Samsung T7 1TB
Score: 85/100
Toshiba Canvio Advance 1TB HDTCA10XR3AA
Score: 66/100Rankings
The Samsung T7 1TB Portable SSD delivers near-rated 1 GB/s speeds in a tiny, lightweight aluminum case with hardware encryption and drop resistance, making it ideal for fast, secure on-the-go storage.
The Toshiba Canvio Advance 1TB offers a colorful, ultra-compact design with solid real-world speeds for a 5400 RPM HDD and useful Windows-only backup utilities. It is bus-powered, lightweight, and comes with a 2-year warranty, but lacks cross-platform software and hardware encryption.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GB | 1,024 GBbest | |
1,050 MB/sbest | 115 MB/s | |
1,000 MB/sbest | 115 MB/s | |
36 monthsbest | 24 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.059 kgbest | 0.149 kg |
— | 8 MBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 55.88 mmbest | 78 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 7.62 mmbest | 14 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 115 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 115 MB/s |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 36 months | 24 months |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | true | false |
Power & Connectivity(1) | ||
Power Source | USB | Bus-powered |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Android, consoles | Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.05895 kg | 0.149 kg |
Width (mm) | 55.88 mm | 78 mm |
Height (mm) | 7.62 mm | 14 mm |
Depth (mm) | 83.82 mm | 109 mm |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 1024 GB |
Drive Type | SSD | HDD |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB-A | USB-A to Micro-B |
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 speed, premium chassis and encryption while noting the lack of biometric security and a shorter warranty.
Everyday users give it a perfect 5-star average, lauding its speed, tiny form factor and reliability, with occasional complaints about Linux encryption support and price.
“Extremely fast read & write speeds”
“Tiny and easy to carry”
“Works perfectly for recording 14-track live music”
Professional reviewers praise the Canvio Advance for its compact, thin form factor, solid real-world speeds, cool operation, attractive color options, and the inclusion of useful Windows-only security and backup utilities, while noting the outdated Micro-B connector and lack of macOS-compatible tools.
Everyday users highlight the drive's ease of use, reliable plug-and-play performance, and suitability for storing photos, videos, and game data on PlayStation consoles, with complaints mainly about Windows-only software and the fragile Micro-B port.
