automatic backup external hard drive
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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.
Seagate - One Touch Hub 8TB External USB-C and USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black
Model: STLC8000400SKU: 6492545Top comment"Within the software I was able to schedule daily backups. I plan to backup my phone photos to this as well. ...I’ve had internal Seagare hard drives for years. They’re best in class for reliability and speed. ...Automatic backups, USB 3.0 speeds & charging ports...Reliable backup drive"
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Let’s face it, life’s busy. And backing up digital memories is always on the to-do list. Check it off—with One Touch Hub. Password-protected storage with a front-facing USB-C and USB 3.0 port lets you quickly backup files AND charge multiple devices simultaneously. Windows® and Mac® compatibility, file mirroring, and capacities that store countless photos and more make this task a thing of the past.Top comment"Within the software I was able to schedule daily backups. I plan to backup my phone photos to this as well. ...I’ve had internal Seagare hard drives for years. They’re best in class for reliability and speed. ...Automatic backups, USB 3.0 speeds & charging ports...Reliable backup drive"
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Let’s face it, life’s busy. And backing up digital memories is always on the to-do list. Check it off—with One Touch Hub. Password-protected storage with a front-facing USB-C and USB 3.0 port lets you quickly backup files AND charge multiple devices simultaneously. Windows® and Mac® compatibility, file mirroring, and capacities that store countless photos and more make this task a thing of the past.See all External Hard Drives
WD - Easystore 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Model: WDBAJN0020BBK-WESNSKU: 6406513Top comment"Wish I could do automatic backups....Wish I knew how to set up automatic backup. I just save documents one at a time. ...Easystore 2YB hard drive....Easy to use, fast and does not depend on automatic backup. Easy self directed."
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Carry and preserve important files wherever you go with this Western Digital easystore portable hard drive. The 2TB capacity offers ample space for bulky files, while the USB 3.0 interface ensures seamless file transfer. This Western Digital easystore portable hard drive has an automatic backup feature to reduce the risk of data loss.Top comment"Wish I could do automatic backups....Wish I knew how to set up automatic backup. I just save documents one at a time. ...Easystore 2YB hard drive....Easy to use, fast and does not depend on automatic backup. Easy self directed."
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Carry and preserve important files wherever you go with this Western Digital easystore portable hard drive. The 2TB capacity offers ample space for bulky files, while the USB 3.0 interface ensures seamless file transfer. This Western Digital easystore portable hard drive has an automatic backup feature to reduce the risk of data loss.See all External Hard Drives
WD - easystore 12TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
Model: WDBAMA0120HBK-NESNSKU: 6425301Top comment"Best external backup drive...I bought this as a backup for my NAS. It has worked out well for the initial backup and the incremental weekly backups. ...Works great, easy to use. The automatic backup software makes it easy to keep all my information backed up."
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Find a reliable storage solution for large files with this WD easystore external desktop hard drive. The USB 3.0 interface and backward-compatibility with USB 2.0 offer broad connectivity, while the automatic backup solution reduces the risk of data loss. This WD easystore external desktop hard drive features a 12TB capacity to provide ample space for videos and photos.Top comment"Best external backup drive...I bought this as a backup for my NAS. It has worked out well for the initial backup and the incremental weekly backups. ...Works great, easy to use. The automatic backup software makes it easy to keep all my information backed up."
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Find a reliable storage solution for large files with this WD easystore external desktop hard drive. The USB 3.0 interface and backward-compatibility with USB 2.0 offer broad connectivity, while the automatic backup solution reduces the risk of data loss. This WD easystore external desktop hard drive features a 12TB capacity to provide ample space for videos and photos.See all External Hard Drives
WD - My Passport for Mac 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue
Model: WDBA2F0040BBL-WESNSKU: 6356883Top comment"WD Large Capacity External Drive For My MAC...This drive is great. Perfect for backups and photos....Storage for iPhone and iPad Backups!...Needless to say the file transfers fairly quickly onto the WD Passport drive and then you are able to once again go back into Apple’s backup program and this time you can choose to delete the backup off of your computer’s hard drive."
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Store and access files on the go with this WD My Passport Portable Hard Drive for Mac. The backup software keeps you covered against accidental data loss, and password protection prevents unauthorized access to your content. The portable hard drive comes with USB-A and USB-C cables for flexible connectivity options.Top comment"WD Large Capacity External Drive For My MAC...This drive is great. Perfect for backups and photos....Storage for iPhone and iPad Backups!...Needless to say the file transfers fairly quickly onto the WD Passport drive and then you are able to once again go back into Apple’s backup program and this time you can choose to delete the backup off of your computer’s hard drive."
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Store and access files on the go with this WD My Passport Portable Hard Drive for Mac. The backup software keeps you covered against accidental data loss, and password protection prevents unauthorized access to your content. The portable hard drive comes with USB-A and USB-C cables for flexible connectivity options.See all Mac External Hard Drives and SSDs
WD - My Passport 2TB External USB Type-C Portable SSD - Space Gray
Model: WDBAGF0020BGY-WESNSKU: 6427611Top comment"CAVEATS as noted: My Mac Pro Intel using Disk Utility took many attempts to erase and format to Mac OS Extended Journaled and then APFS for Time Machine Backups. Received consistent Failed attempts. Took many partitioning adjustments, Mac restarts, unplugging Passport and attempts to finally get a viable automatic backup available but this Passport finally succeeded. ...External backup drive...Never had an external backup drive before, and my nephew, who is an IT person, said it was a good selection."
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Secure and store important files safely in this Western Digital My Passport SSD. The fast data transfer rates of up to 1,050MB/s lets you move large amounts of content swiftly, while the 256-bit AES hardware encryption offers secure password protection. This Western Digital My Passport SSD features a maximum capacity of 2TB to store pictures, videos and documents, and the drop-resistant construction absorbs a maximum of 6.5-foot drops for durability.Top comment"CAVEATS as noted: My Mac Pro Intel using Disk Utility took many attempts to erase and format to Mac OS Extended Journaled and then APFS for Time Machine Backups. Received consistent Failed attempts. Took many partitioning adjustments, Mac restarts, unplugging Passport and attempts to finally get a viable automatic backup available but this Passport finally succeeded. ...External backup drive...Never had an external backup drive before, and my nephew, who is an IT person, said it was a good selection."
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Secure and store important files safely in this Western Digital My Passport SSD. The fast data transfer rates of up to 1,050MB/s lets you move large amounts of content swiftly, while the 256-bit AES hardware encryption offers secure password protection. This Western Digital My Passport SSD features a maximum capacity of 2TB to store pictures, videos and documents, and the drop-resistant construction absorbs a maximum of 6.5-foot drops for durability.See all External SSDs
Samsung - T7 500GB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Titan Gray
Model: MU-PC500T/AMSKU: 6408296Top comment"External drive for local backup...Although I have backups in the cloud, I wanted this Samsung external drive for local backups. ...I think the T7 is a very stable external hard drive, we need the capability to have automatic backup of computer data."
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Secure your critical data and projects with this titan gray Samsung T7 portable solid state drive. The slim, lightweight design easily fits in your bag or pocket, while the USB 3.2 interface offers blazing-fast transfers. This Samsung T7 portable solid state drive has an ultra-durable metal framework that survives falls of up to 6 feet.Top comment"External drive for local backup...Although I have backups in the cloud, I wanted this Samsung external drive for local backups. ...I think the T7 is a very stable external hard drive, we need the capability to have automatic backup of computer data."
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Secure your critical data and projects with this titan gray Samsung T7 portable solid state drive. The slim, lightweight design easily fits in your bag or pocket, while the USB 3.2 interface offers blazing-fast transfers. This Samsung T7 portable solid state drive has an ultra-durable metal framework that survives falls of up to 6 feet.See all External SSDs
WD - My Passport Ultra 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue
Model: WDBFTM0040BBL-WESNSKU: 6290667Top comment"Best external hard drives out there!...I have been using Western Digital external hard drives for over 25 years. Very reliable and affordable prices for my photo and video backups!...Nice backup drive...This is a nice, compact, fast-enough-for-backups drive. There is no installation. Simply plug it in and point your backup software to it."
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Move essential data across devices efficiently with this Western Digital My Passport Ultra External Portable Hard Drive. The drive uses USB 3.0 technology for quick read and write speeds, and the USB-C connector offers effortless plug-in options while boosting transfer rates. Abundant storage space for all types of media and applications. The backup software lets you automatically save works in progress at your preferred intervals. Password protection and 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption for added security.Top comment"Best external hard drives out there!...I have been using Western Digital external hard drives for over 25 years. Very reliable and affordable prices for my photo and video backups!...Nice backup drive...This is a nice, compact, fast-enough-for-backups drive. There is no installation. Simply plug it in and point your backup software to it."
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Move essential data across devices efficiently with this Western Digital My Passport Ultra External Portable Hard Drive. The drive uses USB 3.0 technology for quick read and write speeds, and the USB-C connector offers effortless plug-in options while boosting transfer rates. Abundant storage space for all types of media and applications. The backup software lets you automatically save works in progress at your preferred intervals. Password protection and 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption for added security.See all External Hard Drives
WD - easystore 14TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
Model: WDBAMA0140HBK-NESNSKU: 6425303Top comment"Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0 Enable a rapid response when updating files. Automatic backup options Allow you to use compatible software to back up your files to the server....Super External Backup...So far this external hard drive has been rock solid. I just like the idea of finally having lots of space to store files and backups."
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Find a reliable storage solution for large files with this WD easystore external desktop hard drive. The USB 3.0 interface and backward-compatibility with USB 2.0 offer broad connectivity, while the automatic backup solution reduces the risk of data loss. This WD easystore external desktop hard drive features a 14TB capacity to provide ample space for videos and photos.Top comment"Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0 Enable a rapid response when updating files. Automatic backup options Allow you to use compatible software to back up your files to the server....Super External Backup...So far this external hard drive has been rock solid. I just like the idea of finally having lots of space to store files and backups."
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Find a reliable storage solution for large files with this WD easystore external desktop hard drive. The USB 3.0 interface and backward-compatibility with USB 2.0 offer broad connectivity, while the automatic backup solution reduces the risk of data loss. This WD easystore external desktop hard drive features a 14TB capacity to provide ample space for videos and photos.See all External Hard Drives
WD - My Passport Ultra 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver
Model: WDBC3C0020BSL-WESNSKU: 6290664Top comment"Great external drive for backups...Excellent external HDD for backups. Good build quality and transfer speeds....I needed an external hard drive to backup all my data before switching to a new laptop. "
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Move essential data across devices efficiently with this Western Digital My Passport Ultra External Portable Hard Drive. The drive uses USB 3.0 technology for quick read and write speeds, and the USB-C connector offers effortless plug-in options while boosting transfer rates. Abundant storage space for all types of media and applications. The backup software lets you automatically save works in progress at your preferred intervals. Password protection and 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption for added security.Top comment"Great external drive for backups...Excellent external HDD for backups. Good build quality and transfer speeds....I needed an external hard drive to backup all my data before switching to a new laptop. "
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Move essential data across devices efficiently with this Western Digital My Passport Ultra External Portable Hard Drive. The drive uses USB 3.0 technology for quick read and write speeds, and the USB-C connector offers effortless plug-in options while boosting transfer rates. Abundant storage space for all types of media and applications. The backup software lets you automatically save works in progress at your preferred intervals. Password protection and 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption for added security.See all External Hard Drives
WD - My Cloud Expert EX2 Ultra 2-Bay 8TB External Network Attached Storage (NAS) - Charcoal
Model: WDBVBZ0080JCH-NESNSKU: 5061403Top comment"Easy setup for home backups and remote access. Would recommend to anyone wanting good remote backup and file access....NAS Backup...Needed a network device for 3 desktops. Easy to created automatic backups and enough space to store computer images."
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Keep valuable data safe with this My Cloud EX2 Ultra external hard drive. Custom backup options through WD SmartWare Pro, 256 AES volume encryption, and multiple RAID options provide enhanced performance and protection. This 8TB My Cloud EX2 Ultra provides high transfer speeds, and its Plex Media Server keeps your data ready at all times.Top comment"Easy setup for home backups and remote access. Would recommend to anyone wanting good remote backup and file access....NAS Backup...Needed a network device for 3 desktops. Easy to created automatic backups and enough space to store computer images."
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Keep valuable data safe with this My Cloud EX2 Ultra external hard drive. Custom backup options through WD SmartWare Pro, 256 AES volume encryption, and multiple RAID options provide enhanced performance and protection. This 8TB My Cloud EX2 Ultra provides high transfer speeds, and its Plex Media Server keeps your data ready at all times.See all Network Attached Storage (NAS)
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