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Samsung T7 Touch 1TB vs Samsung T7 Touch 2TB

Compare Samsung T7 Touch 1TB and Samsung T7 Touch 2TB side by side. Both are 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 external SSDs, but they differ in speed, design, and value. Here's how they stack up.

Samsung

Samsung T7 Touch 1TB

8.8/10

A T7 with a fingerprint reader where most drives put a status LED — the Touch unlocks encrypted volumes without typing a password. It's the rare security-focused portable drive that doesn't make security annoying to use.

Fingerprint unlock — no password typing

Full 1050/1000 MB/s speeds

Cool-running metal body

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Our Pick

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

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Spec Comparison

Spec

Samsung T7 Touch 1TB

Samsung T7 Touch 2TB

Read Speed

1.1 GB/s

Write Speed

1.0 GB/s

Capacity

1 TB

2 TB ✓

Interface

USB 3.2 Gen 2

Endurance (TBW)

600 TB

1,200 TB ✓

Warranty

3 Years

Score

8.8/10

8.9/10 ✓

Total Wins

0 wins

3 wins

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Samsung T7 Touch 1TB or Samsung T7 Touch 2TB?

The Samsung T7 Touch 2TB scores 8.9/10 compared to 8.8/10 for the Samsung T7 Touch 1TB. Our expert analysis favors the Samsung T7 Touch 2TB for its superior value.

What's the difference between Samsung T7 Touch 1TB and Samsung T7 Touch 2TB?

The key differences: The Samsung T7 Touch 1TB offers 1,050 MB/s reads vs 1,050 MB/s for the Samsung T7 Touch 2TB. Capacity options differ: Samsung T7 Touch 1TB is 1TB while Samsung T7 Touch 2TB is 2TB. The Samsung T7 Touch 1TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Samsung T7 Touch 2TB uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.

Which is faster, Samsung T7 Touch 1TB or Samsung T7 Touch 2TB?

Both drives offer the same 1,050 MB/s read speeds.

Which has better value, Samsung T7 Touch 1TB or Samsung T7 Touch 2TB?

The Samsung T7 Touch 2TB scores higher (8.9 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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