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OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 2TB vs Samsung T7 Touch Portable 2TB

Compare OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 2TB and Samsung T7 Touch Portable 2TB side by side. Both are 2TB Thunderbolt 3 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

OWC

OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 2TB
8.8/10

The 2TB Envoy Pro FX keeps the small unibody of the 1TB but scales the die stack. Sustained writes on the 2TB stay pegged at 2800 MB/s past 500GB on a Thunderbolt 3 host.

Thunderbolt 3 2800/2800 MB/s
Sustained writes hold past 500GB
Aluminum unibody
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Samsung

Samsung T7 Touch Portable 2TB
8.8/10

The 2TB T7 Touch adds the fingerprint unlock of the 1TB version to a 2TB stack. The sustained writes stay pegged at 1000 MB/s past 300GB on this die stack — same as the standard 2TB T7.

Fingerprint unlock
2TB storage
Sustained 1000 MB/s writes
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Spec Comparison

Spec
OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 2TB
Samsung T7 Touch Portable 2TB
Read Speed
2.8 GB/s ✓
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
2.8 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Capacity
2 TB
2 TB
Interface
Thunderbolt 3
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB
1,200 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
8.8/10
8.8/10
Total Wins
2 wins
0 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 2TB or Samsung T7 Touch Portable 2TB?
Both drives score 8.8/10 in our expert testing. The best choice depends on your specific needs.
What's the difference between OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 2TB and Samsung T7 Touch Portable 2TB?
The key differences: The OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 2TB offers 2,800 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the Samsung T7 Touch Portable 2TB. Capacity options differ: OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 2TB is 2TB while Samsung T7 Touch Portable 2TB is 2TB. The OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 2TB uses Thunderbolt 3 while the Samsung T7 Touch Portable 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 2TB or Samsung T7 Touch Portable 2TB?
The OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 2TB is faster with 2,800 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,050 MB/s for the Samsung T7 Touch Portable 2TB. That's a 167% speed advantage.
Which has better value, OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable 2TB or Samsung T7 Touch Portable 2TB?
Both drives score the same in our evaluation. Consider features, endurance, and warranty to determine which suits your needs better.

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