Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - P7 2TB Portable SSD, Up to 4000/3700 MB/s, USB 4.0 - Black
Average customer rating
4.9
(19 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 19 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Samsung - P7 2TB Portable SSD, Up to 4000/3700 MB/s, USB 4.0 - Black
Customer Rating
5
Speed, Storage and Compact
on November 6, 2026
Posted by: samarsood143
from Alpharetta
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This 1TB Samsung Portable SSD is perfect for storing all kinds of media files and documents for personal and professional use. Blazing transfer speed. It took 2-3 sec to transfer a 1 GB media file from my Mac to this. It has a Type-C cable to connect to your Mac or Windows, and no special software is required. Size of a Credit card. Easy to keep in your bag or even a pocket. A good alternative for storage with a 1 time cost for 1TB of storage, no monthly fee and always available.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Samsung P7 Portable SSD – Fast and Compact for Mac
on November 6, 2026
Posted by: SharkSapphire
from Boylston
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using the Samsung P7 Portable SSD with my MacBook, where the Windows 11 virtual machine image (created with UTM) is stored directly on the drive.
The P7 is compact and light, so it’s easy to carry and plug in when I want to run Windows. Because the MacBook has USB4 ports, the drive is fast enough that the virtual machine loads and runs reasonably well for my needs. Large file transfers to and from the drive are quick, and day-to-day use inside the Windows 11 VM feels responsive enough for the tasks I do.
The included cable works reliably, and the drive has been consistent so far when I connect it to run the virtual machine. It supports hardware encryption and works with Samsung Magician software if you want to check the drive or update the firmware. The build feels solid for something this small and portable.
Overall, the P7 has worked well as external storage for my UTM Windows 11 image. It delivers solid USB4 speeds when connected to a compatible port and makes it practical to keep the virtual machine on a portable drive rather than taking up space on the MacBook’s internal storage. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to run a Windows virtual machine from an external SSD on a Mac with USB4 or Thunderbolt ports.
The P7 is compact and light, so it’s easy to carry and plug in when I want to run Windows. Because the MacBook has USB4 ports, the drive is fast enough that the virtual machine loads and runs reasonably well for my needs. Large file transfers to and from the drive are quick, and day-to-day use inside the Windows 11 VM feels responsive enough for the tasks I do.
The included cable works reliably, and the drive has been consistent so far when I connect it to run the virtual machine. It supports hardware encryption and works with Samsung Magician software if you want to check the drive or update the firmware. The build feels solid for something this small and portable.
Overall, the P7 has worked well as external storage for my UTM Windows 11 image. It delivers solid USB4 speeds when connected to a compatible port and makes it practical to keep the virtual machine on a portable drive rather than taking up space on the MacBook’s internal storage. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to run a Windows virtual machine from an external SSD on a Mac with USB4 or Thunderbolt ports.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
My new go-to drive for photo and video work
on November 6, 2026
Posted by: hamb0y
from Honolulu
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a commercial photographer and videographer, I’m constantly moving around massive photo and video files, so quality/reliable storage is a must. During a recent campaign shoot, my camera was tethered to my laptop, saving the original files internally. I used the Samsung P7 to back up the JPEGs as we shot, making it super easy to move images between devices without having to mess around with file transfers. One less thing to worry about on set!
The real test came during lunch. My laptop was rigged to my media cart, but I was able to unplug the P7, bring it over to my iPad, and let my client review the photos in more detail and zoom in to check the image quality. Being able to go from my laptop to my tablet that easily was a huge plus, just plug in and go!
Once home, I also transferred massive Fujifilm RAF RAW files from my 100-megapixel camera, along with RAW open-gate video footage, and this thing moved files faster than any other drive I’ve owned recently. When you’re dealing with files that big, speed matters! It’s lightweight, compact, and easy to throw in my bag without adding to the mountain of gear I already carry around. The included USB-C cable is braided and worked flawlessly, too.
Overall, the Samsung P7 has been a solid addition to my workflow. From backing up images to sharing files between my laptop and iPad for client reviews, it’s made my life on set that much easier. Always a win when gear actually makes your job easier instead of giving you another thing to troubleshoot!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Portable, Fast and Convenient SSD
on November 5, 2026
Posted by: parusianknight
from O Fallon
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm a fan of all things Samsung and this SSD portable hard drive did not disappoint. First, it is small on the outside - a little larger than a stack of three or four credit cards. It is sleek - black with a single usb c port. It has a large capacity - 4TB. Like the Dr Who phone booth. It is small and unremarkable on the outside but large on the inside. The drive comes with a 18" usb c cable that has two velcro loops to keep it snug when stored. My only recommendation would be for it to come with a travel case but there are plenty of generic ones if you need one. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Super Speed Upgrade
on November 5, 2026
Posted by: WxWolf1
from Garner
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am a broadcaster who is always having to move big files around between my broadcast equipment and editing computers, I have been using portable drives for many years and have been super happy each time portable drive speeds advance. This is one of those times! Coming from older portable SSDs that were not able to take full advange of my USB4 ports this one has have a nice jump in speed moving recordings/graphics/game footage between my devices 3-4 times faster than my older drives. I have also edited footage directly off this drive in Premiere Pro without any slowdowns or issues. Very solid upgrade from older SSD's and huge upgrade from portable HDD. No hassles and snappy file moves. Super portable, fits in my pocket, can plug it into my phone while holding both one handed, goes anywhere. I also really like the nice touch with the braided cable, that feels premium and like it will last. Highly recommend this new P7 drive.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Impressive SSD
on November 3, 2026
Posted by: Will2k
from Nokesville
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This SSD is outstanding and I love it for both home and business. It's read and write speeds of up to 4000 MB/s are so quick, making it easy for me to regularly back up all my files. I mainly use it for editing my multitrack podcast recordings in Audacity and it has no issues managing hour long wav files. I have even used it to run my podcast via a virtual machine and had no lag or data issues.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Amazing portable SSD drive.
on October 27, 2026
Posted by: 4motion1
from Danbury
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thus drive is great. Hooking it up to a high speec usb c port on my computer allowed me to backup important documents and pictures with a speed i have not seen before.
This drive is lightweight and portable. It doesn't take up much space at all when placing it into a safe.
One huge benefit of this as opposed to some older drives is there is no need for an additional power supply.
The drive is plug and play.
Although with much troubleshooting I could not get the software to work it worked fine as a backup drive for me.
I would recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders
Customer Rating
5
Perfect For Travelling
on October 26, 2026
Posted by: Anonymous
from Vassalboro
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was impressed by the lightness and small size of the unit. I'll be going on a cruise next spring and even though my phone has lots of capacity, I somehow feel that I'll be using more than my phone can handle. This little device gives me a place to store my photos and videos so that I can delete them from my phone and give me room for the next day's fun! It's also very light weight so adding it to my checked luggage won't be an issue. Overall I'd recommend this for anyone like me who takes TONS of photos and videos!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting The Insiders