Samsung T7 Shield Black
Score: 81/100
Seagate Game Drive Xbox 5TB
Score: 67/100Rankings
The Samsung T7 Shield 1TB is a rugged portable SSD delivering up to 1,050 MB/s read speed and IP65 protection. Its added weight and lack of USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 bandwidth limit ultra-high-speed use. Ideal for photographers and creators who need durability without sacrificing solid performance.
The Seagate Game Drive for Xbox adds 5TB of Xbox-certified storage with a sleek LED-lit design and 3-year rescue service. It is limited to the Xbox ecosystem, has a short 1-year warranty and higher cost per terabyte. Perfect for gamers wanting portable, high-speed external storage for backward-compatible titles.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GB | 5,000 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.098 kgbest | 0.266 kg |
1,050 MB/sbest | — | |
1,000 MB/sbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 224 mmbest |
3 yearsbest | 1 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 5000 GB |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.0 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.098 kg | 0.266 kg |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 88x59x13 mm | 122x81x21 mm |
Power(1) | ||
Power Source | Bus Powered | Bus-powered |
Design(1) | ||
Form Factor | Portable SSD | Portable HDD |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | USB‑C to C and USB‑C to A cables plus Samsung Magician software | 18‑inch (46 cm) USB 3.0 cable, Quick install guide |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlight the T7 Shield's toughness and speed, noting its IP65 rating, 3 m drop protection, and thermal management as key advantages for field photographers.
Everyday users appreciate the fast transfer rates, cross-platform compatibility, and compact form factor, but recurring complaints focus on occasional speed throttling with older USB ports and the added weight from the rugged casing.
“tough”
“twice the speed of T5 predecessor”
Windows Central editors consider the Seagate Game Drive SSD the best external Xbox SSD for deep storage, emphasizing its flash-speed transfers, bus-powered portability, seamless backward-compatible play and attractive green LED branding, while noting its price advantage over internal expansion cards.
Although direct consumer reviews are scarce in the sources, the product’s marketing and inferred user feedback suggest praise for speed, portability and Xbox‑specific design, with occasional complaints about the fixed 1 TB capacity and the inability to run native Series X|S titles directly.
