SAMSUNG T7 Shield 2TB Portable SSD, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators and Gaming, External Solid State Drive (MU-PE2T0R/AM, 2022), Blue
Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD delivers high performance on-the-go, not matter the terrain. It has an IP65 rating for water1 and dust2 resistance, with Dynamic Thermal Guard to manage heat control. Transfer huge files instantly. USB 3.2 Gen 2 and PCIe® NVMe achieve soaring sequential read/write speeds of up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s4, allowing you to edit directly from the drive. The rugged design and advanced outer elastomer add extra durability to even endure a 9.8 foot drop3. The T7 Shield is compatible with PC, Mac, Android devices, gaming consoles, and more. 1Consistent with IP65 rating, tested under controlled conditions: water flow of 100kPa for 3 minutes. Water resistant capabilities may vary depending on the actual conditions. 2Consistent with IP65 rating, tested under controlled conditions: 2kg/m³ of active dust with a pressure under 2kPa for 8 hours. Dust resistant capabilities may vary depending on the actual conditions. 3Tested to withstand 9.8-ft (3 meters) drop under controlled conditions. Drop resistance capability may vary depending on the actual environmental conditions. 4Performance may vary depending on host configuration. To reach maximum read/write speeds of up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s, respectively, the host device and connection cables must support USB 3.2 Gen 2 and the UASP mode must be enabled. 5Tested to withstand 9.8-ft (3 meters) drop under controlled conditions. Drop resistance capability may vary depending on the actual environmental conditions. 6Source: 2003-2022 OMDIA data: NAND suppliers’ revenue market share. 7Included SSD cable recommended. GO THE DISTANCE: Withstand whatever adventure with the wildly reliable T7 Shield; It’s designed for the elements with water1, dust2 and drop3 resistance—all, of course, at lightning speeds YOUR CONTENT CAPTURED: Take on the project, then transfer all your heavy files within seconds with the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable Solid-State Drive; Compatible with PC, Mac, Android devices, gaming consoles and more SHARE IDEAS IN A FLASH: The T7 is embedded with PCIe NVME technology that brings you fast read and write speeds up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s4, making it almost twice as fast as the T5 MAKE ROOM FOR MEMORIES: Forge your own path with a full range of storage capacities; Keep all your prized files in one place with options from 1TB to 4TB; Pack in more personal content or store your biggest tasks on this palm-sized SSD BRAVE THE ELEMENTS: Get it done, rain or shine. With an IP65 rating for water1 and dust2 resistance, this SSD is ready to rough it; So even when you’ve got a dreary-day deadline, you can keep your projects in perfect condition YOUR ADVENTURE’S ADVANTAGE: Secure the shot with the drop resistant T7 Shield. Its rugged design adds extra durability with protection from falls up to 9.8 feet so you can dare to reach higher5 SAMSUNG MAGICIAN SOFTWARE: Get the most out of your SSD with Samsung Magician’s advanced yet intuitive optimization tools; Monitor drive health, protect valuable data, receive important updates and set up LED color combinations WORLD’S #1 FLASH MEMORY BRAND: Performance and reliability from the world’s #1 brand for flash memory since 20036; All firmware and components are produced in-house, including our world renowned DRAM and NAND, for quality and you can trust SUPPORTS iPHONE: Supports iPhone 15 Pro Res 4K at 60fps video and more7; Included SSD cable recommended
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13 reviews for SAMSUNG T7 Shield 2TB Portable SSD, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators and Gaming, External Solid State Drive (MU-PE2T0R/AM, 2022), Blue
Small pocket size SSD. Looks tough, but I haven’t dropped it (yet)
I’ve had this Samsung 2TB solid state drive for two weeks and so far I like it. I’ll update this review after I’ve used it longer. I’m using this SSD with my HP laptop and my iPhone 16 for my daily work with video files and haven’t had any problems. I purchased it for $184, which is a lot more than an 2TB old-fashioned spinning drive, but worth it if it delivers on all those solid state promises of being more rugged and lasting longer.Arrival: It arrived properly packaged and formatted and ready to use. I just plugged it in and it worked! Came with two 18 inch cables (USB-C to USB-A and USB-C to USB-C).Form factor: It’s smaller than expected and light at 3.5 x 2.25 inches and only 1/2 inch thick (see pics). It’s easy to transport in my pocket… even my front shirt pocket (just don’t bend over or you’ll be testing it’s ruggedness). It has a rubber sleeve around it which should provide better protection when dropped (which I do a lot). It looks and feels rugged, but time will tell.Why did I buy it: Until now I have always used a spinning external hard disk drives and I’ve have had a few of them fail. I’m trying this solid state drive to see if it lasts longer. I’m pretty rough on external drives, using them daily, traveling with them, throwing them in my suitcase, dropping them, etc. If this works out I may use solid state drives for my daily use and use the old-timey spinning disks only for long-term storage (the digital equivalent of putting grandpa in a comfy chair by the fire). I’ve used Western Digital spinning hard disk drives until now and they have been… let’s just say, loyal until they weren’t. But hey — maybe it’s not them. Maybe it’s me. …(or maybe it’s Maybelline).
Fast and reliable USB drive
Fast and reliable USB drive. I will only purchase SSD drives now rather than a traditional spinning platter drive. As a video editor, the drive capacity and read speed is critical. I have a few of these now in different size capacities and these Samsung T7 drives are my preferred external drives for a few reasons.First, they’re SSD drives so the possibility to go bad in contrast to a spinning platter drive is very slim. I have lost a few traditional drives over the years and once is enough. I have not had an SSD drive fail yet.Second, these Samsungs are fast. I am able to edit high bit rate, 4k media directly from these USB-C drives without having to bog down my internal drives with the footage files. The read speed is quick enough to not be a concern while editing directly from the drives. I’ve not been concerned with write speed but the benchmark tests are still high. They do not get hot like the traditional drives do.Form factor: tiny and easy to transport! I have 1TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB drives. Three of these together are still smaller than a traditional rugged external drive AND with no moving parts, I don’t need to be concerned with careful packing and accidental shock.They arrive formatted as exfat so very easy to use with either mac or PC. They’re affordable too. Every time a cheap client or agency provides me footage on a slow, sub-standard platter drive, I transfer it all to one of these Samsungs asap.
2+ years on MacBook Air M2
I love these. I actually have 2 of them. The blue one my partner got me which I used to move all my info from various F drives and keep plugged into my MacBook Air M2 for the last 2 and half years, and the black one I bought shortly after and have been using for Time Machine. I’ll admit I’m not a heavy computer user but so far they’ve both worked flawlessly. The blue version I’ve even used for playing movies and the sims 4 with no issue.
Mostly love it!
Works pretty great aside from the cable it comes with! The cable fits too loosely, so if you end up having speed or connection issues it’s likely related to the stupid usb to c cable (easily replaceable with one you probably already have laying around).I’ve used it for nearly a yr now with zero issues (haven’t even replaced the cable yet). I mostly used it to transfer and store my gigantic audio/music library which takes up more than half the space (so glad I bought the 4TB size!!!!).I really love how I don’t have to worry about this SSD suddenly ejecting or quitting on me (or getting super hot) when transferring large amounts of data (sometimes from very old usb drives that take forever).It’s also never given me issues when I’ve forgotten to eject it before shutting everything down or when I accidentally unplugged it without ejecting etc. It’s very sturdy and reliable.One thing I definitely notice is that, from what I remember, this drive was released in 2020 but the price is nearly the same now as when I bought it last yr. I remember waiting forever for the price to go down before I bought but it just never did (barely even budged during Black Friday!). Unless you can find some deals elsewhere (which you might?) maybe don’t hold your breath for a sale.
Llevó unos meses probándolo, haciendo respaldo de todo lo que esta a mi paso, la computadora del trabajo, la del hogar, la de mi amiga, respaldos de celulares Android y apenas he ocupado una cuarta parte del espacio total de 4TB, si bien debo decir que como en toda unidad de almacenamiento una pequeña parte de este espacio es ocupado por archivos del disco u otros de sistema, más o menos te quedán libres 3726gb.La velocidad de escritura es de cerca de 1050 mb/s pero es necesario estar conectado a un USB 3.0, sino la velocidad será reducida dramáticamente como a la mitad. En general los tiempos de transmisión de datos son asombrosos con el T7.Una de las cosas que más me gustan es que puedes ver los archivos en cualquier parte con solo conectar el cable al dispositivo, trae 2, uno entrada CtoC y otro CtoUSB.Es importante desmontar la unidad tanto en el celular como en la computadora para no corromper los datos o dañar el disco duro. Lo que no te explican es que en el celular hay que bajar la aplicación SAMSUNG MAGICIAN para configurar el T7 con una contraseña alfanumérica segura. Si se activo la contraseña y lo queremos abrir en Windows hay que instalar un archivo la primera vez para poder ingresar el password y nos de acceso a todos los archivos cifrados. Eso si, si pierdes la contraseña tendrás que llevarlo a un centro autorizado para que te ayuden a desbloquearlo.Lo que no me gusta es que lo traigo en la bolsa y se llena de pelusas con el material como tipo goma, pero nada que un trapo húmedo no pueda resolver. Conviene comprar un case aunque diga que resiste golpes y tenga una IP6.En resumen es una super opción que si bien es costosa vale la pena por el respaldo masivo de datos en la palma de tu mano. (es sumamente pequeño para tener 4TB) Además que SAMSUNG es una marca reconocida y el producto es fabricado en Corea. Se puede trabajar con el si te gusta producir contenido para Internet como videos o fotos.El envío fue en apróx. 4días considerando que venía desde lejos. Vale la pena hacer inversión en este gadget. Ideal para Win o MacOs.
I’ve been using the Samsung T7 Shield for a little while now, and it has exceeded my expectations in several ways.• Size & Portability: The first thing that surprised me was how compact it is. It easily fits in a pocket or small bag, making it great for travel or everyday carry.• Performance: Transfer speeds are excellent. Copying large video files and project folders was noticeably faster compared to my older external drives. The advertised speeds of over 1,000 MB/s feel accurate in real-world use, especially when connected via USB-C.• Durability: The rubberized design feels very solid and resistant. It doesn’t feel fragile at all, and it gives peace of mind when carrying it around. I haven’t drop-tested it, but it clearly seems built to withstand bumps and daily use.• Compatibility: I tested it on both Windows and macOS, and it worked right away with no setup hassle. It’s also handy that it’s compatible with Android for quick mobile storage.Possible Consideration: To get the best speeds, you’ll want to use it with a USB-C connection. Using older USB-A ports still works, but it will be slower.Overall, this SSD combines speed, portability, and durability in a very sleek package. If you need reliable storage for work, travel, or backups, this is an excellent choice.
Pequeno, de fácil transporte, leve, e não aqueceu durante o uso intenso. Bom acabamento e de rápida comunicação com o computador ou notebook. Valeu o custo.
ilike2fly –
Small pocket size SSD. Looks tough, but I haven’t dropped it (yet)
I’ve had this Samsung 2TB solid state drive for two weeks and so far I like it. I’ll update this review after I’ve used it longer. I’m using this SSD with my HP laptop and my iPhone 16 for my daily work with video files and haven’t had any problems. I purchased it for $184, which is a lot more than an 2TB old-fashioned spinning drive, but worth it if it delivers on all those solid state promises of being more rugged and lasting longer.Arrival: It arrived properly packaged and formatted and ready to use. I just plugged it in and it worked! Came with two 18 inch cables (USB-C to USB-A and USB-C to USB-C).Form factor: It’s smaller than expected and light at 3.5 x 2.25 inches and only 1/2 inch thick (see pics). It’s easy to transport in my pocket… even my front shirt pocket (just don’t bend over or you’ll be testing it’s ruggedness). It has a rubber sleeve around it which should provide better protection when dropped (which I do a lot). It looks and feels rugged, but time will tell.Why did I buy it: Until now I have always used a spinning external hard disk drives and I’ve have had a few of them fail. I’m trying this solid state drive to see if it lasts longer. I’m pretty rough on external drives, using them daily, traveling with them, throwing them in my suitcase, dropping them, etc. If this works out I may use solid state drives for my daily use and use the old-timey spinning disks only for long-term storage (the digital equivalent of putting grandpa in a comfy chair by the fire). I’ve used Western Digital spinning hard disk drives until now and they have been… let’s just say, loyal until they weren’t. But hey — maybe it’s not them. Maybe it’s me. …(or maybe it’s Maybelline).
Smack –
Fast and reliable USB drive
Fast and reliable USB drive. I will only purchase SSD drives now rather than a traditional spinning platter drive. As a video editor, the drive capacity and read speed is critical. I have a few of these now in different size capacities and these Samsung T7 drives are my preferred external drives for a few reasons.First, they’re SSD drives so the possibility to go bad in contrast to a spinning platter drive is very slim. I have lost a few traditional drives over the years and once is enough. I have not had an SSD drive fail yet.Second, these Samsungs are fast. I am able to edit high bit rate, 4k media directly from these USB-C drives without having to bog down my internal drives with the footage files. The read speed is quick enough to not be a concern while editing directly from the drives. I’ve not been concerned with write speed but the benchmark tests are still high. They do not get hot like the traditional drives do.Form factor: tiny and easy to transport! I have 1TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB drives. Three of these together are still smaller than a traditional rugged external drive AND with no moving parts, I don’t need to be concerned with careful packing and accidental shock.They arrive formatted as exfat so very easy to use with either mac or PC. They’re affordable too. Every time a cheap client or agency provides me footage on a slow, sub-standard platter drive, I transfer it all to one of these Samsungs asap.
Robin G. –
A must-have for computer professionals
This is my second Portable External Drive. A must-have for all computer professionals.
WolfStar –
2+ years on MacBook Air M2
I love these. I actually have 2 of them. The blue one my partner got me which I used to move all my info from various F drives and keep plugged into my MacBook Air M2 for the last 2 and half years, and the black one I bought shortly after and have been using for Time Machine. I’ll admit I’m not a heavy computer user but so far they’ve both worked flawlessly. The blue version I’ve even used for playing movies and the sims 4 with no issue.
Ray –
Fast enough for storing family pictures
Works like a charm. My wife loved it
Rawrr –
Mostly love it!
Works pretty great aside from the cable it comes with! The cable fits too loosely, so if you end up having speed or connection issues it’s likely related to the stupid usb to c cable (easily replaceable with one you probably already have laying around).I’ve used it for nearly a yr now with zero issues (haven’t even replaced the cable yet). I mostly used it to transfer and store my gigantic audio/music library which takes up more than half the space (so glad I bought the 4TB size!!!!).I really love how I don’t have to worry about this SSD suddenly ejecting or quitting on me (or getting super hot) when transferring large amounts of data (sometimes from very old usb drives that take forever).It’s also never given me issues when I’ve forgotten to eject it before shutting everything down or when I accidentally unplugged it without ejecting etc. It’s very sturdy and reliable.One thing I definitely notice is that, from what I remember, this drive was released in 2020 but the price is nearly the same now as when I bought it last yr. I remember waiting forever for the price to go down before I bought but it just never did (barely even budged during Black Friday!). Unless you can find some deals elsewhere (which you might?) maybe don’t hold your breath for a sale.
Amazon Customer –
Best portable drive I own!
Best portable drive I own. (and I have many) Fast, Compact and reliable (So Far)
Amazon Customer –
The best ssd
One of the best portable ssd
Gerson Costa –
O produto perfeito. Foi fácil instalar e colocar para backup do MacBook
Zorrito’s Club –
Llevó unos meses probándolo, haciendo respaldo de todo lo que esta a mi paso, la computadora del trabajo, la del hogar, la de mi amiga, respaldos de celulares Android y apenas he ocupado una cuarta parte del espacio total de 4TB, si bien debo decir que como en toda unidad de almacenamiento una pequeña parte de este espacio es ocupado por archivos del disco u otros de sistema, más o menos te quedán libres 3726gb.La velocidad de escritura es de cerca de 1050 mb/s pero es necesario estar conectado a un USB 3.0, sino la velocidad será reducida dramáticamente como a la mitad. En general los tiempos de transmisión de datos son asombrosos con el T7.Una de las cosas que más me gustan es que puedes ver los archivos en cualquier parte con solo conectar el cable al dispositivo, trae 2, uno entrada CtoC y otro CtoUSB.Es importante desmontar la unidad tanto en el celular como en la computadora para no corromper los datos o dañar el disco duro. Lo que no te explican es que en el celular hay que bajar la aplicación SAMSUNG MAGICIAN para configurar el T7 con una contraseña alfanumérica segura. Si se activo la contraseña y lo queremos abrir en Windows hay que instalar un archivo la primera vez para poder ingresar el password y nos de acceso a todos los archivos cifrados. Eso si, si pierdes la contraseña tendrás que llevarlo a un centro autorizado para que te ayuden a desbloquearlo.Lo que no me gusta es que lo traigo en la bolsa y se llena de pelusas con el material como tipo goma, pero nada que un trapo húmedo no pueda resolver. Conviene comprar un case aunque diga que resiste golpes y tenga una IP6.En resumen es una super opción que si bien es costosa vale la pena por el respaldo masivo de datos en la palma de tu mano. (es sumamente pequeño para tener 4TB) Además que SAMSUNG es una marca reconocida y el producto es fabricado en Corea. Se puede trabajar con el si te gusta producir contenido para Internet como videos o fotos.El envío fue en apróx. 4días considerando que venía desde lejos. Vale la pena hacer inversión en este gadget. Ideal para Win o MacOs.
Valfrido Sales –
I’ve been using the Samsung T7 Shield for a little while now, and it has exceeded my expectations in several ways.• Size & Portability: The first thing that surprised me was how compact it is. It easily fits in a pocket or small bag, making it great for travel or everyday carry.• Performance: Transfer speeds are excellent. Copying large video files and project folders was noticeably faster compared to my older external drives. The advertised speeds of over 1,000 MB/s feel accurate in real-world use, especially when connected via USB-C.• Durability: The rubberized design feels very solid and resistant. It doesn’t feel fragile at all, and it gives peace of mind when carrying it around. I haven’t drop-tested it, but it clearly seems built to withstand bumps and daily use.• Compatibility: I tested it on both Windows and macOS, and it worked right away with no setup hassle. It’s also handy that it’s compatible with Android for quick mobile storage.Possible Consideration: To get the best speeds, you’ll want to use it with a USB-C connection. Using older USB-A ports still works, but it will be slower.Overall, this SSD combines speed, portability, and durability in a very sleek package. If you need reliable storage for work, travel, or backups, this is an excellent choice.
Vitor PY –
Pequeno, de fácil transporte, leve, e não aqueceu durante o uso intenso. Bom acabamento e de rápida comunicação com o computador ou notebook. Valeu o custo.
kenny –
Very compact and fast loading.