Name: Samsung T7 Shield 2TB Black
Brand: Samsung
SKU: 904676
Price: 516 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.3 (221 reviews)

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Key specs

	Total storage capacity	2 TB
	Formatted for operating system	Android, ChromeOS, Linux, Mac, Windows, iOS, iPad OS
	Type of USB port	USB-C
	USB version	USB 3.2 Gen 2
	Maximum read speed	1050 MB/s
	Maximum write speed	1000 MB/s
	Data encryption	Hardware encryption, Software encryption
	Color	Black

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Pros and cons

According to our External SSD expert

The T7 Shield is shockproof, dustproof, and water-resistant, so it can take a beating.
Thanks to the data encryption, your files are extra protected and you keep unwanted visitors out.
This SSD is suitable for Android, Windows and macOS, without formatting it.
The T7 Shield doesn't have a fingerprint sensor, you need the T7 Touch for this.
The silicone shell attracts dust relatively quickly.

Description

With the Samsung T7 Shield 2TB Black, you can provide your devices with extra storage via the USB-C port. The T7 Shield is shockproof, dustproof, and water-resistant thanks to the silicone protective layer, so it can take a beating. This doesn't compromise the performance of the SSD. With speeds of 1GB/s, you can transfer a 2-hour 4K movie in less than a minute. The SSD is suitable for Android, Windows, and macOS. That means formatting before use isn't necessary, so you can get started right away. In addition, all your files are well protected by the data encryption, so you don't have to worry about unwanted visitors. You'll receive a 3-year warranty from Samsung on this external SSD. In addition, this external SSD is also suitable for use with an iPhone 15, a PlayStation 5, and a Xbox Series X|S.

This is what you get

Manual(1.24 MB)
USB-C to USB-C cable (45cm)
USB-C to USB-A cable (45cm)

Reviews

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Rating per section

Reliability

Review is 10 out of 10.

Speed

Review is 9,8 out of 10.

Price-quality ratio

Review is 9,8 out of 10.

Most helpful reviews

Our expert review

Transfer files quickly with this sturdy and compact SSD

Faster than the average SSD
Shock, dust and splash proof
Suitable for Windows, macOS and Android
Silicone shell attracts dust

The Samsung T7 Shield is a very fast external SSD that can take a beating. Thanks to its compact size, you can also easily take it with you. I have successfully tested the SSD on my Windows laptop and my colleague's MacBook, without pre-formatting. In addition, it is also compatible with Android. The silicon housing of the SSD does attract dust fairly quickly, so you have to wipe it occasionally.

Transfer files quickly Transferring files was very smooth and fast. On my laptop, moving 5 gigabytes of videos via USB A took just 14 seconds. Via USB C it went even faster, namely in 8 seconds. With these speeds, the T7 Shield is a lot faster than the average external SSD. The long wait for a file to be on the disk is therefore a thing of the past with this SSD from Samsung.

Compact and sturdy You can take the T7 Shield everywhere you go thanks to its compact size. The SSD also has a silicone protective layer. This layer protects it against shocks, dust and splash water. The SSD therefore has an IP value of IP65. A disadvantage of the case is that it attracts dust quite quickly, so you have to wipe it every now and then. Furthermore, the cover is not intended to be removed, so you cannot easily remove it and put it back again. Despite that, the SSD is even better protected against external influences in this way. To test the durability, I dropped the SSD from 3 meters and exposed it to splash water several times, and it still functions perfectly. Be aware that it is protected up to a maximum fall height of 3 meters. In addition to the physical protection, the SSD also has an optional password protection, with which you protect your files even better. The T7 Shield does not have a fingerprint scanner for extra locking.

Enough storage for all your files With the T7 Shield, you have enough space for all your photos, videos, and other files. I tested the 2TB version myself, which was more than enough for me. With 2 terabytes, you can store no less than 200,000 photos or 200 hours of Full HD footage. If you don't necessarily need that much space, the 1TB variant is also an option.

Review by:
Sam. Opslag specialist.
Date:
26 April 2022
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Nice and compact and reliability has yet to prove itself.

Compact
firm
Neat price
Not super fast with USB 3.1 (explanation below)

I actually expected a higher speed. Synthetic benchmarks (Atto or HDTune) show a maximum speed of about 400MB/s with USB3.1, but if you use the disk for backup/synchronization (=many small files) the speed drops to 30-60MB/s. An old classic hard disk, which is not connected via USB, but via eSata, achieves similar speeds. I expect that with a USB 3.2 connection the performance will be better. That is also the reason that I bought a T7 (internal with NVMe SSD) instead of T5 (SATA SSD). For now, USB 3.1 seems to be the bottleneck, in addition to the extra overhead that USB has compared to eSATA.

Review by:
Cheese
Date:
24 August 2022
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 7,5 out of 10.

Excellent product!

none

PLEASE NOTE... the drive CAN transfer 1GB data per second, BUT, it will be throttled depending on YOUR drive. If you have an NVME then no issues, but if your main drive is not an NVME then you may get slower drive speeds. This is normal, not the drives fault. Excellent product!

Review by:
Kormai
Date:
13 October 2022
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Insure your External SSD

Receive more coverage in case of damage than with your standard warranty. Coolblue takes care of everything: from taking out the insurance to repairs. Is a repair not possible? You receive the purchase price as CoolblueCredit.

What am I insured for?

Fall and impact damage
Water damage
Manufacturing defects outside the warranty

What am I not insured for?

Damage you deliberately cause
Damage that doesn't affect the product functioning (such as scratches)
Damage due to gross negligence

XCover insurace

XCover is allowed to arrange and process insurances on behalf of the insurer. The insurances are governed by Belgium law. If you have a complaint, you can contact the or our customer service.

How do I insure my External SSD?

First, add your External SSD to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose the Protection Plan below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage.

XCover Protection without theft cover

3-year advance payment
20,99 one-time payment (7,- per year)
2-year advance payment
10,99 one-time payment (5,50 per year)

The insurance can be canceled every year, even if you have paid in advance. If you cancel earlier, you will receive a refund for the overpaid amount.

Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	904676
	Manufacturer code	MU-PE2T0S/EU
	Brand	Samsung
	Warranty	3 years
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

Performance and compatibility properties

Performance and compatibility properties
	Total storage capacity	2 TB
	Cache memory	0 MB
	Compatible with operating system	Android, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, macOS
	Formatted for operating system	Android, ChromeOS, Linux, Mac, Windows, iOS, iPad OS
	Backup feature
	Protected memory (USB)
	Protection type (USB)	Data encryption, Password
	Data encryption	Hardware encryption, Software encryption
	Maximum read speed	1050 MB/s
	Maximum write speed	1000 MB/s

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Depth	8,8 cm
	Width	5,9 cm
	Height	1,3 cm
	Weight	98,5 g
	Color	Black
	Material	Plastic
	Rugged casing
	IP certification	IP65

Connectors and connections

Connectors and connections
	USB port
	Type of USB port	USB-C
	USB version	USB 3.2 Gen 2
	Thunderbolt connector

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Samsung T7 Shield 2TB Black

Review is 9,3 out of 10, based on 221 reviews.

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