 3-year manufacturer’s warranty when purchased brand-new, directly from any authorized dealer, like Best Buy.

      We hope to hear from you soon.

      ~ Samsung Memory Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Drive For DVR

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

    This is a great product for the price. This is much more dependable than the platter style hard drives and last much longer.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great with Dell Laptop Windows 10

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

    Works great with my Dell laptop running Windows 10. Just plugged it into the USB-C port and off and running at super speed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability, Size
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Little External Hard Drive

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

    This is the smallest and fastest hart drive I ever had. Pretty cool that technology is allowing us to store a large amount of data something that would fit almost in my wallet. Samsung is a brand that I trust because I know they are at the forefront of technology. I have been using Samsung memory types and different styles for quite some time either it be an SD card, flash drive, microSD card and other small data forms however this is my first time using a large dataform with Samsung. I usually hate having an external hard drive because they’re usually big and it adds weight to my computer briefcase However this little guy is just perfect. With it being rugged I don’t feel as worried to keep it on me. The IP 65 Rating makes it water resistant and dust proof which is great for anybody typically with a hard drive as it will help against things like rain, spills, We’re a normal amount of dust that you would come into contact with like from a work bag purse office drawer or car etc. It does also say has heat resistant material but I am wondering if this is more because it’s such a small compact size and it helps protect its own he would you will produce when downloading or uploading from the device. The USB 3.2 technology is really nice when supported by the opposite device such as a laptop or pc. This will allow for high data read/write speeds of up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s. If your main device does not support USB 3.2 It will not reach the speeds most likely however will reach the max be to which your device and USBs allow. So even if you do not have a current device that supports a USB 3.2, this will be preventative for the future as you are will already be equipped with a higher speed USB storage device or if you plug it in to somewhere else let’s say a friends computer. Yes this will work on a gaming console. This was tested on my PlayStation 4 which was able to upload A game without any flaws. If anything the floor was with the PS4 as it has a lower generation of USB ports. I’m sure the new Xbox and PS five probably have newer generations of USB ports which will be able to achieve higher rate read and write speeds however it is sufficient for the ps4.

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

    Very good

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

    Very good ssd samsung makes good stuff so need to worry about is it good or not all you have to do is buy it

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

    Samsung External USB

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

    This is a good looking hard drive. I haven't had a chance to really use it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!

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

    Needed someone that was simple to use & had good reviews. A lot of content creators recommended this & I do too!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Drive

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

    Very fast read and write, a lot smaller than I expected. Love the 2 TB backup room. And at $150 can't beat it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability, Size
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small and compact

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

    The Samsung T7 Shield 1 TB External SSD Drive is a small, compact easy to carry external hard drive that provides much needed storage expansion in many small and light laptops as well as a great desktop solution for people needing additional file storage. The T7 shield connects via a USB C port and supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10GPS) and utilizes the PCIe NVMe interface. All of this provides a really fast read and write speed. I am using the T7 to stream videos and I have not had any issues with lag whatsoever. I have been extremely happy with the performance of this drive so far. The Samsung T7 is equipped with an IP65 rating for water and dust resistance and is drop resistant for falls up to 3 meters. The Samsung T7 Shield has preinstalled software that is compatible for Windows, IOS and Mac and Android. The software that is included allows you to use the security features of the drive. If you don't want to use these additional features, then the drive is basically plug and play, once your computer recognizes the drive is connected. The drive even has a soft touch feel that adds a premium feel to this small drive, which fits easily in your pocket or will take up very little room in a computer bag. I am very pleased with the T7 Shield and I find myself taking it everywhere with me when I am using my laptop for personal use and for business. I happily recommend this drive to anyone looking to increase storage capacity.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Fast, but gets really hot

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

    Was getting really hot during file transfers compared to my T5, which was concerning.. Would recommend if you need something rugged - the water resistant feature is amazing. But if using for everyday use by a laptop, then the regular T7 is probably better.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
      Posted .

      Tanya:

      We appreciate you sharing your heat concerns with us for your drive.

      Please know that the T7 Shield features Dynamic Thermal Guard, which constantly monitors your drive's temperature and automatically throttles temps down when they rise above optimal critical threshold. This protects your data while maintaining responsiveness to help ensure your drive is always safe from overheating.

      To better address your heat concerns, please contact Samsung Customer Support and a representative will gladly help you.

      1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products)
      Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri)
      2) Email: samsungmemorysupport@sea.samsung.com
      3) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner of the homepage for:
      a) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘Computing – Memory & Storage’ and select your model & topic.
      b) Manuals & Software
      c) Warranty Info
      d) Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates
      e) Contact Us

      The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers:  https://us.community.samsung.com/

      We hope to hear from you soon.

      - Samsung Memory Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung T7 Shield external drive

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

    1st purchase of an external drive. Good price, quick shipping, excellent quality and seems to work flawlessly. If I were to have any complaint it is the lack of any type of instructions with the unit, the Samsung tutorials lack dept on use. For me a friend gave me tips and steam (gaming platform) automatically ask about where to download the items I needed the drive for. If instructions were included everything would be 5 star.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great SSD

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

    This SSD is fast and I don't worry if I accidentally bump it, as has happened with hard drive.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    2Tb samsung and water resistant!!!

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

    Performance is as expected amazing product! Still not willing to test the water resistance!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not User Friendly

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

    Not as user friendly as the salesperson described. It's truly NOT a plug and play. In order to use this product, you will need to have some tech skills. Not for the everyday user that's expecting the product to backup your files just by plugging it in.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
      Posted .

      DebH:

      I’m sorry for the difficulties with your SSD’s setup. We understand your frustrations and are here to help.

      Please contact Samsung Memory Support directly and we will gladly assist you with step-by-step troubleshooting.

      1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products)
      Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri)
      2) Email: samsungmemorysupport@sea.samsung.com
      3) Or visit us on the Samsung website and click on the SUPPORT link in the upper right corner of the homepage for:
      a) Chat with Us/Product Help: To begin a chat or find solutions, choose ‘Computing – Memory & Storage’ and select your model & topic.
      b) Manuals & Software
      c) Warranty Info
      d) Register a Product: For access to easy warranty support, convenient opt-in to special promos and offers, faster troubleshooting and service, and quick notification of system updates
      e) Contact Us

      The Samsung Members Community is also a great resource for getting help from Samsung moderators and customers:  https://us.community.samsung.com/

      Samsung is committed to providing the best possible product experience, quality, and value, and we are always here to help with any of your questions or concerns.

      ~ Samsung Memory Samsung

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but complicated

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

    Its hard to connect and you need to download an app

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reliable!

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

    Works as designed and definitely a good price! I especially like the rugged exterior.

    I would recommend this to a friend