Your cable can have a big impact on speed as well. I suggest using the cables that come with the SSD. Those will probably be good. If you use other ones be aware that your transfer speeds can be much slower. If you want other cables, buy in Amazon and read the reviews to try an idea of the speed. Then test the cable with a large file transfer. Even the same cables from a brand with a different length can have different transfer speeds.
I bought this SSD to store all my PS4 games, rather than taking up space on my internal PS5 SSD. This drive works flawlessly. The speeds are stupid fast and the SSD is super compact. Well worth the purchase.
To get even close to the advertised speed you need PCIe NVMe internal ssd on your device PLUS Usb 3 gen 2 to get the gigabyte speeds. Samsung revealed their device used to get the speeds
Hi quick question. I am planning to buy one for my M1 ipad pro. It is very confusing after seeing reviews after reviews. This ipad has a thunderbolt port but it supports only USB 3.2 gen2 (usb 3.1 gen2). Some reviewers say that we need to use a thunderbolt cable with this drive to get the full speed. I am seeing you use the normal usb-c cable. Which is the right way?
Hello. I also have the Shield 2019 Pro and want a ssd, i'm between t5 and t7. Do you have the touch or non touch, and what about the password protection? How can i set it up to Shield without using password everytime? Thanks
@@adrianrodrigues1988I have ssd non touch cause I'm using it as internal storage on my nvidia shield tv so ssd is my boot up internal storage for my shield
One question that always made me curious about those SSD External drives : Do they have the same Magnetic Data degradation corruption that USB Sticks\SD cards have ? When you don't plug a USB stick\SD card to a PC(or other device) for 2 or 3 years , it looses it captured charge and your data is corrupted.
I had sd cards and usb drives that I haven't used for a decade and never had any problems. whenever I find some old sd card somewhere I'm curious what's on it and it never failed to work.
Should i do bootcamp win 10 on this ssd for my macbook air 13 inch 2015 early model? Is it safe, ok? What speed expected on normal usb 3.0 of macbook air 2015.
Questions mark, please> can you work up a HDD T7 without password installed or without fingertip ocassionally? Would get one with fingertip option, but would like to know if I can use it sometimes without any securities such as password or fingertip too...
No. It is the same size as the T7 Touch. The dimensions are slightly off, just enough to require you to buy new accessories for your new drive. But if the case is flexible enough, you might get it to fit. Sort of.
I understand that the Samsung T5 and T7 SSDs are compatible with both Windows and Mac. But do they have to be formatted to work with only one system? Or can I use them to transfer data and files from a PC to Mac back and forth? Thank you.
Thank you for making this video! One question though, I'm a stickler for not downloading unneeded apps, so my question is, if I buy the touch ID version, does this mean that I won't have to set up the Samsung app that come with the SSD in order to set it up and start using it? Thanks!
So you'll need to run the software once to set it up but subsequent uses won't require it. I am pretty sure it doesn't stay resident so you can uninstall when you're done. Just don't forget the password!
@@LonSeidman I mean copy will it not slow down, say you were capturing a 4k video raw, and its speed stayed consistent till full, cause those evo drives, slow down after 300mb or gigs, I forget?
i have one question..i have Samsung T7 version of postable ssd ..and i have USB composite device (4 of them) ,USB 3.0,USB extensible host controller..on which of that 3 i should connect my samsung T7?
i use this T7 on my ipad. I don't know how or why sometimes my pics are gone forever i only see the name and 0kb filesize...it sucks...But why is this possible?
Lon, your video's are brilliant and are much appreciated. I need some advice here in the UK. I have a WD My Cloud Mirror (6TB), and I hate it. I have tried everything but it is just so slow. I have watched all your videos (and others) but nothing improves the speed, reliability or usability. What are my options? I would think that a hard drive hub, in which I can use the WD red drives, would be a good solution? Any thoughts will be much appreciated. I am close to throwing it in the bin (trash in the US haha). WD have ignored ALL my communications.
So what's the best deal for a external drive to be used on an xbox series x? If you don't recieve the faster speeds due to the lower spec 3.1 ports? Go for more capacity with a traditional hard drive? Tho you lose the ability to play current gen games..
Great video! I am torn with choosing the 500GB T5 vs T7. I am more concerned over older USB compatibility and sustained speed with large files. There are mixed reviews on the matter that say stick with the T5.
I was too, but the only reason to get the non-touch T7 is for the enhanced read/write speeds that is only really beneficial to computers that have USB 3.2 Gen 2. Idk what kind of computer you use but all MacBooks past 2016 I believe have 3.2 Gen 2 meaning you will see almost the doubled speeds from the T5.
USB is backward compatible. The only reason to stick with T5 is if your computer doesn't have the new USB-C 3.1 Gen2 to take advantage of the speed of the T7 but that is only useful if the T5 is cheaper. In my case, the T7 I bought was actually cheaper than the T5 so I just went with the T7. Another reason to go with the T5 over the T7 is if you plan to pimp your drive. Since the T5 has been around longer and was quite popular, there have been quite a number of accessories for it, like cases and mounts. If you plan on getting some, you'll have a wider selection if you go with the T5.
Can you make video shows us the speed of copying files from phone to the SSD and from SSD to phone if I donate $105 to you? We want the video today important Plz.
Why this modern review feels like a tv broadcast from the 90s? It's weird, but I like it.
Ikr, I think it’s the old school tech in the background.
@@account8494 I think it’s the way he speaks and the aesthetic of everything combined. I’m here for it.
The closed captioning claiming that his name is "lineside button" cracks me up. Great review though!
Good point about the software configuration differences!!
Your cable can have a big impact on speed as well. I suggest using the cables that come with the SSD. Those will probably be good. If you use other ones be aware that your transfer speeds can be much slower. If you want other cables, buy in Amazon and read the reviews to try an idea of the speed. Then test the cable with a large file transfer. Even the same cables from a brand with a different length can have different transfer speeds.
I like your pivotal tech display in the background.
I bought this SSD to store all my PS4 games, rather than taking up space on my internal PS5 SSD. This drive works flawlessly. The speeds are stupid fast and the SSD is super compact. Well worth the purchase.
To get even close to the advertised speed you need PCIe NVMe internal ssd on your device PLUS Usb 3 gen 2 to get the gigabyte speeds. Samsung revealed their device used to get the speeds
Hey Lon! How did you get the BlackMagic Disc Speed Test? Don't they only do it for the Mac?
Nice
So after 2yrs is this still woth buying
Are there any Ssd faster than this ?
Found this video insightful and informative. Thank you.
Hi quick question. I am planning to buy one for my M1 ipad pro. It is very confusing after seeing reviews after reviews. This ipad has a thunderbolt port but it supports only USB 3.2 gen2 (usb 3.1 gen2). Some reviewers say that we need to use a thunderbolt cable with this drive to get the full speed. I am seeing you use the normal usb-c cable. Which is the right way?
I'm trying this on my nividia shield 2019 pro it works wonderful t7 was same price as t5 so was worth buying t7 plus it's smaller in size
Hello. I also have the Shield 2019 Pro and want a ssd, i'm between t5 and t7. Do you have the touch or non touch, and what about the password protection? How can i set it up to Shield without using password everytime? Thanks
@@adrianrodrigues1988I have ssd non touch cause I'm using it as internal storage on my nvidia shield tv so ssd is my boot up internal storage for my shield
WHY CAN'T I FIND ANY INFO ABOUT HOW TO TAKE ONE OF THESE THINGS APART?? I need to know what kind of SSD is used inside the enclosure!
Nvme
@@yohaanpatel2736: That would make no sense. NVMe would be a complete waste to connect to a USB port.
@@deusexaethera that’s what Samsung said I know it’s not a sata for sure so what else can it be.
@@yohaanpatel2736: 😕
One question that always made me curious about those SSD External drives : Do they have the same Magnetic Data degradation corruption that USB Sticks\SD cards have ? When you don't plug a USB stick\SD card to a PC(or other device) for 2 or 3 years , it looses it captured charge and your data is corrupted.
It's not magnetic corruption it's gates losing their charge and yes they do.
I had sd cards and usb drives that I haven't used for a decade and never had any problems. whenever I find some old sd card somewhere I'm curious what's on it and it never failed to work.
@@swunt10 agreed. people make up crap all the time.
Just plug it in your PC once every few months. It'll be fine.
I wonder if Microsoft's SyncFolder application will be able to auto back up files with the T7's password requirement?
Is it possible to divide the SSD in half and format one side in APFS for a Macbook and other in NTFS for a Windows laptop?
Should i do bootcamp win 10 on this ssd for my macbook air 13 inch 2015 early model? Is it safe, ok? What speed expected on normal usb 3.0 of macbook air 2015.
when is legion 5 review coming out....
Tonight
Please compare it with Sabrent rocket USB c version - Sabrent seems to win big time right?
Questions mark, please> can you work up a HDD T7 without password installed or without fingertip ocassionally? Would get one with fingertip option, but would like to know if I can use it sometimes without any securities such as password or fingertip too...
Is the T7 non-touch the same size as the T5? I'm just curious if it will fit in my T5 case
No. It is the same size as the T7 Touch. The dimensions are slightly off, just enough to require you to buy new accessories for your new drive. But if the case is flexible enough, you might get it to fit. Sort of.
Overkill for the nvidia shield tv pro for plex server?
Do you think it will work well with the PS5?
Wait till sony supports the internal ssd
I have read several reviews regarding overheating issues with the T7. Have you experienced anything like this?
No
I use mine on two different computers, mac and pc and never experienced anything like that
I understand that the Samsung T5 and T7 SSDs are compatible with both Windows and Mac. But do they have to be formatted to work with only one system? Or can I use them to transfer data and files from a PC to Mac back and forth? Thank you.
If you do an exfat format it’ll work on both
do you have to use samsungs spyware to use their hard drives?
Yeah use the usb c to c cable or the adapter s10 provided
Can we not open a secure T7 on a smartphone?
Is it possible to use Samsung T7 as a Windows bootable disk (mac bootcamp) with fingerprint enabled? Or only with encryption disabled?
Can you compare this to an nvme external like the EVO? Others say external NVME is faster, thanks!
Thank you for making this video! One question though, I'm a stickler for not downloading unneeded apps, so my question is, if I buy the touch ID version, does this mean that I won't have to set up the Samsung app that come with the SSD in order to set it up and start using it? Thanks!
So you'll need to run the software once to set it up but subsequent uses won't require it. I am pretty sure it doesn't stay resident so you can uninstall when you're done. Just don't forget the password!
@@LonSeidman Thanks, man!
Is speed consistent? Or slows down after a certain amount? I only buy there pro ssd/m.2 because they don't slow down.
Yes these have been consistently performing at the speeds we benchmarked. I typically run them for awhile with that black magic test.
@@LonSeidman I mean copy will it not slow down, say you were capturing a 4k video raw, and its speed stayed consistent till full, cause those evo drives, slow down after 300mb or gigs, I forget?
@@LonSeidman the cache is usually around 16gb, I am also interested to see if the transfer speed slows down when copying more than 16gb.
i have one question..i have Samsung T7 version of postable ssd ..and i have USB composite device (4 of them) ,USB 3.0,USB extensible host controller..on which of that 3 i should connect my samsung T7?
Sir plz suggest me which one is better Nikon p900 ,sony hx400v or lumix fz 1000 for both photos and vedios in day light as well as low light condition
Hi, I just got this SSD and I am stuck at 400 MBps or under over a Thunderbolt 3 port, what can I do to get the faster download speeds?
How do I move Google Chrome to the SSD?
i use this T7 on my ipad. I don't know how or why sometimes my pics are gone forever i only see the name and 0kb filesize...it sucks...But why is this possible?
Lon, your video's are brilliant and are much appreciated. I need some advice here in the UK. I have a WD My Cloud Mirror (6TB), and I hate it. I have tried everything but it is just so slow. I have watched all your videos (and others) but nothing improves the speed, reliability or usability. What are my options? I would think that a hard drive hub, in which I can use the WD red drives, would be a good solution? Any thoughts will be much appreciated. I am close to throwing it in the bin (trash in the US haha). WD have ignored ALL my communications.
I would look at one of the Synology devices. The new DS220+ is a good one.
Can you use an android phone to unlock the non touch t7 and then connect it to an iPad, or will it stay locked ?
The Touch 1tb is like $40 more on Amazon now ! I thought it was $10 more?
Hi Lon,
I want to use this on my nvdia shield tv pro. Do you think i would get the maximum speed that the ssd comes with? thanks
Shield does not have usb 3.2. T5 would be fine if you can find one for less
can you do a review on WD black P50 Thanks
If we do not setup password on T7 non-touch can it be used in an iPad directly or any other PC?
Yes without a password it works just like any external drive
@@LonSeidman Thank for the information ! :) This helps.
Can I use T7 Touch ssd version for bootcamp windows 10 on MacBook Pro??
Do you need to download the files it comes with or can you use it straight out the box
You don't have to, but if you want to have it password protected then yeah.
Great review - thank you (I just bought one)
Very cool to have this option!
I have the 2020 iMac, 27" 5K.... which "port" would I use with the T7 ?
A USB-A port, or USB-C Port. The T7 comes with both cables
Is it good for gaming?
So what's the best deal for a external drive to be used on an xbox series x? If you don't recieve the faster speeds due to the lower spec 3.1 ports? Go for more capacity with a traditional hard drive? Tho you lose the ability to play current gen games..
Can I download steam games on this on my $900 hp pavilion gaming laptop?
Yes
Got this on sale today for $147 1TB I got the red one because I have too many black HDD's. Plus it's fast on my 3.2 Gen 2 port and red looks faster.
If I don’t put a password on it, will it open right away on an iPad?
Hello sir please reply samsung T7 .. is it compatiable with andriod devices and it will work fine ... I want to purchase it for andriod device .
Yes see here- th-cam.com/video/1_wVyeN1NSs/w-d-xo.html
Can the fingerprint unlock be configured for multiple users? Or is it one fingerprint only?
Yes
Why i am facing heating issue in T7 SSD. is it normal?
it is normal, i have the same issue
Just stick a fan over it. It'll be fine.
Thanks for the informative video!
Lon seriously missed a point here.
After 22 gb (500gb), or 42gb (1tb), or 78gb (2tb) of files, the drive slows down to 256 MB/s, SLOWER THAN THE T5
Excellent video!
Great video! I am torn with choosing the 500GB T5 vs T7. I am more concerned over older USB compatibility and sustained speed with large files. There are mixed reviews on the matter that say stick with the T5.
I was too, but the only reason to get the non-touch T7 is for the enhanced read/write speeds that is only really beneficial to computers that have USB 3.2 Gen 2. Idk what kind of computer you use but all MacBooks past 2016 I believe have 3.2 Gen 2 meaning you will see almost the doubled speeds from the T5.
USB is backward compatible. The only reason to stick with T5 is if your computer doesn't have the new USB-C 3.1 Gen2 to take advantage of the speed of the T7 but that is only useful if the T5 is cheaper. In my case, the T7 I bought was actually cheaper than the T5 so I just went with the T7. Another reason to go with the T5 over the T7 is if you plan to pimp your drive. Since the T5 has been around longer and was quite popular, there have been quite a number of accessories for it, like cases and mounts. If you plan on getting some, you'll have a wider selection if you go with the T5.
will it work with Xbox series s/x?
Excellent video. I use many different computers so touch it is!
Good video but next time please real life scenarios with copying data
Just note that the t7 does not have a dram whereas the t5 does
Thank you for this
2 yrs later, 1TB is $115 on amazon today vs $179 in 2020 July, that’s 60 bucks diff
Continue to wait until it’s $99 for 1TB
80$ now🍏
So wait, does this drive support Gentoo or doesn't it?
Other than likely being formatted as NTFS out of the box it should, as long as you reformat to something like EXT4 or EXFAT or something
thanks
Nice one
Hi Lon
Lol the subtitles say "hey everybody its lineside button"
Cool!
It’s not a harddrive
Hhhmmm how would it run on a xbox one X 🤔
It causes my games to skip during cutscenes and loading screens. Technically it’s still loading faster but it freezes and causes cutscenes to stutter.
I could have a bad on tho
@@raymoss248
I think that happen because of the heat it gives off. Just have a fan over it when using it for gaming.
You had to flip it over at least once! What is wrong with you man!
Can you make video shows us the speed of copying files from phone to the SSD and from SSD to phone if I donate $105 to you? We want the video today important Plz.
shitty usbc -_- whyyyyyyy
First
😡
one of the first ten to comment (7th) lol
Second 🥺
Sorry, but I'm happy with my $59. Wd my cloud, and passport.
Lon.TV Dose the 500GB Version work with the PS5 or would you need the 1TB ?
Yes it will work fine ps will format it for you