--- product_id: 210643465 title: "SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 500GB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC500H/AM, Blue" brand: "samsung" price: "FREE" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/210643465-samsung-t7-portable-ssd-500gb-external-solid-state-drive-speeds store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 1050MB/s blazing read speed USB 3.2 Gen 2 ultra-fast interface 6ft drop shock-resistant build SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 500GB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC500H/AM, Blue **Brand:** samsung **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Store Fast, Work Faster — Don’t Let Slow Storage Hold You Back! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 500GB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC500H/AM, Blue by samsung - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/210643465-samsung-t7-portable-ssd-500gb-external-solid-state-drive-speeds) ## Best For - samsung enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted samsung brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built for the Bold:** Shock-resistant up to 6 feet means your data stays safe no matter where your hustle takes you. - • **Compact Yet Mighty:** Sleek aluminum unibody design fits in your pocket but packs up to 4TB capacity—carry your entire digital life effortlessly. - • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience near-instant file access with PCIe NVMe tech delivering up to 1,050MB/s read speeds—because your creativity can't wait. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly connect to PCs, Macs, gaming consoles, and smartphones—your all-in-one storage sidekick for work and play. - • **Future-Proof Your Workflow:** Supports ultra-high-res 4K 60fps video recording directly from your devices—perfect for creators who demand excellence. ## Overview The Samsung T7 Portable SSD is a 500GB external solid-state drive featuring USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity and PCIe NVMe technology for blazing read speeds up to 1,050MB/s. Its durable aluminum unibody design offers shock resistance up to 6 feet, making it ideal for professionals, gamers, and creators on the go. Compatible with a wide range of devices including PCs, Macs, gaming consoles, and smartphones, the T7 supports ultra-high-resolution 4K video recording and comes with a 3-year limited warranty. ## Description Create. Explore. Store. The T7 Portable SSD delivers fast speeds and durable features to back up any endeavor. Build your video editing empire, file your photographs or back up your blogs in an instant with its USB 3.2 Gen 2 and NVMe technology. ¹Performance may vary depending on host configuration. To reach maximum read/write speeds of up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s, respectively, the host device and connection cables must support USB 3.2 Gen 2 and the UASP mode must be enabled. ²Host device compatibility may vary. ³Included SSD cable recommended. ⁴Based on an internal free fall shock test conducted under controlled conditions. ⁵Source: 2003-Q3 2020 IHS Markit data: NAND suppliers' revenue market share. ## Features - MADE FOR THE MAKERS: Create; Explore; Store; The T7 Portable SSD delivers fast speeds and durable features to back up any endeavor; Build your video editing empire, file your photographs or back up your blogs all in an instant - SHARE IDEAS IN A FLASH: Don’t waste a second waiting and spend more time doing; The T7 is embedded with PCIe NVMe technology that brings fast read and write speeds up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s¹, making it almost twice as fast as the T5 - ALWAYS MAKE THE SAVE: Compact design with massive capacity; With capacities up to 4TB, save exactly what you need to your drive – from large working files to game data and everything in between - ADAPTS TO EVERY NEED: Whether using a PC or mobile phone, count on the T7 for extensive compatibility²; It’s a true team player when it comes to heavy-duty application usage or file-saving - HI RESOLUTION VIDEO RECORDING: Record Ultra High Resolution (4K 60fs) videos directly onto the T7 Portable SSD with your favorite camera or mobile devices; Supports iPhone 15 Pro Res 4K at 60fps video and more³ - ALL FOR THE SHOT: This strong, sturdy sidekick will help you see it through with shock resistance and fall protection up to 6 feet⁴; With its solid aluminum unibody construction, it’s made to withstand any adventure - WORLD’S #1 FLASH MEMORY BRAND: Performance and reliability from the world’s #1 brand for flash memory since 2003⁵; All firmware and components are produced in-house, including our world renowned DRAM and NAND, for quality and you can trust ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Additional Features | Portable | | Asin | B0874XJL6M | | Best Sellers Rank | #2 in External Solid State Drives | | Brand | Samsung | | Built In Media | USB Cable | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 1 | | Color | Blue | | Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Laptop, Smartphone, Television, iPhone 15 | | Compatible Video Game Console Models | Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox SERIES S, Microsoft Xbox SERIES X, Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 4, Sony PlayStation 5 | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Package Type | FFP | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (6,605) 4.8 out of 5 stars | | Data Transfer Rate | 10 gigabits_per_second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GB | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum | | Form Factor | Portable | | Hard Disk Description | Solid State Hard Drive | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 inches | | Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.2 | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 500 | | Hard Drive Size | 500 GB | | Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0 Type C | | Hardware Platform | PC, Mac, Gaming Console, Android | | Installation Type | External Hard Drive | | Item Dimensions L X W X Thickness | 3.35"L x 2.24"W x 0.31"Th | | Item Type Name | External Solid State Drive | | Item Weight | 2.08 ounces | | Manufacturer | Samsung | | Media Speed | 1000 megabytes_per_second | | Mfr Part Number | MU-PC500H/AM | | Model Name | Samsung T7 | | Model Number | MU-PC500H | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Read Speed | 1050 megabytes_per_second | | Specific Uses For Product | Personal | | Upc | 887276410746 | | Warranty Description | 3 year limited warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Samsung - **Color:** Blue - **Compatible Devices:** Gaming Console, Laptop, Smartphone, Television, iPhone 15 - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 500 GB - **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Hard Drive - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 inches - **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 3.2 - **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive - **Special Feature:** Portable ## Images ![SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 500GB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC500H/AM, Blue - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91n044oeDZL.jpg) ![SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 500GB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC500H/AM, Blue - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-FXwlcbGL.jpg) ![SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 500GB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC500H/AM, Blue - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61XXrrKIn0L.jpg) ![SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 500GB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC500H/AM, Blue - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518vN-Q-M1L.jpg) ![SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 500GB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC500H/AM, Blue - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+0IDEzgTL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Memory Storage Capacity** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: I am running mac os catalina. if i reformat the drive, will it erase the cache that’s built into the drive?** A: Reformatting this external SSD will not do anything to its cache. In any case, the cache is used only during read/write operations, you can’t directly address it as a user and don’t have to think about it at all. You can reformat in APFS for best Mac performance or use any other scheme you need, including multiple partitions each formatted differently. **Q: Will this ssd work as a external hard drive for ps5** A: Yes, you should be able to use this as an external drive for the PS5 and get full speed on it as long as you plug it into one of the USB 3.2 ports. However, you will still not be able to play PS5 games off of it. You can play PS4 games off of it with improved load times. Per Daniel Bastian's answer regarding the Xbox Series X. You can use the T7 on Series X, but you will not get the full speed. Series X uses USB 3.1 gen 1 ports, which are slower than this SSD. For Series X, you would be better off buying the T5 SSD. **Q: Does the gray t7 match the space gray of a MacBook?** A: no, the ssd is darker than the space grey mac **Q: Can i boot windows 10 directly using boot camp if i connect it to my mbp? im running out of storage on my mac so i don’t want to partitin&useboot camp** A: Yes. You might need to Google how to use an external drive, but the read/write speeds on this are exceptional (1GB/s), and the USB-C to USB-C cable it comes with is top-notch (as is the USB-C to USB-A cable). Obviously, you're going to want to be vary careful not to move the cables when in-use. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice size, durable, long cord. *by on Reviewed in the United States February 7, 2024* This portable ssd drive is a nice size; not too small not too large. the cord is a plus for this item; nice an long; not one of those short ones just a few inches long. This cord is 18 inches; YES! Finally not a micro length cord. the copy write speed is very good; speedy downloads and backup copy of files and documents. Easy to take on the go. The product is very well built. I use one for my Linux box pc also; no problems with partitioning so far. I should be able to dual boot into this portable ssd with my LinuxMint OS. So far so good; no problems. time will tell if this ssd drive will last or not. Some of the other portable ssd drives did not last very long. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, portable, fast SSD useful for many different things *by on Reviewed in the United States March 25, 2022* I've apparently bought 3 of these over the past year or so (just recently realized this). Each one has been for a different use. The first time I bought one was for the most basic of uses - backup storage for family photos. We of course have cloud storage, but for some reason also like to have a physical backup just in case something ever happened with our online accounts and the pictures are of course irreplaceable.The second time I bought one was for a Tesla Model 3 DashCam. I had been using some other flash drives, but the Tesla requires fairly fast write speeds. So this has been plenty fast for that use (I had tried other drives which I thought met the write speed requirements, but maybe those were peak). I didn't want to have any recording issues if something were to happen.The most recent time I bought one of these again, was to actually improve my 2019 iMac that has an absolutely atrocious 5400rpm old fashioned hard drive. Considering I don't use my iMac for much besides internet and MS office, I never thought it would be a problem. But once Catalina came, it fell off a cliff. It should never, ever take 2+ minutes to load MS Excel. So I used this SSD to flash a backup copy, installed the newest OS on it, and instructed the iMac to load from this external SSD (there are articles on how to do this). And wow, it's like having a new computer. Runs plenty fast and loads all my apps rapidly. One of the easiest fixes I could've ever imagined (no way was I going to take the iMac apart myself, and I didn't feel like paying the $$$ for Apple to upgrade it). Hard lesson learned on hard drive quality, but glad I found an easy, relatively cheap fix. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Real World HP Backup File Transfer Speed For Samsung Portable SSD *by on Reviewed in the United States February 2, 2021* Recently I purchased two 500G SSD drives in order to create more reliable back ups for my two computers. My objectives included reasonable price, reliable brands, and USB C connections. The two drives were:SanDisk 500GB Extreme Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GTXVG9P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD 500GB - Up to 1050MB/s - USB 3.2 External Solid State Drivehttps://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-Portable-SSD-500GB-MU-PC500H/dp/B0874XJL6M/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Roll+over+image+to+zoom+in+SAMSUNG+T7+Portable+SSD+500GB+-+Up+to+1050MB%2Fs+-+USB+3.2+External+Solid+State+Drive%2C+Blue+%28MU-PC500H%2FAM%29&qid=1612032896&s=electronics&sr=1-1The Sandisk was used for creating a time machine back up on my Imac; late 2017 vintage, Intel Core i5-7400, 7th Generation, 16G RAM, 500G SSD with Thunderbolt 3 ports. The Sandisk came nicely packaged. It is very small and the opening through the back of the drive makes it easy to “hang” on the back of the imac so that it is out of the way.The Samsung was used for backing up a new HP Pavillion, Intel Core i7-1165G7 11th Generation, 16G RAM and 500G SSD hard drive with Super Speed USB A and Super Speed USB C ports. The Samsung was beautifully packaged, similar to what you might expect from an Apple product. It was also very small but slightly larger than the Sandisk.The Sandisk was able to do a 129G time machine backup in 40 minutes on the mac. It became noticeably warm but performed flawlessly when connected via its USB C output to the Mac’s thunderbolt input….3.3G/minuteThe Samsung was able to do a 229G file transfer in 60 minutes from the HP. This was accomplished using a right click and then the "send to" command. It became very warm but performed flawlessly when connected by it’s USB C output to the HP USB C input….3.8G/minuteAlthough neither drive performed anywhere near their rated speed, they were much faster than the conventional HDD drives I own and light years faster than thumb drives.I would give both drives two thumbs up. I prefer the Sandisk for the Mac because of the ability to easily hang it off the back. As for the Samsung, it is so nice looking and feels so good and is so nicely packaged that you would probably prefer this drive if it is going to be setting out and visible all the time. Realistically, you wouldn't go wrong with it either. Highly Recommended. ## Frequently Bought Together - SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 500GB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC500H/AM, Blue - Case Compatible with Samsung T7/ T7 Touch Portable SSD 1TB 2TB 500GB USB 3.2 External Solid State Drive, Travel Carrying Storage Organizer Fits for USB Cables and More Accessories (Blue) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/210643465-samsung-t7-portable-ssd-500gb-external-solid-state-drive-speeds](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/210643465-samsung-t7-portable-ssd-500gb-external-solid-state-drive-speeds) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-08-28*