Samsung T7 Touch
Score: 88/100
SanDisk Extreme
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Samsung T7 Touch Portable SSD 2TB delivers flagship NVMe speeds with a sleek aluminum body, fingerprint-based encryption and strong shock/drop protection. It lacks an IP rating and commands a premium price, making it less suitable for budget-focused buyers. Ideal for professionals needing fast, secure storage and biometric access on the go.
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB provides fast 1050 MB/s reads, IP65 protection and a lightweight, bus-powered design. Its speed is modest compared with newer 2 000 MB/s drives and it only comes in a single capacity. Ideal for creators who need a portable, rugged SSD at a reasonable price.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
1,050 MB/sbest | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
1,000 MB/sbest | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 58 g | 52 gbest |
3 years | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 58 g | 52 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 85 x 57 x 8 mm | 3.97 x 2.05 x 0.38 inches mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 1000 GB |
General(2) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Included Accessories | USB-C to C cable, USB-C to A cable | USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter |
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 commend the Extreme Portable SSD 1TB for its high sequential read speed, noting it delivers smoother playback when editing video files. They also appreciate its lightweight, bus-powered design and the inclusion of both USB-C and USB-A adapters, which together make it a solid choice for creators on the move.
Everyday users have limited publicly documented feedback, but the available comments emphasize appreciation for the drive's speed, portability, and cross-platform compatibility.
“the speed of this SSD mainly when reading files will provide smoother playback”
