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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2979 reviews

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Customers consistently note the T7 Shield's compact, durable, and fast overall performance. Many appreciate its good speed and portability, along with the ample storage capacity and sleek design. Connectivity with Apple products is also seen as a positive, while a few customers feel the price is somewhat high.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than T7

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

    Good speed and I like this better than T7. It looks more durable than T7.

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

    Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 SSD

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

    This is the 2nd one of these I’ve purchased. The first was a 500 GB. This one is a 2 TB. This first cost approx. $120. The 2 TB was on sale. It was $199.99 on sale for $139.99. Right now, Best Buy has it for $129.99. Even better. Lots of "bang for the buck." The read/write specs were/are the same; however, this latest version is tougher. The all new rugged PSSD T7 Shield is built to endure with the space to create thanks to an IP65 rating for Dust and Water resistance. The high-tech rubber exterior with Dynamic Thermal Guard controls heat to maintain steady performance. Has both a USB C and a USB C to USB A cable. Samsung is a recognized leader in SSD products…and you see the quality in this product. I bought the lesser version…and recently bought the superior one…AGAIN. Enough said. Buy this and you won’t be disappointed.

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

    Great Time Machine backup drive

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

    Works great for backing up a Mac to Time Machine. It is so much faster than the older hard drives.

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

    Great drive

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

    Excellent drive. Works great and has lots of memory.

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

    Excellent speed in a ruggedized drive

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

    The drive is well-protected and is every bit as fast as a standard T7. It's fast and reliable, and I'd recommend this to anyone looking for that combination in a portable SSD. I regularly see transfers of large files hitting the higher end of the rated transfer speed - around 700-800 MB/S. Typical Samsung quality.

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

      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.

      If you should ever have concerns or questions regarding function, features, or settings, please know that 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: 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/

      Thanks for choosing Samsung!

      - Samsung Memory Samsung

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Petite little gem

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

    This is a hidden jewel. It’s very petite, fits in the palm of your hand. It’s light weight and easy to format for first use. It has set up for both windows and Mac. Ample space to back up your computer, iPad and phone all on one device.

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

    Awesome Product

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

    Very sturdy and fast. Works as advertised. It's been almost a year since I'm using and works perfectly. I fell multiple times but still no damage or external scratches or impact.

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

    The Beat external 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 external storage is great! I will say that is has fast transfer speeds and is light weight to carey around. The external casing keeps the drive very safe from falls and scratches. I will be purchasing a second drive soon.

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

    Solid, Reliable

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

    T7 and T9s are solid drives. Have yet to have one fail. T7s provide a slightly better price point when you don't need the more rugged protection of a T9.

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

    So much faster than a USB 3.0 HDD

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

    So much faster than a USB 3.0 HDD. This is a huge advantage when copying many GB of data. The protection against shock from dropping and the IP65 dust and water resistance are very nice features for the conditions in which I use the drive.

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

    Great storage

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

    This was ready to use and the size of this packs a punch! I'm going to purchase another for my daughter.

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

    Awesome SSD

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

    Awesome hard drive. My first SSD and love the compact size and speed

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

    Good for my photography storage

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

    I got this SSD to use as storage while I edit my photography work. It’s really fast and so far it has been reliable. It’s easy to set up and it’s compatible with my Mac book pro!

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

    Easy to use

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

    Easy to use to back up my macbook. I was able to use part of it for Time Machine and part of it just for pictures and videos.

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

    Great for our Rivian recordings!

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

    Use in our R1S for video recording and plug and play simply works great and unplug and plug into my phone and watch the saved files.

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

    Great product !!

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

    I have bought many types of hard drivers of many types and brands and personally this hard driver has left me amazed by the size and speed for that reason I bought two of these hard drivers!! highly recommended

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

    1 year later

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

    I use it all the time. Super lightweight and rugged, my go to travel hard drive

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

    External drive

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

    Great for downloading lots of photos. I have tried other brands but thin one is the best

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

    Amazing SSD

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

    Fast, reliable, and feels protected from the elements so you can go with it anywhere worry free.

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

    Very Durable

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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 this external drive to move my data from one computer to another. It is fast, durable and has become the perfect backup for my current computer!

    I would recommend this to a friend