Although we would hardly suggest you put such claims to the test, it's important that external drives - which are not protected by the shell of a desktop or laptop - are sturdy enough to withstand a little punishment. Encased in a solid aluminum shell, Samsung claims this external drive can withstand a drop from as high as 6 feet without difficulty. We've seen excellent results from the Samsung T-series in our read and write tests, and the T7 upgrades the technology including USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, PCIe NVMe connection support, and ePCM thermal technology to resist overheating. Utilizing the latest generation of Samsung's 3D V-NAND technology, it packs up to 2TB of storage space in a tiny design, though it comes in a variety of storage sizes at different prices.

One of the most well-rounded external SSDs available, the Samsung T7 is a compact, affordable, high-speed storage drive that looks and feels like a top-tier portable storage solution. Who it's for: Anyone who needs a speedy but compact solid-state drive. Why you should buy this: It's one of the fastest external hard drives available.

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