Samsung T7 2TB Gray
Score: 99/100
Crucial X6 1TB
Score: 34/100Rankings
The Samsung T7 2TB offers the same high-speed performance as the 1TB model in a slightly larger capacity, with a lightweight metal case, strong encryption and dual cables. It shares the same drawbacks of missing biometric security and limited warranty.
The Crucial X6 1TB is an affordable, ultra-light portable SSD with decent everyday performance, but its QLC NAND and DRAM-less architecture prevent it from delivering the high sustained speeds some users expect.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
1,050 MB/sbest | 540 MB/s | |
1,000 MB/sbest | 212 MB/s | |
| ↓ lower better | 58.97 g | 40 gbest |
36 monthsbest | 36 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 45 °Cbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 1000 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 540 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 212 MB/s |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | true | false |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 58.97 g | 40 g |
Form Factor | Rectangular, credit card-sized | portable |
Power & Connectivity(2) | ||
Power Source | Bus-powered via USB | bus-powered |
Included Cable Type | USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB-A | USB-C to USB-C |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows 7+, macOS 10.10+, Android 5.0+ | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, consoles |
Technical Specs(2) | ||
NAND Type | TLC (V‑NAND) | QLC |
Controller | Samsung | Silicon Motion SM2259XT |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers give the T7 2TB 4.0-4.5 stars, applauding its blazing speeds and encryption while noting the lack of fingerprint authentication and a shorter warranty compared with premium drives.
Users praise the instant-like transfers and pocket-sized form factor, but complain about Linux encryption incompatibility and the need to reformat for macOS.
Professional reviewers consider the X6 a serviceable, budget-friendly portable SSD that works well for everyday tasks but is hampered by its SATA-based internals and DRAM-less design, recommending PCIe-based alternatives for power users.
Consumers appreciate the X6's reliability, pocket-size convenience, and price, though many note that real-world speeds fall short of the advertised 800 MB/s and that performance drops after the cache is exhausted.
“Near-rated high sequential read/write speeds (~1,050/1,000 MB/s)”
“Ultra-compact credit-card size and lightweight (~2 oz)”
“Durable aluminum unibody with 6.5 ft drop resistance”
