- Is the Samsung T7 fast enough for video editing?
- Yes for most 4K editing. It reads around 1,050 MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2, which handles scrubbing and export well. Very large single-file copies slow once the cache fills.
- Does the T7 work with a Mac?
- Yes. It ships formatted exFAT, so it mounts on macOS and Windows. You can reformat to APFS for Time Machine or Mac-only use.
- What is the difference between the T7 and the T7 Shield?
- The T7 Shield adds IP65 dust and water resistance and a rubberized shell. The standard T7 is slimmer and lighter but not rated for water or dust.
- What comes in the box?
- The drive, a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A cable. No power adapter is needed; it runs off the port.
- Can I use it with a phone or game console?
- Yes. It works with USB-C Android phones and with PlayStation and Xbox consoles for storing and playing games, though consoles may require formatting.
- Is the data encrypted?
- Yes. You can set a password with Samsung's software, which enables AES 256-bit hardware encryption on the drive.
- Where is the Samsung T7 Series 1TB Portable Solid State Drive cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $230.01, 16% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Samsung T7 Series 1TB Portable Solid State Drive?
- 16 stores we checked sell it, including Office Depot, Dell Home & Home Office, Antonline, Gotodirect, Amazon.