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General

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Series

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MU-PE1T0S/AM, MU-PE1T0S/EU, MU-PE1T0S/WW, MU-PE1T0K/AM, MU-PE1T0K/EU, MU-PE1T0K/WW, MU-PE1T0R/AM, MU-PE1T0R/EU, MU-PE1T0R/WW, MU-PE2T0S/AM, MU-PE2T0S/EU, MU-PE2T0S/WW, MU-PE2T0K/AM, MU-PE2T0K/EU, MU-PE2T0K/WW, MU-PE2T0R/AM, MU-PE2T0R/EU, MU-PE2T0R/WW, MU-PE4T0S/AM, MU-PE4T0S/EU, MU-PE4T0S/WW1Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/ae5ef7f60d05436c9bb8eb2e28e5788b/samsung-t7-shield-2-tb-kek-ssd-adatlap-1Read 14 October 2026Product line-up table of the 2022 Data Sheet, Revision 2.0. 1TB and 2TB: MU-PE1T0 and MU-PE2T0 with S, K and R color codes, each with /WW, /AM and /EU. 4TB: MU-PE4T0S with /WW, /AM and /EU. The datasheet does not say which letter is which color2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t7-shield-usb-3-2-2tb-black-sku-mu-pe2t0s-amRead 14 October 2026US code MU-PE2T0S/AM, the 2TB black model3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/06052024/Samsung_Memory_Storage_MSRP_Price_File_May_2024.pdfRead 14 October 2026US codes MU-PE1T0S/AM, MU-PE2T0S/AM and MU-PE4T0S/AM, described as T7 Shield, USB 3.1 Gen 2, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB

SDSSDE82-2T00-G25, SDSSDE82-4T00-G252Maker product pagesandisk.com/products/ssd/external-ssd/sandisk-extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssdRead 14 October 2026SanDisk's own links for the page carry sku=SDSSDE82-2T00-G25 and sku=SDSSDE82-4T00-G25. TechRadar's spec table also reads SDSSDE82-2T00-G25

GTIN / EAN

887276543901, 887276545530, 8872765439183Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/06052024/Samsung_Memory_Storage_MSRP_Price_File_May_2024.pdfRead 14 October 2026Samsung US memory MSRP price file, May 2024: UPC 887276543901 (MU-PE1T0S/AM), 887276545530 (MU-PE2T0S/AM) and 887276543918 (MU-PE4T0S/AM), the black models. No UPC found for the blue and beige models. The sheet's prices are later list prices and are not used

619659194376, 6196591944069Spec databasecamelcamelcamel.com/product/B0DN6DK3X4Read 14 October 2026Search summary of the 4TB SDSSDE82-4T00-G25 listing gives UPC 619659194406 and retailers list EAN 0619659194406. Search summary of Farnell Ireland's listing for the 2TB SDSSDE82-2T00-G25 gives 0619659194376, which is UPC 619659194376. Both pages block direct fetches. Both codes have valid check digits

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

26 April 20224Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsungs-t7-shield-rugged-portable-ssd-durability-fast-sustained-performance-professionals-consumers-on-the-goRead 14 October 2026Samsung Electronics America release dated 26 April 2022

November 20248Press articlechargerlab.com/sandisk-unveils-extreme-pro-usb4-portable-ssd-high-speed-durable-storage-up-to-4tbRead 14 October 2026ChargerLAB article dated 22 November 2024 says SanDisk introduced its first USB4 portable SSD. It gives no ship date or price. Forbes places the announcement in November 2024 alongside other Western Digital flash products, but its page could not be fetched

Status

Available2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t7-shield-usb-3-2-2tb-black-sku-mu-pe2t0s-amRead 14 October 2026Samsung US page lists the T7 Shield in 1TB and 2TB for sale and the 4TB as out of stock. Current prices are not used

Available2Maker product pagesandisk.com/products/ssd/external-ssd/sandisk-extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssdRead 14 October 2026The page is live for the 2TB and 4TB with a sku selector

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$289.994Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsungs-t7-shield-rugged-portable-ssd-durability-fast-sustained-performance-professionals-consumers-on-the-goRead 14 October 2026MSRP $159.99 for the 1TB and $289.99 for the 2TB, US, excl. sales tax6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/samsung-t7-shield-portable-ssd-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specifications table: 1TB $159.99 and 2TB $289.99

$279.993Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/external-ssds/sandisk-extreme-pro-with-usb4-2-tb-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table price $279 (2TB) and $429 (4TB), which are Amazon prices at review time and not stated as MSRP6Reviewthessdreview.com/hardware/portable-ssds/sandisk-extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of 3 May 2025 states MSRP $279.99 US for the 2TB and 429.99 US for the 4TB. No maker page states a price7Reviewtechradar.com/pro/sandisk-extreme-pro-with-usb4-reviewRead 14 October 2026Asking price $279.99 (2TB) and $429.99 (4TB) in the US at review time

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Blue, Beige1Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/ae5ef7f60d05436c9bb8eb2e28e5788b/samsung-t7-shield-2-tb-kek-ssd-adatlap-1Read 14 October 2026Three color codes for 1TB and 2TB and one for 4TB. Samsung's launch release names beige, black and blue. The 4TB release says black only4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsungs-t7-shield-rugged-portable-ssd-durability-fast-sustained-performance-professionals-consumers-on-the-goRead 14 October 2026Available in beige, black and blue5Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-4tb-capacity-rugged-t7-shield-portable-ssdRead 14 October 2026The 4TB is available in black

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Form factoriPhysical size of the drive. External is any drive in its own case that connects by cable. A drive sold in two M.2 lengths is two products. Xbox expansion card is a card for the storage expansion slot of an Xbox Series console.

External1Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/ae5ef7f60d05436c9bb8eb2e28e5788b/samsung-t7-shield-2-tb-kek-ssd-adatlap-1Read 14 October 2026Samsung Portable SSD in its own case, connected by cable

External1Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd.pdfRead 14 October 2026Form Factor row reads Portable SSD

CapacityiNominal capacity before formatting, in decimal GB. A published 1 TB is 1000 GB. A published 1024GB stays 1024. The marketed capacity is stored, not a raw or usable figure from the same table, such as OWC's 2048 GB total and 1920 GB usable for a 2.0TB drive.

1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/ae5ef7f60d05436c9bb8eb2e28e5788b/samsung-t7-shield-2-tb-kek-ssd-adatlap-1Read 14 October 2026Capacities row reads 1TB/2TB/4TB. 1 TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Samsung's April 2022 launch listed 1TB and 2TB. The 4TB came in January 20234Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsungs-t7-shield-rugged-portable-ssd-durability-fast-sustained-performance-professionals-consumers-on-the-goRead 14 October 2026Offered in 1TB and 2TB sizes at launch

2 TB, 4 TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd.pdfRead 14 October 2026Available Capacities row reads 2TB and 4TB. Footnote 2 says 1TB equals 1,000,000,000,000 bytes

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InterfaceiFastest host connection the drive is rated for. The PCIe generation of an NVMe drive is its own field. A Thunderbolt drive that also works over USB uses its Thunderbolt version.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/ae5ef7f60d05436c9bb8eb2e28e5788b/samsung-t7-shield-2-tb-kek-ssd-adatlap-1Read 14 October 2026Interface row reads USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps)

USB41Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd.pdfRead 14 October 2026Interface row reads USB4 Gen 3x2 (40Gb/s). The highlights say the drive supports Thunderbolt 4 hosts and works with older USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 devices

PCIe generationiHighest PCIe generation the drive supports, e.g. 5 for PCIe 5.0. NVMe drives only. A drive rated for PCIe 4.0 x4 or 5.0 x2 is 5 with 2 lanes, and the source note names both modes.

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PCIe lanesiLanes the drive uses at its highest PCIe generation, usually 4. NVMe drives only.

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NVMe versioniVersion of the NVMe specification as published. A revision letter is left out, so 2.0d is stored as 2.0.

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Detachable cableiExternal drives. No means the cable is fixed to the drive.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/ae5ef7f60d05436c9bb8eb2e28e5788b/samsung-t7-shield-2-tb-kek-ssd-adatlap-1Read 14 October 2026The cables are separate items in the box and the drive has a USB-C port

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/external-ssds/sandisk-extreme-pro-with-usb4-2-tb-reviewRead 14 October 2026The cable is a separate item in the box and the drive has a USB-C port7Reviewtechradar.com/pro/sandisk-extreme-pro-with-usb4-reviewRead 14 October 2026The cable is separate from the drive. No USB-A adapter is included

Hardware

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ControlleriController maker and model as named by the maker or a review. On an external drive, the controller of the SSD inside, not the USB or Thunderbolt bridge chip. The bridge chip goes in the source note.

Samsung Pablo6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/samsung-t7-shield-portable-ssd-reviewRead 14 October 2026Samsung Pablo controller labeled S4LR033, a DRAM-less four-channel design, with an ASMedia ASM2362 bridge chip. Samsung names no controller

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Flash typeiBits stored in each flash cell. TLC stores three and QLC stores four. A maker can use another flash type in some capacities, so it is per variant.

TLC6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/samsung-t7-shield-portable-ssd-reviewRead 14 October 2026Samsung 128-layer TLC flash, part K9DVGB8J1B-DCK0

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Flash memoryiFlash maker and generation as named by the maker or a review.

Samsung 128-layer TLC6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/samsung-t7-shield-portable-ssd-reviewRead 14 October 2026Table reads Samsung 128L TLC for 1TB and 2TB

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Flash layersiStacked layers of the 3D flash, from the maker or a review.

1286Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/samsung-t7-shield-portable-ssd-reviewRead 14 October 2026128 layers, from the 2TB sample teardown. The 4TB is not covered

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DRAM cacheiDRAM is a memory chip on the drive. HMB is a drive without DRAM that borrows host memory. None has neither. HMB not stated is a drive without DRAM where no source says whether it borrows host memory. An external drive counts when a source names the cache of the drive inside.

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DRAM cache sizeiSize of the DRAM on the drive. Any DRAM type counts, such as DDR4 or LPDDR4X. Host memory buffer (HMB) is not DRAM on the drive.

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Component sidesiWhether chips sit on one or both sides of the board. Thin laptops and some handhelds need single-sided drives. M.2 drives only. The M.2 module code states it: S is single-sided and D is double-sided, e.g. 2280-S3-M or 2280-D5-M.

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Performance

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Sequential read (claimed)iMaker's up-to sequential read speed for this capacity. Test conditions are in the source note.

1,050MB/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/ae5ef7f60d05436c9bb8eb2e28e5788b/samsung-t7-shield-2-tb-kek-ssd-adatlap-1Read 14 October 2026Up to 1,050 MB/s, one value for all capacities. Footnote 3: Samsung internal testing with the enclosed cable. The launch release names the host: ASUS Z270 ROG MAXIMUS IX HERO, Intel Core i7-7700K, Windows 10. UASP mode must be enabled2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t7-shield-usb-3-2-2tb-black-sku-mu-pe2t0s-amRead 14 October 2026Highlights read read/write speeds of up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s

3,800MB/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd.pdfRead 14 October 2026Data Transfer Rates row reads up to 3800MB/s read. Footnote 1: based on internal testing, performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB is 1,000,000 bytes. The same figure is given for 2TB and 4TB

Sequential write (claimed)iMaker's up-to sequential write speed for this capacity. Makers usually measure it inside the fast write cache.

1,000MB/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/ae5ef7f60d05436c9bb8eb2e28e5788b/samsung-t7-shield-2-tb-kek-ssd-adatlap-1Read 14 October 2026Up to 1,000 MB/s, one value for all capacities. Same test conditions as read2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t7-shield-usb-3-2-2tb-black-sku-mu-pe2t0s-amRead 14 October 2026Up to 1,000 MB/s write

3,700MB/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd.pdfRead 14 October 2026Up to 3700MB/s write, same footnote and same figure for 2TB and 4TB

Random 4K read (claimed)iMaker's up-to random read speed with 4 KB blocks. Queue depth and threads are in the source note. The maker's headline claim. Makers test at different queue depths, so compare with care. The queue depth 1 measured fields compare better.

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Random 4K write (claimed)iMaker's up-to random write speed with 4 KB blocks. Queue depth and threads are in the source note. The maker's headline claim. Makers test at different queue depths, so compare with care. The queue depth 1 measured fields compare better.

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Endurance and reliability

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Endurance (TBW)iTerabytes that can be written within the warranty, as the maker rates them.

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MTBF or MTTF (claimed)iMean time between failures, or mean time to failure when the maker publishes MTTF. The source note says which. Some makers state it per capacity, so it is per variant.

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Operating temperatureiMaker's operating range. The storage range is not stored.

Min0Max60°C1Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/ae5ef7f60d05436c9bb8eb2e28e5788b/samsung-t7-shield-2-tb-kek-ssd-adatlap-1Read 14 October 20260 to 60 C, Tc measured at the hottest point on the case. The non-operating range of -40 to 85 C is not stored

Min5Max45°C1Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd.pdfRead 14 October 2026Operating Temperature 5 C to 45 C. The storage range of -20 C to 85 C is not stored

Power

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Power while reading (claimed)iMaker's average power during sequential reads, including a figure given at the full read speed. A single average or active figure with no read and write split, such as Corsair's, is stored in both read and write, and the source note says so. A maximum figure, such as Kingston's (MAX) Read, is a peak and is not stored.

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Power while writing (claimed)iMaker's average power during sequential writes. A single average or active figure with no read and write split is stored in both read and write, and the source note says so. A maximum figure, such as Kingston's (MAX) Write, is a peak and is not stored.

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Max power consumption (claimed)iMaker's peak or maximum power figure. Not the average while reading or writing. Kingston publishes max read and max write power apart. Store the higher one and name both in the source note.

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Average power in light use (claimed)iMaker's average over a mixed client workload such as MobileMark. Not idle power and not read or write power.

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Idle power (claimed)iMaker's idle power in the PS3 state with APST on, or the state the maker calls low-power idle. On a SATA drive, Slumber counts as low-power idle. A plain idle figure with no low-power state, often near 1 W, is active idle and is not stored. Samsung's Idle with DIPM on is a SATA link power state, so it counts as low-power idle.

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Sleep power (claimed)iMaker's power in the deepest sleep state, PS4 or L1.2. On a SATA drive this is DevSleep.

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Measured

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Sequential read (measured)iCrystalDiskMark SEQ1M Q8T1 read result from a reviewer. Host and slot are in the source note. KitGuru's default profile counts as SEQ1M Q8T1.

1,094MB/s7Reviewkitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/simon-crisp/samsung-t7-shield-external-ssd/all/1Read 14 October 20262TB sample (firmware FXI7P2Q). CrystalDiskMark 8 default sequential (QD8 T1, SEQ1M Q8T1) read 1,094 MB/s, from the benchmark chart and the review text. The test host is not named on the page

3,717MB/s4Reviewssd-tester.com/sandisk_extreme_pro_mit_usb4_2tb.htmlRead 14 October 20262TB (SDSSDE82-2T00-G25), tested on 9 February 2026. CrystalDiskMark 7.0 SEQ1M Q8T1 read 3,717.23 MB/s. KitGuru has not reviewed this drive, so another reviewer is used. The test file size and the drive fill are not stated. The site says its tests since 2023 use an AMD Ryzen 9 7900 PC that can test USB4 drives, and it does not name the port. Tom's Hardware printed 3,716.62 MB/s read and 3,710.54 MB/s write in CrystalDiskMark 8 default settings on a Ryzen 7600X system, and TechRadar printed 3,810 and 3,662 MB/s, which agree within 3 percent

Sequential write (measured)iCrystalDiskMark SEQ1M Q8T1 write result from a reviewer. Host and slot are in the source note.

1,051MB/s7Reviewkitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/simon-crisp/samsung-t7-shield-external-ssd/all/1Read 14 October 2026Same run, write 1,051 MB/s

3,704MB/s4Reviewssd-tester.com/sandisk_extreme_pro_mit_usb4_2tb.htmlRead 14 October 20262TB. CrystalDiskMark SEQ1M Q8T1 write 3,703.80 MB/s, same conditions

Random 4K read at queue depth 1 (measured)iCrystalDiskMark RND4K Q1T1 read result from a reviewer. Small reads one at a time, close to everyday use. KitGuru's 4K QD1 1 Thread test counts as RND4K Q1T1. A CrystalDiskMark result printed in IOPS is stored as IOPS x 4096 / 1,000,000 MB/s, the way CrystalDiskMark converts.

24.09MB/s7Reviewkitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/simon-crisp/samsung-t7-shield-external-ssd/all/1Read 14 October 2026CrystalDiskMark 8 4K Default (QD1 T1) read 24.09 MB/s, from the benchmark chart

56.39MB/s4Reviewssd-tester.com/sandisk_extreme_pro_mit_usb4_2tb.htmlRead 14 October 20262TB. CrystalDiskMark RND4K Q1T1 read 56.39 MB/s, printed as 13,766.4 IOPS in the same table. 13,766.4 x 4096 / 1,000,000 gives 56.39

Random 4K write at queue depth 1 (measured)iCrystalDiskMark RND4K Q1T1 write result from a reviewer. A CrystalDiskMark result printed in IOPS is stored as IOPS x 4096 / 1,000,000 MB/s, the way CrystalDiskMark converts.

25.51MB/s7Reviewkitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/simon-crisp/samsung-t7-shield-external-ssd/all/1Read 14 October 2026Same run, write 25.51 MB/s

19.4MB/s4Reviewssd-tester.com/sandisk_extreme_pro_mit_usb4_2tb.htmlRead 14 October 20262TB. CrystalDiskMark RND4K Q1T1 write 19.40 MB/s, printed as 4,736.3 IOPS. 4,736.3 x 4096 / 1,000,000 gives 19.40. ServeTheHome says the drive sustains 19 MB/second in 4K random writes

Write cache size (measured)iData written at full speed in one long sequential write on an empty drive before the speed drops.

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Write speed after the cache (measured)iWrite speed in the first state after the fast cache is full, when the drive writes straight to TLC or QLC. Tom's Hardware calls it TLC mode. The slower folding state and the lowest dip are not stored. Only from a long sequential write test.

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1,100MB/s3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/external-ssds/sandisk-extreme-pro-with-usb4-2-tb-reviewRead 14 October 20262TB. Iometer sequential write, 1MiB blocks, queue depth 32, 15 minutes. Text says the drive writes just below 3,500 MB/s for almost three minutes, then drops to around 1,100 MB/s for about five minutes, then to around 800 MB/s for the rest. The chart shows the plateau at about 1,150 MB/s. The first drop is stored. The 800 MB/s state is not. Cache size in GB is not printed, so it is not stored. PC Gamer saw a different pattern in its own test

3DMark Storage BenchmarkiOverall score measured by a reviewer. Host and slot are in the source note. From StorageReview only. Tom's Hardware scores the same drive about 30 percent higher, so other reviewers are not mixed in.

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1,370points5Reviewstoragereview.com/review/sandisk-extreme-pro-with-usb4-review-fast-rugged-hugeRead 14 October 20262TB (1862GB exFAT partition). 3DMark Storage Benchmark overall score 1,370, average 229.23 MB/s at 128 microseconds. Test host: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Hero, DDR5-6000, RTX 4090, Windows 11 Pro. The USB port used is not stated

Highest temperature under load (measured)iHighest drive sensor reading in a sustained write test of 10 minutes or more, on the bare drive unless the row is a heatsink version. Short benchmark runs do not count. Heatsink, airflow and room temperature go in the source note.

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Idle power (measured)iReviewer's idle reading. Power-saving settings such as ASPM are in the source note. A value read from a chart image counts when the source note says "read from chart".

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Cooling and build

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HeatsinkiVersions sold. The base lists every version and each variant row lists its own. A water block or a cooler with a fan counts as a heatsink. A thermal pad or label alone is bare. A heatsink in the box that the buyer fits, as on the XPG MARS 980 BLADE, counts as with heatsink.

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RGB lightingiAny version sold has lighting the user can set. A status LED alone does not count. Leave it out when no version has lighting. The Heatsink rows show which version has it.

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Dust and water ratingiPublished IP rating of an external drive.

IP651Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/ae5ef7f60d05436c9bb8eb2e28e5788b/samsung-t7-shield-2-tb-kek-ssd-adatlap-1Read 14 October 2026Water/Dust Resistant row reads IP 65. Footnote 4: IP65 rating based on Samsung internal testing under controlled conditions. IPX5: fresh water from a 6.3 mm nozzle at 12.5 l/min for 3 minutes. IP6X: 2 kg/m3 of active dust for 8 hours in a vacuum chamber2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t7-shield-usb-3-2-2tb-black-sku-mu-pe2t0s-amRead 14 October 2026Highlights read IP65 Rated4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsungs-t7-shield-rugged-portable-ssd-durability-fast-sustained-performance-professionals-consumers-on-the-goRead 14 October 2026IP65-certified as dustproof and water resistant, based on internal testing

IP653Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/external-ssds/sandisk-extreme-pro-with-usb4-2-tb-reviewRead 14 October 2026Text says SanDisk states an IP65 rating for water resistance7Reviewtechradar.com/pro/sandisk-extreme-pro-with-usb4-reviewRead 14 October 2026Says SanDisk tested the drive to IEC 60529 IP65, where it withstood water flow (30 kPa) for 3 minutes

Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions are in the source note.

3m1Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/ae5ef7f60d05436c9bb8eb2e28e5788b/samsung-t7-shield-2-tb-kek-ssd-adatlap-1Read 14 October 2026Drop resistant up to 3 m. Footnote 5: free-fall to a metal plate from a 3 m height under controlled conditions. Damage by drops is not covered under warranty2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t7-shield-usb-3-2-2tb-black-sku-mu-pe2t0s-amRead 14 October 2026Highlights read rugged durability enduring up to 9.8 ft drop, which is 3 m4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsungs-t7-shield-rugged-portable-ssd-durability-fast-sustained-performance-professionals-consumers-on-the-goRead 14 October 2026Shock-resistant from drops of up to three meters

2m3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/external-ssds/sandisk-extreme-pro-with-usb4-2-tb-reviewRead 14 October 2026Text says SanDisk says the drive should survive drops up to two meters. The surface is not stated7Reviewtechradar.com/pro/sandisk-extreme-pro-with-usb4-reviewRead 14 October 2026Says the drive can survive a fall of 2 meters, and the claim does not detail what it fell onto

Security and software

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SecurityiFeatures the maker names for the drive. Encryption done by host software does not count. ATA Security passthrough counts as password protection.

AES 256-bit hardware encryption1Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/ae5ef7f60d05436c9bb8eb2e28e5788b/samsung-t7-shield-2-tb-kek-ssd-adatlap-1Read 14 October 2026Encryption row reads AES 256-bit hardware encryption4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsungs-t7-shield-rugged-portable-ssd-durability-fast-sustained-performance-professionals-consumers-on-the-goRead 14 October 2026256-bit AES hardware encryption

AES 256-bit hardware encryption, Password protection6Reviewthessdreview.com/hardware/portable-ssds/sandisk-extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd-reviewRead 14 October 2026States the drive supports hardware encryption. The review gives no key length7Reviewtechradar.com/pro/sandisk-extreme-pro-with-usb4-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table Encryption row reads Hardware. Text says the drive supports hardware encryption8Press articlechargerlab.com/sandisk-unveils-extreme-pro-usb4-portable-ssd-high-speed-durable-storage-up-to-4tbRead 14 October 2026Reads 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection. No maker document for this model confirms it, and TechRadar and TheSSDReview confirm hardware encryption

Software

Samsung Magician1Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/ae5ef7f60d05436c9bb8eb2e28e5788b/samsung-t7-shield-2-tb-kek-ssd-adatlap-1Read 14 October 2026Software rows read Samsung Portable SSD 1.0 and Samsung Magician Software4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsungs-t7-shield-rugged-portable-ssd-durability-fast-sustained-performance-professionals-consumers-on-the-goRead 14 October 2026Access to Samsung's Magician Software

SanDisk Memory Zone8Press articlechargerlab.com/sandisk-unveils-extreme-pro-usb4-portable-ssd-high-speed-durable-storage-up-to-4tbRead 14 October 2026Reads the drive works with the SanDisk Memory Zone app on Android. The page also says drop protection up to 3 meters, which conflicts with the 2 m in SanDisk's product title and is not used

Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms the maker names for this drive. A PS5 needs a heatsink on an internal drive. PC is for a maker that writes Client PCs or PC without naming an operating system. Handheld PCs go in Other with a source note.

Windows, macOS, Android4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsungs-t7-shield-rugged-portable-ssd-durability-fast-sustained-performance-professionals-consumers-on-the-goRead 14 October 2026Works with PCs, Mac, smartphones (Android) and game consoles. Only the three operating systems are stored, since no console is named

Windows, macOS, PS5, Xbox Series X|S1Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd.pdfRead 14 October 2026System Requirements row reads Windows 10+ | macOS 14+ | Xbox Series X|S | PS5. The Compatibility row names USB Type-C devices such as laptops and tablets without naming an operating system

Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiLength is the long side. Height is the thickness, including a fitted heatsink. As the maker publishes it. A maximum counts. Length is the long side even when the maker lists the width first.

Length88Width59Height13mm(3.5 × 2.3 × 0.5 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/ae5ef7f60d05436c9bb8eb2e28e5788b/samsung-t7-shield-2-tb-kek-ssd-adatlap-1Read 14 October 2026Datasheet reads 59 x 88 x 13 mm. Samsung's launch release reads 88 x 59 x 13 mm. Length is the long side, 88 mm4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsungs-t7-shield-rugged-portable-ssd-durability-fast-sustained-performance-professionals-consumers-on-the-goRead 14 October 2026Product specifications table reads 88 x 59 x 13 mm (3.5 x 2.3 x 0.5 inches)

Length140Width68.7Height11.9mm(5.5 × 2.7 × 0.5 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product Dimensions row reads 5.51 x 2.70 x 0.47 in | 140.00 x 68.70 x 11.90 mm. Tom's Hardware prints 140 x 68.58 x 11.94 mm, which is the same size in inches

WeightiDrive alone, with a heatsink when it is sold fitted. No cable and no packaging. As the maker publishes it. A maximum counts. Not a measured weight.

98g(3.5 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/ae5ef7f60d05436c9bb8eb2e28e5788b/samsung-t7-shield-2-tb-kek-ssd-adatlap-1Read 14 October 202698 grams. Footnote 2: exact weight may vary by capacity4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsungs-t7-shield-rugged-portable-ssd-durability-fast-sustained-performance-professionals-consumers-on-the-goRead 14 October 202698 grams (3.47 oz)

172g(6.1 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product Weight row reads 0.38 lb | 172 g

In the box

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In the box

Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield, USB Type-C to C, Type-C to A cables, Quick User Manual & Warranty Statement1Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/ae5ef7f60d05436c9bb8eb2e28e5788b/samsung-t7-shield-2-tb-kek-ssd-adatlap-1Read 14 October 2026Product line-up table box contents: Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield, USB Type-C to C, Type-C to A cables, Quick User Manual & Warranty Statement4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsungs-t7-shield-rugged-portable-ssd-durability-fast-sustained-performance-professionals-consumers-on-the-goRead 14 October 2026Comes with a USB Type-C-to-C cable and a USB Type-C-to-A cable5Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-4tb-capacity-rugged-t7-shield-portable-ssdRead 14 October 2026Same two cables for the 4TB

USB Type-C cable3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/external-ssds/sandisk-extreme-pro-with-usb4-2-tb-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table row Included: USB Type-C cable. Text says the box holds the drive, a roughly 11-inch USB-C-to-USB-C cable and paperwork

Cables includediCables supplied with an external drive.

ASamsung Portable SSD T7 Shield

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C	1
USB-C to USB-A	1

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/ae5ef7f60d05436c9bb8eb2e28e5788b/samsung-t7-shield-2-tb-kek-ssd-adatlap-1Read 14 October 2026One USB Type-C to C cable and one USB Type-C to A cable. No cable lengths found

BSandisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD with USB4

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C	0.28	1

Source3Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/external-ssds/sandisk-extreme-pro-with-usb4-2-tb-reviewRead 14 October 2026Roughly 11-inch USB-C-to-USB-C cable, which is about 28 cm. TechRadar says the cable is 28cm long and TheSSDReview says 12 inches6Reviewthessdreview.com/hardware/portable-ssds/sandisk-extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd-reviewRead 14 October 202612-inch USB4 Type-C to Type-C cable that also powers the drive7Reviewtechradar.com/pro/sandisk-extreme-pro-with-usb4-reviewRead 14 October 2026The 28cm long USB-C cable is the only accessory

Links

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Product page

www.samsung.com/us/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t7-shield-usb-3-2-2tb-black-sku-mu-pe2t0s-am2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t7-shield-usb-3-2-2tb-black-sku-mu-pe2t0s-amRead 14 October 2026

www.sandisk.com/products/ssd/external-ssd/sandisk-extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd2Maker product pagesandisk.com/products/ssd/external-ssd/sandisk-extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssdRead 14 October 2026The SanDisk product page loads its content with scripts, so only its title (2TB SanDisk Extreme PRO with USB4) could be read. The data sheet and reviews carry the specs

Spec sheet

media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/ae5ef7f60d05436c9bb8eb2e28e5788b/samsung-t7-shield-2-tb-kek-ssd-adatlap-11Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/ae5ef7f60d05436c9bb8eb2e28e5788b/samsung-t7-shield-2-tb-kek-ssd-adatlap-1Read 14 October 2026Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield 2022 Data Sheet, Revision 2.0, hosted by Bechtle. Samsung's own PDF link was not found

documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd.pdfRead 14 October 2026Two-page SanDisk data sheet for the Extreme PRO with USB4, copyright 2024, hosted on documents.sandisk.com

Manual

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years1Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.bechtle.com/asrc/180712/1c4b3d4ee288fc9434f5175bf56070570/c3/-/ae5ef7f60d05436c9bb8eb2e28e5788b/samsung-t7-shield-2-tb-kek-ssd-adatlap-1Read 14 October 2026Three (3) year limited warranty. The datasheet is global and names no market4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsungs-t7-shield-rugged-portable-ssd-durability-fast-sustained-performance-professionals-consumers-on-the-goRead 14 October 2026Three-year limited warranty5Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-4tb-capacity-rugged-t7-shield-portable-ssdRead 14 October 2026Three-year limited warranty

5years1Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.sandisk.com/content/dam/asset-library/en_us/assets/public/sandisk/product/portable-drives/extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd/data-sheet-sandisk-extreme-pro-usb-4-portable-ssd.pdfRead 14 October 20265 year limited warranty. The data sheet names no market and points to sandisk.com/wug for terms

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