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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2944 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

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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, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best portable SSD Samsung has ever made!

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

    Easy to use and great experience. I take this with me everywhere. You can you it with your phone or computer. Or even your tablet. Has amazing security so your personal downloaded information is secure. Lots of space. Best of all is it can take a fall on the ground without it being damaged. Water resistant as well. I highly recommend this potable memory. 1 TB of space as well. Wow. What a device.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great for my iMac

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

    I think this is the perfect portable storage solution for my iMac. I use it between the iMac and my iPad to keep my business files that I don’t want stored on the cloud. It’s plenty fast for my needs. It’s also small but a nice weight and feels durable. I don’t worry about it getting bumped around. Setup was very easy. The Samsung software wasn’t necessary for my Apple devices so I simply formatted the drive for Mac and plugged it in.

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

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability, Speed

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung SSD

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

    It works perfectly! It's waterproof, you can bring anywhere without problems! It's very fast.

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

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Size, Speed

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Speed, Storage capacity

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Size, Speed

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability, Speed

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Speed

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic Portable SSD – Fast, Durable, and Stylis

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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 picked up the Samsung T7 Shield 1TB External SSD in blue, and I couldn’t be happier with the purchase. The performance is excellent — blazing-fast read/write speeds thanks to USB 3.2 Gen 2 make file transfers super quick and efficient. I use it for both work and personal files, and it’s handled everything I’ve thrown at it without a hitch. What really sets this drive apart is its rugged design. The rubberized exterior not only looks sleek in the blue color but also provides extra protection against drops and bumps. Plus, with its IP65 water and dust resistance, I feel confident taking it on the go, even in less-than-ideal conditions. It’s compact, lightweight, and easy to carry, making it perfect for travel or daily use. Overall, if you’re looking for a reliable, fast, and durable external SSD, the T7 Shield is absolutely worth it. Highly recommended!

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

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great for storing games

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

    I got this to replace an old HDD and to store my pc games. It works perfectly, It took a few minutes to move 100GB+ of game files from my steam library, and there's no detectable difference when running the games from the drive versus my internal SSD. My old drive used to get really hot and make a lot of noise when I tried running games, but I haven't noticed that with this one at all.

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

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Size, Speed

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability, Speed

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability, Speed

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great compact external hard drive

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

    This is my favorite external hard drive due it's size and ease of use. This easily travels with me and comes with a variety of cords to hook into whatever device you are pairing it with. The outside cover is also durable so I never worry if I accidentally drop it. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a compact hard drive.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love the samsung t7 !!!

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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 Portable SSD is a compact and high-performance storage solution that offers impressive speed and security for those in need of fast data transfer and reliable data protection. With its sleek design and robust features, the T7 stands as an excellent choice for both professionals and everyday users. One of the standout features of the Samsung T7 is its incredible speed. Equipped with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface, it can deliver blazing-fast read and write speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s and 1,000 MB/s, respectively. This makes it ideal for tasks such as transferring large files, editing high-resolution videos, or running demanding applications directly from the drive. It significantly reduces waiting times and boosts productivity. The T7 comes in three storage capacities: 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB, providing ample space for your files, projects, and media. Whether you're a creative professional who needs to store large multimedia files or a gamer who wants to carry their game library with them, the T7 offers enough capacity to meet your needs. Security is a top priority, and the Samsung T7 doesn't disappoint in this regard. It features hardware-based encryption with password protection, ensuring that your data remains safe from unauthorized access. This is particularly important for sensitive files or confidential information. Additionally, the T7 supports fingerprint recognition for an extra layer of security, making it incredibly convenient and easy to access your data while keeping it secure. The design of the Samsung T7 is both stylish and practical. It boasts a slim and compact form factor, with a durable metal casing that can withstand accidental drops from up to 2 meters. The sleek design is not only visually appealing but also highly portable, allowing you to take your files on the go without sacrificing style or durability. Furthermore, the T7 is compatible with a wide range of devices, including PCs, Macs, Android smartphones, and gaming consoles. This versatility ensures that you can use it with multiple devices, making it a versatile storage solution for various purposes. One minor drawback of the T7 is that it lacks a USB Type-C to Type-C cable in the box, which means users may need to purchase one separately if their device doesn't have a USB-A port. However, this is a minor inconvenience and doesn't detract significantly from the overall performance and functionality of the drive. In conclusion, the Samsung T7 Portable SSD delivers exceptional speed, reliable security features, and a sleek design that makes it a top contender in the portable storage market. Whether you're a professional in need of high-performance storage or an everyday user looking for a reliable and secure backup solution, the T7 is an excellent choice that offers great value for your money.

    I would recommend this to a friend