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Samsung T7 Portable SSD vs Samsung T7 Touch Portable 1TB

Compare Samsung T7 Portable SSD and Samsung T7 Touch Portable 1TB 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.

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

Samsung

Samsung T7 Touch Portable 1TB
8.7/10

A fingerprint-secured variant of the portable T7 — three fingerprints supported, three registered per drive. Useful for carriers of client-confidential data (lawyers and consultants) where the cost of a lost drive without encryption is the limiting factor, not the cost of the drive.

Fingerprint unlock — no password typing
AES 256-bit hardware encryption
Same 1050/1000 MB/s speeds as base T7

Spec Comparison

Spec
Samsung T7 Portable SSD
Samsung T7 Touch Portable 1TB
Read Speed
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Capacity
1 TB
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
580 TB
600 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
9.3/10
8.7/10
Total Wins
2 wins
1 win

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Samsung T7 Portable SSD or Samsung T7 Touch Portable 1TB?
The Samsung T7 Portable SSD scores 9.3/10 compared to 8.7/10 for the Samsung T7 Touch Portable 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Samsung T7 Portable SSD for its superior value.
What's the difference between Samsung T7 Portable SSD and Samsung T7 Touch Portable 1TB?
The key differences: The Samsung T7 Portable SSD offers 1,050 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the Samsung T7 Touch Portable 1TB. Capacity options differ: Samsung T7 Portable SSD is 1TB while Samsung T7 Touch Portable 1TB is 1TB. The Samsung T7 Portable SSD uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Samsung T7 Touch Portable 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Samsung T7 Portable SSD or Samsung T7 Touch Portable 1TB?
Both drives offer the same 1,050 MB/s read speeds.
Which has better value, Samsung T7 Portable SSD or Samsung T7 Touch Portable 1TB?
The Samsung T7 Portable SSD scores higher (9.3 vs 8.7/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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