Electronics · External SSDs
Are these drives durable enough to throw in a backpack?
Reviewer consensus
The IP-rated drives — Crucial X10 (IP65), SanDisk Extreme PRO (IP65), SanDisk Pro-G40 (IP68) — are designed for it, and Tom's Hardware and HotHardware confirm the rugged build quality. The Samsung T7 has an aluminum shell with no IP rating but PCMag noted shock resistance; the Samsung T9 adds a rubberized exterior with rated drop protection but no IP rating per Australian Photography's review.