Samsung T7 2TB
Score: 88/100
Kingston XS2000
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Samsung T7 Portable SSD 2TB is an ultra-compact external drive delivering up to 1,050 MB/s read and 1,000 MB/s write via USB 3.2 Gen 2. Its lightweight aluminum body lacks water/dust protection and real-world speeds can fall short of advertised figures. Ideal for professionals and gamers who need fast, secure portable storage.
The Kingston XS2000 1TB SSD achieves up to 2000 MB/s read/write speeds and features IP55 protection in a compact metal-plastic case. Full performance requires a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host and sustained writes may throttle without DRAM. Best for creators with compatible ports who demand ultra-fast burst transfers and ruggedness.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
1,050 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
1,000 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 58 g | 28.9 gbest |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
2 mbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 58 g | 28.9 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 85x57x8 mm | 69.54×32.58×13.5 mm mm |
Enclosure Material | Aluminum | Metal + Plastic |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | USB-C to USB-A cable | USB Type‑C cable; rubber sleeve |
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 1000 GB |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
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Professional reviewers are not directly quoted in the available data, but retailer descriptions and product briefs consistently highlight the T7's blazing USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds, pocket-sized aluminum chassis, and built-in security as key strengths, while noting that real-world performance depends on cable quality.
No explicit consumer reviews were found; the available information consists mainly of manufacturer and retailer specifications, so concrete user sentiment cannot be extracted.
Professional reviewers commend the XS2000 for delivering industry-leading 2,000 MB/s burst performance in an ultra-compact, IP55-rated package, making it a strong choice for creators handling 8K video and large RAW files. However, they note the DRAM-less architecture leads to write throttling once the SLC cache is exhausted, and full speeds are only reachable on rare USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports.
Retailer descriptions and limited consumer feedback echo the professional praise, emphasizing the SSD's rapid transfers and pocket-sized ruggedness for on-the-go use. No significant recurring complaints appear in the available user-focused sources.
