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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung T7 Shield SSD drive

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an excellent ssd drive. Fast access and file transfer.

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

    EXCELLENT

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

    Very easy set up. Very strong and built nicely. Fast speed

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

    Editing a breeze with this SSD!

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

    Great deal! Solid drive for fast editing on photos/videos.

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

    back it up

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

    easy to use, small enough to carry in your pocket.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Your external SSD shows ultra-poor performance

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

    In a word, TERRIBLE! Despite the number of times I visited Best Buy and the Geek Squad, no one was able to improve the run time for merely doing a copy-and-paste of my data from my internal SSD (C:\) to this external SSD. In fact, my rotary external Passport drive ran circles (more than 150%) over my subject SSD. I backed up my data onto my rotary drive in about 3 hours, whereas my B/U onto my external SSD took in excess of 8 hours. Even when I tried deleting older versions of my data on the external SSD, it took about 3 hours merely to complete the Calculating phase alone. It was unnerving! This same poor performance happened with an external SSD drive with another brand ... AND, such poor performance occurred on my second laptop that I purchased at the same time as my first laptop. Both of my laptops performed unacceptably with your external SSD. I wish there was an answer, but there does not seem to be any. So I'll be returning my external SSD today. Question: How can copying my data on an internal SSD to an external SSD take longer than when using an external rotary drive??? Baffling! I'd love to hear back from you.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      FoxyFox:

      I’m sorry to hear that your experience with Samsung’s T7 Shield SSD has fallen short of your expectations. Your feedback is very important to us and will be shared with our internal product team.

      Should you want to troubleshoot your issue first, please contact Samsung Customer Support.

      1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products)
      Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri)
      2) Email: [email protected]
      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.

      We hope you’ll give us a chance so we can provide you with the excellent experience we strive for.

      - Samsung Memory Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this drive

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

    I only edit off of SSD’s so glad they are coming down in price. Now they just need to make them in 10-20tb for a reasonable price just stay away from Western Digital. Over a decade i’ve had about 5 western digitals go bad. Never had a samsun or g drive go bad. Also i edit in 8k so ssd is mandatory.

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

    Not 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.

    Really wanted to like this thing…. After rehashing online, turns out that the supplied cable is trash. It wouldn’t even connect and would freeze up my computer until I unplugged it. Changed the cable and I can now at least get it to connect. Transfer speeds are trash as well, no well near the as advertised. I would not recommend it. I gave it 2 stars because it is rugged so if you don’t care about speed and need something to hold up outdoors then should be considered but there’s better options out there.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      OrlandoH:

      I’m very sorry for the difficulties you’ve experienced with the cables of your T7 Shield SSD. We completely understand your frustrations, and we are here to help.

      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.

      Please contact Samsung Customer Support directly so that we can better investigate your issue and assist you towards a resolution 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: [email protected]
      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.

      We hope to hear from you and to make this right.

      - Samsung Memory Samsung

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Slow back up.

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

    The upload of documents are mo faster than hard drives. I have only used it when backing up Quicken data. Not eorth the price.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      DonS:

      I’m sorry to hear that you’re dissatisfied with the performance of your T7 Shield SSD. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and it’s unfortunate to hear the SSD did not meet your expectations.

      As there are various factors that could affect speed, I would encourage you to call Samsung Customer Support if you need further assistance to troubleshoot your issue.

      1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products)
      Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri)
      2) Email: [email protected]
      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.

      We look forward to hearing from you soon.

      - Samsung Memory Samsung

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Buy it from the other store

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

    Didn't use it, has to return it for some reason. UPS mixed up my return with something else, So no refund ! BESTBUY doesn't care about his customers, you have to figure out on your own !

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      GorM:

      We appreciate you sharing your experience. We recommend you contact Best Buy Customer Support or your local Best Buy store directly for assistance in correcting this situation. We hope your issue is resolved in a timely manner.

      Should you have questions or concerns regarding the usage or setup of your SSD once your issue has been resolved, please contact Samsung Customer Support at:

      1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Storage Devices). Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri)
      2) Email: [email protected]
      3) LiveChat 9AM-9PM EST (Mon-Fri) - https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783

      - Samsung Memory Samsung

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Bought Two, One Failed, Decent Drives

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

    Bought to for editing; one of them failed, but they gave me a new one. Good drive but I wouldn't buy again.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      ProudandLoudBestBuyBuyer:

      We value your feedback, and regret to hear that you’re not completely satisfied with your SSD’s product life.

      Should you have any questions or need assistance using this product, know we are always here to help.

      1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products)
      Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri)
      2) Email: [email protected]
      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 1 out of 5 stars

    HD for my xbox

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not impressed, this drive would store things okay, but it would not be discoverable by my Xbox series x from time to time. I kept having to unplug it and plug it back in every time I used it.

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

      Thank you for purchasing the T7 Shield SSD. Thank you for sharing the issue of your SSD not being consistently discoverable.

      There are a few things you can check.

      1) Disconnect the cable and try again, making sure it is properly connected
      2) Make sure the connector on the board does not contain any debris, or is not damaged,
      3) Replace the cable and try again,
      4) Connect the SSD to a different port - either a regular port or expansion port,
      5) Lastly, connect the SSD to a different device to check if there is a problem with the SSD itself.

      Should you need further assistance with your drive, please contact Samsung Customer Support, and a representative will gladly assist you with a solution or warranty service.

      1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory). Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri)
      2) Email: [email protected]
      3) LiveChat 9AM-9PM EST (Mon-Fri) - https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783

      Thank you for choosing Samsung, we hope to hear from you.

      ~Samsung Pro Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it.

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

    Yes, I know it costs more than a non-SSD drive, but I'm thinking it is worth it. I think the info we put on it is much more secure from loss. And we're not gonna get better than Samsung. Yeah.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    STAY AWAY. BUY SANDISK OR ANYTHING ELSE

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Please DO NOT BUY. My setup: MACOS Monterey Purchased 2 4TB SSDs. Initially when I bought it in 2023, it worked fine, now the speed is down to 1.3 MB (Worst than HDD). I am afraid to lose any data so not playing around until I can safely move data from this drive. Which should take about 3-4 months based on the speed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Harypal:

      I’m very sorry for the difficulties you’ve experienced with your T7 Shield SSD. We completely understand your frustrations, and we are here to help. This model is designed to deliver speeds of up to 1,050MB/s Seq. Read & 1,000MB/s Seq. Write.

      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). Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri)
      2) Email: [email protected]
      3) LiveChat 9AM-9PM EST (Mon-Fri) - https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783

      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

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    I hope I win the $$400 gift card.I really need it.

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

    It’s okay Over priced is what my husband keep repeating.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Clifton:

      Thanks for choosing the Samsung T7 Shield SSD. I hope that your SSD is meeting your expectations, however, we are always here to help should you have any questions or concerns about this product.

      1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Storage Devices). Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri)
      2) Email: [email protected]
      3) LiveChat 9AM-9PM EST (Mon-Fri) - https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783

      - Samsung Memory Samsung

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Very confusing installation process

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

    Very confusing installation process for those who were not very familiar with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      AppleCare:

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

      Please contact Samsung Customer Support to 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: [email protected]
      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.

      We look forward to hearing from you soon.

      - Samsung Memory Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Speedy SSD

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

    I am very satisfied with my purchase of the Samsung SSD rugged portable drive. Very snappy and transfer speeds are super fast. Way faster than my hard drive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Very Disappointed

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

    I'm very disappointed with this drive. It crashes constantly and I can't feel confident in using it to safely secure my data. Unfortunately I waited to long to try and make it work and missed the return period. I don't recommend it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hoff:

      We always aim to deliver a great experience, and it’s unfortunate to hear the T7 Shield SSD did not meet your expectations.

      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.

      Please contact Samsung Customer Support directly so that we can better investigate your issue and assist you towards a resolution 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: [email protected]
      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.

      We look forward to hearing from you soon.

      - Samsung Memory Samsung

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Save your money and buy one that works.

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

    Absolutely useless piece of garbage. Doesn't even work with its own brand of phone. Samsung galaxy refuses to recognize ssd but it works just fine on laptop. Yeah that doesn't help me when i need to share images through phone. I want my money back so i can buy one that works.

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

      MrDisappointed:

      I’m very sorry for the difficulties you’ve experienced with your T7 Shield SSD. We completely understand your frustrations, and we are here to help.

      Please contact Samsung Customer Support directly so that we can better investigate your issue and assist you towards a resolution.

      1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products)
      Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri)
      2) Email: [email protected]
      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) Contact Us

      We look forward to hearing from you soon.

      - Samsung Memory Samsung

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worst SSD on the market

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

    I thought Western Digital were bad, these drives boast a 1050 mbps but you will be lucky to 1.05 mbps. Slower than any 5400 rpm ide hard drive I have ever used. I strongly recommend staying away from these, also my experience with just about any Samsung product has proved to be a waste. I for one will avoid using anything Samsung going forward. You can’t even format them. They are worthless.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Magriff:

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

      Your 4TB drive was engineered to deliver speeds of up to 1,050MB/s Seq. Read and 1,000MB/s Seq. Write.

      The maximum transfer speed that can be achieved by the T7 Shield is 1,050 MB/s on a PC that supports USB 3.2 Gen2 and UASP Mode, but the speed may vary depending on your PC environment and the types of data being transferred.

      As there are various factors that could affect speed, I would encourage you to call Samsung Customer Support to troubleshoot your issue.

      1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory). Available 9AM - 12AM EST (Mon-Fri)
      2) Email: [email protected]
      3) LiveChat 9AM-9PM EST (Mon-Fri) -- https://www.livehelpnow.net/lhn/lcv.aspx?d=34834&ms=&zzwindow=0&lhnid=29783

      We hope to hear from you soon.

      ~ Samsung Memory Samsung

  • Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best external drive I've ever owned.

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

    Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External SSD Drive Interface USB 3.2 Solid State Drive – Black I found the Samsung external SSD to be very fast and reliable. It is smaller than most external drives and comes with both a USB C and a USB A cable. It is wrapped in a rubber like case. When testing on my main PC the read and write speeds were about half of what they should be. My main computer is 2 years old but has specs that should support the full speed of the drive. I then tested it on a brand-new computer, it got the full stated read and write speeds. So, by conclusion I can assume my main computer is not as up to date as I think. I went back to my main computer and wrote a 6 GB file to the drive. It wrote that file in about 4 seconds. That same file would take about 20 seconds to write to one of my other external “normal” drives. Both my main computer and my new computer have NVME SSD’s as their main storage. So the discrepancy from main to new must be in the USB ports. After seeing the difference in speed, I am now considering adding an updated USB card to my main computer. Even though my main computer states USB 3.2 on the box, I’m willing to bet that was just a selling point and they never really intended to get that fully implemented. Looking at my ports in computer management they state USB 3.1, so the box for the computer is just wrong. It was not really a fair test, my main computer has had 2 years’ worth of programs put on it. Anything in the world could be messing with it. That’s why I tested on a brand-new one. Nothing installed that it didn’t come with out of the box. I will be slowly replacing my old external drives with this type. And possibly adding a new USB card as well. Time is money, don’t need to be waiting on file transfers any longer than needed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      BradleyFl:

      Thanks for purchasing Samsung's T7 Shield Portable SSD. I am happy to see that this compact drive is meeting your needs. The portable design allows you to access large amounts of data on the move, anytime, anywhere. With no moving parts and a sturdy, shock resistant body, it can handle drops of up to 9.8 feet.

      If you should have any questions or concerns with usage or features, Samsung Customer Support is here to help.

      1) Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products)
      Available 9AM – 12AM EST (Mon-Fri)
      2) Email: [email protected]
      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/

      Thank you for choosing Samsung!

      - Samsung Memory Samsung

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