# Rugged Card-Sized SSDs The Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD Has an IP65 Rating By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-04-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-t7-shield References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/04/27/this-samsung-t7-shield-portable-ssd-makes-me-want-to-do-laundry-with-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-samsung-t7-shield-portable-ssd-makes-me-want-to-do-laundry-with-it) & [samsung](https://www.samsung.com/)  The [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-t17-shield) T7 Shield portable SSD comes as the technology brand's latest mobile storage solution for professionals and off-grid users alike to incorporate into their collection. The storage drive is about the same size as a credit card with minimal thickness and constructed with a thick elastomer material for the main body. The ridged design of the casing helps to protect internal components from damage upon impact, while the IP65 rating protects against brief encounters with water and dust. The Samsung T7 Shield portable SSD offers up to [2TB of storage space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crucial-x9-pro-2tb-ssd) and [high-speed data transfers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex400u-survivor) to make quick work of large files being ported between devices. The drive comes in several color options including blue, black and a creamy white. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ruggedized Portable Storage:** Technology brands can enhance their mobile storage solution by designing a portable SSD that has a ruggedized design and an IP65 rating. - **Minimalistic Portable Ssds:** Designing a storage drive that has a credit card size with minimal thickness will be a significant opportunity for technology brands to create portable storage that can be easily carried. - **High-speed Data Transfer:** Creating a portable SSD that has high-speed data transfers and offers up to 2TB of storage space will be an attractive feature for both professionals and off-grid users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** Technology companies can capitalize on the market demand for portable storage solutions with new innovative designs and better features. - **Off-grid:** The demand for portable storage drives increases as people continue to work from remote locations and without any access to the internet. - **Professional Services:** Compact portable storage solutions can be a game-changer for professionals working in fields such as photography, video production, or graphic design, where they need to keep their data secure while on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Durable Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-t17-shield.md) - [Ultra-Compact Portable SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-compact-ssd.md) - [Durable On-the-Go SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armor-700.md) - [Hyper-Fast Data Transmission SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-portable-ssd-t9.md) - [Ergonomic High-Capacity Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-t5-evo.md) - [Portable SSD Storage Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssd-storage-device.md) - [High-Security External SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardware-encrypted-external-ssd.md) - [High-Capacity Portable SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crucial-x9-pro-2tb-ssd.md) - [Fast Rugged Industry-Focused SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacie-rugged-ssd4.md)