Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield

Name: Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield
Brand: Samsung

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Why we’d pick it

A rubber-armoured version of Samsung's T7 with an IP65 rating, for photographers and anyone carrying a drive outdoors. It uses a 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface and comes in up to 4TB.

Spec sheet

Connectors	USB-C
Max data speed	10Gb/s
Interface	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
Speed	Up to 1,050 MB/s read, 1,000 MB/s write
Capacities	1TB, 2TB, 4TB
Durability	IP65 water and dust resistance; 3 m drop
Security	AES 256-bit hardware encryption
Size / weight	59 × 88 × 13 mm; 98 g
Warranty	Limited 3-year

Specs from the maker’s product page, checked 15 October 2026. Makers change specs — check before you buy.

Which devices it works with

Rule: USB-C external drive — Works with every Mac and with USB-C iPads and iPhones (the drive appears in the Files app). Speed depends on the device’s port. Samsung: connects to Macs, PCs, Android devices and consoles; compatibility may vary by host and some operating systems may need reformatting. Compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.

iPhone34/34: Works, 34 of 34 models
iPad23/23: Works, 23 of 23 models
Mac45/45: Works, 45 of 45 models
Watch—: Not compatible, 0 of 20 models
AirPods—: Not compatible, 0 of 12 models

iPhone 17 work · 17 with adapter · 34 models

iPhone 18 Pro Works
iPhone 18 Pro Max Works
iPhone Duo Works
iPhone Air Works
iPhone 17 Works
iPhone 17e Works
iPhone 16 Works
iPhone 16e Works
iPhone 17 Pro Works
iPhone 17 Pro Max Works
iPhone 16 Plus Works
iPhone 16 Pro Works
iPhone 16 Pro Max Works
iPhone 15 Works
iPhone 15 Plus Works
iPhone 15 Pro Works
iPhone 15 Pro Max Works
iPhone 14 Works with adapter Needs a Lightning to USB adapter — check the drive maker’s notes
iPhone 14 Plus Works with adapter Needs a Lightning to USB adapter — check the drive maker’s notes
iPhone 14 Pro Works with adapter Needs a Lightning to USB adapter — check the drive maker’s notes
iPhone 14 Pro Max Works with adapter Needs a Lightning to USB adapter — check the drive maker’s notes
iPhone SE (3rd generation) Works with adapter Needs a Lightning to USB adapter — check the drive maker’s notes
iPhone 13 Works with adapter Needs a Lightning to USB adapter — check the drive maker’s notes
iPhone 13 mini Works with adapter Needs a Lightning to USB adapter — check the drive maker’s notes
iPhone 13 Pro Works with adapter Needs a Lightning to USB adapter — check the drive maker’s notes
iPhone 13 Pro Max Works with adapter Needs a Lightning to USB adapter — check the drive maker’s notes
iPhone 12 Works with adapter Needs a Lightning to USB adapter — check the drive maker’s notes
iPhone 12 mini Works with adapter Needs a Lightning to USB adapter — check the drive maker’s notes
iPhone 12 Pro Works with adapter Needs a Lightning to USB adapter — check the drive maker’s notes
iPhone 12 Pro Max Works with adapter Needs a Lightning to USB adapter — check the drive maker’s notes
iPhone SE (2nd generation) Works with adapter Needs a Lightning to USB adapter — check the drive maker’s notes
iPhone 11 Works with adapter Needs a Lightning to USB adapter — check the drive maker’s notes
iPhone 11 Pro Works with adapter Needs a Lightning to USB adapter — check the drive maker’s notes
iPhone 11 Pro Max Works with adapter Needs a Lightning to USB adapter — check the drive maker’s notes