Samsung T7 Portable SSD 1TB
Score: 90/100
Lexar ES5 2TB
Score: 91/100Rankings
The Lexar ES5 2TB Magnetic Portable SSD delivers blazing 2000 MB/s speeds via USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, a magnetic MagSafe-compatible design, and rugged IP65 protection, targeting mobile creators who need fast, on-the-go storage. Performance peaks require compatible hosts, and the drive lacks Thunderbolt for future-proofing.
The Samsung T7 1 TB portable SSD delivers flagship-class NVMe speeds in a tiny, metal-cased package with hardware encryption and solid thermal management. While its DRAM-less design can limit sustained write performance, it remains a top choice for professionals needing fast, secure, and portable storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1 TB | 2 TBbest | |
1,050 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
1,000 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.058 kgbest | 0.12 kg |
— | 104,448 MBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.058 kg | 0.12 kg |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Android | Windows/macOS/iOS/Android |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 1 TB | 2 TB |
Form Factor | 2.5-inch | Portable |
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 commend the T7 for delivering high-end NVMe performance in a tiny, well-built package, with strong 256-bit AES encryption and effective thermal management. Critics note the DRAM-less design and modest warranty as trade-offs.
Consumers overwhelmingly rate the T7 positively, highlighting its speed, sturdy metal chassis, and ease of use. Common complaints focus on speed throttling during sustained writes and the lack of a longer warranty.
“small and pleasantly fast SSD”
“Incredibly fast transfers-moved a 100GB project in under 2 minutes”
“Stays attached to my iPhone even when walking”
Professional reviewers consider the Lexar ES5 a high-performance, creator-focused portable SSD, lauding its USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 bandwidth, MagSafe magnetic design, and rugged IP65 build, while cautioning about host compatibility and missing Thunderbolt.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the SSD's blazing transfer speeds, magnetic attachment to iPhones, and rugged, lightweight design, though they note reduced speeds on Macs and wish for Thunderbolt connectivity.
