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Samsung External SSDs

Take fast storage wherever you go with Samsung external SSDs. The T7 Shield combines transfer speeds of up to 1,050MB/s with IP65-rated dust and water resistance, making it handy for work on the move. Need more pace? The T9 reaches up to 2,000MB/s with a compatible USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connection. Choose 2TB or 4TB for backups, games, photos and large video files.

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Samsung T7 Shield 4TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD

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  • Capacity: 4TB
  • Read speed: 1050MBps
  • Write speed: 1000MBps
  • Warranty: 3 year warranty
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Samsung Portable T9 4TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External SSD Black

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  • Capacity: 4TB
  • Read speed: 2000MB/s
  • Write speed: 2000MB/s
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Samsung external SSDs: Know what you’re buying

A Samsung external SSD stores data on flash memory rather than spinning disks. It’s not a traditional hard drive. With no moving parts, portable solid-state storage is compact and well suited to regular file transfers, travel and everyday backups. Models here connect through USB, so there’s no need to open your laptop or PC.

T7 Shield or T9? Match the drive to your USB port

The T7 Shield uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 and offers read speeds of up to 1,050MB/s and write speeds of up to 1,000MB/s. It also has IP65-rated dust and water resistance and drop resistance of up to 3 metres. The T9 uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and can reach up to 2,000MB/s for both reads and writes. Your device and cable need to support the faster connection to reach those T9 speeds.

Is 4TB worth it for your files and games?

Shoppers searching for Samsung 4TB SSD external storage are often looking for plenty of room without carrying a large desktop drive. A 4TB model can suit big photo collections, video projects, game libraries and backups from several devices.

Both the T7 Shield and T9 ranges include 4TB options. Think about the space you use now and how quickly your files are growing before choosing between 2TB and 4TB.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The main differences are speed and protection. The T7 Shield reaches up to 1,050MB/s read speeds and has an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. The T9 can reach up to 2,000MB/s through USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. It also has drop resistance of up to 3 metres, but the T7 Shield is the model aimed more clearly at rugged use.
No. Your computer, USB port and cable all affect speed. Samsung says the host device and cable need to support USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, with UASP enabled, to reach the drive’s maximum rated transfer speed. If your laptop has a slower USB connection, the drive can still work but at a lower speed. Questions about this speed difference are common when shoppers compare T7 and T9 models.
Many PC games can run from USB solid-state storage, as long as your game launcher and system support it. A fast USB connection can help with loading and file transfers. Your results still depend on the game, computer and USB port, so check those before choosing a drive mainly for gaming. This is a common use case among PC players considering the T9.
Yes, with limits. A compatible USB drive can store PS5 games, but you can’t play PS5 titles directly from USB extended storage. You’ll need to copy them back to console storage or an installed M.2 drive first. PS4 games can be played directly from supported USB extended storage.
Portable storage makes sense when you want to move files between devices or add space without opening your computer. Internal storage can offer a neater setup for a permanent PC or laptop upgrade. Browse our wider SSD storage range to compare both types.
If portability isn’t your main concern, Samsung also makes internal SATA and M.2 NVMe drives for compatible laptops and desktops. Browse our Samsung SSD range to compare different formats and capacities.

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