Extremely stable, fast, and compact. The new T7 Shield delivers high performance on the go, even in challenging environmental conditions. With super-fast transfer speeds and robust external protection, you can stay productive and continue working on important documents at home. With the T7 Shield, you can transfer massive amounts of data in just seconds using USB 3.2 Gen 2. Thanks to the built-in PCIe NVMe technology, sequential transfer speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s for reading and up to 1,000 MB/s for writing are achievable. The high-tech casing with Dynamic Thermal Guard technology manages heat, ensuring consistent performance even during large projects. Ready for new adventures: take photos on the go or hike through the wilderness, knowing that your data is securely protected from water and dust with the IP65 certification. The rugged design and advanced outer elastomer provide additional durability, withstanding falls from heights of up to 3 meters. The T7 Shield comes with software for PCs, Macs, Android smartphones, and tablets to help you set up your password and keep you updated with the latest firmware. Additionally, with Samsung Magician software, you can check the health of your SSD, boost performance, and protect your data.
Read transfer speed | 1050 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 1000 MB/s |
SSD Features | AES encryption, Password protected, SMART Support |
Exact USB ports | USB-A 1.0 (1x), USB-C 4 (1x) |
USB ports | USB-A, USB-C |
Item number | 18863890 |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
Category | External SSD |
Manufacturer no. | MU-PE1T0R/EU |
Release date | 26.4.2022 |
Sales rank in Category External SSD | 31 of 835 |
Colour | Blue |
Exact colour description | Blue |
Storage capacity | 1 TB |
USB ports | USB-A, USB-C |
Exact USB ports | USB-A 1.0 (1x), USB-C 4 (1x) |
Read transfer speed | 1050 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 1000 MB/s |
SSD Features | AES encryption, Password protected, SMART Support |
Protection type (IP code) | IP65 |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100 |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Samsung fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
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Climate contribution |
Software included | Samsung Portable SSD Software |
Scope of delivery | USB C to A cable, USB C to C cable |
Length | 8.80 cm |
Width | 5.90 cm |
Height | 1.30 cm |
Weight | 98 g |
Length | 13.80 cm |
Width | 10.30 cm |
Height | 5.50 cm |
Weight | 211 g |
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Source: Digitec GalaxusThey are small, robust and fast: SSD hard drives offer additional storage space for documents, photos and other data. We had 40 external SSD hard drives tested. 27 were awarded the test quality rating of Good. But it's worth taking a look at the details: We discovered significant differences in price and maximum achievable speed...
Robust SSDs can quickly become expensive - the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield, at 280 euros in the tested 2-terabyte version, is one of the cheapest models. Nevertheless, the surcharge over a conventional SSD is only worth it if the SSD is also to be taken on trips. If you only want to use it at home or in the home office, the sister models T7 and T7 Touch are cheaper and offer a little more speed.
An SSD T7 with the same technology as the rest of the series, but a very stable body - it convinced us. Prices are 179 francs for the 1 TB variant, 329 francs are due for the 2 TB version.
... We measured around 1050 MByte/s when reading large files under Windows and 1024 when writing - USB 3.2 Gen 2 can hardly go any faster. When accessing random addresses, the T7 Shield is in the midfield of SSDs with this interface with 39,000 and 36,000 IOPS respectively. The root directory of the SSD contains encryption software for macOS and Windows, and an Android app is available in the Play...
