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External hard drives are one of the most popular ways to back up your computer. They're easy to use, portable, and can store a lot of data. Browse the top-ranked list of best external hard drives below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Seagate - Luke Skywalker SE FireCuda 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hard Drive with Blue LED Lighting - Blue
Model: STKL2000412SKU: 6524845See all External Hard DrivesProduct Description
From the desert to the cockpit, feel the kinetic energy of the officially licensed Luke Skywalker Drive. Equipped with blue LED lighting and designed with the propulsive purpose of its hero, this collectible Special Edition FireCuda External Hard Drive is destined for greatness. And thanks to its huge capacity, you can haul a massive amount of media, files, and games.See all External Hard DrivesProduct Description
From the desert to the cockpit, feel the kinetic energy of the officially licensed Luke Skywalker Drive. Equipped with blue LED lighting and designed with the propulsive purpose of its hero, this collectible Special Edition FireCuda External Hard Drive is destined for greatness. And thanks to its huge capacity, you can haul a massive amount of media, files, and games.See all External Hard Drives
SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 18TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black
Model: SDPHF1A-018T-NBAADSKU: 6517102Top comment"Great Drive...I started with a WD, it gave me problems. 1- The native “Mac” app prevented me from formatting for Mac. 2- I formatted to Ex-Fat, then formatted for Mac. 3-, “Drag and Drop” only dropped aliases. 4- the WD was inconsistent in staying mounted. —-i picked up this drive,, plug and play. So i got another for TimeMachine, Its worth tbe investment....External device"
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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 270MB/s read and 270MB/s write2 (18TB1 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"Great Drive...I started with a WD, it gave me problems. 1- The native “Mac” app prevented me from formatting for Mac. 2- I formatted to Ex-Fat, then formatted for Mac. 3-, “Drag and Drop” only dropped aliases. 4- the WD was inconsistent in staying mounted. —-i picked up this drive,, plug and play. So i got another for TimeMachine, Its worth tbe investment....External device"
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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 270MB/s read and 270MB/s write2 (18TB1 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
Samsung - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black
Model: GSRF MU-PE2T0S/AMSKU: 6536760Top comment"The ruggedness of this SSD drives makes me confident to throw it in a bag. Not to say the typical drive isn't built well, but the additional texture /protection on this drive gives me piece of mind that it won't be crushed. "
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Samsung T7 Shield 2TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Water & Dust resistance for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Black.
Top comment"The ruggedness of this SSD drives makes me confident to throw it in a bag. Not to say the typical drive isn't built well, but the additional texture /protection on this drive gives me piece of mind that it won't be crushed. "
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Samsung T7 Shield 2TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Water & Dust resistance for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Black.
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Sabrent - Rocket Nano Rugged 1TB External USB-C Portable SSD with IP67 Water Resistance - Gray
Model: SB-1TB-NAWPSKU: 6521023Top comment"Solid Portable Drive...Right out of the box I was amazed at how solid / rugged this drive feels. It has some weight to it which I appreciate, not a flimsy, plastic drive at all. ...This external drive is perfect for the road warrior. Able to take a ton of files with me in this compact drive. "
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The Sabrent Rugged Water Proof [IP67] Rocket Nano 1TB USB 3.2 10Gb/s External Aluminum SSD with Bumper Guard in Grey (SB-1TB-NAWP) is the perfect compact solution for all your storage needs. Fast. Simple. Portable - Elevate your storage experience to new heights with Sabrent's smallest ever portable SSD. The Rocket Nano is the perfect combination of reliability, performance and design. Crafted to Perfection - The Rocket Nano is individually crafted from high-grade Aerospace Aluminum Allow using CNC (computer numerical control) machines for rigid durability. The enclosure is designed to absorb the heat and protect the drive from overheating ensuring a long life expectancy from your drive.Top comment"Solid Portable Drive...Right out of the box I was amazed at how solid / rugged this drive feels. It has some weight to it which I appreciate, not a flimsy, plastic drive at all. ...This external drive is perfect for the road warrior. Able to take a ton of files with me in this compact drive. "
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The Sabrent Rugged Water Proof [IP67] Rocket Nano 1TB USB 3.2 10Gb/s External Aluminum SSD with Bumper Guard in Grey (SB-1TB-NAWP) is the perfect compact solution for all your storage needs. Fast. Simple. Portable - Elevate your storage experience to new heights with Sabrent's smallest ever portable SSD. The Rocket Nano is the perfect combination of reliability, performance and design. Crafted to Perfection - The Rocket Nano is individually crafted from high-grade Aerospace Aluminum Allow using CNC (computer numerical control) machines for rigid durability. The enclosure is designed to absorb the heat and protect the drive from overheating ensuring a long life expectancy from your drive.See all External SSDs
SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE ArmorATD 1TB External USB-C Portable Hard Drive - Space Gray
Model: SDPH81G-001T-GBANDSKU: 6467104Top comment"good drive...Good, reliable hard drive. Been using G-tech drives since 2007, and never had an issue!...External Drive"
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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 1TB capacity, this SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD external hard drive provides plenty of storage space.Top comment"good drive...Good, reliable hard drive. Been using G-tech drives since 2007, and never had an issue!...External Drive"
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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 1TB capacity, this SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD external hard drive provides plenty of storage space.See all External Hard Drives
LaCie - Rugged Mini 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Orange/Silver
Model: LAC9000633SKU: 4846112Top comment"This external drive is so grand. I opted for the 4T; I am so happy I spent the extra and ended up with double the space. "
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Travel with a capacity of 4TB in an ultra compact portable hard drive—LaCie Rugged Mini. Seamlessly connect to USB 3.0 computers, transfer content fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s, and trek confidently with all terrain durability of drop, crush, and rain resistance. This drive even includes a complimentary one month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps, as well as a two year limited warranty for long term peace of mind.Top comment"This external drive is so grand. I opted for the 4T; I am so happy I spent the extra and ended up with double the space. "
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Travel with a capacity of 4TB in an ultra compact portable hard drive—LaCie Rugged Mini. Seamlessly connect to USB 3.0 computers, transfer content fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s, and trek confidently with all terrain durability of drop, crush, and rain resistance. This drive even includes a complimentary one month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps, as well as a two year limited warranty for long term peace of mind.See all External Hard Drives
Buffalo - MiniStation Extreme 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive NFC - Black
Model: HD-PZN1.0U3BSKU: 5750209Top comment"Had no problem connecting the external hard drive...External hard drive use"
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Protect data securely with this Buffalo MiniStation Extreme NFC portable drive. Its hardware encryption lets you access your information without a password by using an included smart card, safeguarding it if the drive is lost or stolen. This 1TB Buffalo MiniStation Extreme NFC portable drive meets military standards for protection from water and shocks for peace of mind.Top comment"Had no problem connecting the external hard drive...External hard drive use"
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Protect data securely with this Buffalo MiniStation Extreme NFC portable drive. Its hardware encryption lets you access your information without a password by using an included smart card, safeguarding it if the drive is lost or stolen. This 1TB Buffalo MiniStation Extreme NFC portable drive meets military standards for protection from water and shocks for peace of mind.See all External Hard Drives
LaCie - 2TB External USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Gray
Model: STKS2000400SKU: 6488047Top comment"Great external drive....Needed external back up. Works great for Time Machine."
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Accelerate productivity and score some downtime with LaCie Portable SSD. Experience fast editing, backups, and transfers with full-throttle read speed of up to 1050MB/s and write speed of up to 1000MB/s. Store high-res source files, images, and video. And enjoy universal compatibility across Mac, Windows, and iPad devices with USB-C. LaCie Portable SSD is more than a compact external solid state drive. It’s reliable, forward momentum in every possible way.Top comment"Great external drive....Needed external back up. Works great for Time Machine."
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Accelerate productivity and score some downtime with LaCie Portable SSD. Experience fast editing, backups, and transfers with full-throttle read speed of up to 1050MB/s and write speed of up to 1000MB/s. Store high-res source files, images, and video. And enjoy universal compatibility across Mac, Windows, and iPad devices with USB-C. LaCie Portable SSD is more than a compact external solid state drive. It’s reliable, forward momentum in every possible way.See all External SSDs
LaCie - 1TB External USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Gray
Model: STKS1000400SKU: 6488045Top comment"My mac is always giving me errors for having a full hard drive/no memory. This portable external drive makes it super easy to clear up space and store all my files. ...Awesome external hard drive...I have not had any problems with it thus far, so no complaints from me. Great external hard drive"
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Accelerate productivity and score some downtime with LaCie Portable SSD. Experience fast editing, backups, and transfers with full-throttle read speed of up to 1050MB/s and write speed of up to 1000MB/s. Store high-res source files, images, and video. And enjoy universal compatibility across Mac, Windows, and iPad devices with USB-C. LaCie Portable SSD is more than a compact external solid state drive. It’s reliable, forward momentum in every possible way.Top comment"My mac is always giving me errors for having a full hard drive/no memory. This portable external drive makes it super easy to clear up space and store all my files. ...Awesome external hard drive...I have not had any problems with it thus far, so no complaints from me. Great external hard drive"
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Accelerate productivity and score some downtime with LaCie Portable SSD. Experience fast editing, backups, and transfers with full-throttle read speed of up to 1050MB/s and write speed of up to 1000MB/s. Store high-res source files, images, and video. And enjoy universal compatibility across Mac, Windows, and iPad devices with USB-C. LaCie Portable SSD is more than a compact external solid state drive. It’s reliable, forward momentum in every possible way.See all External SSDs
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