Samsung has announced the release of its latest external storage device - the Portable Solid State Drive (SSD) T7 Touch.

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The Portable Solid State Drive (SSD) T7 Touch combines a compact design (weighing only 58 grams) with the fastest transfer speeds currently available based on the USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard. The new device also has a built-in fingerprint sensor for added security.

Designed for both professional and casual users, Samsung's T7 Touch provides enough capacity to securely store large numbers of pictures, games or 4K/8K videos whether on a PC, tablet, smartphone or game console. The device also offers a significant speed upgrade over previous storage solutions. With a read speed of 1,050MB/s and a write speed of 1,000MB/s, it is approximately twice as fast as its predecessor, the Portable SSD T5, and up to 9.5 times faster than external HDDs (the device can reach its maximum speed when used with the NVMe interface).

For an added layer of security, the T7 Touch brings the first built-in fingerprint scanner to an SSD on top of password protection and AES 256-bit hardware encryption. It also features a 'Motion LED', which allows the user to determine the status of the device.

The innovative nature of Samsung's T7 Touch has been recognised at the CES 2020 Innovation Awards.

Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch Specs:

• Capacity - 2TB/1TB/500GB
• Interface - USB 3.2 (Gen 2, 10Gbps) with backward compatibility
• Dimensions - 85 x 57 x 8.0mm (3.3 x 2.2 x 0.3 inches)
• Weight - 58g (2oz)
• Transfer Speed - Up to 1,050 MB/s
• Encryption - AES 256-bit hardware data encryption
• UASP Mode - Supported
• Security - Password Protection S/W, Fingerprint Recognition
• Software - Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.01
• Certifications - CE, BSMI, KC, VCCI, C-tick, FCC, IC, UL, TUV, CB
• RoHS Compliance - RoHS2
• Colours - Black & Silver
• Connectivity - USB type-C-to-C, USB type-C-to-A
• Warranty - 3-year limited warranty 

Samsung Portable SSD T7 Specs: 

• Capacity - 2TB/1TB/500GB
• Interface - USB 3.2 (Gen 2, 10Gbps) with backward compatibility
• Dimensions - 85 x 57 x 8.0mm (3.3 x 2.2 x 0.3 inches)
• Weight - 58g (2oz)
• Transfer Speed - Up to 1,050 MB/s
• Encryption - AES 256-bit hardware data encryption
• UASP Mode - Supported
• Security - Password Protection S/W
• Software - Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.01
• Certifications - CE, BSMI, KC, VCCI, C-tick, FCC, IC, UL, TUV, CB
• RoHS Compliance - RoHS2
• Colours - TBC
• Connectivity - USB type-C-to-C, USB type-C-to-A
• Warranty - 3-year limited warranty 

Availability & Pricing 

Available in a black or silver finish, the T7 Touch is offered in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB sizes. To ensure reliable connectivity wherever the users may be, the drive comes with a USB Type-C-to-C cable and a USB Type-C-to-A cable and is compatible with Windows, Mac and Android operating systems. The T7 Touch also includes a three-year limited warranty with manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) of £129.99 for the 500GB, £195.99 for the 1TB and £365.99 for the 2TB.

The T7 Touch is available starting this month in over 30 countries worldwide. Following the release of the T7 Touch, the Portable SSD T7 is expected to be launched in the second quarter. For more information, please visit samsung.com/ssd.