Samsung T7 1TB
Score: 85/100
WD My Passport 2TB
Score: 74/100Rankings
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 WD My Passport 2TB offers solid storage capacity, strong hardware encryption, and a lightweight, bus-powered design, making it a reliable portable backup for Windows users.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GB | 2,000 GBbest | |
1,050 MB/sbest | 110 MB/s | |
1,000 MB/sbest | 110 MB/s | |
36 monthsbest | 36 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.059 kgbest | 0.14 kg |
| ↓ lower better | 55.88 mmbest | 74.93 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 7.62 mmbest | 13.46 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 83.82 mmbest | 107.19 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 | 110 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 110 MB/s |
Power & Connectivity(1) | ||
Power Source | USB | Bus-powered |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Android, consoles | Windows, Mac (reformat) |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.05895 kg | 0.14 kg |
Width (mm) | 55.88 mm | 74.93 mm |
Height (mm) | 7.62 mm | 13.46 mm |
Depth (mm) | 83.82 mm | 107.19 mm |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 2000 GB |
Drive Type | SSD | HDD |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB-A | Micro-USB to USB-A |
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.
Professional reviewers praise its reliability, security features, and value, while noting the misleading USB-C marketing due to the Micro-USB port.
Users rate it highly for dependable performance and ease of use on Windows, but complain about the USB type mismatch and the need to reformat for Mac.
“Extremely fast read & write speeds”
“Tiny and easy to carry”
“Works perfectly for recording 14-track live music”
