archiving data storage
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for archiving data storage.
If you're like most people, you've got a lot of digital files stored on your computer. You may have photos, music, videos, and documents that you'd like to keep safe from damage and loss. But how do you make sure that your data is safe and accessible? Browse the top-ranked list of archiving data storage below along with associated reviews and opinions.
SanDisk - Ultra Eco 128GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Flash Drive - Green
Model: SDCZ96-128G-A46SKU: 6514950Top comment"Now, I know from years of previous experience with flash drives that of course there will be some storage space already filled and used due to formatting and such, as well as something about computer data being in binary format and the conversion rate contributes to the difference, but I was a bit taken aback with the 14gb "lost" storage capacity. ...This flashdrive has a 128GB of storage with speeds up to 100 megabytes per second. ...Fast, decent storage for a good price."
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Save and transfer your personal files with this SanDisk SDCZ96-128G-A46 Ultra Eco USB flash drive. The keyring loop and compact design enhance portability, while the 128GB storage capacity provides ample space for large multimedia files. This SanDisk Ultra Eco USB flash drive features a USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface, delivering data rates of up to 100MB/sec.Top comment"Now, I know from years of previous experience with flash drives that of course there will be some storage space already filled and used due to formatting and such, as well as something about computer data being in binary format and the conversion rate contributes to the difference, but I was a bit taken aback with the 14gb "lost" storage capacity. ...This flashdrive has a 128GB of storage with speeds up to 100 megabytes per second. ...Fast, decent storage for a good price."
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Save and transfer your personal files with this SanDisk SDCZ96-128G-A46 Ultra Eco USB flash drive. The keyring loop and compact design enhance portability, while the 128GB storage capacity provides ample space for large multimedia files. This SanDisk Ultra Eco USB flash drive features a USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface, delivering data rates of up to 100MB/sec.See all USB Flash Drives
WD - BLACK P40 Game Drive for PC, PS4, PS5 and Xbox 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD - Black
Model: WDBAWY0010BBK-WESNSKU: 6512125Top comment"So it is a good archive solution, but I could not play my games directly from this external storage device. ...Like all external drives I was able to play Xbox One games from it or could archive Series S/X games, but you can’t play next-get games directly from it. "
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Dominate in style with the powerful 1TB WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD. The downloadable WD_BLACK dashboard gives you full control over the LED light display for a personalized experience every time you play (Windows® only). This high-performance SSD storage features blazing speeds in a compact and shock-resistant design, making it easy to take with you anywhere.Top comment"So it is a good archive solution, but I could not play my games directly from this external storage device. ...Like all external drives I was able to play Xbox One games from it or could archive Series S/X games, but you can’t play next-get games directly from it. "
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Dominate in style with the powerful 1TB WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD. The downloadable WD_BLACK dashboard gives you full control over the LED light display for a personalized experience every time you play (Windows® only). This high-performance SSD storage features blazing speeds in a compact and shock-resistant design, making it easy to take with you anywhere.See all Game Drives
SanDisk Professional - PRO-G40 SSD 2TB External Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C NVMe Portable SSD - Black
Model: SDPS31H-002T-GBCNDSKU: 6530654Top comment"Rigid SSD With Lightning Faster Data Transfers...This makes it a versatile storage solution for professionals or gamers who need to transfer files across different devices And let's talk about capacity, With a vast 2TB of storage space, you can store lots photos, videos, and projects in one place without sacrificing speed or reliability. ...My next trip will be a lot easier to maneuver through photos and data using the Pro G-40. The body is really well built with matte rubber accents, smooth edges, a light case, and best of all a USB C cable to help facilitate those fast transfers. "
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Immerse yourself in the action with the supercharged, ultra-rugged SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD. Built for compatibility with both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2, this versatile drive enables you to efficiently collaborate across devices. Sustaining speeds up to 2700MB/s1 read and 1900MB/s1 write via Thunderbolt 3, the PRO-G40 SSD will power through your most demanding workflows. Bring this ultra-durable drive wherever your vision takes you– its 3m drop and 4000lb. crush resistance2 along with an IP68 dust- and water-resistant rating help withstand the elements in just about every location.Top comment"Rigid SSD With Lightning Faster Data Transfers...This makes it a versatile storage solution for professionals or gamers who need to transfer files across different devices And let's talk about capacity, With a vast 2TB of storage space, you can store lots photos, videos, and projects in one place without sacrificing speed or reliability. ...My next trip will be a lot easier to maneuver through photos and data using the Pro G-40. The body is really well built with matte rubber accents, smooth edges, a light case, and best of all a USB C cable to help facilitate those fast transfers. "
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Immerse yourself in the action with the supercharged, ultra-rugged SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD. Built for compatibility with both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2, this versatile drive enables you to efficiently collaborate across devices. Sustaining speeds up to 2700MB/s1 read and 1900MB/s1 write via Thunderbolt 3, the PRO-G40 SSD will power through your most demanding workflows. Bring this ultra-durable drive wherever your vision takes you– its 3m drop and 4000lb. crush resistance2 along with an IP68 dust- and water-resistant rating help withstand the elements in just about every location.See all External SSDs
Seagate - Game Drive for PlayStation Consoles 4TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Model: STLL4000100SKU: 6505764Top comment"@Justshoppin it says “archive” PS5 games, be smart about it. Why would an external storage have capabilities to process/play a PS5 game. ...Game Storage...good product to save game data for the PS5. No problems or issues"
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Embrace the expansive storage of Game Drive. Officially licensed for PlayStation consoles, this HDD works seamlessly with PS5 and PS4 consoles. Easily archive your PS5 games, plus store and play PS4 games directly from your HDD. And with up to 4TB of add-on storage, you can expand your Game Vault without having to sacrifice titles.Top comment"@Justshoppin it says “archive” PS5 games, be smart about it. Why would an external storage have capabilities to process/play a PS5 game. ...Game Storage...good product to save game data for the PS5. No problems or issues"
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Embrace the expansive storage of Game Drive. Officially licensed for PlayStation consoles, this HDD works seamlessly with PS5 and PS4 consoles. Easily archive your PS5 games, plus store and play PS4 games directly from your HDD. And with up to 4TB of add-on storage, you can expand your Game Vault without having to sacrifice titles.See all PS5 Game Drives
Seagate - IronWolf 12TB Internal SATA NAS Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services
Model: ST12000VNA008SKU: 6459354Top comment"Best price during holidays. Needed storage for all the videos in my archives...Great Network Storage Drive...Perfect drive for a home media / storage server. Data transfers are fast. LOTS of space."
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Purpose built for multi-user NAS environments, IronWolf is perfect for teams needing to store more and work faster. Designed for up to 8 bays and featuring ultra-high capacity of 12TB and speeds of up to 210MB/s, these internal hard drives are specifically built for less wear and tear, little to no noise/vibration, no lags or down time, increased file-sharing performance, and lower power consumption. Easily monitor the health of hard drives using the integrated IronWolf Health Management System and enjoy long-term reliability with 1M hours MTBF and the included three-year limited warranty protection plan. Seagate equivalent and backward compatible models: ST12000VN0008, ST12000VNZ008.Top comment"Best price during holidays. Needed storage for all the videos in my archives...Great Network Storage Drive...Perfect drive for a home media / storage server. Data transfers are fast. LOTS of space."
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Purpose built for multi-user NAS environments, IronWolf is perfect for teams needing to store more and work faster. Designed for up to 8 bays and featuring ultra-high capacity of 12TB and speeds of up to 210MB/s, these internal hard drives are specifically built for less wear and tear, little to no noise/vibration, no lags or down time, increased file-sharing performance, and lower power consumption. Easily monitor the health of hard drives using the integrated IronWolf Health Management System and enjoy long-term reliability with 1M hours MTBF and the included three-year limited warranty protection plan. Seagate equivalent and backward compatible models: ST12000VN0008, ST12000VNZ008.See all Internal Hard Drives
ASUS - ZenDrive 8x Max. DVD Write Speed External USB 2.0 DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Black
Model: SDRW-08U9M-U/BLKSKU: 6285911Top comment"Of course (without unusual software) one can copy off data into files, archives, filesystems and iso images (the latter with standard optical disk making and copying software.) ...Bought this to rip data to laptop. Works as advertised."
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Archive your files on disc with this ASUS ZenDrive external DVD writer. M-DISC support offers safe, durable archive-quality storage for videos and photos, while Nero BackItUp delivers comprehensive media and data backup. This ASUS ZenDrive external DVD writer boasts high-level disc encryption with encoded file name functionality and password control for enhanced security.Top comment"Of course (without unusual software) one can copy off data into files, archives, filesystems and iso images (the latter with standard optical disk making and copying software.) ...Bought this to rip data to laptop. Works as advertised."
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Archive your files on disc with this ASUS ZenDrive external DVD writer. M-DISC support offers safe, durable archive-quality storage for videos and photos, while Nero BackItUp delivers comprehensive media and data backup. This ASUS ZenDrive external DVD writer boasts high-level disc encryption with encoded file name functionality and password control for enhanced security.See all External DVD Drives
LaCie - Rugged 4TB External USB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Orange/Silver
Model: STFR4000800SKU: 6081233Top comment"Great buy for storage capacity!...I'm using this to archive data, so I'm not taking it out into the field to beat up, but I bought it because I trust the quality of the brand. "
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Handle file transfers between adventures with this 4TB LaCie Rugged portable hard drive. It withstands impact from 4-foot-high drops, and the USB-C interface enables efficient data performance at up to 130MB/sec. with next-generation devices. This IP54-rated LaCie Rugged portable hard drive comes with a USB 3.0 adapter for compatibility with PCs and Macs.Top comment"Great buy for storage capacity!...I'm using this to archive data, so I'm not taking it out into the field to beat up, but I bought it because I trust the quality of the brand. "
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Handle file transfers between adventures with this 4TB LaCie Rugged portable hard drive. It withstands impact from 4-foot-high drops, and the USB-C interface enables efficient data performance at up to 130MB/sec. with next-generation devices. This IP54-rated LaCie Rugged portable hard drive comes with a USB 3.0 adapter for compatibility with PCs and Macs.See all External Hard Drives
WD - My Passport Ultra 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue
Model: WDBC3C0020BBL-WESNSKU: 6295033Top comment"It copies Giga bytes of data in no time....Second Portable Drive for Archiving...I use two portable drives to archive a large library of mp4 video files. After ordering, I had to wait longer for this blue one to ship."
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Equipped with USB-C™ technology, the My Passport™ Ultra portable drive offers an easy way to expand your storage with a modern metal design that complements your PC. It’s Windows® 10-ready out of the box to seamlessly deliver plug-and-play storage, while password protection with hardware encryption helps enforce the security of your content.Top comment"It copies Giga bytes of data in no time....Second Portable Drive for Archiving...I use two portable drives to archive a large library of mp4 video files. After ordering, I had to wait longer for this blue one to ship."
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Equipped with USB-C™ technology, the My Passport™ Ultra portable drive offers an easy way to expand your storage with a modern metal design that complements your PC. It’s Windows® 10-ready out of the box to seamlessly deliver plug-and-play storage, while password protection with hardware encryption helps enforce the security of your content.See all External Hard Drives
WD - Blue 6TB Internal SATA Hard Drive for Desktops
Model: WDBH2D0060HNC-NRSNSKU: 9026016Top comment"Good high-capacity storage...With its high capacity, this drive is ideal for secondary storage. ...Affordable storage!...Great value for this much data storage. Will probably purchase a second HD"
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The WD Blue everyday internal SATA hard drive delivers reliability for office and applications. The drive is designed for use with select PC and Mac desktops for storing a wealth of games, movies, music, pictures and more. Data transfer rates up to 6 Gbps ensure efficient performance.Top comment"Good high-capacity storage...With its high capacity, this drive is ideal for secondary storage. ...Affordable storage!...Great value for this much data storage. Will probably purchase a second HD"
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The WD Blue everyday internal SATA hard drive delivers reliability for office and applications. The drive is designed for use with select PC and Mac desktops for storing a wealth of games, movies, music, pictures and more. Data transfer rates up to 6 Gbps ensure efficient performance.See all Internal Hard Drives
SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (NVMe) Portable SSD - Black
Model: SDPS11A-002T-GBANBSKU: 6467103Top comment"You can't always count on cloud/internet file storage, so this 1TB drive has you covered. This portable drive is super fast at reading and writing via the USB C connection. ...No latency when pushing data."
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Store your photos and videos with this SanDisk Professional G-Drive SSD. The included USB-C to USB-A cable adapter enables backward compatibility with older devices, while the USB 3.0 interface offers data rates of up to 10 Gbps for rapid file transfer. This SanDisk G-Drive SSD boasts a 2TB storage capacity to accommodate large files, and the ultra-rugged construction offers durability.Top comment"You can't always count on cloud/internet file storage, so this 1TB drive has you covered. This portable drive is super fast at reading and writing via the USB C connection. ...No latency when pushing data."
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Store your photos and videos with this SanDisk Professional G-Drive SSD. The included USB-C to USB-A cable adapter enables backward compatibility with older devices, while the USB 3.0 interface offers data rates of up to 10 Gbps for rapid file transfer. This SanDisk G-Drive SSD boasts a 2TB storage capacity to accommodate large files, and the ultra-rugged construction offers durability.See all External SSDs
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