Czechs absolutely adore this Samsung SSD. It's tiny and has 2 TB, now discounted by over 3 thousand

SSD prices surged due to the memory crisis, but now a welcome relief comes for one popular model. The Samsung Portable SSD T7 2TB dropped to 6,299 CZK with code ALZADNY30, while at the beginning of the month, the seller charged 9,999 CZK for it. The drive has an excellent reputation, with over 10,000 units sold in total and a rating of 4.9/5 based on almost a thousand reviews.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense for backups, transferring photos and videos, and as fast storage for laptops, tablets, and phones.
⚠️ Consider if you will mind the speed drop during long continuous writes of large files.
💡 For 6,299 CZK, after months of price increases, you are back to a reasonable price for a 2TB SSD.

Why this drive is interesting

External SSDs (solid-state drives without moving parts) have significantly increased in price this year. The memory crisis drove NAND chip prices up all year and was reflected in drives, which we wrote about in the memory crisis overview. The T7 2TB climbed from its original approximately 4,199 CZK to 9,999 CZK at the beginning of September. Now it costs 6,299 CZK with code ALZADNY30, which is a significant drop and, according to Alza, the lowest price in the last month.

Key parameters explained simply

The drive is based on the USB 3.2 Gen 2 and NVMe (fast protocol for SSDs) interface with declared read speeds of up to 1050 MB/s and write speeds of up to 1000 MB/s. Data is protected by 256-bit encryption (AES-256), and temperature is managed by Dynamic Thermal Guard technology. The body is made of aluminum and can withstand a drop from up to two meters. The package includes both USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables, so you can connect the drive to newer and older computers.

Practical aspects: dimensions, connectivity, usage

Dimensions of 85 × 57 × 8 mm and a weight of 72 grams mean the drive fits into a pocket or a small backpack compartment. You can connect it via USB-C to a laptop, tablet, or phone, and it works on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Settings and encryption are handled by the accompanying Samsung Magician app. Thanks to its speed, it can even handle direct editing of photos and videos from the drive without first copying the data to your computer.

What users say

The rating is exceptional: 4.9 out of 5 from 968 reviews, the drive is recommended by 97% of buyers, and with over 10,000 units sold, it has a very low return rate of 0.72%. Most often praised are its speed, small dimensions, metal body, and reliability across platforms, including Macs and iPads.

The main criticism is technical: during long continuous writes of large files, the speed decreases as the buffer fills up, and the drive heats up. This doesn’t matter for backups and regular transfers, but it’s less suitable for hours of continuous video recording. Isolated cases of failures also occur, but the low return rate indicates these are exceptions. Therefore, as with any drive, back up important data elsewhere.

When it doesn’t make sense

If you need storage for hours of continuous 4K video recording or permanent writing of large volumes, opt for a drive with DRAM cache or the more durable T7 Shield series. Those looking for just large capacity at the lowest price and don’t mind slower transfers will save money with a classic HDD. However, for backups, data transfer, and work on the go, the T7 is a perfect fit.

Verdict: who it’s worth it for

For 6,299 CZK with code ALZADNY30, you get a fast, small, and durable 2TB SSD with top ratings, after months when memory prices only rose. Compared to the September peak of around 9,999 CZK, this is a significant drop and, according to Alza, the lowest price in the last month. The only real compromise, the speed drop during long writes, does not affect regular backups. Given that the memory crisis is not over, it’s not worth delaying the purchase for too long.

You can also find other discounted electronics in the current Alza Days, where the offer is continuously updated according to stock.

Are you monitoring SSD prices due to the memory crisis, or will you buy as soon as the price drops?