best backup systems
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A good backup system can be the difference between a minor inconvenience and a major disaster. In the event of a natural disaster, power outage, or technological mishap, you'll be thankful you have a backup storage plan in place. Browse the top-ranked list of best backup systems below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Seagate - IronWolf Pro 16TB Internal SATA NAS Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services
Model: ST16000NEA00SKU: 6459355Top comment"Bought two of these for a NAS backup system. So far so good. The only thing to note is that one runs exactly 5 degrees warmer than the other. ...Great capacity drive for network attached storage. For all those backups and photos you want to save. Plug and play."
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Harness the power of IronWolf Pro HDDs, built with NAS-optimized AgileArray firmware for exceptional RAID reliability and NAS compatibility during the heaviest of workloads. Built-in rotational vibration sensors provide consistent performance and reliable storage for NAS—with little lag or down time—while easily tackling heavy workloads in multi-user NAS environments. Built tough and always ready with a 300TB/year workload rate, 24x7 accessibility to store and protect crucial data, and a five-year limited warranty that includes three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services. Seagate equivalent and backward compatible models: ST16000NE000, ST16000NEZ00.Top comment"Bought two of these for a NAS backup system. So far so good. The only thing to note is that one runs exactly 5 degrees warmer than the other. ...Great capacity drive for network attached storage. For all those backups and photos you want to save. Plug and play."
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Harness the power of IronWolf Pro HDDs, built with NAS-optimized AgileArray firmware for exceptional RAID reliability and NAS compatibility during the heaviest of workloads. Built-in rotational vibration sensors provide consistent performance and reliable storage for NAS—with little lag or down time—while easily tackling heavy workloads in multi-user NAS environments. Built tough and always ready with a 300TB/year workload rate, 24x7 accessibility to store and protect crucial data, and a five-year limited warranty that includes three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services. Seagate equivalent and backward compatible models: ST16000NE000, ST16000NEZ00.See all Internal Hard Drives
SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE ArmorATD 4TB External USB-C Portable Hard Drive - Space Gray
Model: SDPH81G-004T-GBANDSKU: 6467120Top comment"While other external drives have gone bad for me, G-Drives never have. So when I wanted a backup for my new MacBook, I chose G-Drive. The only negative is that it is a bit larger than I expected. ...Needed to update my external storage for my new MacBook and this has been working great for storage and backups. Definitely not SSD quick but fast enough for what’s needed. "
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Back up valuable memories or important documents with this SanDisk Professional G-Drive ArmorATD external hard drive. The all-terrain build and aluminum housing provide long-lasting use, while data transfer speeds up to 140 MB/sec. make it easy to move large video or music files. Boasting a 4TB capacity, this SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD external hard drive provides plenty of storage space.Top comment"While other external drives have gone bad for me, G-Drives never have. So when I wanted a backup for my new MacBook, I chose G-Drive. The only negative is that it is a bit larger than I expected. ...Needed to update my external storage for my new MacBook and this has been working great for storage and backups. Definitely not SSD quick but fast enough for what’s needed. "
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Back up valuable memories or important documents with this SanDisk Professional G-Drive ArmorATD external hard drive. The all-terrain build and aluminum housing provide long-lasting use, while data transfer speeds up to 140 MB/sec. make it easy to move large video or music files. Boasting a 4TB capacity, this SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD external hard drive provides plenty of storage space.See all External Hard Drives
Seagate - One Touch 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black
Model: STKC4000400SKU: 6439178Top comment"I’ve never used the included backup software as apple’s Time Machine is the best for macs since it’s native to the OS....A Good Backup hard drive for the money...This one is a good backup for the money. It performs well and needs no electrical outlet."
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Store and access photos and files on the go with Seagate One Touch. The perfect compliment to personal aesthetic, it features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure and quick plug-and-play connectivity with the included USB 3.0 cable. Great as a Mac external hard drive or Windows drive, simply back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Plus—edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a four-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan!Top comment"I’ve never used the included backup software as apple’s Time Machine is the best for macs since it’s native to the OS....A Good Backup hard drive for the money...This one is a good backup for the money. It performs well and needs no electrical outlet."
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Store and access photos and files on the go with Seagate One Touch. The perfect compliment to personal aesthetic, it features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure and quick plug-and-play connectivity with the included USB 3.0 cable. Great as a Mac external hard drive or Windows drive, simply back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Plus—edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a four-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan!See all External Hard Drives
Seagate - Expansion 8TB External USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black
Model: STKP8000400SKU: 6461982Top comment"Easy to partition and perfect for backups/media. Works well with MacOS...Definitely recommend any Seagate external hard drive, especially if you're super cautious and want backups for your backups!"
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Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, Seagate Expansion desktop drive offers enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy — just drag and drop! To get set up, connect the USB hard drive to Windows or Mac — no software required. For Apple Time Machine, simply reformat. Included is an 18-inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.Top comment"Easy to partition and perfect for backups/media. Works well with MacOS...Definitely recommend any Seagate external hard drive, especially if you're super cautious and want backups for your backups!"
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Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, Seagate Expansion desktop drive offers enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy — just drag and drop! To get set up, connect the USB hard drive to Windows or Mac — no software required. For Apple Time Machine, simply reformat. Included is an 18-inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.See all External Hard Drives
Seagate - One Touch 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black
Model: STKC5000400SKU: 6439180Top comment"Great for backups...The last one I had worked without any problems but I filled it up. Now I can another backup....Works Great for Backups...My Apple Time Capsule is on its last leg so I bought this as a backup for my backup. Seems good so far. Easily backed up 450 gigs. "
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Store and access photos and files on the go with Seagate One Touch. The perfect compliment to personal aesthetic, it features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure and quick plug-and-play connectivity with the included USB 3.0 cable. Great as a Mac external hard drive or Windows drive, simply back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Plus—edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a four-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan!Top comment"Great for backups...The last one I had worked without any problems but I filled it up. Now I can another backup....Works Great for Backups...My Apple Time Capsule is on its last leg so I bought this as a backup for my backup. Seems good so far. Easily backed up 450 gigs. "
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Store and access photos and files on the go with Seagate One Touch. The perfect compliment to personal aesthetic, it features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure and quick plug-and-play connectivity with the included USB 3.0 cable. Great as a Mac external hard drive or Windows drive, simply back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Plus—edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a four-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan!See all External Hard Drives
WD - My Cloud Pro PR4100 4-Bay 0TB External Network Attached Storage (NAS) - Black
Model: WDBNFA0000NBK-NESNSKU: 5709976Top comment"This second PR4100 is essentially a backup of the first. Both NAS systems contain plex media and backup of the family PC data. ...Excellent System drive...The drive is extraordinarily stable and the RAID 5 configuration maximizes space. I have used the USB backup and PLEX apps and found them to be useful and work well. "
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With space to keep virtually everything, the My Cloud Pro Series offers your creative team the network storage to edit, save and share production files from anywhere with an internet connection. Compatible with both Mac and PC, you’re able to keep your media protected and organized in one place to streamline your creative workflow.Top comment"This second PR4100 is essentially a backup of the first. Both NAS systems contain plex media and backup of the family PC data. ...Excellent System drive...The drive is extraordinarily stable and the RAID 5 configuration maximizes space. I have used the USB backup and PLEX apps and found them to be useful and work well. "
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With space to keep virtually everything, the My Cloud Pro Series offers your creative team the network storage to edit, save and share production files from anywhere with an internet connection. Compatible with both Mac and PC, you’re able to keep your media protected and organized in one place to streamline your creative workflow.See all Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Seagate - Expansion 16TB External USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black
Model: STKP16000400SKU: 6463053Top comment"Great for backup storage...Absolutely massive capacity so we can backup old projects. Super easy to use and looks and form factor are fine. "
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Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, Seagate Expansion desktop drive offers enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy — just drag and drop! To get set up, connect the USB hard drive to Windows or Mac — no software required. For Apple Time Machine, simply reformat. Included is an 18-inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.Top comment"Great for backup storage...Absolutely massive capacity so we can backup old projects. Super easy to use and looks and form factor are fine. "
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Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, Seagate Expansion desktop drive offers enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy — just drag and drop! To get set up, connect the USB hard drive to Windows or Mac — no software required. For Apple Time Machine, simply reformat. Included is an 18-inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.See all External Hard Drives
Samsung - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished T7 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Titan Gray
Model: GSRF MU-PC1T0T/AMSKU: 6415699Top comment"Great little backup...great deal for backups...worked great affordable extra disk storage for backups"
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Store and access confidential files on the go with this refurbished gray Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 1TB capacity offers vast storage space to accommodate large files, and the sequential write speeds of up to 1000MB/sec. ensure rapid data transfer. This Samsung T7 portable SSD boasts 256-bit AES encryption for reliable data security, and the shock-resistant design withstands daily rigors for long-lasting durability.
Top comment"Great little backup...great deal for backups...worked great affordable extra disk storage for backups"
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Store and access confidential files on the go with this refurbished gray Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 1TB capacity offers vast storage space to accommodate large files, and the sequential write speeds of up to 1000MB/sec. ensure rapid data transfer. This Samsung T7 portable SSD boasts 256-bit AES encryption for reliable data security, and the shock-resistant design withstands daily rigors for long-lasting durability.
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Seagate - One Touch 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black
Model: STKB2000400SKU: 6439172Top comment"Best Backup!...Great backup! Peace of mind in one compact device....Pictures backup device...Purchased for additional Data backup. Easy to install and backup is fast. For the cost, safe way to backup your data. "
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Store and access photos and files on the go with Seagate One Touch. The perfect compliment to personal aesthetic, it features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure and quick plug-and-play connectivity with the included USB 3.0 cable. Great as a Mac external hard drive or Windows drive, simply back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Plus—edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a four-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan!Top comment"Best Backup!...Great backup! Peace of mind in one compact device....Pictures backup device...Purchased for additional Data backup. Easy to install and backup is fast. For the cost, safe way to backup your data. "
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Store and access photos and files on the go with Seagate One Touch. The perfect compliment to personal aesthetic, it features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure and quick plug-and-play connectivity with the included USB 3.0 cable. Great as a Mac external hard drive or Windows drive, simply back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Plus—edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a four-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan!See all External Hard Drives
WD - My Cloud Expert EX2 Ultra 2-Bay 4TB External Network Attached Storage (NAS) - Charcoal
Model: WDBVBZ0040JCH-NESNSKU: 5061400Top comment"Only drawback is that WD has stoppes support of the Smartware software wich i used to backup the MyBook to a USB attached WD drive. The USB BACKUPS APP is OK, but will not run on a schedule....Good storage system...The WD MyCloud is a practical easy to use backup or primary storage system."
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Keep important media safe with the My Cloud EX2 Ultra hard drive. This high-performance, network-attached storage device stores files and lets you access them securely from smartphones, tablets or computers enabled with the My Cloud app. This 4TB My Cloud EX2 Ultra hard drive features SmartWare Pro software that automatically backs up your content.Top comment"Only drawback is that WD has stoppes support of the Smartware software wich i used to backup the MyBook to a USB attached WD drive. The USB BACKUPS APP is OK, but will not run on a schedule....Good storage system...The WD MyCloud is a practical easy to use backup or primary storage system."
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Keep important media safe with the My Cloud EX2 Ultra hard drive. This high-performance, network-attached storage device stores files and lets you access them securely from smartphones, tablets or computers enabled with the My Cloud app. This 4TB My Cloud EX2 Ultra hard drive features SmartWare Pro software that automatically backs up your content.See all Network Attached Storage (NAS)
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