Samsung T7 Touch
Score: 86/100
Kingston XS2000
Score: 87/100Rankings
The Kingston XS2000 is a 1 TB portable SSD delivering up to 2,000 MB/s sequential read and write speeds, making it one of the fastest external drives available. Its ultra-compact, IP55-rated design comes at the cost of requiring a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host and lacking built-in encryption. Ideal for creators who need burst performance on the go.
The Samsung T7 Touch Portable SSD 2 TB delivers blazing 1,050/1,000 MB/s speeds and biometric security in a tiny, aluminum case. Its drawbacks are the lack of an IP rating and the need for a modern USB 3.2 host to hit peak performance. Best for professionals and travelers who need fast, encrypted storage on the go.
| 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 | 0.058 kg | 0.029 kgbest |
3 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8 mmbest | 13.5 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 1000 GB |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1000 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.058 kg | 0.0289 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 8 mm | 13.5 mm |
Form Factor | Portable | portable |
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source | USB bus-powered | bus-powered |
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Professional reviewers such as Tom's Hardware commend the T7 Touch for its ultra-compact size, premium aluminum build, and the combination of high 1,050/1,000 MB/s speeds with fingerprint-based AES-256-bit encryption. They note the inclusion of both USB-C cables and a three-year warranty as positives, while calling out the absence of an IP rating and the need for a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host to achieve advertised performance as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users repeatedly praise the drive's lightning-fast transfers, the convenience of fingerprint unlocking, and its pocket-friendly weight, while common complaints revolve around occasional reformatting requirements, slower speeds on legacy USB ports, and a noticeable warm-up during prolonged heavy use.
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.
