Samsung T7 Portable SSD

If you regularly move video, photo libraries or large project files between laptops, phones and consoles, you want fast, compact external storage that doesn’t slow your workflow or expose your data. The Samsung T7 is a pocket-sized USB 3.2 Gen 2 SSD that solves that problem by offering near-PCIe portable speeds and built-in hardware encryption for simple, secure file transfers. ## What makes it worth it The T7 hits marketed peaks of up to 1,050 MB/s read and around 1,000 MB/s write on USB 3.2 Gen 2 hosts, which puts it in the same performance bracket as the best consumer portable SSDs from Sandisk and WD — fast enough to move 4K clips or large photo libraries without waiting around. Samsung bundles both USB‑C to C and USB‑C to A cables and provides cross‑platform Portable SSD software, so setup with PC, Mac and many Android phones is frictionless. Hardware AES‑256 encryption and password protection mean your backups stay protected even if the drive is lost. ## Where it falls short The T7 isn’t a rugged, IP‑rated drive (Samsung’s T7 Shield fills that gap), so if you regularly work in wet, dusty or rough environments you should pick a more durable model; also real-world speeds depend on your host’s USB implementation, so not every laptop will reach the 1,050 MB/s peak. Buy this if you need a fast, portable 1TB drive with solid security for everyday transfers; skip it if you require an IP‑rated or Thunderbolt external SSD for harsher conditions or maximum pro-level throughput.

£154.99