Kingston XS10002 TB · Black · SXS1000/2000G- Interface and version
- USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB Type-C on the driveThis one: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps); USB Type-C
- Warranty
- 5 yearsThis one: 3 years
2 TB · Titan Grey · Samsung part MU-PC2T0T/WW
The T7 is Samsung's credit-card-size portable SSD in an aluminium metal case on a 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 link. At 2 TB it is rated for up to 1,050 MB/s reads and 1,000 MB/s writes, weighs 58 g, ships with both USB-C and USB-A cables, uses Dynamic Thermal Guard heat management, and is supported by Samsung Magician software for data protection, drive-health monitoring and firmware updates.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
Credit-card-size footprint: 85 × 57 × 8 mm and 58 g at 2 TB.
Both a USB C-to-C and a C-to-A cable come in the box, so older USB-A hosts work without an adapter.
Hardware AES 256-bit encryption with optional password protection.
Headline speeds need a USB 3.2 Gen 2 host with UASP enabled; slower ports will reduce throughput.
Samsung gives no water or dust rating for the T7, only a 2 m drop claim from its own internal test.
Exact configuration: 2 TB · Titan Grey · MU-PC2T0T/WW
16 specifications in 6 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”. 1 row repeats a listed fact in the manufacturer’s own wording, kept under “Manufacturer wording”.
Samsung defines 1 TB as 1,000,000,000,000 bytes
SourceExternal USB portable SSD
SourceSamsung states the USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) interface; the drive-side USB-C connector is shown by both bundled cables being USB C-to-C and USB C-to-A. Backward compatible with USB 3.1, 3.0 and 2.0.
UK product page order (W × H × D); the user manual gives 85 x 57 x 8 mm (L x W x H) — same values
2 TB model
Samsung: T7 keeps its skin temperature below 51 °C at all times in controlled conditions (internal quality test for heat management and safety). No throttling thresholds or sustained-speed figures are published.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 host and cable with UASP enabled
SourceUSB 3.2 Gen 2 host and cable with UASP enabled
SourceThe same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
Samsung: performance may vary with host configuration; the 1,050/1,000 MB/s maxima require a host device and connection cables supporting USB 3.2 Gen 2 with UASP mode enabled. Manual: maximum transfer speed is measured to Samsung's internal testing standards with the enclosed USB cable. (The ASUS Z370 / Core i7-8700K test system on the UK page belongs to Samsung's separate comparison against its 1 TB external HDD, not to this rating.)
The password is set up in Samsung's software: the UK page advertises Samsung Magician; the v1.1 manual describes Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.0 (Security Mode and firmware update). Samsung offers no password recovery; a forgotten password requires a factory reset through Samsung's service centres, which erases all data.
UK page: data protection, drive-health monitoring and firmware updates; requires Windows 10 or later, macOS High Sierra (10.13.6) or later, or Android 5.1 or later, and firmware updates need an internet connection. The v1.1 manual instead describes the embedded Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.0 for PCs and Macs plus an Android app, used for password (Security Mode) and firmware updates.
Samsung internal free-fall shock test under controlled conditions
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