Samsung T7 on a PS5: what it does and live prices
External USB drives for the PS5, ranked by value on Amazon.co.uk
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The Samsung T7 is a pocket-sized USB SSD rated at up to 1,050 MB/s, which matches what the PS5's 10Gbps ports can deliver. Like every USB drive, the console treats it as a shelf for PS5 titles and a working drive for PS4 ones. Best value today: SAMSUNG 4TB Portable T7 SSD at £549.00 (£137.25/TB), as of 21 October 2026. The lowest price outright is £189.76, for the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Resurrected 1TB.
USB storage rules as published in Sony's extended storage support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.
Samsung T7 on a PS5 at a glance
| Samsung T7 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Portable SSD |
| Rated speed | Up to 1,050 MB/s (USB 3.2 Gen 2) |
| Speed on a PS5 | Close to its full rating |
| Accepted by the PS5 | Yes, between 250GB and 8TB |
| Runs PS4 titles | Yes |
| Runs PS5 titles | No, archive only |
Console limits are taken from Sony's extended storage requirements. Rated speed is the maker's figure.
How it behaves on a PS5
It is a good match for the console: nothing about the PS5 holds it back, so copying a big game across takes a couple of minutes.
We found 9 in stock new at the last check. They cost between £137.25/TB and £244.90/TB.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Samsung T7 work with a PS5?
Yes. Connect it to a SuperSpeed port and the console offers to format it as extended storage. From then on the T7 holds PS5 games you are not playing and runs PS4 games itself.
Which one is the best buy per TB today?
Best value today: SAMSUNG 4TB Portable T7 SSD at £549.00 (£137.25/TB), as of 21 October 2026. The lowest price outright is £189.76, for the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Resurrected 1TB.
Can I plug it into the front USB port?
Use a SuperSpeed port. On the original PS5 the front USB-A port is slower Hi-Speed USB and cannot be used for extended storage; the USB-C port and the rear ports can.
Can I connect it through a USB hub?
No. Sony's requirements rule out hubs: the drive has to be plugged straight into the console.
It was used on a PS4 before. Do I need to format it again?
No. A drive already used as extended storage on a PS4 or another PS5 does not need to be re-formatted.
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