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Inland Performance Portable 1TB vs Samsung T7 Portable SSD

Compare Inland Performance Portable 1TB and Samsung T7 Portable SSD side by side. Both are 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Inland

Inland Performance Portable 1TB
7.7/10

A MicroCenter house-brand Gen 2x2 portable at aggressive pricing. Built on standard NAND -- not exceptional build but cheap for the speed tier, and easy to find in MicroCenter retail stores.

Gen 2x2 2000 MB/s
MicroCenter-retail pricing
3-year warranty
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Our Pick

Samsung

Samsung T7 Portable SSD
9.3/10

Ultra-slim, pocket-sized portable SSD with AES 256-bit encryption. The go-to choice for everyday portability.

Ultra-slim and lightweight
AES 256-bit hardware encryption
Solid aluminum unibody design
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Inland Performance Portable 1TB
Samsung T7 Portable SSD
Read Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
2.0 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Capacity
1 TB
1 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
600 TB ✓
580 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
7.7/10
9.3/10 ✓
Total Wins
3 wins
2 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Inland Performance Portable 1TB or Samsung T7 Portable SSD?
The Samsung T7 Portable SSD scores 9.3/10 compared to 7.7/10 for the Inland Performance Portable 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Samsung T7 Portable SSD for its superior value.
What's the difference between Inland Performance Portable 1TB and Samsung T7 Portable SSD?
The key differences: The Inland Performance Portable 1TB offers 2,000 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the Samsung T7 Portable SSD. Capacity options differ: Inland Performance Portable 1TB is 1TB while Samsung T7 Portable SSD is 1TB. The Inland Performance Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 while the Samsung T7 Portable SSD uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Inland Performance Portable 1TB or Samsung T7 Portable SSD?
The Inland Performance Portable 1TB is faster with 2,000 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,050 MB/s for the Samsung T7 Portable SSD. That's a 90% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Inland Performance Portable 1TB or Samsung T7 Portable SSD?
The Samsung T7 Portable SSD scores higher (9.3 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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