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Automatic Backup External Hard Drive

If you're looking for a simple, affordable way to back up your computer, an external hard drive is the way to go. They're easy to use and don't require any software or installation. Just plug them in and start saving. Browse the top-ranked list of automatic backup external hard drives below along with associated reviews and opinions. 

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  1. WD - My Passport Ultra 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver

    SKU: JXTHCJFGYW

    Best Buy/Best Deal!...Best Buy has the Best Deal for a great backup device and a great price....[Employee of bestbuy] Love Western Digital. Used them for years!...Best quality products for external storage...

    Product Description

    A sleek silver portable hard drive offering fast USB 3.0 transfers, automatic backup, and 256-bit AES encryption.
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    Your price for this item is $179.99

  2. WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTHCJV95C

    I love the storages it the best extranal hard drive...Great all around...Great drive so far. Easy installation and backups.Quick shipping and fulfillment from Best Buy.

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    A high-capacity black external hard drive with USB 3.0 connectivity and automatic backup for reliable storage.
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    Your price for this item is $379.99

  3. WD - Easystore 5TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTHCJVLGF

    Prefer Best Buy over Amazon for the most part...Great product for the buck. Love to buy at Best Buy....Love Western Digital drives for endurance...Great performing drive great value and Best Buy for the...

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    A portable black external hard drive offering 5TB storage, USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity, and backup software.
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    Your price for this item is $274.99

  4. WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTHCJFR9F

    Great product for the price. Absolutely love Best Buy!...Best Purchase...I love it and the price is great great quality I can't complain

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    A portable black external hard drive offering 5TB storage, USB 3.0 connectivity, and 256-bit AES encryption.
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    Your price for this item is $284.99

  5. Toshiba - Canvio Advance 4TB  External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - White

    SKU: JXWR4QHJ8L

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    A sleek white portable hard drive offering 4TB storage and fast USB 3.0 connectivity for easy backups.
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    Your price for this item is $297.65

  6. Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB, External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black

    SKU: J3ZYGCFZ8J

    I never have to worry about losing anything I love....Best value...I love it!

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    A rugged black external SSD with 1TB storage, USB 3.2 Gen 2, and IP65 water resistance.
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    Your price for this item is $287.99

  7. WD - My Passport for Mac 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue

    SKU: JXTHCJFH4C

    Love it...So happy we found this at such a great bargain through Best Buy so that we can store every memory and...Thank You for being my Best Buy. My passport works great.

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    A blue portable external hard drive for Mac with 2TB storage, USB 3.0 connectivity, and password protection.
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    Your price for this item is $174.99

  8. SANDISK - 8TB Desk Drive USB Type-C Desktop External SSD - Black

    SKU: JXJ62CRXG3

    Best large ssd...The best way to store your data...Overall, it’s great for backups and organizing large media collections.

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    A high-capacity black external SSD offering fast USB-C connectivity and reliable desktop backup for your files.
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    Your price for this item is $899.99
    Save $1020
    The previous price was $1,919.99

  9. Toshiba - Canvio Ready 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXWR4QHJYW

    Product Description

    A sleek black portable hard drive with 2TB storage and fast USB 3.0 plug-and-play connectivity.
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    Your price for this item is $134.52
    Save $4
    The previous price was $138.75

  10. Toshiba - Canvio Advance 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Red

    SKU: JXWR4QHJX6

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    A portable red external hard drive offering 1TB storage and fast USB 3.0 data transfer.
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    Your price for this item is $117.36
    Save $32
    The previous price was $149.99
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An automatic backup external hard drive is a storage device that automatically creates copies of your files and data at scheduled intervals, helping protect your important information from loss due to hardware failure, accidental deletion, or other issues.

These hard drives use built-in software or compatible backup programs to regularly scan your computer and transfer new or changed files to the drive without manual intervention. You can typically customize backup schedules and select which folders or file types to include.

Many automatic backup external hard drives are compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems, though you may need to reformat the drive or install specific software to ensure full functionality across different platforms.

Some models come with pre-installed backup software, while others rely on your computer's built-in backup utilities or third-party applications. Always check the product details to see what software options are available and compatible.

Yes, many automatic backup external hard drives support backing up multiple computers or devices, provided each device has the necessary software installed and is connected to the drive when backups are scheduled to occur.