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Samsung T7 SSD

Creators cited with it: 4; From 4 reports.
First cited: June 2023; By DSLR Video Shooter. Last reported 1 week ago.
Reviewers: Praised for value; Pushback on speed. From 3 reviews. What they said

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Creators cited with this

James ReaderYouTube, 91.2K followersNovember 2026
“And then what I do is I've got my working drive which is usually a faster SSD. This is the Samsung T7 SD.”
Watch the video at 5:07
Andres VidozaYouTube, 632K followersOctober 2023
“I honestly tried my best to transfer all of this to the cloud but you know what I'm going to just upload them to the t7 I feel like it's going to be way faster”
Watch the video at 21:14
Daniel SchifferYouTube, 2.3M followersSeptember 2023
“I've got a hard drive problem and addiction really these are solid-state drives I use them to edit my videos and they vary in size anywhere from 500 gigabyte t5s to multiple terabyte t7s and t7 Shields and no this is not sponsored by Samsung”
Watch the video at 0:01
DSLR Video ShooterYouTube, 744K followersJune 2023
“Samsung T7 SSD”
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What reviewers say

Based on 3 reviews (1 press, 2 video), newest March 2025

What press and YouTube reviews of the Samsung T7 SSD judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Value

Where reviewers push back

Speed
Reliability
Portability

SpeedSplit: Reviewers are split.Fast enough for most users, but not fastest or always real-world accurate.2 reviews›
Praise (2)
- “These speeds are still really fast and more than enough for most people in normal life.”
  VideoWill Hayden · March 2025Watch at 1:18
- “these speed will far exceed those of a normal hard drive.”
  VideoWill Hayden · March 2025Watch at 1:21
Complaints (2)
- “but not the quickest on the market”
  PressDigital Camera World, Paul · December 2023Read the review
- “you're probably not going to get these speeds in the real world.”
  VideoWill Hayden · March 2025Watch at 1:06
ReliabilitySplit: Reviewers are split.Keeps data safe, but shorter warranty and heats up during heavy transfers.2 reviews›
Praise (2)
- “your data isn't going anywhere.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Paul · December 2023Read the review
- “The metal body does help with heat dissipation”
  VideoWill Hayden · March 2025Watch at 3:06
Complaints (2)
- “it only has a 3-year warranty compared to 5 years for most competitors”
  PressDigital Camera World, Paul · December 2023Read the review
- “if you're transferring a lot of data at one time or large files, you'll probably notice it warming up”
  VideoWill Hayden · March 2025Watch at 3:08
PortabilitySplit: Reviewers are split.Small and shock-resistant, but heavier than rivals and lacks IP rating.3 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “It's still more than light enough to be portable and to throw it in your bag.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Paul · December 2023Read the review
- “The robust build gives it a drop rating of up to 2m which is plenty for most users.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Paul · December 2023Read the review
- “it's also really compact, about the same size as a credit card, and weighs just 58 g, making it one of the most portable SSDs that you can get”
  VideoWill Hayden · March 2025Watch at 0:20
- “It's also shock resistant, meaning it can handle a few bumps along the way”
  VideoWill Hayden · March 2025Watch at 0:32
Complaints (4)
- “This is one of the heaviest external SSDs available, weighing in at 58 grams.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Paul · December 2023Read the review
- “the t7 does not have any IP protection from water dust or sand”
  VideoAdam Talks Tech, Adam · August 2024Watch at 2:21
  About the model family, not this exact version.
- “there's also no IP rating for this device, so probably best not to get it wet”
  VideoWill Hayden · March 2025Watch at 0:38
- “although it will probably pick up a few scratches and dents”
  VideoWill Hayden · March 2025Watch at 0:37
ValueMostly positive: Leans positive.Fairly priced for what it offers, despite a small brand premium.3 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “you get what you pay for and this mid-range SSD delivers exactly what most customers will need.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Paul · December 2023Read the review
- “The t7 Shield is typically just a little bit more expensive per terabyte the the t7 is”
  VideoAdam Talks Tech, Adam · August 2024Watch at 1:49
  About the model family, not this exact version.
- “it's actually quite fairly priced”
  VideoWill Hayden · March 2025Watch at 3:28
Complaints (1)
- “the well-known brand results in a slightly pricier SSD.”
  PressDigital Camera World, Paul · December 2023Read the review