Samsung T7 Shield 2TB Portable

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USB 3.2 Gen 2 · Portable · 2TB · Rugged

The Samsung T7 Shield 2TB is a rugged portable SSD designed for demanding mobile workflows where durability and speed both matter. Transfer speeds reach up to 1,050 MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2, making it roughly ten times faster than portable hard drives. The Shield variant adds IP65 dust and water resistance plus a rubberized exterior that survives drops up to two meters, protecting data during field work, travel, and outdoor photography sessions. At approximately $160 for 2TB, it provides substantial portable capacity with peace of mind for rough handling. The compact palm-sized design weighs just 98 grams. AES 256-bit hardware encryption with password protection secures sensitive data. Samsung's Portable SSD software enables management across Windows, Mac, and Android. The drive is ideal for photographers transferring RAW files on location, videographers backing up footage in the field, and professionals who need reliable portable storage in unpredictable environments. USB-C and USB-A compatibility ensures broad device connection. Samsung's three-year warranty covers this durable portable storage solution.

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Overall

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Performance

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Value

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Efficiency

Endurance

Endurance TBW1,500 TB
Warranty3 years

Performance

Sequential Read1,050 MB/s
Sequential Write1,000 MB/s
Random Read 4K IOPS65,000 IOPS
Random Write 4K IOPS55,000 IOPS

Power

Active Power2.5W

Storage

Capacity2,048 GB
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2
Form FactorPortable
NAND TypeTLC
ControllerSamsung Custom
DRAM CacheYes

Value

Price per TB$80/TB $/TB

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95 MB/s
CrystalDiskMark RND4K Q32T1 Write
82 MB/s

Real-World

Adobe Premiere Export
80.5 seconds
File Copy 50GB
52 seconds
Game Load Time Cyberpunk 2077
9.5 seconds

Sequential

CrystalDiskMark SEQ1M Q8T1 Read
1,050 MB/s
CrystalDiskMark SEQ1M Q8T1 Write
980 MB/s

Sustained

Sustained Write after SLC Cache
780 MB/s

Thermal

Max Temperature Under Load
45 °C

Use case fit

Gaming
28/100

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