The Samsung Portable SSD T7 packs a massive 2TB of storage space within a compact, business card-sized metallic enclosure. It boasts a top-notch transmission speed of 1050MB/s, a significant improvement from traditional hard drives, and is cross-compatible with Windows, MAS OS, and Android. This makes it ideal for users who frequently switch between various devices and require portability.
Specifications of Samsung Portable SSD T7:
- Storage capacity: Options of 500GB/1TB/2TB
- Physical dimensions: 85x57x8mm
- Weight: Just 58 grams
- Interface: USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps)
- Transmission speed: A maximum steady writing speed of 1050MB/s
- Data encryption: Utilizes AES 256-bit hardware encryption
- UASP mode: Yes, supported
- Security: Comes with Samsung Mobile SSD Software 1.0
- Warranty: Covered for three years
SAMSUNG T7 external SSD out of the box
Leveraging solid-state technology, the Samsung Portable SSD T7 2TB, priced at 4188 yuan, offers lightness, durability, and swift data transmission that traditional hard drives can’t match. It presents excellent value for film and television professionals or businesspeople who require high-speed data storage on the go.
The Samsung T7 mobile solid-state drive series showcases a fashionable metallic casing available in three appealing colors: metallic red, indigo blue, and space gray. Its compact size is similar to that of a business card, making it incredibly easy to slip into a pocket or laptop bag. Equipped with a Type-C interface, it supports USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps high-speed data transfer.
The accessories provide 1 Type-C to Type-C and 1 Type-C to Type-A. The length is about 30cm.
SAMSUNG Portable SSD T7 2TB Performance Test
For this review, we’ve used the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 as the testing platform. This choice mirrors the typical use case for mobile SSD users. The laptop is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 4800U processor and 16GB of RAM and runs on the Windows 10 operating system. During the test, we connected the Samsung Portable SSD T7 2TB to the laptop’s Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 interface.
It’s important to note that not all Type-C ports can deliver the data transfer speed of USB 3.2 Gen 2. We recommend confirming whether your device supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 before use to fully leverage the excellent performance capabilities of the Samsung Portable SSD T7.
When you access the Samsung Portable SSD T7 2TB within the system, the default file system is exFAT. This allows for direct data transfer between MAC OS and Windows. If you’re unsure of how to utilize it on MAC OS, you have the option to switch the file system to NTFS format.
By using CrystalDiskInfo to inspect the SSD’s details, you’ll notice that its interface is UASP. UASP, or USB Attached SCSI Protocol, enables multi-command parallel processing, which can decrease CPU usage, latency, and idle time. This enhances the performance of mobile solid-state drives to their full potential. However, do note that UASP requires support from a USB control chip within your computer.
Using the default profile in CrystalDiskMark, the Samsung Portable SSD T7 2TB exhibits a sequential read speed of 968MB/s and a sequential write speed of 801MB/s. The random 4K read speed stands at 28MB/s, while the write speed clocks in at 41MB/s.
ATTO Disk Benchmark, which tests device performance across various I/O sizes from 512B to 64MB using a 4-tier Direct I/O Queue, demonstrates that the Samsung Portable SSD T7 2TB achieves a maximum read speed of 934MB/s and a write speed of 834MB/s.
Using the AJA System Test to mimic professional video multimedia read and write performance, with settings at 4K, 16bit RGBA, the Samsung Portable SSD T7 2TB achieves a write speed of 776MB/s and a read speed of 876MB/s.
FastCopy can optimize file copying tasks, yielding faster copy speeds than the native file system in Windows. In this test, we used three file types: video, image, and game files to determine real-world transfer speeds.
To copy a 22.6GB video file to the Samsung Portable SSD T7 2TB took 35.5 seconds, resulting in an average transfer speed of 670MB/s. Copying the same file back to the computer took around 1 minute, yielding an average transfer speed of approximately 394.7MB/s.
When copying an 11.6GB image file to the Samsung Portable SSD T7 2TB, the process took 37.8 seconds, achieving an average transfer speed of 322.8MB/s. Subsequently, it took 33.4 seconds to copy the same file back to the computer, with an average transfer speed of 365.6MB/s.
Copying an 18.9GB game file to the Samsung Portable SSD T7 2TB took about 47.3 seconds, yielding an average transfer speed of 420.5MB/s. Transferring the same file back to the computer was faster, taking only 30.2 seconds, with an average transfer speed reaching 658.8MB/s.
In the mobile phone data transfer speed test, we used the built-in file management of the Samsung S20 for testing. It took approximately 30 seconds to transfer a 2.5GB video file into the phone from the Samsung Portable SSD T7 2TB.
Finally, we ran a temperature test using CrystalDiskMark set to 8GiB. The Samsung Portable SSD T7 2TB only reached a peak temperature of 41 degrees Celsius, which is fairly cool compared to the operating temperatures of many SSDs.
Don’t be afraid of losing it, Samsung Mobile Solid State Drive Software 1.0 will help you encrypt
The Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.0 offers a firmware update feature and also enables encryption for the Samsung Portable SSD T7 2TB. Once encrypted, data can only be accessed by entering a password. However, bear in mind that if you forget the password, your only recourse will be to format the drive, which will erase all data.
Conclusion
The Samsung Portable SSD T7’s performance reaches the peak of what USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps allows, which is more than sufficient for most users. Its slim, lightweight casing and sturdy metal body make it easy and unobtrusive to carry. Particularly for business users, the T7 offers a practical encryption feature that can prevent data leaks in case of a lost drive.
The Samsung Portable SSD T7 facilitates data transfer between Windows, MAS OS, or Android platforms, which is a boon for users seeking to avoid the hassle of cloud transfers or other methods. Using an external mobile SSD for local data transfers can be a quick and convenient choice.
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Title: The Samsung Portable SSD T7 2TB mobile solid-state drive is sleek, lightweight, and convenient to transport. Let’s take a closer look as we unbox it
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