Samsung T7 Portable SSD vs SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD

Both are real portable ssd options from our portable ssds guide. Specs below are taken from each product's own listing — we don't run benchmarks or invent performance numbers.

Samsung T7 Portable SSD

USB 3.2 Gen 2 external SSD rated up to 1,050MB/s — a widely used, well-reviewed choice for gaming and general storage.

Specs

USB 3.2 Gen 2
Up to 1,050MB/s read
Up to 1,000MB/s write
Shock-resistant internal frame
USB-C and USB-A cables included
Password protection (AES 256-bit)

✓ Best for

Fast external storage for a desk or bag — hits its rated speeds on any USB 3.2 Gen 2 port with the included cables.

⚠ The tradeoff

No IP water/dust rating, so it's less suited to genuinely rough outdoor use than ruggedised alternatives.

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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD

IP65 water and dust resistant with a rugged design — a strong pick if the drive travels with you often.

Specs

Up to 1,050MB/s read
USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2
IP65 water and dust resistance
3-metre drop protection
Carabiner loop
5-year warranty

✓ Best for

Drives that travel — IP65 and drop protection are the reason to pick this over a faster-but-fragile alternative.

⚠ The tradeoff

You're paying partly for ruggedisation. If the drive lives permanently on a desk, that budget buys more capacity elsewhere.

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How to actually decide

Specs alone rarely settle it. Work through the criteria that matter for this category — sensor, panel type, socket, wattage, whatever applies — in our portable ssds buying guide, then come back and see which column matches your answers.