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Samsung T7 500GB Portable SSD

★★★★★4.7 / 5
4 weeks tested · Updated March 2026

The Samsung T7 delivers SSD speeds in a credit card-sized package. USB 3.2 Gen 2 transfers up to 1050 MB/s, password protection, and shock resistance.

Engineering

Technical Blueprint

Capacity

500GB

Interface

USB 3.2 Gen 2

Speed

Up to 1050 MB/s

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Performance

The Scorecard

Ergonomics9.8 / 10
Build Quality9.2 / 10
Value8.9 / 10

Highlights

  • SSD speed — up to 1050 MB/s
  • Credit card-sized design
  • AES 256-bit encryption
  • Shock-resistant (6.6 ft drop)

Compromises

  • 500GB fills up fast
  • Gets warm under sustained transfer
  • USB-C cable only (no USB-A adapter)