The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 and Samsung T7 are two of the most popular external solid state drives currently available. So, what are the main differences between these products?
You can find out in this comparison guide for the SanDisk and Samsung portable SSDs.
Quick Summary
When compared to the Samsung T7 Portable, the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 is nearly twice as fast at maximum sequential reading.
The Extreme Pro Portable V2 is also two times faster at maximum sequential writing in addition to providing protection against dust and water damages.
Last but not least, the SanDisk product comes with a longer warranty period when compared to the Samsung product.
On the other hand, the T7 is more portable as it is slightly smaller in size. The Samsung external solid state drive is also the only one of the two products to offer a fingerprint security option with the Samsung T7 Touch Portable.
Overall, we recommend getting the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 is you want the best performance, protection and warranty coverage.
If you want the smallest portable solid state drive, then the Samsung T7 Portable may be the better option.
If you want to use your fingerprint to unlock the storage drive, then you should get the Samsung T7 Touch instead.
You can see how the Extreme Pro Portable V2 compares to the Extreme Pro Portable V1 with this article. You can also see how the Samsung T7 stacks up to the T5 with this guide.
Extreme Pro Portable V2 vs. T7 Comparison Chart
You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the two portable storage drives below.
| SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 SSD | Samsung T7 Portable SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity Options | 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB | 500 GB 1 TB 2 TB |
| Fingerprint Security Option? | No | Yes |
| What’s in the Box | SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 SSD USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable Safety and Warranty Guide | Samsung Portable T7 SSD USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable Quick Start Guide and Warranty Statement |
| Dimensions | 4.34" x 2.26" x 0.40" | 3.40” x 2.20” x 0.30” |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Maximum Sequential Read Speed | Up to 2000 MB per second | Up to 1050 MB per second |
| Maximum Sequential Write Speed | Up to 2000 MB per second | Up to 1000 MB per second |
| Encryption | 256-bit AES | 256-bit AES |
| Drop Protection | Up to 2 meters | Up to 2 meters |
| Dust and Waterproof Rating | IP55 | N/A |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Pricing | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) |
Capacity Options
When it comes to capacities, the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 is the only one of the two products to offer a 4 TB option. On the other hand, the Samsung T7 Portable is the only one of the two to provide a 2 TB option.
You can find a breakdown of the available capacity options for the two products below:
SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2:
- 1 TB
- 2 TB
- 4 TB
Samsung T7 Portable:
- 500 GB
- 1 TB
- 2 TB
Fingerprint Security Option
The T7 is the only product to also offer a fingerprint security option as you will be able to purchase the Samsung T7 Touch Portable.
What’s in the Box
In addition to the actual storage drive, each product comes with cable where you can connect the SSD to a USB Type-C port or USB Type-A port. Both also comes with some documentations.
You can check out the content included inside the boxes for both products below:
SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2:
- SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 SSD
- USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
- USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable
- Safety and Warranty Guide
Samsung T7 Portable:
- Samsung Portable T7 SSD
- USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
- USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable
- Quick Start Guide and Warranty Statement
Dimensions
When it comes to the physical size, the T7 Portable is smaller all around when compared to the Extreme Pro Portable V2.
You can find the measurements for both external portable solid state drives below:
- SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2: 4.34″ x 2.26″ x 0.40″
- Samsung T7 Portable: 3.40” x 2.20” x 0.30”
Interface
As for the interface, the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2 while the Samsung T7 Portable uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Maximum Sequential Read Speed
The Extreme Pro Portable V2 has a major advantage over the T7 Portable when it comes to maximum sequential reading.
The SanDisk product is 950 MB per second faster, or 90.48% faster, than the Samsung product.
You can find the maximum sequential read speed specs below:
- SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2: Up to 2000 MB per second
- Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1050 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed
The Extreme Pro Portable V2 also has a big advantage over the T7 Portable at maximum sequential writing.
The SanDisk solid state drive is 1000 MB per second faster, or 100% faster, than the Samsung solid state drive.
You can take a look at the maximum sequential write speeds below:
- SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2: Up to 2000 MB per second
- Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1000 MB per second
Encryption
For encryption, both SSDs in this comparison utilizes 256-bit AES.
Drop Protection
Both the Extreme Pro Portable V2 and T7 Portable are built to be protected from drops at up to 2 meters high.
Dust and Waterproof Rating
The second version of the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable is the only one of the two to be rated for dust and water protection.
With a rating of IP55, this solid state drive will be protected against a major quantity of dust particles that may hinder its normal operation. With that said, the device is not completely dust tight.
The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable is also protected against water splashes from any angle.
Warranty
The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 comes with a 5-year warranty, which is longer than the 3-year warranty of the Samsung T7 Portable.
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