Samsung’s rugged T7 Shield portable SSD is an astounding 50% off

The Samsung T7 Shield launched in 2022 to much praise for its quick 10Gbps speed, hardy casing, and good looks — including praise from our own review here at PCWorld, in which we gave it a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award. Since then, it’s held up as a reliable option for anyone seeking fast data transfers in rugged conditions.

And now, you can grab the 2TB and 4TB models at their lowest prices this year for Black Friday. Currently, B&H is offering the 2TB T7 Shield for $150 and the 4TB version for $264. That’s roughly 50 percent off the list prices for each model. With SSD prices having risen since last winter, this sale is a welcome respite from the increases.

As a 10Gbps USB-C drive, the T7 Shield is rated for read speeds of up to 1,050MB/s and write speeds of up to 1,000MB/s, and it really delivers on those promises as we saw first-hand in our review. This durable portable drive also comes with an IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, so if you spill water on it or drop it into a puddle, it’ll survive.

Have different criteria for your portable storage? Check out our roundup of the best Black Friday SSD and storage deals. Among them is a discount on the Crucial X9 Pro SSD with an IP55 rating — it’s slightly less rugged than the T7 Shield but also cheaper.

Regardless of which SSD you end up eyeing, be sure not to think on the deal too long. These kinds of discounts can, and do, sell out fast. Again, both the 2TB T7 Shield and 4TB T7 Shield are on sale!