In April 2022, Samsung announced a lineup of rugged portable SSD drives for storing and transferring data in harsh environments. The T7 Shield portable SSD is offered in 1TB and 2TB configurations, and now customers can purchase a beefier variant with 4TB of faster storage. Samsung says the latest addition to its portable SSD lineup “provides plenty of room to store everything creators need while maintaining its sleek and durable element and fast performance.”
The T7 Shield SSD is encased in a stylish case that is capable of withstanding drops of up to 10 feet. In addition, it is IP65-certified as dustproof and water resistant. Still, despite the solid protective packaging, the drive weighs just 3.5 ounces or 100 grams.
In terms of performance, the Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD delivers 1,050MB/s read and 1,000MB/s write speeds. To maximize compatibility, the drive uses a USB 3.2 port and comes with two cables—USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A. You also get a three-year warranty and compatibility with the Samsung Magician app that lets you configure and update the drive.
Samsung says the T7 Shield Portable SSD has a suggested retail price of $429.99. However, you can snag this high-capacity, rugged solid-state drive on Amazon for $409.99 with a 5% discount.
If $409 for a portable SSD is too much to swallow or you don’t need that much space, Samsung offers the T7 Shield SSD in smaller capacities. The 1TB model is currently 38% off, just $99.99.
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