Samsung T7 Shield 1TB Portable SSD
1,050MB/s reads, IP65 water and dust resistance and a rubberized shell: the Samsung T7 Shield 1TB is the external drive that survives real life.
Our Verdict
A 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 portable SSD with up to 1,050MB/s read speeds, IP65 rating and drop resistance to 3 meters. USB-C, bus-powered, no software required.
What We Like
- Up to 1,050MB/s read — fast file transfers
- IP65 water/dust resistant, 3m drop rated
- Bus-powered USB-C — no adapter needed
- 1TB holds huge photo/video libraries
- Password protection available
Worth Knowing
- Write speeds lower than read speeds
- Premium per GB vs hard drives
- Small — easy to misplace
- Cable is short on some units
Who Is This For?
Photographers, videographers, students and anyone moving large files between computers daily.
The Full Picture
The T7 Shield shrugs off rain, dust and the occasional desk drop, which is exactly what a portable drive needs. Transfers of big video projects finish in seconds, and it slips into a pocket with the cable. For most people, 1TB is the right size.
Bottom Line
The rugged portable SSD we recommend — fast, tough, and small enough to always have with you.