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Base is the 2TB model"}},{"url":"https://www.samsung.com/us/memory-storage/portable-ssd/portable-ssd-t7-shield-usb-3-2-2tb-black-sku-mu-pe2t0s-am/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["manufacturer_url","status","ip_rating","drop_test_height_m","seq_read_mbs","seq_write_mbs","model_numbers"],"notes":{"status":"Samsung US page lists the T7 Shield in 1TB and 2TB for sale and the 4TB as out of stock. 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The sheet's prices are later list prices and are not used","model_numbers":"US codes MU-PE1T0S/AM, MU-PE2T0S/AM and MU-PE4T0S/AM, described as T7 Shield, USB 3.1 Gen 2, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB","variants":"UPC per capacity for the black US codes"}},{"url":"https://news.samsung.com/us/samsungs-t7-shield-rugged-portable-ssd-durability-fast-sustained-performance-professionals-consumers-on-the-go/","kind":"press_release","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["announce_date","release_date","launch_price_usd","colors","storage_gb","dimensions_mm","weight_g","compatible_platforms","security_features","software_name","ip_rating","drop_test_height_m","in_the_box","warranty_years","variants"],"notes":{"announce_date":"Samsung Electronics America release dated 26 April 2022","release_date":"Announces the release of the T7 Shield, available worldwide starting that day","launch_price_usd":"MSRP $159.99 for the 1TB and $289.99 for the 2TB, US, excl. sales tax","colors":"Available in beige, black and blue","storage_gb":"Offered in 1TB and 2TB sizes at launch","dimensions_mm":"Product specifications table reads 88 x 59 x 13 mm (3.5 x 2.3 x 0.5 inches)","weight_g":"98 grams (3.47 oz)","compatible_platforms":"Works with PCs, Mac, smartphones (Android) and game consoles. 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