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External hard drives are a great way to back up your computer, and they're also useful for storing and sharing large files. If you need to store lots of data, or if you want an easy way to access your files from any device, an external hard drive is the way to go. Browse the top-ranked list of best external drives below along with associated reviews and opinions.
WD - Easystore 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Model: WDBAJN0010BBK-WESNSKU: 6406515Top comment"Not the best external drive, but it gets the job done. It works. ...I love the WD harddrives, reliable and on Black Friday a great offer...Best Harddrives"
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Carry and preserve important files wherever you go with this Western Digital easystore portable hard drive. The 1TB capacity offers ample storage space for your files, while the USB interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices. This Western Digital easystore external hard drive has a compact profile for increased portability, and the included WD Discovery software makes backing up data easy.Top comment"Not the best external drive, but it gets the job done. It works. ...I love the WD harddrives, reliable and on Black Friday a great offer...Best Harddrives"
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Carry and preserve important files wherever you go with this Western Digital easystore portable hard drive. The 1TB capacity offers ample storage space for your files, while the USB interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices. This Western Digital easystore external hard drive has a compact profile for increased portability, and the included WD Discovery software makes backing up data easy.See all External Hard Drives
WD - Easystore 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Model: WDBAJP0040BBK-WESNSKU: 6406511Top comment"Ps5 external hard drive...Baught it for my ps5 external ps4 games and its awesome. Best external hard drive for the money...Wd the best external out there...Great external hard drive and a solid purchase. Would recommend this product"
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Carry and preserve important files wherever you go with this Western Digital easystore portable hard drive. The 4TB capacity offers ample storage space for your files, while the USB interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices. This Western Digital easystore external hard drive has a compact profile for increased portability, and the included WD Discovery software makes backing up data easy.Top comment"Ps5 external hard drive...Baught it for my ps5 external ps4 games and its awesome. Best external hard drive for the money...Wd the best external out there...Great external hard drive and a solid purchase. Would recommend this product"
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Carry and preserve important files wherever you go with this Western Digital easystore portable hard drive. The 4TB capacity offers ample storage space for your files, while the USB interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices. This Western Digital easystore external hard drive has a compact profile for increased portability, and the included WD Discovery software makes backing up data easy.See all External Hard Drives
Seagate - One Touch with Password 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black
Model: STKY2000400SKU: 6544449See all External Hard DrivesProduct Description
Store and access photos and files on the go with One Touch HDD with password activated hardware encryption. Quick plug-and-play USB 3.0 connectivity with Windows, Mac, Chromebook lets you consolidate files with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Plus—organize your photos with a Mylio Photos complementary subscription and enjoy automatic backups with a Dropbox Backup Plan free trial.See all External Hard DrivesProduct Description
Store and access photos and files on the go with One Touch HDD with password activated hardware encryption. Quick plug-and-play USB 3.0 connectivity with Windows, Mac, Chromebook lets you consolidate files with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Plus—organize your photos with a Mylio Photos complementary subscription and enjoy automatic backups with a Dropbox Backup Plan free trial.See all External Hard Drives
SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE ArmorATD 4TB External USB-C Portable Hard Drive - Space Gray
Model: SDPH81G-004T-GBANDSKU: 6467120Top comment"G-Drives are bullet proof...While other external drives have gone bad for me, G-Drives never have. ...great external drive for mac. super fast transfer...great external drive for mac. super fast transfer speeds with usb c"
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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"G-Drives are bullet proof...While other external drives have gone bad for me, G-Drives never have. ...great external drive for mac. super fast transfer...great external drive for mac. super fast transfer speeds with usb c"
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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 - Backup Plus Slim 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Light Blue
Model: STHN2000402SKU: 6335607Top comment"Great portable external harddrive...This is a lightweight, fairly durable external hard drive....Another EXCELLENT External Drive by Seagate!...I have always used Seagate external USB drives for years now. They have never let me down for when backing up my data. "
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Secure your digital data with this Seagate Backup plus slim external hard drive. Compatibility with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 lets you connect to various devices for fast data transfer, while automatic file synchronization makes for simple backup processes. This Seagate Backup plus slim external hard drive easily pairs with Mac and Windows computers and has a compact, lightweight design for mobility.Top comment"Great portable external harddrive...This is a lightweight, fairly durable external hard drive....Another EXCELLENT External Drive by Seagate!...I have always used Seagate external USB drives for years now. They have never let me down for when backing up my data. "
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Secure your digital data with this Seagate Backup plus slim external hard drive. Compatibility with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 lets you connect to various devices for fast data transfer, while automatic file synchronization makes for simple backup processes. This Seagate Backup plus slim external hard drive easily pairs with Mac and Windows computers and has a compact, lightweight design for mobility.See all External Hard Drives
SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 12TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black
Model: SDPHF1A-012T-NBAADSKU: 6517092Top comment"I have 5 G drives that I have purchased over the last couple of years to back up video. ...Our IT person came across this hard drive on best buy website and installed it for us. "
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The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE enterprise-class hard drive with a USB-C (10Gbps) interface delivers ultra-reliable, high-capacity storage in a premium, stylish design. The 7200RPM Ultrastar drive inside features powerful performance with speeds up to 250MB/s read and 250MB/s write2 (12TB1 capacity) that is perfect for fast backup and access to your HD videos, photos, music, and other high-value content. The stackable, anodized all-aluminum enclosure offers premium durability and anchor points for attaching to a DIT cart, a mounting plate, or other gear for your production needs. The G-DRIVE desktop hard drive also offers LED light brightness customization with three modes to choose from, comes ready for Mac, and is easily reformatted for Windows.Top comment"I have 5 G drives that I have purchased over the last couple of years to back up video. ...Our IT person came across this hard drive on best buy website and installed it for us. "
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The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE enterprise-class hard drive with a USB-C (10Gbps) interface delivers ultra-reliable, high-capacity storage in a premium, stylish design. The 7200RPM Ultrastar drive inside features powerful performance with speeds up to 250MB/s read and 250MB/s write2 (12TB1 capacity) that is perfect for fast backup and access to your HD videos, photos, music, and other high-value content. The stackable, anodized all-aluminum enclosure offers premium durability and anchor points for attaching to a DIT cart, a mounting plate, or other gear for your production needs. The G-DRIVE desktop hard drive also offers LED light brightness customization with three modes to choose from, comes ready for Mac, and is easily reformatted for Windows.See all External Hard Drives
Seagate - Star Wars SE Beskar Ingot Drive FireCuda 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hard Drive with RGB LED Lighting - Gray
Model: STKL2000403SKU: 6495351Top comment"Excellent external drive and the design is very interesting to look at. ...External drive for my ps5...I was looking for an external drive and this is a great product for my ps5"
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Receive the ultimate reward for your bounty with the officially-licensed Beskar Ingot Drive. This Special Edition FireCuda External Hard Drive comes forged with a beskar ingot design and features custom Star Wars Mandalorian-inspired blue LED lighting right out of the box. Plus, with its massive capacity, you can build a galaxy of media, files, and games.Top comment"Excellent external drive and the design is very interesting to look at. ...External drive for my ps5...I was looking for an external drive and this is a great product for my ps5"
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Receive the ultimate reward for your bounty with the officially-licensed Beskar Ingot Drive. This Special Edition FireCuda External Hard Drive comes forged with a beskar ingot design and features custom Star Wars Mandalorian-inspired blue LED lighting right out of the box. Plus, with its massive capacity, you can build a galaxy of media, files, and games.See all External Hard Drives
SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE ArmorATD 2TB External USB-C Portable Hard Drive - Space Gray
Model: SDPH81G-002T-GBANDSKU: 6467106Top comment"External hard drive...Now this is a great external drive. I’ve banged it on the ground and it still work....External drive...Good external drive, robust and compact design, good value"
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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 2TB capacity, this SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD external hard drive provides plenty of storage space.Top comment"External hard drive...Now this is a great external drive. I’ve banged it on the ground and it still work....External drive...Good external drive, robust and compact design, good value"
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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 2TB capacity, this SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD external hard drive provides plenty of storage space.See all External Hard Drives
LaCie - Rugged 1TB External USB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Orange/Silver
Model: STFR1000800SKU: 6299881Top comment"Sturdy Hard Drive...These are great external hard drives. They are very tough so good for traveling....Works great for apple's time machine. Best external hard drive I've used"
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Back up large media files during travel adventures with this 1TB LaCie Rugged portable hard drive. Its USB-C interface is compatible with next-generation devices and provides up to 130MB/sec. of data transfer speed. Connect this IP54-rated LaCie Rugged portable hard drive to your PC or Mac via the included USB 3.0 adapter.Top comment"Sturdy Hard Drive...These are great external hard drives. They are very tough so good for traveling....Works great for apple's time machine. Best external hard drive I've used"
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Back up large media files during travel adventures with this 1TB LaCie Rugged portable hard drive. Its USB-C interface is compatible with next-generation devices and provides up to 130MB/sec. of data transfer speed. Connect this IP54-rated LaCie Rugged portable hard drive to your PC or Mac via the included USB 3.0 adapter.See all External Hard Drives
Seagate - Expansion 10TB External USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black
Model: STKP10000400SKU: 6461983Top comment"10TB External Drive...Fast external drive - great for normal space needs or advance coding, etc....Nice drive...Great external drive for backup purpose or other uses"
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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"10TB External Drive...Fast external drive - great for normal space needs or advance coding, etc....Nice drive...Great external drive for backup purpose or other uses"
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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
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