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ADATA SE800 Portable 2TB vs Samsung T7 Portable 4TB

Compare ADATA SE800 Portable 2TB and Samsung T7 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 SE800 Portable 2TB
7.6/10

The 2TB SE800 keeps the same tiny plastic body of the 1TB version -- awwardly small for 2TB. Budget pricing per-TB makes it a value buy for PS5/Xbox cold library expansion, where sustained write speed takes a back seat to capacity-per-dollar.

2TB budget portable
1000 MB/s read
Tiny form factor
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Our Pick

Samsung

Samsung T7 Portable 4TB
9.4/10

The 4TB T7 is the convenience-grade size for travelers who carry whole media libraries — full photo shoots, complete plex libraries, plus Time Machine backup. 2400 TBW on the 4TB tier is meaningful endurance for a portable.

4TB portable Gen 2
2400 TBW endurance
Sustained writes pegged
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Spec Comparison

Spec
ADATA SE800 Portable 2TB
Samsung T7 Portable 4TB
Read Speed
1.0 GB/s
1.1 GB/s ✓
Write Speed
950 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
7.6/10
9.4/10 ✓
Total Wins
0 wins
5 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, ADATA SE800 Portable 2TB or Samsung T7 Portable 4TB?
The Samsung T7 Portable 4TB scores 9.4/10 compared to 7.6/10 for the ADATA SE800 Portable 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the Samsung T7 Portable 4TB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between ADATA SE800 Portable 2TB and Samsung T7 Portable 4TB?
The key differences: The ADATA SE800 Portable 2TB offers 1,000 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the Samsung T7 Portable 4TB. Capacity options differ: ADATA SE800 Portable 2TB is 2TB while Samsung T7 Portable 4TB is 4TB. The ADATA SE800 Portable 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Samsung T7 Portable 4TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, ADATA SE800 Portable 2TB or Samsung T7 Portable 4TB?
The Samsung T7 Portable 4TB is faster with 1,050 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,000 MB/s for the ADATA SE800 Portable 2TB. That's a 5% speed advantage.
Which has better value, ADATA SE800 Portable 2TB or Samsung T7 Portable 4TB?
The Samsung T7 Portable 4TB scores higher (9.4 vs 7.6/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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