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Samsung T7 2TB vs Samsung T7 Touch 2TB

Compare Samsung T7 2TB and Samsung T7 Touch 2TB side by side. Both are 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Our Pick

Samsung

Samsung T7 2TB
9.3/10

The 2TB T7 holds a full MacBook worth of media without flinching — sustained writes on the 2TB die stack stay pegged at 1000 MB/s well past the 200GB mark where 1TB T7 starts to taper. A sensible growth choice for creators outgrowing 1TB.

Sustained writes hold 1000 MB/s past 200GB
Cool operation under load
Hardware encryption included

Samsung

Samsung T7 Touch 2TB
8.9/10

Same fingerprint-equipped T7 Touch with twice the die stack — sustained writes stay pegged at 1000 MB/s well past 200GB on the 2TB. A solid choice if you want one-touch unlock on a drive big enough to back up a whole laptop.

2TB capacity
Fingerprint unlock
Sustained writes stay pegged

Spec Comparison

Spec
Samsung T7 2TB
Samsung T7 Touch 2TB
Read Speed
1.1 GB/s
1.1 GB/s
Write Speed
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s
Capacity
2 TB
2 TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
1,200 TB
1,200 TB
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
9.3/10
8.9/10
Total Wins
1 win
0 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Samsung T7 2TB or Samsung T7 Touch 2TB?
The Samsung T7 2TB scores 9.3/10 compared to 8.9/10 for the Samsung T7 Touch 2TB. Our expert analysis favors the Samsung T7 2TB for its superior value.
What's the difference between Samsung T7 2TB and Samsung T7 Touch 2TB?
The key differences: The Samsung T7 2TB offers 1,050 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the Samsung T7 Touch 2TB. Capacity options differ: Samsung T7 2TB is 2TB while Samsung T7 Touch 2TB is 2TB. The Samsung T7 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Samsung T7 Touch 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Samsung T7 2TB or Samsung T7 Touch 2TB?
Both drives offer the same 1,050 MB/s read speeds.
Which has better value, Samsung T7 2TB or Samsung T7 Touch 2TB?
The Samsung T7 2TB scores higher (9.3 vs 8.9/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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