Samsung 4TB Portable SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2
The Samsung T7 MU-PC4T0T/AM delivers 1,050 MB/s read and 1,000 MB/s write speeds over USB 3.2 Gen 2, transferring files nearly 9.5x faster than an external HDD, with a sturdy metal body that survives falls up to 2 meters. Its credit card-size design and AES 256-bit hardware encryption keep large 4TB libraries secure and portable, while the Dynamic Thermal Guard maintains optimal temperatures during sustained transfers. This drive suits video editors or photographers who need fast, durable, and encrypted storage for large project files on the go.
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The 30-Second Version
The T7 is a tank in a credit card form factor with 4TB of storage. It's not the fastest drive we've tested, but it's the one you'll actually want to carry.
Pros & Cons
الإيجابيات
- Credit card size with 4TB inside is genuinely wild 95th
- Metal body survives 2-meter drops 93rd
- AES 256-bit hardware encryption is built in, not bolted on 86th
- USB-C and USB-A cables both in the box
السلبيات
- Speed is mid-pack for 2025, not a leader
- Affordability is rough, 8th percentile means you pay for the size
- Console support is weak, don't expect PS5 magic
- 3-year warranty is fine but not class-leading
آراء المالكين
The Word on the Street
الأدلة
Performance
The spec sheet says 1,050 MB/s read and 1,000 MB/s write, and in real life that translates to moving a 50GB video project in under a minute. That's nearly 10x faster than a portable hard drive, and you'll feel it the first time you drag a folder over. But here's the thing: those numbers put it at just the 43rd percentile for speed in our database. It's fast for an external drive, but it's not going to impress anyone who's used to a Gen 4 internal NVMe. The Dynamic Thermal Guard does its job quietly, no throttling drama even during long transfers.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Drive
| Capacity | 4000 |
| Form Factor | External |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| External | Yes |
Performance
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | 1050 |
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | 1000 |
Hardware
| NAND | MLC |
Reliability
| Warranty (years) | 3 |
Features
| Hardware Encryption | Yes |
vs Competition
Against the Western Digital Black SN850X and Kingston FURY Renegade G5, the T7 looks slow on paper. Those are internal drives that can hit 7,000 MB/s, but they need a motherboard slot and a heatsink. The T7 is a different tool, it's the drive you toss in a bag. The Crucial T500 and Seagate FireCuda 530R are closer in spirit, but they're still internal. For a portable drive, the T7's real competition is other externals, and most of them are either slower, bigger, or plastic. The SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 is the one to watch if you want more speed in a portable form, but you'll pay for it.
| Spec | Samsung 4TB Portable SSD | Western Digital Black SN850X | Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 | Crucial T500 | SanDisk WD_BLACK WDS800T2XHE | Seagate FireCuda 530R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4TB | 4TB | 4TB | 2TB | 8TB | 4TB |
| Form Factor | External | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Seq Read | 1,050 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s | 14,800 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s | 7,200 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s |
| Nand Type | MLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC |
| Dram Cache | - | true | true | true | true | false |
| Endurance | - | 2400 TBW | 4000 TBW | 1200 TBW | 4800 TBW | 5050 TBW |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| المنتج | Speed | Random | Feature | Capacity | Endurance | التقييم الاجتماعي | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung 4TB Portable SSD | 42.8 | 61.4 | 85.7 | 92.5 | 42.2 | 95 | 7.3 |
| Western Digital Black SN850X Compare | 88.5 | 95.2 | 89 | 92.5 | 88 | 95 | 10.7 |
| Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 Compare | 99.4 | 98.7 | 90.5 | 92.5 | 93.4 | 86.8 | 6.5 |
| Crucial T500 Compare | 93.8 | 96.5 | 98.8 | 78.3 | 82.9 | 95 | 19.9 |
| SanDisk WD_BLACK WDS800T2XHE Compare | 87.1 | 96 | 93.6 | 98.1 | 88 | 95 | 3.9 |
| Seagate FireCuda 530R Compare | 92.6 | 96.4 | 53.7 | 92.5 | 95.6 | 77.3 | 6.9 |
السعر
Value & Pricing
This is where it gets painful. US listings run from USD 880 to USD 1,000, and CAD prices swing even wider, from CAD 930 to CAD 1,490. That's a huge spread for the same drive. If you're in the US, the lower end of that range is the only one worth considering. Memory Express has the best CAD deal at CAD 930, and honestly, paying more than that is just lighting money on fire. You're paying a premium for the compact metal build and the Samsung name, not for raw performance.
اقرأ المزيد
Overview
The Samsung T7 is the external SSD you buy when you want something tiny, tough, and dead simple. It's not chasing benchmark glory, but it nails the portable part. The 4TB model gives you a massive chunk of storage in a metal body the size of a credit card, with hardware encryption and a 3-year warranty to back it up. If you need to move big files between machines without lugging around a spinning brick, this is the easy answer.
Common Questions
Q: Is the Samsung T7 fast enough for video editing?
For 1080p and most 4K editing, yes. The 1,050 MB/s read speed handles scrubbing and playback fine. If you're working with 8K or massive RAW files, you'll want something faster, but for most creators this is plenty.
Q: Does the T7 work with PS5 or Xbox?
It'll work as external storage for PS4 games and media, but don't expect to run PS5 games off it. The console support score is weak, so if that's your main use case, look at a drive with better console compatibility.
Q: Is the hardware encryption easy to set up?
Yes. Samsung's software walks you through setting a password in about two minutes. Once it's set, the drive locks down whenever it's unplugged. Just don't forget the password, there's no backdoor.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for the fastest possible transfer speeds, this isn't it. Go grab an internal NVMe like the WD Black SN850X and a USB enclosure instead. And if you're on a tight budget, the T7's 8th percentile affordability score means you're paying a premium for the metal body and Samsung badge. Console gamers should also look elsewhere, this drive's console support is its weakest area.
Verdict
Buy the Samsung T7 if you want a rugged, pocketable 4TB drive and you don't care about chasing the fastest transfer speeds. It's the best-built portable SSD in its class, and the encryption is a real bonus for anyone carrying sensitive work. Just shop around, the price spread is absurd, and there's no reason to pay top dollar when the same drive is sitting at a lower price a few clicks away.
