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ADATA Elite SE760 Portable 2TB vs Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB

Compare ADATA Elite SE760 Portable 2TB and Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB side by side. Both are 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

ADATA

ADATA Elite SE760 Portable 2TB
7.7/10

A 2TB Elite SE760 with the metal top plate. Sustained writes on the 2TB stack hold the rated 900 MB/s distinctly longer than the 1TB version -- meaningful if large files are a regular workflow.

2TB + metal body
1000 MB/s read
Tiny footprint
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Our Pick

Samsung

Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB
9.4/10

The 4TB T7 Shield portable — Samsung's full IP65 rugged body at the maximum 4TB capacity. The largest single-drive external storage in the T7 Shield line; ideal for outdoor photographers, extreme-sports videographers, and any travel workflow where a non-rugged drive would die in a year.

IP65 rugged body
4TB capacity
3-meter drop rated
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Spec Comparison

Spec
ADATA Elite SE760 Portable 2TB
Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB
Read Speed
1.0 GB/s
1.1 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
900 MB/s
1.0 GB/s ✓
Capacity
2 TB
4 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB
2,400 TB ✓
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
7.7/10
9.4/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
5 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, ADATA Elite SE760 Portable 2TB or Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB?
The Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB scores 9.4/10 compared to 7.7/10 for the ADATA Elite SE760 Portable 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between ADATA Elite SE760 Portable 2TB and Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB?
The key differences: The ADATA Elite SE760 Portable 2TB offers 1,000 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB. Capacity options differ: ADATA Elite SE760 Portable 2TB is 2TB while Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB is 4TB. The ADATA Elite SE760 Portable 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, ADATA Elite SE760 Portable 2TB or Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB?
The Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB is faster with 1,050 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,000 MB/s for the ADATA Elite SE760 Portable 2TB. That's a 5% speed advantage.
Which has better value, ADATA Elite SE760 Portable 2TB or Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB?
The Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB scores higher (9.4 vs 7.7/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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