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Blue rugged rectangular portable SSD with rounded edges and matte finish

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG T7 Shield 1TB portable SSD MU-PE1T0R/AM Blue

SKU CH-2DSE-ZM8J6 MPN MU-PE1T0R/AM

Rugged IP65 portable SSD delivers up to 1050 MBps read and 1000 MBps write over USB 3.2 Gen 2

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 1,050 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 1,000 MB/s
  • Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 2
  • Setup requirementsWindows 7 or higher Mac OS X 10.1 or higher Android Lollipop
  • Product depth3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Capacity 1TB

Color Blue

  • Up to 1050 MB/s read speed for fast file transfers via USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • IP65 rating resists water and dust during outdoor shoots
  • Withstands drops up to 3 metres for rugged reliability
  • 1 TB capacity stores large photo and video libraries
  • Compact 2.30 × 3.50 × 0.50 inch design fits in a pocket

Rugged portable SSD for field work

The Samsung T7 Shield 1TB is a USB 3.2 Gen 2 drive rated IP65 for water and dust resistance. It targets photographers, content creators and gamers who need fast external storage that survives rain, grit and accidental drops. The blue enclosure measures 2.30 by 3.50 by .50 inches and weighs 3.50 oz.

Plug-and-play with broad OS support

Windows 7 or higher, Mac OS X 10.10 or higher and Android Lollipop or higher recognise the drive without extra drivers. The only common snag is using a USB 2.0 port or a low-power hub, which caps throughput well below the rated 1050 MBps read and 1000 MBps write. Ensure the host port supplies full Gen 2 power.

Sustained speed under heavy loads

Internal PCIe NVME architecture keeps sequential transfers near peak for extended copies, but thermal throttling can engage during prolonged multi-gigabyte writes. The rugged shell dissipates heat passively, so performance stabilises at a lower plateau rather than cycling. Expect consistent reads; long writes may dip after several minutes.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Portable USB SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $242.99
Pricier than about 61% of the 410 comparable items (median $202.99).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 311 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed Up to 1,050 MB/s
Typical for this category: the median of 166 items is 1,050 MB/s.
Price per TB $242.99 per TB
Pricier than about 82% of the 310 comparable items (median $142.00 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Product lineT7 Shield
Model nameMU-PE1T0R/AM
Total capacity1 TB
Product colorBlue
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 1,050 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 1,000 MB/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 2
Size & build
Overall width2.3 in (5.84 cm)
Product depth3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Overall height0.5 in (1.27 cm)
Product weight3.5 oz
Shipping weight0.21 kg
Package size125 × 100 × 50 mm

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Questions about this item

How can I verify the drive reaches the rated 1050 MB/s read speed after connecting it?

Use a benchmark tool such as CrystalDiskMark on a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port; the drive uses PCIe NVME technology and should show sequential reads near 1050 MB/s and writes near 1000 MB/s.

What cables or adapters are included and what must I supply myself?

The box contains the 1 TB T7 Shield SSD and a USB Type-C to Type-C cable; a USB Type-C to Type-A adapter is not included and must be purchased separately if your host only has Type-A ports.

Should I choose the 1 TB Blue model or a higher-capacity version for video editing?

The 1 TB Blue model delivers 1050/1000 MB/s speeds; larger capacities up to 4 TB share the same performance, so pick the capacity that fits your project size and budget.

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