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What’s the difference between the ADATA SE800 and Samsung T7?

If you are searching for a fast external solid state drive, then you may have found the SE800 and T7.

You can check out this comparison guide to see what the major differences are between these ADATA and Samsung portable storage products.

Quick Summary

The Samsung T7 Portable Solid State Drive is slightly faster than the ADATA SE800 External Solid State Drive at maximum sequential reading. However, the two SSDs are identical when it comes to maximum sequential writing and interface speed.

In terms of portability, the SE800 weighs less in addition to being shorter in length and width. On the other hand, the T7 is slimmer.

The two products have the same warranty coverage length at three years.

SE800 vs. T7 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the SE800 and T7 below.

ADATA SE800 External Solid State DriveSamsung T7 Portable Solid State Drive
Capacity Options512 GB

1 TB
500 GB

1 TB

2 TB
What’s in the BoxADATA SE800 External Solid State Drive

USB 3.2 Type-C to USB Type-C cable

USB 3.2 Type-C to USB Type-A cable

Quick Start Guide
Samsung T7 Portable Solid State Drive

USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable

USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable

Quick Start Guide and Warranty Statement
Weight40 grams58 grams
Dimensions72.7 mm x 44 mm x 12.2 mm85 mm x 57 mm x 8 mm
Compatible DevicesPC

Mac

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 Pro

PlayStation 5

Xbox One

Xbox One S

Xbox One X

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series X
PC

Mac

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 Pro

PlayStation 5

Xbox One

Xbox One S

Xbox One X

Xbox Series S

Xbox Series X
Interface SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps)USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps)
Maximum Sequential Read Speed512 GB ADATA SE800: Up to 1000 MB per second

1 TB ADATA SE800: Up to 1000 MB per second
500 GB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1050 MB per second

1 TB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1050 MB per second

2 TB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1050 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed512 GB ADATA SE800: Up to 1000 MB per second

1 TB ADATA SE800: Up to 1000 MB per second
500 GB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1000 MB per second

1 TB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1000 MB per second

2 TB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1000 MB per second
Warranty3-year limited warranty3-year limited warranty
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Capacity Options

When it comes to capacities, the Samsung T7 is the only one out of the two SSDs to off a 2 TB version.

You can find the available capacity options for each of these products below:

ADATA SE800:

  • 512 GB
  • 1 TB

Samsung T7:

  • 500 GB
  • 1 TB
  • 2 TB

What’s in the Box

Both the SE800 and T7 include cables that will let connect to compatible devices that use the USB Type-A port as well as the USB Type-C port.

You can find the lists of content included inside each new retail box of the two products below:

ADATA SE800:

  • ADATA SE800 External Solid State Drive
  • USB 3.2 Type-C to USB Type-C cable
  • USB 3.2 Type-C to USB Type-A cable
  • Quick Start Guide

Samsung T7:

  • Samsung T7 Portable Solid State Drive
  • USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
  • USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable
  • Quick Start Guide and Warranty Statement

Weight

The SE800 weighs less than the T7.

You can find the weight specifications for the external storage drives below:

  • SE800: 40 grams
  • T7: 58 grams

Dimensions

When it comes to physical size, the SE800 is shorter than the T7 in length and width. On the other hand, the T7 is thinner than the SE800.

You can find the measurements, which are displayed as Length x Width x Depth, below:

  • SE800: 72.7 mm x 44.0 mm x 12.2 mm
  • T7: 85 mm x 57 mm x 8 mm

Compatible Devices

The ADATA SE800 External Solid State Drive and Samsung T7 Portable Solid State Drive should be compatible with the following:

  • PC
  • Mac
  • PlayStation 4
  • PlayStation 4 Pro
  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox One S
  • Xbox One X
  • Xbox Series S
  • Xbox Series X

When using either of these solid state drives on the PlayStation 5, you can store native PS5 videogames and backwards compatible PS4 videogames. You can also play backwards compatible PS4 directly from the SE800 and T7.

When you use these SSDs with the Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X, you can store native Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X videogames in addition to backwards compatible Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One videogames. Moreover, you can play the backwards compatible Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One games directly off of the SE800 and T7.

Interface Speed

As for the interface, the SE800 uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the T7 uses USB 3.1 Gen 2. These two interfaces should provide up to 10 Gbps in transfer speed.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

The T7 is 50 MB per second faster, or 5% faster, than the SE800 when it comes to maximum sequential reading.

You can find the maximum sequential read speed for each capacity below:

  • 512 GB ADATA SE800: Up to 1000 MB per second
  • 1 TB ADATA SE800: Up to 1000 MB per second
  • 500 GB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1050 MB per second
  • 1 TB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1050 MB per second
  • 2 TB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1050 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

The SE800 and T7 should have the same maximum sequential writing speeds.

You can take a look at the max write speed for each capacity of the SSDs below:

  • 512 GB ADATA SE800: Up to 1000 MB per second
  • 1 TB ADATA SE800: Up to 1000 MB per second
  • 500 GB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1000 MB per second
  • 1 TB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1000 MB per second
  • 2 TB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1000 MB per second

Warranty

The ADATA SE800 External Solid State Drive and Samsung T7 Portable Solid State Drive each comes with a 3-year limited warranty.

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