Samsung T7 1TB
Score: 80/100
Kingston XS1000R 2TB
Score: 64/100Rankings
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 Kingston XS1000R 2TB delivers fast Gen 2 performance in a pocket-sized, lightweight red chassis with a five-year warranty. While it excels in portability and price-to-performance, it lacks encryption, ruggedization, and a high-quality USB-C-to-C cable for full speed.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GB | 2,000 GBbest | |
1,050 MB/sbest | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
1,000 MB/sbest | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 58.95 g | 28.7 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 7.62 mmbest | 13.5 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 83.82 mm | 69.54 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 55.88 mm | 32.58 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | true | false |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Supported Operating Systems | Windows, macOS, Android, consoles | Windows 10, 11, macOS 10.15+, Linux 4.4+, Chrome OS, Android, iOS/iPadOS 13+ |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 2000 GB |
Form Factor | credit card | Portable |
Power(1) | ||
Power Source | USB bus-powered | USB |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 58.95 g | 28.7 g |
Thickness (mm) | 7.62 mm | 13.5 mm |
Length (mm) | 83.82 mm | 69.54 mm |
Width (mm) | 55.88 mm | 32.58 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 commend the XS1000R for its ultra-compact form factor, solid benchmark performance close to its 1050 MB/s rating, and attractive price point, while noting the lack of ruggedization and hardware encryption as trade-offs.
Everyday users love the drive's pocket-size, vivid red look and fast file transfers, but complain about the slow included cable, perceived fragility, and desire for larger capacities or built-in security.
“Extremely fast read & write speeds”
“Tiny and easy to carry”
“Works perfectly for recording 14-track live music”
