Samsung T7 Touch
Score: 86/100
Lexar SL400
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Lexar SL400 is a 2 TB portable SSD with an integrated 4-port USB-C hub, delivering up to 1050 MB/s read speeds. Its trade-off is a modest 1-year warranty and a relatively thick chassis for an SSD. Ideal for content creators needing fast, rugged, hub-enabled storage 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 | 2,000 GBbest | |
1,050 MB/sbest | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
1,000 MB/sbest | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.058 kgbest | 0.159 kg |
3 yearsbest | 1 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 8 mmbest | 35.1 mm |
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Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.058 kg | 0.159 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 8 mm | 35.1 mm |
Form Factor | Portable | Portable SSD |
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source | USB bus-powered | bus-powered |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
