Question 1

Which is better, WD My Passport 4TB or Samsung T7 Shield 4TB?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Samsung T7 Shield 4TB scores higher overall at 9.1/10. The WD My Passport 4TB scored 9/10 and the Samsung T7 Shield 4TB scored 9.1/10 in our Best External Hard Drives 4TB 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the WD My Passport 4TB worth it over the Samsung T7 Shield 4TB?

Accepted Answer

The WD My Passport 4TB scores 9/10 while the Samsung T7 Shield 4TB scores 9.1/10. The WD My Passport 4TB is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best External Hard Drives 4TB 2026 category.

WD My Passport 4TB vs Samsung T7 Shield 4TB: Which to Buy?