I was just about to buy the SanDisk Extreme Pro, but this convinced me to get the T7 over it. Considering my laptop only has USB A ports, I won't be seeing much of a difference and I'll be saving $100 too. Thanks!
Hey guys! It's been reported that the SanDisk gets higher speeds on a 3.1 gen 2x2 port. The MacBook pro has 3.1 gen 2. So if you have a PC that has these ports, the SanDisk might be good pick for you as well.
I bought a Samsung T7 1Tb for $109.00 during the 2021 Black Friday deals for an M1 Macbook Air as external storage. It may not have the highest read & write speeds compared to some alternatives. Nevertheless, the price to performance ratio of the T7 for storing files and documents more than suits my needs and simple workflow. Thanks for the informative video.
Great video! I have the X5 as essentially a permanent part of my iMac setup, so I’m not concerned about its ability to withstand water exposure or being banged around while being transported. In that context, it’s a superb, super-fast and reliable external Thunderbolt SSD drive. And hey, call me crazy but I very much like the spacey design!
Hi Bob! The X5 is an absolute beast and every bit as good as the Lacie. I was just having some fun with it. I like the Lacie better but that's 100% down to personal preference, not performance. And if you like the spacey design, beam me up Bob!
@@PatrickRambles Haha. Keep up the good work. At some point, it might be worthwhile to do a video on the best USB-C SSD’s and one on the best Thunderbolt drives. That’s assuming more new models emerge in 2021. Thanks again for your thoughtful reviews.
And the LaCie's TBW (Terabytes Written) is also much better than the Samsung X5. 1300 TBW for the LaCie with 1TB storage and 600 TBW for the Samsung X5 with 1TB storage.
Thank you for the great reviews and links Patrick! Finally decided on the T7. I think it supports my needs. Thank you for helping me with the decision.
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Thanks to your video I think I finally made my choice after weeks of researching. It's Sandisk Pro V2, because 1gb/s is more than enough for me, and the price rocks. Thanks!
When choosing one of these for the IPad Pro 2020, going with the Sandisk versions. Would you get the v2 extreme or the normal extreme? Is the extra speed able to be utilized on that iPad?
For the iPad I'd get the normal extreme. Even the latest iPad pro has a seriously restricted port. If it's just for your iPad, I'd save the money and get the normal extreme.
I have the Samsung T5 T7 Both 2T each use them for large format photo editing transferring ,archiving. T7 most of the time is too hot to be touch T5 feeling almost warm.Yes that concern for long time last.T5 is my fave cuz i trust it more. I know most everyone talking about speed transfers and leaving a very important part Blanc. . All i can say the T5 even with large files 500G performed fine with out issues. As always great work Patrick!!!
What is the max speed attainable from the two USB-C ports on MacBook Pro or MacBook Air M1’s? Wouldn’t both Sandisk Extreme Pro SDD’s, have the same read/write speeds based on the limit of Mac’s internal ports?
Hi Patrick. I've read multiple reviews about the Sandisk getting extremely hot, and hoped I wouldn't have the same issue. Unfortunately, even with purchasing a 4TB sandisk and doing video editing off of it, it became super hot even when not in use and was causing glitching and freezing within Premiere. Sandisk hasn't seemed to address these issues or want to fix them. Are you using the Sandisk for editing or just storage/backup? Most of the reviews I've read where people are happy with Sandisk seem to be for back up. Thinking I should just return it instead of replace it and buy Lacie, but it's SO expensive. Any thoughts?
Hi there. They all get hot to be honest, it's what SSDs do because there is no active cooling. The Lacie is by far my favorite but that gets hot too, you just don't notice it as much because of the thick silicone housing.
@@PatrickRambles thanks for your response. I've used Samsung before and had no issues with overheating. It's all aluminum exterior though, I believe. However, Samsung didn't make a large enough storage that I required, which is why I bought Sandisk. Heat wouldn't concern me if it wasn't causing defects or actual glitches in the editing process, due to everything slowing down because of heat (possibly). Do you use the Sandisk for editing in 4k?
No, I exclusively use the Lacie these days if I edit off a drive. The internal SSD on the M1 Max MacBook Pro is so fast though that I actually prefer editing straight from the computer. But yeah the Lacie is the one for me.
I have the Sandisk Extreme v2 (not the Pro) and it's fast for sure...but I feel that it gets way too hot while editing 4k...is the Samsung T7 the same? less hot? it really worries me that it gets too hot...which one would be better for video editing? 4k? thanks
I'll definitely test some drives. I don't own all of these ones anymore. The Lacie is my favorite right now! I also received a very cool hybrid between a hub and an SSD which I think could be ideal for the iPad.
@@PatrickRambles Yaaa!!! Maybe when my channel grows bigger and I have a better workflow, I'll save up for one! Currently saving up for a camera though! 😅
@@PatrickRambles Awwww thank you so much!!! I have been filming on my OnePlus 8 Pro! And a little bit in the iPhone when I still had it! Have you seen my full iphone review yet? 😅😅😅 It would be awesome if you could take a look! Thanks Patrick! 😁😁😁
this was super useful! thank you! the lacie is too expensive for me. I think ill go for the sandisk extreme pro v2. I need it for music production. I want to work off logic files in external ssd.
hello man, which is better, the Larise Rugged Mini vs T7 is better? for speed and price how do I get the features and save the budget? please give a solution thanks mate
Hey there! It's apples and oranges. The Lacie Rugged Mini is not an SSD drive. So the T7 is faster, much lighter and arguable more durable, or at least drop resistant. Personally I can't think of a good reason to choose an HDD over an SSD except budget.
Hey man. Nope. I find that the faster Samsung drives get quite hot (T7 does as well) but no overheating. There is a noticeable difference to the other drives though. The SanDisk stays coolest. I landed on the Lacie because it is the full package of speed, ruggedness, and very little heat. Plus the waterproof feature is neat!
Good day, I would like to ask for a speed test of each SSD on the new Ipad Pro M1 on the new thunderbolt 4 port, I would like to buy the sandisk extreme pro ssd, but I am hesitating because I dont know if it is worth it and if I can utilize all the 2GB Speed transfers Thank you very much , I hope that you could help me
I haven't tried it on an iPhone and I would not recommend it. You will not reach the top speeds as the iPhone doesn't have the proper usb ports for that. I would use a simpler drive. If you want to stick with Samsung, the T5 will be more than capable.
Are you sure you're using a USB 3.1 gen2x2 port with the sandisk? I have the same device, and I have much better performance, around 1800 MB/s write speed. However, if I use a normal usb 3.1 gen2 port, it only reach around 900 MB/s
Hey Daniele. The MacBook pro 16 inch uses 3.1 gen 2. That should be sufficient as it can handle up to 10 GBPS. The other two drives performed as advertised.
@@PatrickRambles Not really, 10 gbps equals around 1200 MB/s, to fully use the sandisk you need the gen 2x2 which has 20 gbps. I tested it on my PC that has both, and as I said, with the gen 2 i only got 900 mb/s, and 1800 mb/s with the gen 2x2
@@PatrickRambles I'm not saying that the SanDisk is better, but the benchmark in the video is not "fair"... In my computer I have a gen 2x2 port, but not a TB port, so in my case the SanDisk is a better option. So it just depends.
SSDs are known to not like erasing and reloading large files over and over, as do HHDs. Reformatiing and defraging are discouraged. Have things changed?
I’ve been trying to figure out if I should get the T7 or the sandisk extreme pro. “Not the V2”. Also I am using my iPhone. So I’ve been trying to figure out the best setup to get the best speeds. I feel like my read and write speed is limited on my iPhone 11. And wonder if I even need the up to 1050m/bs Any advice would be great!
If you find Thunderbolt external SSDs at price comparable to the affordable and other SSDs (like Samsung T7), is it worth purchasing if you do not need the fast speeds (do not conduct video or photo editing or large data tasks) and have computers without thunderbolt? I understand the samsung X4 is not compatible with other port types. only compatible with thunderbolt USB-C. If you need to put the SSD into a computer without thunderbolt, I would be in trouble. wouldn't I?
It's a good idea to check maximum upload speeds for every connection. E.g. On the thunderbolt ports on my 16 inch MacBook pro, the SanDisk Extreme Pro won't give me max speeds because it's created for usb c 3.2x2. It's still a great drive but it's not as fast as it could be on my Mac. I'm currently using the Lacie Rugged SSD, which is just perfect for me 👌
@@PatrickRambles Thanks for the advice. Seems I should check the drive USB types compatibility to get max speeds to know what to expect. the USB types of the ports of my laptop, HP spectre 13 x360, has USB 3.1 Gen 2 for type C ports (2x) and type A port. Not 3.1 gen 2x2. I'm pretty much looking for a portable SSD that allows me to extend the storage of my laptop along with allowing continuous access to perform data analysis and other tasks (but no video or photo editing) plus use with older computers hence older USB ports. I notice product info for the samsung X5 says "Only compatible with Macs and Windows PCs with Thunderbolt™ 3 ports... Not compatible with PCs only with USB interface." If I want to use the drive with USB-A port too such as transferring data from/ to an older computer, seems I would have a problem with that particular SSD drive unlike others such as Sandisk Extreme Pro V2, which has pretty good speeds along with better compatibility compared to the samsung X5.
I enjoyed the film, but my 2017 MacBookPro has no thunderbolt 3 port, only USB-Cs. So does the 2021 model with which I plan to replace it. Doesn't that rule out the X5 and the Lacie?
@@PatrickRambles Thanks, this is confusing because in your cable run-down from around 1:21, the USB-C cables have no logo while the Thunderbolt 3 have two bolts and the number 3. It looks as if they are different connections. Why would they do that if the ports are the same?
I understand your confusion. Not all TB cables have the bolts on them. But regarding the ports : they are not the same. thunderbolt ports are backwards compatible with usb C. But a pure USB C port will not take TB. The ports on your MacBook are TB ports, so they also take USB C
Hello, I would like to store my music files outside my MacBook. Will I get speed issues playing music files straight from one of these external SSD drives? Is it also possible to connect these devices to an iPhone?
Samsung T7 is not working on mobile. It is working fine on laptops and desktops but when trying on android mobile phones (3 to 4) different mobile or tablets. it's not working saying, no SSD connected. In one mobile after installing software from the play store it is showing the SSD but after entering the password app is crashing and SSD didn't show up and sometimes mobile is also getting hanged trying to read the solid-state disk.
@@PatrickRambles By using type c cable we can connect directly with Android phone in Samsung Ssd but it's not possible with scandisc. Basically I can use data of my SSD using by my android phone.
Hi Alan, I could have been clearer that this test was done in my previous video (this one is a follow-up to that). Thanks for pointing that out. Here is the link to the T7 tests if you're interested: th-cam.com/video/OMwToXdoZZU/w-d-xo.html
@@PatrickRambles Thank you for the link, Patrick! I appreciate your work, these are the exact comparisons I need. Keep up the great productions, you've got a new subscriber in me :)
Dear friend, please include in your reviews the small but important detail that the ruggedness is obtained by a rubber housing and like so, it degrades in time, getting all sticky and unpleasant. Its not only Lacie's problem, but of every company choosing rubberized housing (I still remember a small Asus Eepc laptop and also a Logitech Revolution mouse getting all marmalade after about two years). Sounds amusing but it actually turns out to be quite an unpleasant "feature" for most of the involved products.
Hey man, thanks for the suggestion. Seems pretty self explanatory to me that rubber wears down over a course of years. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts though.
I'm curious if anyone knows if using a USBc to thunderbolt cable is better or the same as using a USBc to USBa cable. Using an older macbook with thunderbolt 2 ports I'm wondering if it's worth getting a different cable since I don't have USBc ports.
If I were you I’d convert thunderbolt (TB) 2 to TB3 using an adapter. TB3 has the highest throughput of all specs so you’ll likely preserve the TB2 rates while terminating in a USBC style connector. Remember that USBC =/= TB3, but TB3 cables and sockets use USBC connectors. TB3 interface is worth it if you’re looking for full backwards compatibility.
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I was just about to buy the SanDisk Extreme Pro, but this convinced me to get the T7 over it. Considering my laptop only has USB A ports, I won't be seeing much of a difference and I'll be saving $100 too. Thanks!
Glad it was useful :)
Hey guys! It's been reported that the SanDisk gets higher speeds on a 3.1 gen 2x2 port. The MacBook pro has 3.1 gen 2. So if you have a PC that has these ports, the SanDisk might be good pick for you as well.
Such a shame about the lower performance on macs, especially the m1s 😔
Agreed. I am using the Lacie now myself as my daiky SSD. I love it.
@@PatrickRambles id get that one if the price tag wasnt so painful!! 😭
I know, they're stupid expensive. If it wasn't for my heavy video files I'd skip it too 😂
Great video!
What's your opinion on the WD_Black P50 Gaming SSD?
I bought a Samsung T7 1Tb for $109.00 during the 2021 Black Friday deals for an M1 Macbook Air as external storage. It may not have the highest read & write speeds compared to some alternatives. Nevertheless, the price to performance ratio of the T7 for storing files and documents more than suits my needs and simple workflow. Thanks for the informative video.
Thanks for sharing!
Great video! I have the X5 as essentially a permanent part of my iMac setup, so I’m not concerned about its ability to withstand water exposure or being banged around while being transported. In that context, it’s a superb, super-fast and reliable external Thunderbolt SSD drive. And hey, call me crazy but I very much like the spacey design!
Hi Bob! The X5 is an absolute beast and every bit as good as the Lacie. I was just having some fun with it. I like the Lacie better but that's 100% down to personal preference, not performance. And if you like the spacey design, beam me up Bob!
@@PatrickRambles Haha. Keep up the good work. At some point, it might be worthwhile to do a video on the best USB-C SSD’s and one on the best Thunderbolt drives. That’s assuming more new models emerge in 2021. Thanks again for your thoughtful reviews.
Does it get hot?
@@joeking433 Not at all.
And the LaCie's TBW (Terabytes Written) is also much better than the Samsung X5.
1300 TBW for the LaCie with 1TB storage and 600 TBW for the Samsung X5 with 1TB storage.
Thank you for the great reviews and links Patrick! Finally decided on the T7. I think it supports my needs. Thank you for helping me with the decision.
I appreciate that, Mark!
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Thanks to your video I think I finally made my choice after weeks of researching. It's Sandisk Pro V2, because 1gb/s is more than enough for me, and the price rocks. Thanks!
Hey man, that's awesome! And a little bonus, if you do have a usb 3.2 port it will be faster for you.
This really helped me find a new back up drive. I couldn't decide until now!
Hey man , glad it was useful ! Which one did you go for ?
@@PatrickRambles I really liked the LaCie but it was a bit out of my budget so I went with the Sandisk.
When choosing one of these for the IPad Pro 2020, going with the Sandisk versions. Would you get the v2 extreme or the normal extreme? Is the extra speed able to be utilized on that iPad?
For the iPad I'd get the normal extreme. Even the latest iPad pro has a seriously restricted port. If it's just for your iPad, I'd save the money and get the normal extreme.
@@PatrickRambles thanks a lot! I did not expect a reply that quick 😁
My phone was in my hand 😆
i need an external ssd for my macbook pro 2017. Which one you recommend ? T7 or Sandisk Extreme V2 ?
Thanks, got headache thinking of these.
I'd go for the T7, they gel better with Macbooks.
I do not store a lot of files, but do own the T7. It is amazing and fast. Great review, thanks for the video.
Hi Steve :) The T7 is and remained a beast! The Lacie and the X5 are for a very specific user group. Those drives are insane..
I have the Samsung T5 T7 Both 2T each use them for large format photo editing transferring ,archiving. T7 most of the time is too hot to be touch T5 feeling almost warm.Yes that concern for long time last.T5 is my fave cuz i trust it more. I know most everyone talking about speed transfers and leaving a very important part Blanc. . All i can say the T5 even with large files 500G performed fine with out issues. As always great work Patrick!!!
Thanks for sharing, Harry!
Really awesome video I’m really new to this but do they both fit the MacBook Air m1 pc
Hey man, yeah should work fine. I'm still using my Lacie.
Patrick again perfectly explained, well done .
Thanks Mia ☺️
Disappointed about the sandisk performance though, was hoping it would be as fast as they advertise
I was surprised as well!
Hi Patric, great video thanks! I think that SanDisk v2 lover performance was due to MacBook port limitation which is USB 3.1 Gen 2 up to 10Gbit/s.
Hi Pawel, thanks! yes the SanDisk works best on a 3.2 port, so it's not great for these Macs.
@@PatrickRambles Actually, I believe they are the same. (3.1 Gen 2 = 3.2)
@@gib6383 it's not.
Great job Patrick!! Like that Sandisk!
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Great informative video Patrick!
Thank you Rjey :)
What is the max speed attainable from the two USB-C ports on MacBook Pro or MacBook Air M1’s? Wouldn’t both Sandisk Extreme Pro SDD’s, have the same read/write speeds based on the limit of Mac’s internal ports?
Hi Patrick. I've read multiple reviews about the Sandisk getting extremely hot, and hoped I wouldn't have the same issue. Unfortunately, even with purchasing a 4TB sandisk and doing video editing off of it, it became super hot even when not in use and was causing glitching and freezing within Premiere. Sandisk hasn't seemed to address these issues or want to fix them. Are you using the Sandisk for editing or just storage/backup? Most of the reviews I've read where people are happy with Sandisk seem to be for back up. Thinking I should just return it instead of replace it and buy Lacie, but it's SO expensive. Any thoughts?
Hi there. They all get hot to be honest, it's what SSDs do because there is no active cooling. The Lacie is by far my favorite but that gets hot too, you just don't notice it as much because of the thick silicone housing.
@@PatrickRambles thanks for your response. I've used Samsung before and had no issues with overheating. It's all aluminum exterior though, I believe. However, Samsung didn't make a large enough storage that I required, which is why I bought Sandisk. Heat wouldn't concern me if it wasn't causing defects or actual glitches in the editing process, due to everything slowing down because of heat (possibly). Do you use the Sandisk for editing in 4k?
No, I exclusively use the Lacie these days if I edit off a drive. The internal SSD on the M1 Max MacBook Pro is so fast though that I actually prefer editing straight from the computer. But yeah the Lacie is the one for me.
I have the Sandisk Extreme v2 (not the Pro) and it's fast for sure...but I feel that it gets way too hot while editing 4k...is the Samsung T7 the same? less hot? it really worries me that it gets too hot...which one would be better for video editing? 4k? thanks
Thanks Patrick. Will you do a test of all these with your new iPad Pro 2021 when you get it please?
I'll definitely test some drives. I don't own all of these ones anymore. The Lacie is my favorite right now! I also received a very cool hybrid between a hub and an SSD which I think could be ideal for the iPad.
@@PatrickRambles I just ordered the same iPad as you so that would be great to see a review of on your new iPad :) Thanks
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Hi Kate! They are Nanlite Pavotubes, they come in all kinds of sizes. These are the 6c. I love Nanlites 👌
@@PatrickRambles Thanks so much for the super speedy reply and I'm looking at these now!
Great video man... Top-notch, I really enjoyed that!
Thanks man, I appreciate that :)
These are some really nice drives. Great video Patrick!
Thanks Adam!
Awesome video! I’ve been trying to decide on an external SSD drive and a huge help!!
Hey Doug! Thanks man, I'm glad it was useful.
Thanks again. Appreciate your work. I'm going to go for the T7 non-touch. Cheers
Great option! Thanks a lot for commenting.
All your tutorials are awesome brother carry on !
Thanks man, I appreciate that :)
@@PatrickRambles You're welcome Brother :)
Great review but how much is the usb c vs thunderbolt speed difference for SanDisk 1000 and 2000 mb/s variants???
Awesome video and lovely background..thanks for the useful info.
Thanks man, and good to see you back here :)
Great comparison Patrick!!! You make me want one now! They are so expensive tho! 😅😅😅
I know... They really are. But once I got over the huge hole in my wallet, I'm utterly in love with the Lacie! It's so fast 🔥
@@PatrickRambles Yaaa!!! Maybe when my channel grows bigger and I have a better workflow, I'll save up for one! Currently saving up for a camera though! 😅
That's a great thing to save up for. Have you been filming on your phone? Your videos look real good man. I love your content, great use of humor 👍
@@PatrickRambles Awwww thank you so much!!! I have been filming on my OnePlus 8 Pro! And a little bit in the iPhone when I still had it! Have you seen my full iphone review yet? 😅😅😅 It would be awesome if you could take a look! Thanks Patrick! 😁😁😁
this was super useful! thank you! the lacie is too expensive for me. I think ill go for the sandisk extreme pro v2. I need it for music production. I want to work off logic files in external ssd.
It's more than capable! The Lacie for me is just for the video editing, or I wouldn't have bought it either.
I may need to upgrade my drive this year. these look good.
Absolute monsters
The T7 is crazy fast! Thanks for the video.
Thanks Nelson!
I like your video with honesty ❤
Hey, Patrick thank you for that review. I really liked your Pouch Tech. Could you post the link for that, please? thank you, man.
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This is ideal follow up comparison that was needed after your 'Samsung T5 vs T7 Touch (vs Sandisk Extreme)' video. Brilliant, thank you! 👍
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words!
@@PatrickRambles You're most welcome, it's least I can say :)
hello man, which is better, the Larise Rugged Mini vs T7 is better? for speed and price how do I get the features and save the budget? please give a solution thanks mate
Hey there! It's apples and oranges. The Lacie Rugged Mini is not an SSD drive. So the T7 is faster, much lighter and arguable more durable, or at least drop resistant. Personally I can't think of a good reason to choose an HDD over an SSD except budget.
@@PatrickRambles thanks your answer is very helpful. is T7 still compatible with mac pro 2011?
Not sure, but if it is, it won't be at maximum speed. The older macs have slower ports.
Also...in addition...I've usb 3.0 port and normal usb c(not the thunderbolt one),performance will be good for gaming and any heating issue?
Quick question: is the T7 USB-C to USB-A cable 3.2 on both sides or is the USB-A part just 2.0?
Awesome coverage!
Thanks a lot!
Hmmm honestly that V2 is a beast also the LaCie. The Samsung just looks clunky but the T7 is nice as well! Great stuff!
The Lacie is definitely my favorite. Just as fast as the X5 but more to offer 🔥
Thank You Mr.P Great Review, I will purchase the T7 it's the best SSD for me. Thank you again
Thanks!
The Lacie is 🤯
It's insane!
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Does the Samsung X5 also run with the new MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 4?
Will test as soon as my new MBP comes in!
Can you use the X5 on a PS5 for game storage or would you recommend something different?
Hey Timothy, I'd say you don't need an X5 for that. I think a T5 will be plenty fast for storage and a lot cheaper.
@@PatrickRambles Thanks! I appreciate it!
Thanks Patrick, after watching several videos I finally find my answer!!!
Hey man, thanks! I'm glad I could help :)
have you tried the Sabrent Rocket Nano yet? It looks pretty good..
Looks cool but it maxes out at 1000mbps
Did you get some issue with Samsung X5 in terms of overheating?
Hey man. Nope. I find that the faster Samsung drives get quite hot (T7 does as well) but no overheating. There is a noticeable difference to the other drives though. The SanDisk stays coolest. I landed on the Lacie because it is the full package of speed, ruggedness, and very little heat. Plus the waterproof feature is neat!
Ty!
Those drop tests though, the agonyyyyy 🤧🤧🤧
It hurt so good
what computer did you test this on?
MacBook pro 16 inch
Love the background
Thanks Rjey!
great followup video. It helped me decide my purchase. Thanks
Thanks for letting me know, Charles. I appreciate it!
Thank you Patrick, will done and direct to the point 👍
Thanks mate, I appreciate that :)
What HD Drive are you using?
Hey man. I just use SSDs and a NAS.
Drop test was mandatory
It hurt a little but yes, had to be done
Good day,
I would like to ask for a speed test of each SSD on the new Ipad Pro M1 on the new thunderbolt 4 port, I would like to buy the sandisk extreme pro ssd, but I am hesitating because I dont know if it is worth it and if I can utilize all the 2GB Speed transfers
Thank you very much , I hope that you could help me
Do you know if SSD Extreme Pro V2 work on iPhone?
Pls can all these drives store PC games? Especially the SanDisk?
Is t7 good for iPhone?
I want to use it for my editing software LumaFusion
Hi there! As far as I'm aware, you can't edit straight or an SSD using iPhone or IPad. You'd have to transfer the files to your iPhone first.
@@PatrickRambles but is it good for iPhone? Any heating issues? People are complaining about the heating thing
I haven't tried it on an iPhone and I would not recommend it. You will not reach the top speeds as the iPhone doesn't have the proper usb ports for that. I would use a simpler drive. If you want to stick with Samsung, the T5 will be more than capable.
@@PatrickRambles thanks for information.
No problem!
Question: How do you verify authenticity of the SanDisk Extreme Pro?
Are you sure you're using a USB 3.1 gen2x2 port with the sandisk? I have the same device, and I have much better performance, around 1800 MB/s write speed.
However, if I use a normal usb 3.1 gen2 port, it only reach around 900 MB/s
Hey Daniele. The MacBook pro 16 inch uses 3.1 gen 2. That should be sufficient as it can handle up to 10 GBPS. The other two drives performed as advertised.
@@PatrickRambles Not really, 10 gbps equals around 1200 MB/s, to fully use the sandisk you need the gen 2x2 which has 20 gbps.
I tested it on my PC that has both, and as I said, with the gen 2 i only got 900 mb/s, and 1800 mb/s with the gen 2x2
Thanks Daniel. Well, that is a huge shortcoming in itself my opinion. More reason to invest a bit more and get a Lacie or the X5.
@@PatrickRambles I'm not saying that the SanDisk is better, but the benchmark in the video is not "fair"... In my computer I have a gen 2x2 port, but not a TB port, so in my case the SanDisk is a better option. So it just depends.
That's an important point you make. I'll put it in the pinned comment.
Choosing the LaCie was a good choice! The V2 not much a beast after all! Lol
Coach!! To be fair, they all are insane drives. The Lacie and the Samsung are just on another level!
which one is best for long storage data ??????
Every SSD drive can fail at some point , just like any other drive. I would never recommend keeping important files on only one drive.
@@PatrickRambles thanks sir
SSDs are known to not like erasing and reloading large files over and over, as do HHDs.
Reformatiing and defraging are discouraged. Have things changed?
I imagine so. Can't remember the last time I defragged anything 😅
I’ve been trying to figure out if I should get the T7 or the sandisk extreme pro. “Not the V2”. Also I am using my iPhone. So I’ve been trying to figure out the best setup to get the best speeds. I feel like my read and write speed is limited on my iPhone 11. And wonder if I even need the up to 1050m/bs
Any advice would be great!
Hi Andrew, I did a video on those drives as well :). Honestly, you can't go wrong with the either of those drives or even the T5. The T7 is faster.
Why is the Samsung X5 not for sale anywhere anymore in 2023??
Just checked Amazon and you're right. No idea!
Great work. Appreciated.
Thanks Ali :)
Thank U for the Educative & Helpful Video!
Thanks man, I appreciate it!
If you find Thunderbolt external SSDs at price comparable to the affordable and other SSDs (like Samsung T7), is it worth purchasing if you do not need the fast speeds (do not conduct video or photo editing or large data tasks) and have computers without thunderbolt? I understand the samsung X4 is not compatible with other port types. only compatible with thunderbolt USB-C. If you need to put the SSD into a computer without thunderbolt, I would be in trouble. wouldn't I?
It's a good idea to check maximum upload speeds for every connection. E.g. On the thunderbolt ports on my 16 inch MacBook pro, the SanDisk Extreme Pro won't give me max speeds because it's created for usb c 3.2x2. It's still a great drive but it's not as fast as it could be on my Mac. I'm currently using the Lacie Rugged SSD, which is just perfect for me 👌
@@PatrickRambles Thanks for the advice. Seems I should check the drive USB types compatibility to get max speeds to know what to expect. the USB types of the ports of my laptop, HP spectre 13 x360, has USB 3.1 Gen 2 for type C ports (2x) and type A port. Not 3.1 gen 2x2. I'm pretty much looking for a portable SSD that allows me to extend the storage of my laptop along with allowing continuous access to perform data analysis and other tasks (but no video or photo editing) plus use with older computers hence older USB ports. I notice product info for the samsung X5 says "Only compatible with Macs and Windows PCs with Thunderbolt™ 3 ports... Not compatible with PCs only with USB interface." If I want to use the drive with USB-A port too such as transferring data from/ to an older computer, seems I would have a problem with that particular SSD drive unlike others such as Sandisk Extreme Pro V2, which has pretty good speeds along with better compatibility compared to the samsung X5.
I enjoyed the film, but my 2017 MacBookPro has no thunderbolt 3 port, only USB-Cs. So does the 2021 model with which I plan to replace it. Doesn't that rule out the X5 and the Lacie?
Hi there! Are you sure? The 2017 MacBook pro should have TB ports.
@@PatrickRambles Thanks. Hang on, are Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C ports the same?
Not necessarily, but the thunderbolt ports on the MacBook double as USB C ports. I'm pretty sure your Mac had TB ports (that also function as usb c)
@@PatrickRambles Thanks, this is confusing because in your cable run-down from around 1:21, the USB-C cables have no logo while the Thunderbolt 3 have two bolts and the number 3. It looks as if they are different connections. Why would they do that if the ports are the same?
I understand your confusion. Not all TB cables have the bolts on them. But regarding the ports : they are not the same. thunderbolt ports are backwards compatible with usb C. But a pure USB C port will not take TB. The ports on your MacBook are TB ports, so they also take USB C
If the Sandisk was using the TB3 cable could you expect higher performance?
No, because the SanDisk needs a usb c 3.2 port for max speeds.
@@PatrickRambles Right on. Thanks for getting back to me. I’m going be using a new M1 Mac, wasn’t sure what to expect out of this drive.
I went for the Lacie myself and haven't regretted it.
Hey man. I really like what you're doing. thank you for the help.
Thanks Scott, I really appreciate you taking the time to tell me that. Thank you.
Hey question which is best for normal ps4
Hey! You don't need these fast drives. A Samsung T5 should do.
@@PatrickRambles ok thanks
Hello, I would like to store my music files outside my MacBook. Will I get speed issues playing music files straight from one of these external SSD drives? Is it also possible to connect these devices to an iPhone?
These drives are fast enough to edit 4K video footage straight from the drive. Playing music off the drive will be a breeze.
@@PatrickRambles Thnx!
Quick question: Does the Samsung X5 work with standard USB C ports? (Not just Thunderbolt 3)
Hey man, no it doesn’t work with regular USB c ports because it needs to be powered.
@@PatrickRambles but the Laci does right? I heard it works with standard usb-c and T3
Yes! The Lacie is my absolute favorite these days.
Can you make comparison for Sandisk and TeamGroup PD1000?
Nice Background bro
Helpful content👌
Thank you :)
Samsung T7 is not working on mobile. It is working fine on laptops and desktops but when trying on android mobile phones (3 to 4) different mobile or tablets. it's not working saying, no SSD connected. In one mobile after installing software from the play store it is showing the SSD but after entering the password app is crashing and SSD didn't show up and sometimes mobile is also getting hanged trying to read the solid-state disk.
Great information..but You didn't mention that scandisc won't work with mobile. When samsung is ..
Thanks. But what do you mean it won't work with mobile. I've used it with my ipad without any issues.
@@PatrickRambles By using type c cable we can connect directly with Android phone in Samsung Ssd but it's not possible with scandisc.
Basically I can use data of my SSD using by my android phone.
Can a ssd be used for a ipad mini 6 ?
To transfer files? Sure.
Thank you. Very helpful.
Thanks! Glad it was useful
sir,can i store data for long time plz sir reply my question??????? i have important data that i wan to save in T7 samsung for long storage data ....
did you skip the T7 in the disc speed test that begins at 7:08 or am I missing it somehow?
Hi Alan, I could have been clearer that this test was done in my previous video (this one is a follow-up to that). Thanks for pointing that out. Here is the link to the T7 tests if you're interested: th-cam.com/video/OMwToXdoZZU/w-d-xo.html
@@PatrickRambles Thank you for the link, Patrick! I appreciate your work, these are the exact comparisons I need. Keep up the great productions, you've got a new subscriber in me :)
Thanks Alan! I appreciate it :)
You should display the performance result in a chart so it's easier to compare instead of having the viewers remembering each results...
earned one suby...mate good work
Thanks man, I appreciate that!
Love it!
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what about the cache on these drives?
Would the SanDisk be good for djing just music maybe videos
Hey man, yeah all three of em are excellent for that. They are fast enough for me to edit straight off the drive.
@@PatrickRambles great thanks for the response
Weird results on sandisk! I’ve got 2TB model for the slower model and it’s plenty fast and was a super cheap deal, more than happy with it
Dear friend, please include in your reviews the small but important detail that the ruggedness is obtained by a rubber housing and like so, it degrades in time, getting all sticky and unpleasant. Its not only Lacie's problem, but of every company choosing rubberized housing (I still remember a small Asus Eepc laptop and also a Logitech Revolution mouse getting all marmalade after about two years). Sounds amusing but it actually turns out to be quite an unpleasant "feature" for most of the involved products.
Hey man, thanks for the suggestion. Seems pretty self explanatory to me that rubber wears down over a course of years. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts though.
I just ordered a T7 Touch silver for my PS5.
Nice 👌
I'm curious if anyone knows if using a USBc to thunderbolt cable is better or the same as using a USBc to USBa cable. Using an older macbook with thunderbolt 2 ports I'm wondering if it's worth getting a different cable since I don't have USBc ports.
If I were you I’d convert thunderbolt (TB) 2 to TB3 using an adapter. TB3 has the highest throughput of all specs so you’ll likely preserve the TB2 rates while terminating in a USBC style connector.
Remember that USBC =/= TB3, but TB3 cables and sockets use USBC connectors. TB3 interface is worth it if you’re looking for full backwards compatibility.
Is it just me or Am I seeing a tesla like design on the Samsung X5? 🔥🔥🔥🔥
It's an acquired taste 😂
@@PatrickRambles 🤣😝
Thank You!
Thanks Norman!
Samsung X Weird designs 🤞
Nice video. 👍
Thank you :)
Nice!!
Thanks :)