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FAQs

Is the Samsung T7 Shield worth it? ›

If you're buying these drives for in-the-field/travel backup, there's simply no reason not to choose a rugged drive like the T7 Shield. During my extensive speed testing of the Samsung T7 Shield, I found the read and write speeds were good but not top-tier.

The T7 Shield is the sturdier version of the T7 Portable. You should choose this one if you want your SSD to be protected against water, falls, and dust.

Performance. Transfer huge files instantly. USB 3.2 Gen 2 and PCIe® NVMe™ achieve soaring sequential read/write speeds of 1,050/1,000MB/s² for lag-free editing direct from the drive. The high-tech rubber exterior with Dynamic Thermal Guard controls heat to maintain steady performance for even giant projects.

As specified in the table below, whether data formatted to a certain format may be read or written to your computer vary depending on the OS. If you use the T7 Shield on a single OS, we recommend that you format it using the appropriate file format for that OS.

The T7 Shield is more rugged and can withstand drops of up to 9.8 feet. It also has an IP65 rating, making it resistant to dust and water ingress [1][2]. The T7 Basic does not have the same level of drop resistance or IP rating as the T7 Shield.

Can I run the T7 Touch on a computer without installing the software that comes with the T7 Touch? If you do not enable the T7 Touch's Password Protection feature, you can use it just like other external storage drives. If you register your fingerprint, you can unlock the T7 Touch with a touch.

The T7 Shield's extra durability does come at a raised cost compared to the other T7 drives. For a 1TB Shield you're looking at about $160 while the 2TB model costs about $290. The standard T7 sits around $115 and $230, while the T7 Touch tops out at $140 and $270 for 1TB and 2TB drives.

Software and Security

You will have to install the Samsung Portable SSD software to set a password. Installers for the Windows and Mac versions of the software come already loaded on the drive, while the Android app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store on devices running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later.

The company previously released 1 TB and 2 TB drives when the T7 Shield was introduced in April 2022.

SSD (Solid State Drive): SSDs can last up to 10 years or more. They don't have moving parts, so they're less prone to physical damage. However, SSDs have a limited number of write cycles, which means the more you write data to the drive, the sooner it will wear out.

Is the Samsung T7 SSD reliable? ›

The USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables included in the package make it easy to connect to various devices without the need for additional adapters. Overall, the SAMSUNG SSD T7 Portable External Solid State Drive 2TB is an outstanding storage solution that offers top-notch performance, reliability, and security.

The T7 Shield doesn't have the same fingerprint reader built into the case like the T7 Touch, but it does still offer 256-bit AES encryption with password protection.

The Samsung T7 Shield is a great external SSD in any capacity, but the 4TB version was a revelation. Capable of handling the largest end-user data sets, it also features excellent performance, and a decent price per terabyte. It's great stuff for storing your stuff.

Plug-n-play with extras

exFAT doesn't support Mac's Time Machine backup, so you will need to reformat the drive if you want to use it as a backup drive. But for general storage and file sharing, the T7 Shield is plug-and-play. The drive includes two USB cables—one is a full USB-C, and the other is a USB-A to USB-C.

Use T7 without worrying about overheating. The T7's advanced thermal solution uses the Dynamic Thermal Guard to withstand and control heat, so the compact SSD stays at an optimal temperature even at fast speeds. Samsung T7 and downward arrows express the heat management function.

Samsung T7 Shield: Performance and security

The T7 Shield doesn't have the same fingerprint reader built into the case like the T7 Touch, but it does still offer 256-bit AES encryption with password protection.

Use T7 without worrying about overheating. The T7's advanced thermal solution uses the Dynamic Thermal Guard to withstand and control heat, so the compact SSD stays at an optimal temperature even at fast speeds. Samsung T7 and downward arrows express the heat management function.

Creative Workloads

Since the T7 Shield is a DRAM-less PSSD, it comes in the middle of the pack.