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Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD vs Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB

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

all judged against External SSDs at a similar price

The Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB scores 7.0/10 overall, ahead of the Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD at 6.7/10.

The Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD leads on speed.

The Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB leads on build and ruggedness and warranty.

They score the same on compatibility and security.

Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD

6.7/10verdict: buy

The Crucial X10 Pro 4TB is for people who move large files regularly and have a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port to use it with. It suits buyers who want a small drive with hardware encryption and IP55 protection. Buyers without a matching port, or who put data integrity first, should weigh the owner reports before buying.

Typically about £449.99 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 Shield (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1TB)

Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB

7.0/10verdict: buy

The Samsung T7 Shield 1TB is for people who carry data to places where a plain portable drive might get dropped, rained on or covered in dust. It suits anyone who wants hardware encryption and a 3-year warranty alongside a rugged casing. It is less suited to buyers chasing the highest transfer speeds, as it runs on USB 3.2 Gen 2.

Typically about £215.99 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 Pro 4TB Portable SSDSamsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB
Speed30%7/106/10
Build and ruggedness20%7/109/10
Compatibility20%7/107/10
Security15%7/107/10
Warranty15%5/106/10
Overall6.7/107.0/10

Specifications

SpecCrucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSDSamsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB
Capacity4TB1TB (1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes)
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) over USB-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
Sequential read2,100MB/sUp to 1,050 MB/s
Sequential write2,000MB/sUp to 1,000 MB/s
Drop and water ratingIP55 water and dust resistance; drop resistance to 2 metres (manufacturer figure)IP65 dust and water resistance; drop up to 3 m
Encryption256-bit AES hardware encryptionAES 256-bit hardware encryption
Warrantynot listed3 years limited

Strengths and weaknesses

Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD

  • + 2,100MB/s read and 2,000MB/s write over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
  • + 256-bit AES hardware encryption
  • + IP55 dust and water resistance, 2m drop rating
  • − Speed roughly halves on most ports, including Thunderbolt 4
  • − Owners report drives that stopped mounting
  • − Owners report heat peaking at 42°C

Skip it if:

  • Buyers whose computers lack a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port
  • Anyone who puts low price first, given owner complaints about cost
  • Users who will store irreplaceable data with no second backup
Read the full Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD review ›

Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB

  • + IP65 dust and water resistance with a 3 m drop rating
  • + Owners report around 900 MB/s sustained writes
  • + AES 256-bit hardware encryption is listed
  • − Samsung's 1,050 MB/s read is an up-to figure
  • − Full speed needs a Gen 2 host, compatible cable and UASP
  • − Warranty is 3 years, not longer

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want interface speeds above USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • People who only use a drive at a desk and don't need rugged protection
  • Anyone who needs confirmed Linux support before buying
Read the full Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB review ›

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