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Crucial X10 Portable SSD vs Samsung Portable SSD T7 1TB

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against External SSDs at a similar price

The Samsung Portable SSD T7 1TB scores 6.1/10 overall, ahead of the Crucial X10 Portable SSD at 5.9/10.

The Crucial X10 Portable SSD leads on speed.

The Samsung Portable SSD T7 1TB leads on security.

They score the same on build and ruggedness, compatibility and warranty.

The biggest difference is security, where the Samsung Portable SSD T7 1TB scores 8/10 to the Crucial X10 Portable SSD's 3/10.

Crucial X10 Portable SSD

5.9/10verdict: wait for deal

The Crucial X10 Portable SSD 2TB is for people who want fast external storage and own a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 host. It suits those who value read speed, a compact body and a rugged rating over built-in drive security. Buyers who need hardware encryption or full speed on Mac and consoles should look closely at the limits first.

Typically about £249.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Portable SSD T7 USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1TB

Samsung Portable SSD T7 1TB

6.1/10verdict: wait for deal

The Samsung T7 1TB is for people who move large files between machines and want a small, light drive. It suits those who want hardware encryption and an aluminium case on a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface. It is a weaker fit for Linux users and for anyone who writes very large batches in one go.

Typically about £164.58 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCrucial X10 Portable SSDSamsung Portable SSD T7 1TB
Speed30%8/106/10
Build and ruggedness20%6/106/10
Compatibility20%5/105/10
Security15%3/108/10
Warranty15%6/106/10
Overall5.9/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecCrucial X10 Portable SSDSamsung Portable SSD T7 1TB
Capacity2TB1TB
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gb/s), USB-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), USB-C
Sequential readUp to 2,100MB/sUp to 1,050 MB/s
Sequential writenot listedUp to 1,000 MB/s
Drop and water ratingIP65 dust and water resistance; drop resistance to 3 mDrop resistance up to 2 metres (internal free-fall test); no IP rating for dust or water; solid aluminium unibody casing
Encryptionnot listedAES 256-bit hardware encryption with password protection
Warranty3 yearsLimited 3-year warranty

Strengths and weaknesses

Crucial X10 Portable SSD

  • + Reads up to 2,100MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
  • + Crucial lists IP65 and 3m drop resistance
  • + Reviewers praise value and compact, rugged build
  • − Hardware encryption not confirmed; owners complain about it
  • − Gen 2 speeds on Mac, PS5 and Xbox (single source)
  • − Write speed and ruggedness figures conflict between sources

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need confirmed password-protected hardware encryption on the drive
  • Mac, PS5 or Xbox users who want full Gen 2x2 speeds
  • Anyone who needs a confirmed IP rating, as one reviewer disputes it
Read the full Crucial X10 Portable SSD review ›

Samsung Portable SSD T7 1TB

  • + AES 256-bit hardware encryption with password protection
  • + Aluminium unibody with a 2-metre drop resistance figure
  • + Owners praise fast large-file transfers and plug-and-play setup
  • − Sustained writes slow once transfers exceed the TurboWrite cache
  • − No IP rating for dust or water
  • − Magician software skips Linux; some systems may need reformatting

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want Gen 2x2 or USB4 speeds from an external drive
  • Linux users who want vendor software support for managing the drive
  • Anyone working on dusty or wet sites who needs an IP rating
Read the full Samsung Portable SSD T7 1TB review ›

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