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Samsung T7 500GB vs Seagate FireCuda External USB-C

Compare Samsung T7 500GB and Seagate FireCuda External USB-C side by side. Both are 500GB 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 500GB
9.0/10

The base T7 is the SSD most people should buy — a pocket-sized aluminum slab that delivers the full 10Gbps USB experience without a rugged premium. Its understated metal body doubles as a heatsink, keeping sustained writes pegged at 1000 MB/s even on long 50GB+ transfers.

Full 1050/1000 MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2
Compact aluminum body acts as heatsink
AES 256-bit hardware encryption included
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Seagate

Seagate FireCuda External USB-C
8.8/10

Purpose-built for gamers with RGB lighting and fast load times for console and PC.

RGB lighting customizable via software
Fast load times for console and PC
USB-C connectivity
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Spec Comparison

Spec
Samsung T7 500GB
Seagate FireCuda External USB-C
Read Speed
1.1 GB/s ✓
1.0 GB/s
Write Speed
1.0 GB/s
1.0 GB/s ✓
Capacity
500 GB
2 TB ✓
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Endurance (TBW)
300 TB
700 TB ✓
Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Score
9.0/10 ✓
8.8/10
Total Wins
2 wins
3 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Samsung T7 500GB or Seagate FireCuda External USB-C?
The Samsung T7 500GB scores 9.0/10 compared to 8.8/10 for the Seagate FireCuda External USB-C. Our expert analysis favors the Samsung T7 500GB for its superior speed.
What's the difference between Samsung T7 500GB and Seagate FireCuda External USB-C?
The key differences: The Samsung T7 500GB offers 1,050 MB/s reads vs 1,030 MB/s for the Seagate FireCuda External USB-C. Capacity options differ: Samsung T7 500GB is 500GB while Seagate FireCuda External USB-C is 2TB. The Samsung T7 500GB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Seagate FireCuda External USB-C uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Which is faster, Samsung T7 500GB or Seagate FireCuda External USB-C?
The Samsung T7 500GB is faster with 1,050 MB/s read speeds compared to 1,030 MB/s for the Seagate FireCuda External USB-C. That's a 2% speed advantage.
Which has better value, Samsung T7 500GB or Seagate FireCuda External USB-C?
The Samsung T7 500GB scores higher (9.0 vs 8.8/10), indicating better overall value in our evaluation. Check both models on the retailer's site for the latest details.

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