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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 923 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 4.8 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the T7 Shield's overall performance, speed, portability, size, storage capacity, and sleek design. Many appreciate its compact, durable, and fast nature, as well as its fast read and write speeds. Some customers have noted concerns about the connectivity of the USB cable and the higher price point.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung

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

    Works great, easy to use, and the shell is a nice touch.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One more T7 Shield

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

    This was the 2nd T7 Shield I've purchased, first was for my car (works GREAT) and this one is for my Desktop computer for backup (mostly for all of the photos!) Very pleased with the quality, speed and ease of use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love 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 am a wedding photographer and this was recommended by someone else in the industry. It is super fast and has been reliable! I also love the compact size and am a fan of the color. Will buy again.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast, Durable, and Reliable!

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

    I bought the Samsung T7 Shield 1TB SSD online from Best Buy and it’s been great so far. The transfer speeds are super fast, perfect for backing up large files and working on the go. I really like the rugged design—it feels solid and the IP65 water/dust resistance gives me peace of mind. Setup was quick and easy, and it works perfectly with both my Mac. Definitely a solid investment if you need portable, reliable storage.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good storage

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

    Fast and reliable with plenty of storage for my needs! Love that it has encryption built in with password protection.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Will purchase again &again

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

    Pocket sized, fast and great security. Should’ve purchased 2

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is the best external drive I owned

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

    This external drive has been put through a ton of system data migrations and it runs like it is brand new every time. I have used this religiously over the past few years and it never gives me trouble. I would recommend this to anyone that is out looking for a solid option for an external drive

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Savior

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

    Very durable, light weight. Very convenient to carry around while traveling! A savior during emergency recharges for sure!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for travel/remote work

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

    I needed a device to save and password protect my sensitive documents as I travel often and work remotely. The T7 Shield was on sale so decided to try it out. It fits my needs perfectly. Not only is it compact but the rate of transfer is extremely fast. It was easy to set up and did not have any hang-ups or delays when transferring files. So far it's worth the 5 star rating.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Easy to use/set up and fast fast fast, use it for gaming and it works great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    T7 SHIELD AT GOOD PRICE

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

    Very solid feel. Have dropped it twice with no consequence. Has not been wet - yet! Easy to use. Fast. Seems just fine. Very good price when I bought it. Less than non-Shield model. I like it.

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

    Excellent external Drive

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

    ⭐ 5/5 – Excellent External Drive! The Samsung T7 Shield 1TB is amazing! It’s super fast, durable, and very easy to use. I love how compact it is, and the transfer speeds are incredibly quick — perfect for photos, videos, and large files. The rubberized design feels strong and protected, so I’m not worried about dropping it. It connects instantly to my devices and works perfectly every time. Definitely a great investment!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality is good

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    very portable light and faster transfer. Tried transferring files and it was fast.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sturdy great device!

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

    So far, It seems to work brilliantly. The body seems like it will last for a long time and be able to hold so much in such a small package. It seems like it will be able to handle a very rugged trip, but also be a great way to store precious memories. It may need a power source connected to your device if you’re going to use an old phone splitter of some sort. I would highly recommend.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best external digital drive

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

    The external hard drive works perfectly. I was lucky enough to purchase it while it was on sale. All of my data is now backed up on it with a great deal of space left over. I rely on Best Buy for all of my electronic and computer needs and I'm never disappointed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small and Effective

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

    Very small in size. Set up process is easy. Works great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast and efficient 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 wanted to get something for my son's gaming computer as he quickly used up a lot of the space on the drives. This was a great option for us. It plugged right in with no software to install and was recognized by the computer. The fact that it's an SSD means it's fast enough for him to access game files and not notice much of a lag. (Mainly single player games, no multiplayer). Definitely like the product and so far, think it will serve us well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Performance in a Small Form Factor

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

    I have been on the lookout for an external drive and this one is just what I needed. It’s small, fast and durable. The setup is literally plug and play on my HP Spectre x360 Windows laptop running Windows 10. The drive comes with Samsung software right at the root of the drive, for enabling encryption and firmware updates. I don’t care to encrypt it at this point and there weren’t any updates, but the software interface is simple and intuitive. I performed some speed tests on the drive and on my internal SSD (HP Spectre x360). My internal SSD was the fastest at 1550 MB/s sequential reads. With USB-C the T7 did 1057 MB/s sequential reads and with USB-A it did 460 MB/s sequential reads (see attached screenshots). Pros: -Small -Fast -Durable -Comes with two cables, one for USB-A and one forUSB-C Cons: -None that I found Final Thoughts: The Samsung T7 Shield is an excellent external USB drive. It is rugged and fast. The compatability across Windows, Mac and Android is great and the fact the drive comes with the software embedded is a plus. I would definitely recommend this drive to anyone.

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

      I'm very glad to hear that you are happy with your new T7 Shield SSD. Engineered with no moving parts and a sturdy metal body, it can handle drops of up to 9.8 feet. The T7 Shield SSD allows you to take along large amounts of data so you can get things done wherever you go.

      You can contact always Samsung Customer Support with any questions or concerns with usage, or features.

      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/

      We appreciate the details you have provided and will share your feedback with our product teams. Thank you for choosing Samsung.

      - Samsung Memory Samsung

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quick and Rugged

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

    This little SSD is the perfect travel companion for my laptop. It’s quick and rugged.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little drive

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

    Boots fast. Does what's is supposed to do. Couldn't ask more. Any it's tiny.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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