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Crucial X10 Pro 4TB 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 Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD scores 6.7/10 overall, ahead of the Samsung Portable SSD T7 1TB at 6.1/10.

The Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD leads on speed, build and ruggedness and compatibility.

The Samsung Portable SSD T7 1TB leads on security and warranty.

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 USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1TB

Samsung Portable SSD T7 1TB

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

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 Pro 4TB Portable SSDSamsung Portable SSD T7 1TB
Speed30%7/106/10
Build and ruggedness20%7/106/10
Compatibility20%7/105/10
Security15%7/108/10
Warranty15%5/106/10
Overall6.7/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecCrucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSDSamsung Portable SSD T7 1TB
Capacity4TB1TB
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) over USB-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), USB-C
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)Drop resistance up to 2 metres (internal free-fall test); no IP rating for dust or water; solid aluminium unibody casing
Encryption256-bit AES hardware encryptionAES 256-bit hardware encryption with password protection
Warrantynot listedLimited 3-year warranty

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 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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