Testseek.co.uk have collected 69 expert reviews of the Samsung T7 Shield USB3.2 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung T7 Shield USB3.2.
April 2022
(83%)
69 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(96%)
230 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Blazing speed
Light and portable
AES-256 hardware encryption
IP65 dust and water resistance
Consistent write performance
Strong durability
Good support
Including software and encryption
2TB capacity option
Resistant to dust
Rain and drops
Hardware encryption
Both USB cables included
Small and lightweight
Super-fast read and write speeds
Rugged construction
Performance
Physical size
Rubber protection
The editors didn't like
Can get a little hot
More expensive than base T7
Does not bring much that's new to the table
Limited to 10Gbps
No performance increase
Only 1- or 2TB
No iOS support for file encryption
Pricier than standard Samsung T7 portable SSD
4K performance is a little disappointing at low queue depths
Published: 2022-04-26, Author: Tony , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: The latest member of Samsung's T7 line of external solid-state drives, the Portable SSD T7 Shield (starts at $159.99 for 1TB; $289.99 for 2TB as tested) raises the ante for ruggedness while maintaining the focus on data security seen in its predecessors...
Consistent write performance, Strong durability, Good support, including software and encryption, 2TB capacity option,
Does not bring much that's new to the table, Limited to 10Gbps
The Samsung T7 Shield is a durable and reliable portable SSD that would be at home in most environments. It's designed for content capture but is otherwise limiting for general usage, however...
Published: 2022-04-26, Author: Andrew , review by: appleinsider.com
Great durable design, Love the blue color, Fast NVMe SSD speeds, USB-C and USB-A cables included, Three options now in the T7 lineup, Samsung software included,
Rubber shell can attract lint, Can't be submerged,
I like the small Samsung SSD T7 Shield, it has a quirky design that looks great, and I even like the slightly off white/beige rubber. The USB Type-C connector is firm and secure and unlikely to become disconnected if you have to have the drive dangling fr...
Built-in 256-bit AES encryption and password protection, Super compact with shock-proof exterior, USB-C 3.2 (Gen 2) transfer speeds up to 10Gbps, Comes with multiple host cables, IP65 water and dust resistance
Only two capacities available, Weighs more than other T7 SSDs, Slightly larger than other T7 SSDs, More expensive than other T7 SSDs
You should buy this if. You need a rugged portable SSD that can withstand water, dust, and dropsYou want 256-bit AES encryption and password protectionYou're happy with a 1TB or 2TB capacityYou have a PC with USB-C 3.2 (Gen 2) or ThunderboltYou can spen...
Published: 2023-01-31, Author: Jon , review by: tweaktown.com
4TB of superfast armored portable storage? Yes please.Pros+ Compatibility+ Read throughput+ Sustained sequential writeCons- NoneShould you buy it?AvoidConsiderShortlistBuyBuy at AmazonIntroduction & Drive DetailsBack in June of last year, we got our first...
Published: 2022-06-21, Author: Jon , review by: tweaktown.com
In the world of portable storage, compatibility is king, and the T7 Shield is highly compatible due to keeping its operational power draw within USB specs. This is where many portable SSDs fail in the compatibility department, and they need more power tha...
Fast 10Gbps storage, Rugged outer skin for IP65 rating, Up to 2TB in capacity
No 20Gbps, Not full immersion rated
Faster than its Touch predecessor, the T7 Shield is also more rugged. It lacks fingerprint scanning, but is otherwise a faster, more durable external SSD...
