Samsung T7 2TB Gray
Score: 99/100
Crucial X9 Pro 4TB
Score: 93/100Rankings
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 X9 Pro 4TB Portable SSD delivers top-tier USB-C Gen 2 performance in a tiny, rugged package with hardware encryption and a long warranty, ideal for creators on the move.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GB | 4,000 GBbest | |
1,050 MB/sbest | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
1,000 MB/s | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 58.97 g | 38 gbest |
36 months | 60 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 45 °Cbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 4000 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 58.97 g | 38 g |
Form Factor | Rectangular, credit card-sized | Portable |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 36 months | 60 months |
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, Linux, Android, iPad, Xbox, PlayStation |
Technical Specs(1) | ||
NAND Type | TLC (V‑NAND) | TLC |
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 rate the X9 Pro highly (4.5/5), praising its speed, durability, and encryption while noting it falls short of the X10 Pro's ultimate speeds.
Everyday users love its pocket-size, fast transfers, and rugged build, though they complain about the short cable and occasional speed variance.
“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”
