Portable SSD T7 USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1TB vs SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD

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both judged against External SSDs at a similar price

The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD scores 7.3/10 overall, ahead of the Portable SSD T7 USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1TB at 6.1/10.

The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD leads on speed, build and ruggedness, compatibility and warranty.

They score the same on security.

Portable SSD T7 USB 3.2 Gen 2, 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

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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD

7.3/10verdict: wait for deal

This is a portable USB-C SSD for people who carry large files between machines and want a rugged, password-protected drive. It suits photographers, video editors and travellers who value the listed IP65 and 3 m drop figures on the V3. Buyers must confirm which generation they are getting, because speed, ratings and OS support differ between V2 and V3.

Typically about £149 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Portable SSD T7 USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1TB	SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
Speed	30%	6/10	7/10
Build and ruggedness	20%	6/10	8/10
Compatibility	20%	5/10	6/10
Security	15%	8/10	8/10
Warranty	15%	6/10	8/10
Overall		6.1/10	7.3/10

Specifications

Spec	Portable SSD T7 USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1TB	SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
Capacity	1TB	2TB
Interface	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), USB-C	USB Type-C (V3); V2 is listed as USB 3.2 Gen 2. The V3 Gen level is not stated in the sources read.
Sequential read	Up to 1,050 MB/s	V3: up to 2000MB/s. V2: up to 1050MB/s.
Sequential write	Up to 1,000 MB/s	V2 2TB: up to 1000MB/s. V3 2TB not confirmed.
Drop and water rating	Drop resistance up to 2 metres (internal free-fall test); no IP rating for dust or water; solid aluminium unibody casing	V3: up to 3 m drop protection and IP65 water and dust resistance. V2 conflicting: IP55 and 2 m drop (Micro Center) versus IP65 and 3 m (Best Buy).
Encryption	AES 256-bit hardware encryption with password protection	Password protection with built-in 256-bit AES encryption
Warranty	Limited 3-year warranty	5-year limited warranty

Strengths and weaknesses

Portable SSD T7 USB 3.2 Gen 2, 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

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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD

+ V3 lists up to 2000MB/s read speed
+ IP65 and 3 m drop protection on V3
+ 256-bit AES password protection and a 5-year warranty
− UK listing model is unconfirmed, so V2 or V3 is unclear
− Owners report warmth during large transfers and some drive failures
− V3 write speed and USB Gen level are not stated

Skip it if:

Buyers who need confirmed Linux or games console support
Anyone who needs a confirmed V3 write speed before buying
Buyers who cannot verify the model and warranty term on the listing

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