Samsung T7 Shield 1TB
Score: 58/100
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 2TB
Score: 77/100Rankings
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.
The Samsung T7 Shield 1TB combines rugged IP65 protection with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 performance, offering AES-256 encryption and a 3-year warranty for users who need durable, secure portable storage.
| 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 | 98 g | 71 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 13 mm | 9.7 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 88 mmbest | 100.8 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 59 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) | 98 g | 71 g |
Thickness (mm) | 13 mm | 9.7 mm |
Length (mm) | 88 mm | 100.8 mm |
Width (mm) | 59 mm | 52.6 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers commend its rugged IP65 build and encryption, but note it lags behind Thunderbolt or USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 drives in raw speed and lacks immersion protection.
Users appreciate the durability and speed, though they mention the premium price, heat buildup during long transfers, and desire for a fingerprint sensor.
“4.8/5 stars based on over 1,270 reviews”
“IP65 dust- and water-jet resistance gives me confidence on shoots”
“The drive gets warm during long transfers but stays fast”
SanDisk is cheaper; T7 Shield provides higher speed and encryption
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.
