Samsung T7 Touch
Score: 86/100
Verbatim Pocket
Score: 87/100Rankings
The Verbatim Pocket SSD 1TB combines a pocket-sized, fire-proof design with blazing 1000 MB/s sequential speeds and a feather-light 58 g body. Sustained write performance drops after the 256 GB cache is filled, and the price may be premium. Suited for creators and travelers demanding fast, portable SSD storage.
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 | 1,024 GB | |
1,050 MB/sbest | 1,000 MB/s | |
1,000 MB/sbest | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.058 kgbest | 0.058 kgbest |
3 yearsbest | 2 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 8 mmbest | 10 mm |
— | 256,000 MBbest |
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Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 1024 GB |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Performance(1) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Thickness (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm |
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.
Professional reviewers appreciate the Verbatim 32190 for its pocket-sized form factor, fire-proof build, and advertised 1000 MB/s speeds, which are confirmed in real-world testing. However, they caution that the 256 GB pSLC cache quickly fills during heavy writes, causing sustained write speeds to drop to roughly 479 MB/s.
