Samsung T7 1TB
Score: 80/100
Crucial X9 1TB
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Samsung T7 1TB Portable SSD delivers high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 2 performance in a sleek, lightweight aluminum case, with hardware encryption and solid drop resistance. It's ideal for professionals and travelers who need fast, secure portable storage, though it lacks rugged IP protection and biometric security.
The Crucial X9 1TB Portable SSD offers 1050 MB/s speeds, IP55 durability and hardware encryption in a tiny, lightweight package, though some units suffer performance inconsistencies and limited accessories.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GBbest | 1,000 GBbest | |
1,050 MB/sbest | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
1,000 MB/s | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 58.95 g | 38 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 7.62 mmbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 83.82 mm | 65 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 55.88 mm | 50 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C) |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Supported Operating Systems | Windows, macOS, Android, consoles | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPad, Xbox, PlayStation |
Power(1) | ||
Power Source | USB bus-powered | Bus-powered |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 58.95 g | 38 g |
Length (mm) | 83.82 mm | 65 mm |
Width (mm) | 55.88 mm | 50 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers rate the T7 between 4.0 and 4.5 stars, praising its near-rated 1 GB/s sequential speeds, premium aluminum chassis, and 256-bit AES encryption, while noting the lack of biometric security and a shorter 3-year warranty.
Everyday users give the drive a perfect 5-star average, lauding its blistering speed, tiny form factor, and reliability for tasks like live music recording and gaming, with occasional complaints about Linux encryption support and price.
Professional reviewers praise the X9 as a sweet-spot portable SSD, highlighting its compact, rugged design, NVMe-based 10 Gbps performance and encryption, while noting the absence of a Gen 2x2 interface.
Everyday users overwhelmingly rate the X9 highly, lauding its speed, pocketable size and durability, though a minority report occasional slow units and early failures.
“Extremely fast read & write speeds”
“Tiny and easy to carry”
“Works perfectly for recording 14-track live music”
