Samsung T7 Shield 1TB Beige
Score: 77/100
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 2TB
Score: 77/100Rankings
The Samsung T7 Shield 1TB adds rugged IP65 protection and a 3 m drop rating to the fast performance of the standard T7, while remaining bus-powered and encrypted. It's suited for outdoor professionals who need durability without sacrificing speed, though it is heavier and lacks biometric security.
A rugged, PS5-certified portable SSD offering 1000 MB/s speeds, IP65 protection, and hardware encryption, ideal for gamers and creators but limited by USB 3.2 Gen 2 bandwidth and inability to run games directly.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GB | 2,000 GBbest | |
1,050 MB/sbest | 1,000 MB/s | |
1,000 MB/sbest | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 97 g | 71 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 12.5 mm | 9.7 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 86 mmbest | 100.8 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 56.97 mm | 52.6 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 2000 GB |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 97 g | 71 g |
Thickness (mm) | 12.5 mm | 9.7 mm |
Length (mm) | 86.0 mm | 100.8 mm |
Width (mm) | 56.97 mm | 52.6 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the T7 Shield for its rugged IP65 design, solid drop resistance, and fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 performance, while noting the lack of immersion protection, biometric security, and Thunderbolt support.
Everyday users highlight the drive's reliable fast performance and ruggedness for field work, but mention occasional speed variability on older hardware and wish for a longer warranty.
“a durable and secure choice for outdoor workers and travelers.”
“freed up needed space on my computer while delivering super fast project loading.”
“Exceptionally reliable performance across devices”
Professional reviewers laud the 2TB Extreme Portable SSD for its impressive NVMe-based performance, rugged IP65 construction, and official PlayStation 5 licensing, while noting the 5-year warranty and hardware encryption as confidence-boosting features.
Users praise the speed, durability, and carabiner loop, but note the inability to play PS5 games directly, occasional thermal throttling, and the short cable length.
