Samsung T7 Shield: rubberised external SSD
14.7.2022
Translation: Eva Francis
Samsung's external SSD T7 has already been available for two years. Now the manufacturer has relaunched it as the T7 Shield rugged version. Yet, much remains the same.
Unlike the T7 and T7 Touch, the T7 Shield boasts a rubber casing, which is supposed to make it more drop-proof and water-resistant. Apart from that, many features remain the same, as the following table shows.
| Samsung T7 Shield | Samsung T7 Touch | Samsung T7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage capacity | 1 TB
2 TB | 500 GB
1 TB 2 TB | 500 GB
1 TB 2 TB |
| Scope of delivery | SSD
USB Type-C to Type-C Cable USB Type-C to Type-A Cable Booklet | SSD
USB Type-C to Type-C Cable USB Type-C to Type-A Cable Booklet | SSD
USB Type-C to Type-C Cable USB Type-C to Type-A Cable Booklet |
| Size | 8,6×5,7×1,25 cm | 8,5×5,7×0,8 cm | 8,5×5,7×0,8 cm |
| Weight | 97 g | 58 g | 58 g |
| USB standard | USB 3.2 Gen2 | USB 3.2 Gen2 | USB 3.2 Gen2 |
| Maximum sequential reading speed | 1050 MB/s | 1050 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
| Maximum sequential writing speed | 1000 MB/s | 1000 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
| IP rating | IP65 | - | - |
| Shock-resistant from drops | of up to three meters | of up to one metre | of up to one metre |
| Encryption | AES 256-bit hardware encryption | AES 256-bit hardware encryption | AES 256-bit hardware encryption |
The inside workings of the devices are identical. Want to know how fast the T7 Shield is? Read my my review of the T7 Touch.
Check out the video above too see my take on how the SSD feels and who it's suitable for. For English subtitles, click the gear icon, «Subtitles/CC» and «Auto-translate».
Kevin Hofer
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