Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB vs SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD 1TB

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all judged against External SSDs at a similar price

The SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD 1TB scores 7.8/10 overall, ahead of the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB at 7.0/10.

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

The SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD 1TB leads on speed, security and warranty.

The biggest difference is warranty, where the SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD 1TB scores 9/10 to the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB's 6/10.

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

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SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD 1TB

7.8/10verdict: buy

The SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD 1TB is for people who carry large files between machines and want a durable, fast bus-powered drive. It suits those who value hardware encryption and a long warranty. Buyers who mainly want the lowest cost per terabyte will find owners calling it a premium purchase.

Typically about £155.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB	SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD 1TB
Speed	30%	6/10	8/10
Build and ruggedness	20%	9/10	8/10
Compatibility	20%	7/10	6/10
Security	15%	7/10	8/10
Warranty	15%	6/10	9/10
Overall		7.0/10	7.8/10

Specifications

Spec	Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 1TB	SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD 1TB
Capacity	1TB (1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes)	1TB (1000GB user storage; 1024GB raw)
Interface	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, USB-C connector
Sequential read	Up to 1,050 MB/s	2000MB/s
Sequential write	Up to 1,000 MB/s	2000MB/s
Drop and water rating	IP65 dust and water resistance; drop up to 3 m	IP65 and up to 3 m drop protection (manufacturer); two reviews state IP55 and 2 m drop protection
Encryption	AES 256-bit hardware encryption	256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection
Warranty	3 years limited	5-year limited warranty

Strengths and weaknesses

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

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SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD 1TB

+ 2000MB/s listed read and write over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
+ Aluminium and silicone build; owners report it survives water and drops
+ 256-bit AES hardware encryption and a 5-year warranty
− USB-C port has no protective cover
− Owners call the price premium against other 1TB USB-C drives
− Research lists no OS, phone or console support

Skip it if:

Buyers who want the lowest cost for 1TB and don't need Gen 2x2 speed
Anyone who wants a port cover to keep dust and debris out
Users who need confirmed support for consoles, phones or Linux

Read the full SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD 1TB review ›

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