

Coupled with this is an ePMC (Encapsulated Phase Change Materials), which absorbs thermal energy (releasing it gradually on the board) to protect against overheating. For example, the Dynamic Thermal Guard minimizes the drive’s overall heat generation, while automatically adjusting to ensure optimal operating temperatures and minimize performance drops. High transfer speeds mean a decent amount of heat, so T7’s advanced thermal design is very important. Dynamic Thermal Guard technology minimizes overall heat generation and automatically maintains optimal operating temperatures. The T7 also employs the latest thermal management technologies. The drive looks pretty much identical to previous models, with simply the Samsung branding on the front part and the USB connector on the side. This aluminum metal casing allows for better durability of the internal components, as it can withstand drops of up to two meters (or 6.6 feet). Available in red, blue and grey with aluminum unibody construction, the T7 weighs in at just 50 grams and can easily fit in a tight pocket and the palm of your hand. Samsung SSD T7 is a very slick-looking device. Password protection (optional) Fingerprint Recognition (optional) Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch Specifications Interface The drive also comes with both a USB Type-C-to-C cable and a USB Type-C-to-A cable. We will be looking at the 2TB model for this review. The USB 3.2 Gen2 interface utilizes NVMe, which will allow it to deliver a noticeable improvement over the previous T5 model.īacked by a 3-year limited warranty, the Samsung T7 comes in capacities of 500GG, 1TB and 2TB, which are currently priced at $90, $160, and $300 on Amazon, respectively. Samsung quote read speeds up to 1.05GB/s while writes can reach as high as 1GB/s. Though the T7 doesn’t have this added security feature, it comes with password protection and AES 256-bit hardware encryption, which is usually enough for most use cases. The specifications are identical between the two models other than the Touch’s built-in fingerprint sensor. Available in capacities ranging from 500GB to 2TB, the T7 is ideal for digital professionals who take large numbers of pictures or edit 4K/8K videos, as well as for gamers who need some extra space to store their games.Įarlier this year, we reviewed the T7 Touch version of Samsung’s line. It also offers another option for supplemental storage where connectivity might be an issue. Sporting a sleek and slim design, the T7 leverages the USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface and offers a speedy physical alternative to store digital projects and redundancy for backups coupled with the Cloud. The Samsung SSD T7 is the latest model of the company’s flagship portable SSD line.
