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Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD 1TB Beige (MU-PE1T0K/W) Launched in India: IP65 Water & Dust Resistance, 3-Metre Drop Rating, Up to 1,050 MB/s

A Beige Color 1TB Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD (MU-PE1T0K/W) variant is now available to purchase in India online, and is listed on Amazon at launch selling price of Rs.28,699 (Lowest Price on September 30, 2026). The MRP price is Rs.40,899.

Key specs highlights include an IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, a 3-metre drop rating, PCIe NVMe internals over USB 3.2 Gen 2, and sequential speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s read and 1,000 MB/s write.

The T7 Shield MU-PE1T0K/W is the Beige colourway, finished in a rubberized elastomer grip. Samsung also sells the T7 Shield in blue and black, in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capacities, with the 4TB model offered only in black.

Pricing & Availability

Model	Launch Price	Link
Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD 1TB Beige (MU-PE1T0K/W)	Rs.28,699	Amazon India↗

-49%

Samsung T9 Portable External SSD 1TB, USB 3.2, Speed up to 2,000 MB/s Read Speed, Storage for Professional Creators - videographers, Graphic Designers, Artists, MU-PG1T0B/WW, Black

Samsung

#13 in External Solid State Drives

₹20,999.00 Rs.40,899.00 -49%

Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD 1TB USB 3.2 Gen2 External SSD, Up to 1,050MB/s, Rugged, IP65 Water & Dust Resistant, for Photographers, Content Creators and Gaming, Mac Compatible, MU-PE1T0K, Beige

Samsung

#49 in External Solid State Drives

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What We Like About the Samsung T7 Shield MU-PE1T0K/W

IP65 water and dust resistance: rated against water jets and dust ingress
3-metre drop rating: Samsung’s drop test used a free fall onto a metal plate
Up to 1,050 MB/s read, 1,000 MB/s write: PCIe NVMe storage behind a USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection
Rubberized elastomer outer shell: adds grip and a layer of protection around the drive
Password protection and firmware updates: handled through Samsung’s portable SSD software on PC, Mac and Android

Samsung T7 Shield MU-PE1T0K/W carries an IP65 rating.

For the 3-metre drop rating, the drive was dropped in free fall onto a metal plate.

Samsung notes that these ratings come from internal testing under controlled conditions, and that damage caused by liquid, dust or drops is not covered under warranty.

MU-PE1T0K/W uses PCIe NVMe storage, that connects over USB 3.2 Gen 2. Sequential speeds are rated at up to 1,050 MB/s read and up to 1,000 MB/s write.

Samsung states this makes the T7 Shield almost twice as fast as its older T5 portable SSD.

It is compatible with PCs, Macs, Android devices and gaming consoles.

Samsung’s portable SSD software is available for PCs, Macs, and Android smartphones and tablets, and is used to set a password and install firmware updates. It requires Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.10 or Android 5.1 or newer, and firmware updates need a PC or Mac with an internet connection.

Samsung Magician, which adds drive health checks, performance tools and data protection, is available on Windows only.

Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD 1TB Beige (MU-PE1T0K/W) Specifications / Technical Details

Specification	Details
Model Number	MU-PE1T0K/W
Capacity	1TB (1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes)
Interface	USB 3.2 Gen 2
Storage Type	PCIe NVMe
Sequential Read	Up to 1,050 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 1,000 MB/s
Water & Dust Resistance	IP65
Drop Resistance	Up to 3 metres
Outer Material	Rubberized elastomer
Compatible Devices	PCs, Macs, Android devices, gaming consoles
Software	Samsung portable SSD software (PC, Mac, Android), Samsung Magician (Windows)
Software Requirements	Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.10, Android 5.1 or higher
Colour	Beige
Other Capacities	2TB, 4TB (4TB in black only)
Other Colours	Blue, Black

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Samsung T9 Portable External SSD 1TB (MU-PG1T0B) Launched in India: USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, Up to 2,000 MB/s Read, AES 256-bit Encryption

The 1TB variant of the Samsung’s T9 Portable External SSD – with a model number – MU-PG1T0B – is now available to purchase in India online. It is now listed on Amazon at a launch selling price of Rs.28,999 (Lowest Price on September 30, 2026). The MRP price is Rs.40,899.

Key specs highlights include a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps) interface, sequential speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s read and 1,950 MB/s write, AES 256-bit hardware encryption, and a 3-metre drop rating.

The Samsung T9 MU-PG1T0B comes in Black, weighs 122 grams, and is backed by a five-year limited warranty.

Pricing & Availability

Model	Launch Price	Link
Samsung T9 Portable External SSD 1TB (MU-PG1T0B)	Rs.28,999	Amazon India↗

-49%

Samsung T9 Portable External SSD 1TB, USB 3.2, Speed up to 2,000 MB/s Read Speed, Storage for Professional Creators - videographers, Graphic Designers, Artists, MU-PG1T0B/WW, Black

Samsung

#13 in External Solid State Drives

₹20,999.00 Rs.40,899.00 -49%

-54%

Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD 1TB USB 3.2 Gen2 External SSD, Up to 1,050MB/s, Rugged, IP65 Water & Dust Resistant, for Photographers, Content Creators and Gaming, Mac Compatible, MU-PE1T0K, Beige

Samsung

#48 in External Solid State Drives

₹18,999.00 Rs.40,899.00 -54%

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What We Like About the Samsung T9 1TB (MU-PG1T0B)

Up to 2,000 MB/s read, 1,950 MB/s write: write speed sits within 50 MB/s of the read figure
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps): the interface the 2,000 MB/s rating is built on
AES 256-bit hardware encryption: encryption runs on the drive itself
Five-year limited warranty: long coverage for a portable drive
3-metre drop resistance at 122 grams: rated for drops in an 88 × 60 × 14 mm body

On the MU-PG1T0B, Samsung rates sequential reads at up to 2,000 MB/s and sequential writes at up to 1,950 MB/s, over a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps) connection with UASP mode support. Samsung states the T9 sustains these speeds during longer transfers, not just short bursts, and calls it its fastest portable SSD for creators.

Samsung lists support for PCs, laptops, Android smartphones and tablets, game consoles, smart TVs and cameras, running Windows, macOS and Android.

The drive is managed through Samsung Magician, which handles firmware updates, encryption settings and drive health monitoring. Data protection comes from AES 256-bit hardware encryption.

According to Samsung, Dynamic Thermal Guard controls heat to keep the SSD at its intended temperature during heavy use. The drive carries a drop rating of up to 3 metres.

Operating temperature is 0°C to 60°C, and the non-operating range is -40°C to 85°C.

Samsung T9 Portable External SSD 1TB (MU-PG1T0B) Specifications / Technical Details

Specification	Details
Model Number	MU-PG1T0B
Capacity	1TB
Interface	USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps)
Sequential Read	Up to 2,000 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 1,950 MB/s
UASP Mode	Supported
Encryption	AES 256-bit hardware encryption
Management Software	Samsung Magician
OS Compatibility	Windows, macOS, Android
Compatible Devices	PCs, laptops, Android smartphones and tablets, game consoles, smart TVs, cameras
Durability	Up to 3-metre drop resistant
Thermal	Dynamic Thermal Guard
Operating Temperature	0°C to 60°C
Non-Operating Temperature	-40°C to 85°C
Dimensions (W × H × D)	88 × 60 × 14 mm
Weight	122 grams
Colour	Black
Certification	CE, BSMI, KC, VCCI, RCM, FCC, IC, UL, TUV, CB, EAC, UKCA, BIS
RoHS	RoHS 2
Warranty	Five-year limited warranty

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Samsung T9 Portable External SSD 4TB (MU-PG4T0B/W) Launched in India – USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, 2,000 MB/s Read and Write, AES 256-bit Encryption

Samsung’s T9 Portable External SSD 4TB (MU-PG4T0B/W) is now available to purchase in India online, and is listed on Amazon at launch selling price of Rs.1,16,799 (Lowest Price on September 3, 2026). The MRP price is Rs.1,63,499.

Key specs highlights include a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps) interface, sequential read and write speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s, AES 256-bit hardware encryption, and a 3-metre drop rating on a 122 gram enclosure.

The T9 is sold in Black and carries a five-year limited warranty.

Pricing & Availability

Model	Launch Price	Link
Samsung T9 Portable External SSD 4TB (MU-PG4T0B/W)	Rs.1,16,799	Amazon India↗

-29%

Samsung T9 Portable External SSD 4TB, USB 3.2, Speed up to 2,000 MB/s Read Speed, Storage for Professional Creators - videographers, Graphic Designers, Artists, MU-PG4T0B/WW, Black

Samsung

#13 in External Solid State Drives

₹1,16,799.00 Rs.163,499.00 -29%

Price last updated on: Oct 25, 2026 at 12:42 AM IST (9 hours ago)

What We Like About the Samsung T9 Portable External SSD 4TB (MU-PG4T0B/W)

2,000 MB/s in both directions: the write figure matches the read figure, rather than the lower sustained write common on portable drives
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 at 20Gbps: double the 10Gbps ceiling of Gen 2×1, which is what the 2,000 MB/s rating needs to be reachable
AES 256-bit hardware encryption: handled on the drive rather than in software, so it does not consume host CPU cycles
3-metre drop rating at 122 grams: rated for drops in an 88 x 60 x 14 mm enclosure
Five-year limited warranty: covers the drive for longer than the three years typical of portable SSDs

Interface & Transfer Speeds

The T9 connects over USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, rated at 20Gbps. Samsung quotes sequential reads of up to 2,000 MB/s and sequential writes of up to 2,000 MB/s, and states the drive holds high speeds through longer transfers rather than only in short bursts. UASP mode is supported.

Reaching the full 20Gbps requires a host port that also supports USB 3.2 Gen 2×2. On a 10Gbps Gen 2×1 port the drive still works, at that port’s lower ceiling.

Capacity & Compatibility

Rated capacity is 4TB, counted by Samsung as 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes, so the figure reported by an operating system will read lower.

Samsung lists compatibility with PCs, laptops, Android smartphones and tablets, game consoles, smart TVs and cameras, across Windows, macOS and Android, including cameras shooting up to 12K.

Encryption & Software

Security is handled by AES 256-bit hardware encryption. Samsung Magician software manages the drive, covering firmware updates, encryption setup and drive health monitoring.

Thermal & Durability

Samsung fits what it calls Dynamic Thermal Guard, which the company states controls heat to hold the drive at its intended operating temperature during heavy use. The drive is rated to withstand drops of up to 3 metres.

Operating temperature range is 0°C to 60°C, with a non-operating range of -40°C to 85°C. Samsung states the drive is designed in compliance with international safety standard IEC 62368-1.

What’s in the Box

Samsung T9 Portable External SSD 4TB
USB-C to USB-C cable
USB-C to USB-A cable

Samsung T9 Portable External SSD 4TB (MU-PG4T0B/W) Specifications / Technical Details

Specification	Details
Model Number	MU-PG4T0B/W
Rated Capacity	4TB
Interface	USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps)
Sequential Read	Up to 2,000 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 2,000 MB/s
UASP Mode	Supported
Encryption	AES 256-bit hardware encryption
Management Software	Samsung Magician
OS Compatibility	Windows, macOS, Android
Compatible Devices	PCs, laptops, Android smartphones and tablets, game consoles, smart TVs, cameras
Durability	Up to 3-metre drop resistant
Thermal	Dynamic Thermal Guard
Operating Temperature	0°C to 60°C
Non-Operating Temperature	-40°C to 85°C
Dimensions (W × H × D)	88 × 60 × 14 mm
Weight	122 grams
Colour	Black
Certification	CE, BSMI, KC, VCCI, RCM, FCC, IC, UL, TUV, CB, EAC, UKCA, BIS
RoHS	RoHS 2
Safety Standard	IEC 62368-1
In the Box	Drive, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A cable
Warranty	Five-year limited warranty

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Samsung T7 Shield & T7 Portable SSD (MU-PE1T0S/W, MU-PE1T0R/W, MU-PE2T0R/W, MU-PC1T0T) Launched in India – IP65, 1,050MB/s, PCIe NVMe

Samsung has launched the T7 Shield Portable SSD in India. The rugged external SSD price starts at Rs.28,699 (Lowest Price on August 13, 2026) for the 1TB variants, with the 2TB variant at Rs.56,999. The MRP price is Rs.40,899 and Rs.81,699 respectively.

The standard Samsung T7 Portable SSD (MU-PC1T0T) in 1TB is listed at Rs.27,158 against an MRP of Rs.39,199.

Key highlights include an IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity, read and write speeds of up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s, and PCIe NVMe internal hardware.

The T7 Shield is listed in Blue and Black, and the standard T7 in Grey.

Pricing & Availability

Variant	Launch Price	MRP
Samsung T7 Shield 1TB (MU-PE1T0S, Black)	Rs.28,699	Rs.40,899
Samsung T7 Shield 1TB (MU-PE1T0R, Blue)	Rs.28,699	Rs.40,899
Samsung T7 Shield 2TB (MU-PE2T0R, Blue)	Rs.56,999	Rs.81,699
Samsung T7 1TB (MU-PC1T0T, Grey)	Rs.27,158	Rs.39,199

What We Like About the Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD

IP65 water and dust resistance — the rating covers dust ingress and low-pressure water jets, which the standard T7 does not carry
Up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s read and write — sequential speeds that use the full USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps interface rather than a 5Gbps link
PCIe NVMe internal hardware — the drive uses NVMe rather than the SATA bridge found in older portable models
Capacities from 1TB to 4TB — the range covers single-drive storage for large video and photo libraries
Cross-platform compatibility — Samsung lists support for PC, Mac, Android devices and gaming consoles

Durability & IP65 Rating

Where the T7 Shield differs from the standard T7 is the enclosure. Samsung rates it IP65 for water and dust resistance, and lists drop resistance alongside it. The company positions the drive for field use by photographers and content creators — work where the drive is carried between locations rather than left on a desk.

The standard Samsung T7 (MU-PC1T0T) does not carry the IP65 rating. That is the main separation between the two lines at the same capacity, and it currently accounts for a difference of about Rs.1,500 — the 1TB T7 Shield at Rs.28,699 against Rs.27,158 for the 1TB T7.

Transfer Speeds & Interface

Both lines connect over USB 3.2 Gen 2, which tops out at 10Gbps, and both are rated for sequential reads of up to 1,050 MB/s and writes of up to 1,000 MB/s. Samsung states this makes the drives almost twice as fast as the previous T5, and attributes the speeds to the PCIe NVMe hardware inside the enclosure.

Samsung also lists direct Ultra High Resolution video recording onto the T7 — 4K at 60fps from a connected camera or mobile device, including iPhone 15 Pro Res 4K at 60fps.

Capacities & Compatibility

The T7 Shield range runs from 1TB to 4TB. On Amazon India, the 1TB and 2TB variants are the ones currently listed, in Black and Blue.

For compatibility, Samsung lists PC, Mac, Android devices and gaming consoles. Both lines use a USB Type-C connector on the drive.

Samsung T7 Shield & T7 Portable SSD Specifications / Technical Details

Specification	Samsung T7 Shield	Samsung T7
Model Numbers	MU-PE1T0S/W, MU-PE1T0R/W, MU-PE2T0R/W	MU-PC1T0T
Capacities Listed (India)	1TB, 2TB	1TB
Capacity Range	Up to 4TB	Up to 4TB
Interface	USB 3.2 Gen 2	USB 3.2 Gen 2
Sequential Read	Up to 1,050 MB/s	Up to 1,050 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 1,000 MB/s	Up to 1,000 MB/s
Internal Hardware	PCIe NVMe	PCIe NVMe
Water & Dust Resistance	IP65	Not rated
Drop Resistance	Listed by Samsung	Not listed
Colours (India)	Blue, Black	Grey
Compatibility	PC, Mac, Android, gaming consoles	PC, Mac, Android, gaming consoles
4K Video Recording	—	4K 60fps direct recording listed