Samsung Portable SSD T7 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 1TB at 6.1/10.

The SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD 1TB leads on speed, build and ruggedness, compatibility and warranty.

They score the same on security.

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

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

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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 1TB	SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD 1TB
Speed	30%	6/10	8/10
Build and ruggedness	20%	6/10	8/10
Compatibility	20%	5/10	6/10
Security	15%	8/10	8/10
Warranty	15%	6/10	9/10
Overall		6.1/10	7.8/10

Specifications

Spec	Samsung Portable SSD T7 1TB	SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD 1TB
Capacity	1TB	1TB (1000GB user storage; 1024GB raw)
Interface	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), USB-C	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	Drop resistance up to 2 metres (internal free-fall test); no IP rating for dust or water; solid aluminium unibody casing	IP65 and up to 3 m drop protection (manufacturer); two reviews state IP55 and 2 m drop protection
Encryption	AES 256-bit hardware encryption with password protection	256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection
Warranty	Limited 3-year warranty	5-year limited warranty

Strengths and weaknesses

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

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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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