Samsung T5 Portable SSD 500GB
Score: 36/100
Samsung T7 1TB
Score: 99/100Rankings
The Samsung T7 1TB delivers near-rated 1 GB/s sequential speeds in a tiny, lightweight aluminum case, with strong AES-256 encryption and dual USB-C cables. It lacks rugged IP protection and biometric security, and its warranty is shorter than some rivals.
The Samsung T5 500 GB Portable SSD offers near-internal SSD speeds, a premium aluminum build, and built-in hardware encryption, making it a solid choice for fast, secure portable storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
500 GB | 1,000 GBbest | |
540 MB/s | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
520 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 45 gbest | 58.95 g |
36 monthsbest | 36 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 45 °Cbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 500 GB | 1000 GB |
Performance(3) | ||
Interface | USB 3.1 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 540 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 520 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 45 g | 58.95 g |
Form Factor | portable | Rectangular, credit card-sized |
Power & Connectivity(1) | ||
Power Source | bus | Bus-powered via USB |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Android, consoles |
Technical Specs(1) | ||
NAND Type | 64-layer V-NAND | V-NAND |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the T5 for its near-internal speeds, solid build, and encryption, while noting the 3-year warranty and lack of endurance specs as minor drawbacks.
Users love the lightning-quick transfers and rugged feel, but some are frustrated by the short warranty and inability to recover a lost password.
“Transfers my 80 GB video project in under 5 minutes-way faster than my old HDD.”
“Lost my password and can't reset the drive-no recovery option.”
“Extremely fast read & write speeds”
Professional reviewers rate the T7 between 4.0 and 4.5 stars, praising its speed, premium chassis and encryption while noting the missing fingerprint sensor and modest warranty.
Everyday users give it a perfect 5-star average, lauding its blistering speed, tiny form factor and reliability, with occasional complaints about Linux encryption support and price.
