Question 1

Which is better, Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD or Samsung 990 Pro NVMe SSD?

Accepted Answer

Both products scored 9.1/10 in our testing — it's a tie. Choose based on which features matter most to you.

Question 2

Is the Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD worth it over the Samsung 990 Pro NVMe SSD?

Accepted Answer

The Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD scores 9.1/10 while the Samsung 990 Pro NVMe SSD scores 9.1/10. The Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD is our "Best Field Storage" pick in the Best Tech for Photographers 2026 category.

Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD vs Samsung 990 Pro NVMe SSD: Which to Buy?