Samsung launches the T7 portable SSD, not to be confused with the T7 Touch. Let's see what it's all about in the 2TB capacity.

Samsung says the Shield's rubberized exterior that protects its aluminum body lets the SSD survive a fall of 9.8 feet, more than the standard T7's 6.5-feet limit.

Buy Samsung's Portable SSD T7 Touch for the speed, but enjoy the perk of its fingerprint scanner, which offers a touch of (non-FIPS-certified) security for a very affordable price.

The Samsung Portable SSD T7 hits the market with a small discount relative to the T7 Touch. The T7 is currently priced at $80, $170, and $320 for 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities, respectively.

Whereas Samsung’s T7 SSD can survive a 6.5-foot drop, the new T7 Shield pushes drop protection to almost 10 feet.

Well, Samsung checked half of those boxes with the T7 Touch — the successor to the T5 and the latest portable SSD from the company.