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£633.94 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
For £528 ex-VAT, this Samsung external SSD is in the “serious kit” bracket, and it makes sense only if you’re the kind of user who actually benefits from fast, reliable USB-C storage day-to-day (content teams moving large media files, engineers transferring project sets, consultants backing up on-site). Samsung has a reputation for sensible controllers and steady performance, and the bigger 4TB size is genuinely practical when you don’t want to shuffle drives or rely on sketchy Wi‑Fi. If you value being able to plug in and have it “just work” across laptops, docks, and different environments, it’s a safe pick.
That said, £528 ex-VAT is steep for a commodity external SSD market. If you’re using it mostly for backups, archives, or occasional file transfers, you’ll likely get similar everyday usefulness from cheaper drives without the Samsung premium. Also, if your devices rely on older USB ports, you might not see the best speeds—so don’t buy based on headline performance alone; buy because you’ll actually use the throughput and want Samsung-grade consistency. Bottom line: worth it for workflow-heavy users who need dependable high-capacity portable storage; hard to justify for light-duty storage where cost per GB is the deciding factor.

Transfer in a flash
Featuring sequential read/write speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s and 1,000 MB/s, the T7 can transfer massive files in mere seconds via its USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface to give your workflow a much-needed boost.

Compact design with colossal capacity
Store it all on a credit card-size drive with capacity from 1TB to 4TB in choice of blue or grey.

Compatible with multiple devices
Bundled with USB Type C-to-C and Type C-to-A cables for added convenience, the T7 minimises disruption, letting users switch seamlessly between Windows®, macOS®, smartphones, tablets or game consoles.

Capture longer, save instantly
Prolong your smartphone filmmaking with T7's excellent power efficiency. Capture and store 4K smartphone filming data simultaneously with T7. Enable instant editing with effortless T7 connection to...

Sophisticated thermal solution
Use T7 without worrying about overheating. The T7's advanced thermal solution uses the Dynamic Thermal Guard to withstand and control heat, so the compact SSD stays at an optimal temperature even a...

Built strong and secure
The T7 can be secured with an AES 256-bit encrypted password and is encased in a sturdy metal body that keeps data intact from falls of up to 2 meters. The T7 is confidently backed by a 3-year limi...

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