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Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for desktop external hard drive.

External hard drives are one of the most popular ways to back up files, photos, videos, and music. But which one is right for you? Browse the top-ranked list of desktop external hard drives below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. WD - BLACK P10 5TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "PS4 External drive...Works great, can switch between 2 external hard drives on the PS4 . I don't think I will have any trouble with storage space for the foreseeable future....Great hard drive...For a mechanical drive it has super fast transfer speeds. I have two of these one for desktop and the other for my ps5. "

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    The WD_Black P10 Game Drive gives your console or PC the performance-enhancing tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. Built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their console or PC by saving their game library in an on-the-go form factor. Now, with WD_Black P10 Game Drive, you can drive your game the way you choose.
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    "PS4 External drive...Works great, can switch between 2 external hard drives on the PS4 . I don't think I will have any trouble with storage space for the foreseeable future....Great hard drive...For a mechanical drive it has super fast transfer speeds. I have two of these one for desktop and the other for my ps5. "

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    The WD_Black P10 Game Drive gives your console or PC the performance-enhancing tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. Built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their console or PC by saving their game library in an on-the-go form factor. Now, with WD_Black P10 Game Drive, you can drive your game the way you choose.
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    Your price for this item is $119.99
    The previous price was $149.99
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  2. SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 6TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "External Backup Drive...I placed the product at the back of my desktop and havent noticed any noise. I saw some comments that some people have an issue with noise but my desktop is more louder. "

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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 (6TB1 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.
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    "External Backup Drive...I placed the product at the back of my desktop and havent noticed any noise. I saw some comments that some people have an issue with noise but my desktop is more louder. "

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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 (6TB1 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.
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    Your price for this item is $199.99
    The previous price was $239.99
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  3. Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Beige - Front_Zoom
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    "[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had an older external drive I used as an extension to my desktop, as well as a backup device - it was starting to show it's age! ...Way faster than my hard drive."

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    Samsung T7 Shield 2TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Beige.
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    "[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had an older external drive I used as an extension to my desktop, as well as a backup device - it was starting to show it's age! ...Way faster than my hard drive."

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    Samsung T7 Shield 2TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Beige.
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    Your price for this item is $139.99
    The previous price was $199.99
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  4. Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB, External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Good external SSD...So far, so good. Using this external drive for VMs with an Intel based MacBook Pro. ...[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased this drive to use it as external hard drive for Steam games. "

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    Samsung T7 Shield 1TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Black.
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    "Good external SSD...So far, so good. Using this external drive for VMs with an Intel based MacBook Pro. ...[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased this drive to use it as external hard drive for Steam games. "

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    Samsung T7 Shield 1TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Black.
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    Your price for this item is $79.99
    The previous price was $109.99
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  5. Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue - Front_Zoom
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    "Bought this to replace a larger desktop drive while adding portability and couldn’t be happier. ...Best SSD external hard drive...Best purchase I've made on SSD EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE."

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    Samsung T7 Shield 2TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Blue.
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    "Bought this to replace a larger desktop drive while adding portability and couldn’t be happier. ...Best SSD external hard drive...Best purchase I've made on SSD EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE."

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    Samsung T7 Shield 2TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Blue.
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    Your price for this item is $139.99
    The previous price was $199.99
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  6. Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Beige - Front_Zoom
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    "Great portable Drive...When I plugged the drive in Windows 10 Pro saw the drive and allowed use with no intervention needed. ...Computers I've owned in the past turned out to tend to have Samsung hard drives in them. When it came time to make certain of data backup with an external hard drive I therefore thought of Samsung. "

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    Samsung T7 Shield 1TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Beige.
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    "Great portable Drive...When I plugged the drive in Windows 10 Pro saw the drive and allowed use with no intervention needed. ...Computers I've owned in the past turned out to tend to have Samsung hard drives in them. When it came time to make certain of data backup with an external hard drive I therefore thought of Samsung. "

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    Product Description

    Samsung T7 Shield 1TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Beige.
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    Your price for this item is $79.99
    The previous price was $109.99
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  7. WD - BLACK P40 Game Drive for PC, PS4, PS5 and Xbox 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Good external drive for adding fast storage...Overall, I think it's a good drive for those looking for fast external storage. ...Speed is excellent and playing games off the hard drive doesn’t seem to be any different than playing from the internal drive. "

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    Product Description

    Dominate in style with the powerful 1TB WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD. The downloadable WD_BLACK dashboard gives you full control over the LED light display for a personalized experience every time you play (Windows® only). This high-performance SSD storage features blazing speeds in a compact and shock-resistant design, making it easy to take with you anywhere.
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    "Good external drive for adding fast storage...Overall, I think it's a good drive for those looking for fast external storage. ...Speed is excellent and playing games off the hard drive doesn’t seem to be any different than playing from the internal drive. "

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    Product Description

    Dominate in style with the powerful 1TB WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD. The downloadable WD_BLACK dashboard gives you full control over the LED light display for a personalized experience every time you play (Windows® only). This high-performance SSD storage features blazing speeds in a compact and shock-resistant design, making it easy to take with you anywhere.
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    Your price for this item is $116.99
    The previous price was $179.99
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  8. Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue - Front_Zoom
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    "Works great as an external drive for an intel Mac...I used this as an external hard drive to speed up my 2013 27-inch, which had became very slow. ...Solid state external hard drive...Handy compact solid state external hard drive that works great with my mac"

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    Samsung T7 Shield 1TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Blue.
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    "Works great as an external drive for an intel Mac...I used this as an external hard drive to speed up my 2013 27-inch, which had became very slow. ...Solid state external hard drive...Handy compact solid state external hard drive that works great with my mac"

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    Product Description

    Samsung T7 Shield 1TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Blue.
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    Your price for this item is $79.99
    The previous price was $109.99
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  9. Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Samsung External SSD...Amazing transfer rates. Samsung SSD Drives are very impressive. I have been using them for several years in my desktops and laptops. ...Best SSD external hard drive....This is the best SSD EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE. Fast transfer."

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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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    "Samsung External SSD...Amazing transfer rates. Samsung SSD Drives are very impressive. I have been using them for several years in my desktops and laptops. ...Best SSD external hard drive....This is the best SSD EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE. Fast transfer."

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    Product Description

    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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    Your price for this item is $139.99
    The previous price was $199.99
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  10. Seagate - Expansion 10TB External USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "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.
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    "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.
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    Your price for this item is $179.99
    The previous price was $259.99
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