encrypted portable hard drives
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for encrypted portable hard drives.
We all have files we want to protect from prying eyes—whether it's a personal or business file, a tax return or a medical record. If you're not comfortable with cloud storage and don't want to commit to a full-blown encryption program, a portable hard drive can be an easy and effective way to keep your data safe and accessible. Browse the top-ranked list of encrypted portable hard drives below along with associated reviews and opinions.
WD - My Passport for Mac 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue
Model: WDBA2D0020BBL-WESNSKU: 6356884Top comment"It is easy to use like any external hard drive. I like that my files are safe in this hard drive because it is encrypted and secured with password protection. ...The WD Passport is lite and easy to carry in a backpack."
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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"It is easy to use like any external hard drive. I like that my files are safe in this hard drive because it is encrypted and secured with password protection. ...The WD Passport is lite and easy to carry in a backpack."
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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 SSDsYour price for this item is $79.99The previous price was $89.99
Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue
Model: MU-PE2T0R/AMSKU: 6501719Top comment"It's small, it's fast AF, and seems a little more rugged than my older T5 and T7 drives. I feel like I could take this with me when I travel local or abroad. ...Small, fast very portable drive...[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] this drive is fast, durably built and light - about the size of a credit card. samsung is a leader in hard drives and this unit does not disappoint but make sure your system can take advantage of the speed this drive can provide. "
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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.Top comment"It's small, it's fast AF, and seems a little more rugged than my older T5 and T7 drives. I feel like I could take this with me when I travel local or abroad. ...Small, fast very portable drive...[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] this drive is fast, durably built and light - about the size of a credit card. samsung is a leader in hard drives and this unit does not disappoint but make sure your system can take advantage of the speed this drive can provide. "
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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.See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $139.99The previous price was $199.99
Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue
Model: MU-PE1T0R/AMSKU: 6501718Top comment"Excellent Rugged Portable Hard Drive Store...Samsung has designed a good, rugged portable hard drive. It performs as designed....Good external drive...A good portable drive that is easy to carry and quick to use. "
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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.Top comment"Excellent Rugged Portable Hard Drive Store...Samsung has designed a good, rugged portable hard drive. It performs as designed....Good external drive...A good portable drive that is easy to carry and quick to use. "
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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.See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $79.99The previous price was $109.99
Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black
Model: MU-PE2T0S/AMSKU: 6501714Top comment"Great product to store all your files. Encrypted in the event you miss place it/someone gets it, your data isn’t easily available. ...Nice portable SSD drive...My only complaint is the short cord is stiff and curved which makes it awkward when putting the laptop down and placing the hard drive off to the side."
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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"Great product to store all your files. Encrypted in the event you miss place it/someone gets it, your data isn’t easily available. ...Nice portable SSD drive...My only complaint is the short cord is stiff and curved which makes it awkward when putting the laptop down and placing the hard drive off to the side."
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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.See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $139.99The previous price was $199.99
WD - My Passport Ultra 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue
Model: WDBC3C0020BBL-WESNSKU: 6295033Top comment"Wonderful WD My Passport Portable Hard Drive!...The WD-My Passport Ultra 2TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive solved my problem immediately! ...Nice size portable hard drive, USB-C makes transfers fast."
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Equipped with USB-C™ technology, the My Passport™ Ultra portable drive offers an easy way to expand your storage with a modern metal design that complements your PC. It’s Windows® 10-ready out of the box to seamlessly deliver plug-and-play storage, while password protection with hardware encryption helps enforce the security of your content.Top comment"Wonderful WD My Passport Portable Hard Drive!...The WD-My Passport Ultra 2TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive solved my problem immediately! ...Nice size portable hard drive, USB-C makes transfers fast."
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Equipped with USB-C™ technology, the My Passport™ Ultra portable drive offers an easy way to expand your storage with a modern metal design that complements your PC. It’s Windows® 10-ready out of the box to seamlessly deliver plug-and-play storage, while password protection with hardware encryption helps enforce the security of your content.See all External Hard DrivesYour price for this item is $79.99The previous price was $89.99
SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (NVMe) Portable SSD - Black
Model: SDPS11A-001T-GBANBSKU: 6467101Top comment"Feels very tough in hand and feels its drop resistant and crush resistant Looks: Very modern design which is small and fits anywhere in your backpack Performance: So far have used it in various scenarios - direct with Mac and PC, as a NAS drive thru Modem and as a cloud drive for my media server - never felt slowness or latency in transfers or my media file rendering, can be encrypted, read / write speeds are 1050MB/s, 1000MB/s...You can't always count on cloud/internet file storage, so this 1TB drive has you covered. This portable drive is super fast at reading and writing via the USB C connection. "
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Store your photos and videos with this SanDisk Professional G-Drive SSD. The included USB-C to USB-A cable adapter enables backward compatibility with older devices, while the USB 3.0 interface offers data rates of up to 10 Gbps for rapid file transfer. This SanDisk G-Drive SSD boasts a 1TB storage capacity to accommodate large files, and the ultra-rugged construction offers durability.Top comment"Feels very tough in hand and feels its drop resistant and crush resistant Looks: Very modern design which is small and fits anywhere in your backpack Performance: So far have used it in various scenarios - direct with Mac and PC, as a NAS drive thru Modem and as a cloud drive for my media server - never felt slowness or latency in transfers or my media file rendering, can be encrypted, read / write speeds are 1050MB/s, 1000MB/s...You can't always count on cloud/internet file storage, so this 1TB drive has you covered. This portable drive is super fast at reading and writing via the USB C connection. "
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Store your photos and videos with this SanDisk Professional G-Drive SSD. The included USB-C to USB-A cable adapter enables backward compatibility with older devices, while the USB 3.0 interface offers data rates of up to 10 Gbps for rapid file transfer. This SanDisk G-Drive SSD boasts a 1TB storage capacity to accommodate large files, and the ultra-rugged construction offers durability.See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $129.99The previous price was $179.99
Samsung - T7 500GB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Titan Gray
Model: MU-PC500T/AMSKU: 6408296Top comment"Best hard drive i ever had...This hard drive its fast its perfect for what i need it...It is a size that can fit into any laptop case, bag, or even your pocket. IT can be encrypted for tight security and the price can not be beaten. "
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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"Best hard drive i ever had...This hard drive its fast its perfect for what i need it...It is a size that can fit into any laptop case, bag, or even your pocket. IT can be encrypted for tight security and the price can not be beaten. "
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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 SSDsYour price for this item is $69.99
Samsung - T7 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Metallic Red
Model: MU-PC1T0R/AMSKU: 6408293Top comment"Very nice encrypted drive...For an easy to use encrypted external drive, I highly recommend this drive. ...Portable and Quick...This samsung SSD is a great little portable storage, I got this to use as a portable hard drive for work, I would typically use 256GB thumb drives to transfer data for users but the size of the T7 is convenient enough to easily carry when I need it. "
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Store confidential files securely with this metallic red Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 256-bit AES encryption offers reliable protection against unauthorized access, while write speeds of up to 1,000MB/sec. allow swift data transfer. This Samsung T7 portable SSD has an advanced thermal solution, which helps prevent overheating for seamless operation, and compatibility with multiple devices enables flexible use.Top comment"Very nice encrypted drive...For an easy to use encrypted external drive, I highly recommend this drive. ...Portable and Quick...This samsung SSD is a great little portable storage, I got this to use as a portable hard drive for work, I would typically use 256GB thumb drives to transfer data for users but the size of the T7 is convenient enough to easily carry when I need it. "
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Store confidential files securely with this metallic red Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 256-bit AES encryption offers reliable protection against unauthorized access, while write speeds of up to 1,000MB/sec. allow swift data transfer. This Samsung T7 portable SSD has an advanced thermal solution, which helps prevent overheating for seamless operation, and compatibility with multiple devices enables flexible use.See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $79.99The previous price was $99.99
WD - My Passport 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Red
Model: WDBPKJ0040BRD-WESNSKU: 6356890Top comment"Great Hard Drive...I love Western Digital drives. This portable drive works flawlessly....Great portable hard drive...And to have on the go for travel!"
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Store, share and transport files with the lightweight Western Digital My Passport Portable Hard Drive. The SuperSpeed USB port lets you transfer large files in seconds and 256-bit AES hardware encryption helps keep your files secure. The My Passport provides enough space to store thousands of files and documents. Auto backup capability allows you to select the time and frequency of file transfers.Top comment"Great Hard Drive...I love Western Digital drives. This portable drive works flawlessly....Great portable hard drive...And to have on the go for travel!"
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Store, share and transport files with the lightweight Western Digital My Passport Portable Hard Drive. The SuperSpeed USB port lets you transfer large files in seconds and 256-bit AES hardware encryption helps keep your files secure. The My Passport provides enough space to store thousands of files and documents. Auto backup capability allows you to select the time and frequency of file transfers.See all External Hard DrivesYour price for this item is $99.99The previous price was $119.99
SanDisk - Extreme Pro Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
Model: SDSSDE81-1T00-G25SKU: 6427555Top comment"SanDisk Pro Portable 1TB External Solid State Driv...A very nice, small and portable solid state drive! Not sure if it's any faster than my portable western digital hard drives?...Tried a different cable, brand new from another drive, but same problem. But what good is encryption if it doesn't copy the files?"
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Back up important files with this SanDisk Extreme PRO portable SSD. The 1TB capacity provides plenty of space for large multimedia files, while speeds of up to 2000 Mbps. deliver high-performance storage. This SanDisk Extreme PRO portable SSD features a durable silicone shell that offers drop protection and water resistance.Top comment"SanDisk Pro Portable 1TB External Solid State Driv...A very nice, small and portable solid state drive! Not sure if it's any faster than my portable western digital hard drives?...Tried a different cable, brand new from another drive, but same problem. But what good is encryption if it doesn't copy the files?"
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Back up important files with this SanDisk Extreme PRO portable SSD. The 1TB capacity provides plenty of space for large multimedia files, while speeds of up to 2000 Mbps. deliver high-performance storage. This SanDisk Extreme PRO portable SSD features a durable silicone shell that offers drop protection and water resistance.See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $129.99The previous price was $177.99
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