Samsung just released the T7 Shield, a new SSD the size of a credit card. The tech giant continues to broaden the range of its T-series of solid-state drives (SSDs) by introducing the T7 Shield portable SSD today.
The T7 Shield has a more sturdy design that makes it water and dust resistant to the extent of IP65 certification. It's perfect for the clumsy.
In and of itself, the grippy rubber coating outperforms the metal design of the T7 when it comes to deflecting scratches and scuffs. It also has better drop resistance of up to 9.8 feet.
Due to the SSd's external rubber design, Samsung claims it to be able to maintain high performance. It can transferr up to 2TB of data without invoking its Dynamic Thermal Guard feature, which throttles data transfer speeds to protect the hardware.
Samsung T7 Shield Release
Samsung's T7 Shield is a small solid-state drive the size of a credit card.
According to The Verge, the T7 Shield is a new product from the company that is relatively straightforward and easy to use. It's essentially a T7 with a crush-resistant exterior and IP65 water and dust resistance on the outside and inside. As a result, the T7 Shield is an excellent SSD for use outdoors or in other potentially hazardous environments where you would prefer to avoid using a standard SSD.
To provide some context, the IP65 rating does not provide protection against total submersion, whereas the IP68 rating of the iPhone 13 provides protection against water submersion for up to a maximum depth of six meters for up to 30 minutes.
Essentially, an IP65 rating means that the T7 Shield is protected from water jets for a limited amount of time; for example, it can tolerate a heavy downpour or a spray from a hose. This is an improvement over the standard T7, which does not have any sort of IP rating.
Samsung T7 Shield Specs
Samsung's T7 Shield can store a large number of pictures, games, and 4K and 8K videos on a computer, a Mac, an Android device, or a video game console. Besides that, the T7 Shield has improved security by incorporating hardware encryption, which ensures that consumer data is protected even if the T7 Shield is misplaced or stolen.
Here are the numerous features of the T7 Shield, as noted by 9to5Mac.
- The USB-C connector supports USB 3.2 (Gen 2 10Gbps).
- A USB-C to USB-C cable as well as a USB-C to USB-A cable are included.
- Up to 1,050/1,050MB/s read and write speeds are possible.
- Water and dust resistance are rated at IP65.
- Crush resistance, as well as improved drop resistance, are included (up to 9.8 ft).
- body with a rubberized exterior for the best possible defense.
- It has low heat conductivity with a rubber texture on the outside.
- Extreme temperature protection ranging from -40 °C to 85 °C
- The following are the dimensions: 3.5 x 2.3 x 0.5 inches.
- 3.5 ounces in total weight.
- Hardware encryption using the AES 256-bit algorithm
- Password security has been improved.
- A wide variety of compatibility with Macs, PCs, tablets, smartphones, cameras, and game consoles, as well as other electronic devices.
The T7 Shield is available in a variety of colors, including beige, black, and blue, to accommodate a variety of user preferences. It is also available in 1 TB and 2 TB capacities, making it suitable for a variety of applications.
There is a three-year limited warranty included with the drive, which retails for $159.99 for the 1TB model and $289.99 for the 2TB model.
