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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2046 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exceptional Performance and Reliable

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

    I recently purchased the Samsung T7 SSD Shield, and I must say, it has exceeded my expectations in every way. I am truly impressed with its outstanding performance and the effectiveness of its water-resistant feature. I wholeheartedly give this product a 5-star rating. First and foremost, the performance of the Samsung T7 SSD Shield is absolutely remarkable. Its USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface and NVMe technology deliver lightning-fast data transfer speeds. I was amazed by how quickly I could transfer large files, including hefty videos and resource-intensive applications. The read and write speeds were consistently impressive, making it a perfect choice for tasks that require rapid and reliable data access. Moreover, the Samsung T7 SSD Shield's design is both compact and sleek. It fits easily in the palm of my hand and is incredibly portable. The solid aluminum casing not only adds a premium touch but also provides durability and protection for the internal components. I appreciate its sturdiness, as it gives me confidence that my valuable data is safe, even when I'm on the move. Now, let's talk about the standout feature of this SSD: its water resistance. Samsung has clearly put a lot of effort into ensuring this device can withstand accidental exposure to water. With an IP67 rating, it is both dust-resistant and capable of being submerged in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. I decided to put it to the test, and l'm happy to report that it passed with flying colors. I accidentally spilled some water on it, and to my relief, the SSD remained fully functional without any data loss. This level of water resistance is a game-changer, especially for those of us who work or travel in environments where water damage is a constant concern. Furthermore, the Samsung T7 SSD Shield offers impressive compatibility with various devices. I have used it seamlessly with my PC, Mac, and even my smartphone and tablet. The included USB Type-C to Type-A and Type-C to Type-C cables make it effortless to connect to different devices, allowing for versatility and convenience. In terms of security, I appreciate the AES 256-bit hardware encryption that Samsung has implemented. It gives me peace of mind knowing that my data is protected, even if the SSD falls into the wrong hands. To conclude, the Samsung T7 SSD Shield is an exceptional product that lives up to its reputation as a top-tier portable storage solution. Its impressive performance, sleek design, and reliable water resistance make it an ideal choice for professionals, content creators, and anyone who values data integrity and durability in their storage devices. Whether you're a frequent traveler or simply looking for a dependable external SSD, the T7 SSD Shield is a worthwhile investment. I highly recommend it without hesitation.

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

    Samsung 4tb SSD

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

    I bought the Samsung T7 Shield 4TB External SSD for my dad, and so far, he is pretty happy with it. The design is sleek and feels sturdy, which is great because he wanted something durable. It's also small enough to fit in pockets, making it easy to carry around. The speed is impressive. The security features are a nice touch; I feel the data is safe. The only downside I’ve noticed is that it can get a bit warm during use, but it hasn't caused any issues. Overall, for the price and performance, I think the T7 Shield is a solid choice.

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

    ‘Unparalleled Storage Mastery’

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

    I recently purchased a Samsung T7 Shield 4TB, and I must say it is a game-changer. This sleek black external SSD combines cutting-edge technology with rugged durability, making it an absolute powerhouse for anyone in need of reliable, high-capacity storage. Performanace: (5/5) The T7 shield boasts usb 3.2 connectivity, delivering lightning-fast data transfer speeds. Whether you are transferring large files, editing high-resolution videos, or running resource-intensive applications, this SSD handles it all with impressive efficiency. The 4TB storage capacity provides ample space for my extensive media library and professional projects, eliminating the need for multiple drives. Durability: What truly sets the T7 Shield apart is its rugged design. The IP65 water-resistant rating ensures that my data stays safe even in challenging environments. The solid state drive is encased in a robust shock-resistant metal housing, offering peace of mind when it comes to protecting my valuable data from accidental drops and bumps. It is the ideal comparison for on-the-go professionals and adventurers alike. Portability: (5/5) Weighing in at just few ounces, the T7 Shield is incredibly portable. Its compact size fits comfortably in my pocket, making it convenient to carry wherever I go. Whether I’m working on a creative project at a coffee shop or traveling for business, this external SSD ensures I have my files at my fingertips. Compatability: (5/5) The T7 Shield is compatible with a wide range of devices, including both Windows and Mac OS. The USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables provided in the box make it easy to connect to various devices without the need for additional adapters. It’s a versatile solution for users with different setups. Conclusion: In conclusion, the Samsung T7 Shield 4TB is a Stellar combination of speed, durability, and portability. Its rugged design and impressive specifications make it an ideal choice for professionals, content creators, and anyone who values their data. Samsung has once again raised the bar in the world of external storage, and the T7 Shield has certainly earned its place as my go-to external SSD. Highly Recommend ⚡️⭐️

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

    Really fast well built reliable ssf

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

    The Samsung T7 Solid State Drive exceeds expectations with its remarkable speed and reliability. Its sleek design and compact size make it a perfect companion for professionals on the go. The impressive data transfer rates ensure quick and efficient file management, while the robust security features provide peace of mind. In my experience, the Samsung T7 SSD stands out as a top-tier choice for anyone seeking high-performance storage solutions. Price was a little steep when I picked it up

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

    A Real Lightweight Champ!

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

    Had this drive for a few months and it works like a charm. This is a truly nice, small, fast, portable drive. I use it to move files from work to home as an extra layer of back up in case cloud back up isn't available and downloading and uploading is inconvenient. I also use it for back up of my local computer. Impressed with the speed and how light it is. Presume it will be reliable thanks to the SSD. Compared to HDD of same capacity, the light weight is truly appreciated. Well worth the extra $ in my opinion.

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

    The speed is worth the price.

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

    Compact, fast, and sizable. Incredibly useful for transferring large amounts of data effectively, and it's size and weight make it a great portable option.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    rugged, fast, good amount of storage get one

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

    I've been using NVME drives for awhile, including a 1tb drive in an usb-type c enclosure, so I had big expectations of this drive's performance. I'm still impressed. It's exactly as fast as you'd expect, and it's in this great form factor. Build quality is that rubberish rubberized kind of material. I still wouldn't go tossing this around in the rain or anything, but it does feel nice and durable. I love that it's just straight c to c cabling on this instead of some proprietary nonsense, great job there samsung - keep it up. You get two cables in the box (a to c - and c to c), they're pretty short but will get the job done if you don't have anything else laying around. For best results you'll want that c to c cable in most situations, those ports are usually the fastest. So how fast? I've attached a photo of the full benchmark, but according to the manufacturer it's rated at 1050MB/s sequential up and 1000MB/s sequential down and my unit exceeds both of those numbers by a fair bit, so yeah it's great. No this is not internal NVME speed, which is roughly 3x as fast ... or more with gen 4 drives, but for most people this will be perfect. To put it in practical terms I run a media server on a laptop from time to time and I keep all of my media on a external drive - a traditional external drive. So it took about 48 minutes to transfer hundreds of gigabytes of data from that thing to my PC. Sending that from my PC to the T7 took about 12 minutes. It's fast. You can even play games from it, but I don't have need to. But this would be a great option if you're on a thin and light laptop or newer console. Storage is only 1.81TB as formatted, don't be thrown by that it's completely normal. Temps are good as well. It's sitting at 26C after being "on" for about 20 minutes and having run those synthetic benchmarks. Ambient temp is only about 10C though so keep that in mind. It's a fair sight cooler than my two internal NVME drives which are running at 33C and 43C in the same room. So make of that what you will. The drive does get noticeable warm to the touch, but that's just how it maintains it's temperature, it's letting that heat out. It's good. Yeah it's just a great drive. I don't know what else I can say about it. It's exactly what it's supposed to be. I wish I had a few more.

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

    Great Storage Device

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

    Samsung's T7 Shield 4TB External USB is an excellent external storage device! It's light weight, small, and water/damage resistant. It provides me a reliable, convenient way to store and retrieve all of my data quickly.

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

    Samsung T7 Shield 2TB: Durable, Fast, and Reliable

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

    The Samsung T7 Shield 2TB external hard drive combines speed, durability, and portability. Its rugged design is shock-resistant and IP65-rated for water and dust protection, making it ideal for outdoor and travel use. With transfer speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s via USB 3.2 Gen 2, it handles large files quickly and efficiently. The compact size ensures easy portability, and the included software supports password protection and encryption for added security. While slightly pricier than standard drives, the T7 Shield is an excellent choice for those needing robust performance on the go.

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

    Samsun T7

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

    I have been using this T7 for several years, carrying it back and forth from work with no problems ever. It's fast and compact. Thanks, Samsung.

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

    Speed and Style in a Portable Package

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Samsung’s external SSD delivers exceptional speed and reliability, making it a top choice for data storage. With sleek design and impressive performance, it’s a reliable companion for those needing fast and portable storage solutions.

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

    Excellent Choice

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

    I've had the Samsung T7 Shield 2TB external SSD for a couple of months now. It almost installed itself. It triples the storage capacity of my laptop, is blazingly fast for an external drive using the USB 3.2 interface and is easily portable when I'm on the go. I have nothing but good things to say about this drive.

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

    Good, Well Priced Option for Data Backup

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

    Had to get this when my 2TB External Hard Drive stopped working (after only 2 years with minimal use). This is faster, much more secure, smaller, and designed for transport. Considering getting a second one for business purposes.

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

    LOVE This SSD

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

    I’m a video producer and also a content creator on YouTube so I am constantly uploading files to my SSD. Not only is the transfer speeds great, but its portable design fits easy in my gear back plus it’s very rugged. I’m rough on my gear so this SSD is reliable in my entire workflow.

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

    Best external SSD I ever bought/used

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

    Wanted to wait and use this for awhile before I reviewed it so I can give the best review I could. I have had nothing but horror stories with device powered mechanical and SS drives - but I have to say that this little baby is incredibly tough, fast, light and sleek. I’ve used it primarily with my ‘23 MacBook Air, but have also done some TM backups from some of my older Macs. I have also done some Final Cut edits directly against the drive without even a flutter. Really, this thing is awesome. They also go on sale often so keep that on your radar - but the price is already pretty good and it’s well worth it for the quality and speed.

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

    The T7 Shield hard drives are worth it!

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

    Fantastic hard drive! Durable, transfer speeds are impressively fast and plenty of space. The size and durability make it a great hard drive if you're mobile a lot.

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

    External Storage Solution

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

    This external hard drive is perfect for my needs. It’s compact, fast, high capacity and portable. I can stick in my pocket. In essence what’s not to like. The answer is nothing and I would highly recommend it to anyone with highly portable external storage needs.

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

    Excellent SSD

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

    Excellent SSD. Drop resistant, easy to use, and fast enough to game off of. Need I say more?

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

    It's small, it's fast AF, and feels nice.

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

    I bought this for my MBP (2021 M1 Pro 16" with the small 512GB of disk space) to use for personal files and projects that aren't related to all of my music work on the MBP. It's small, it's fast AF, and seems a little more rugged than my older T5 and T7 drives. I feel like I could take this with me when I travel local or abroad. My only complaint? I wish the included USB C-C and A-C cables were color matched to the blue one I bought (side note: The blue one was the only one on sale when I bought mine). I have it configured for a small Time Machine encrypted volume, then the rest is just 'scratch' storage for all kinds of personal files that I don't need backed up in Time Machine (like I do the OS drive with music projects and work).

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

    If you travel or do videos, pictures etc this is n

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

    Totally recommend it. The cover adds an extra layer of protection in case we drop it but based on ssd itself, it is fast and portable. I put all my back up files here

    I would recommend this to a friend