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ADATA SE800 Portable 1TB vs Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB

Compare ADATA SE800 Portable 1TB and Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB side by side. Both are 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

ADATA

ADATA SE800 Portable 1TB
7.4/10

A budget 1TB Gen 2 portable from ADATA -- one of the cheapest brand-name 1TB portable SSDs in retail. Tiny form factor fits a shirt pocket but the plastic body lacks ruggedization. A real value buy for light-duty workflows like document cartage and PS5 game cold-library overflow.

1000 MB/s read
Budget pricing
Tiny form factor
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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 SE800 Portable 1TB
Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB
Read Speed
1.0 GB/s
1.1 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
950 MB/s
1.0 GB/s ✓
Capacity
1 TB
4 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB
2,400 TB ✓
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
7.4/10
9.4/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
5 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, ADATA SE800 Portable 1TB or Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB?
The Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB scores 9.4/10 compared to 7.4/10 for the ADATA SE800 Portable 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between ADATA SE800 Portable 1TB and Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB?
The key differences: The ADATA SE800 Portable 1TB offers 1,000 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB. Capacity options differ: ADATA SE800 Portable 1TB is 1TB while Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB is 4TB. The ADATA SE800 Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, ADATA SE800 Portable 1TB 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 SE800 Portable 1TB. That's a 5% speed advantage.
Which has better value, ADATA SE800 Portable 1TB or Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB?
The Samsung T7 Shield Portable 4TB scores higher (9.4 vs 7.4/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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