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External Drives For iPad

An external hard drive for your iPad can be a great way to back up all of your important data or just give you more space to store movies, music, and photos. Browse the top-ranked list of external drives for iPads below along with associated reviews and opinions. 

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  1. LaCie - Rugged 5TB External USB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Orange/Silver

    SKU: J37C5HKJ4L

    Love laice...I love Laice!! 5tb in that price is crazy!!!! Love best buy...Best of the Best Buy...Always a great portable hard drive! Best price at Best Buy!

    Product Description

    A rugged orange and silver portable hard drive with 5TB storage, USB-C compatibility, and drop resistance.
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    Your price for this item is $239.99

  2. Seagate - LaCie STLP1000400 1 TB Portable Hard Drive - External - Moon MAC, Desktop PC Device Supported - USB 3.1 Type C - Silver

    SKU: J37C5H52FL

    Product Description

    A sleek silver portable hard drive with USB-C connectivity, automatic backup, and eco-friendly recycled materials.
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    Your price for this item is $99.99
    Save $26
    The previous price was $126.06

  3. SANDISK - Phone Drive 256GB USB Type-C - Arctic - White

    SKU: JXJ62CR4WC

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    A sleek white USB Type-C drive offering 256GB storage and fast 150MB/s file transfers.
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    Your price for this item is $65.99
    Save $64
    The previous price was $129.99

  4. SANDISK - iXpand Flash Drive Go 256GB USB-A 3.0 to Apple Lightning for iPhone & iPad - Black / Silver

    SKU: JXJ62CS453

    Perfect love that I could find this at Best Buy for a great price...I love Best Buy

    Product Description

    A black and silver flash drive with 256GB storage, USB-A 3.0 and Lightning connectors for easy backups.
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    Your price for this item is $99.99
    Save $13
    The previous price was $112.99

  5. 5TB WD Elements® Portable Hard Drive for Windows, Mac and compatible devices - Black

    SKU: JXTHCCJP9Z

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    A black external hard drive offering 5TB storage with fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 3.0 connectivity.
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    Your price for this item is $299.60
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    The previous price was $302.49

  6. Crucial - X10 2TB External USB-C SSD - Blue

    SKU: JX8PSKCG8S

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    A durable matte blue external SSD with 2TB storage, USB-C connectivity, and fast 2,100MB/s read speeds.
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    Your price for this item is $339.99

  7. Samsung - T7 Shield 4TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black

    SKU: J3ZYGCFZ8W

    Best purchase!...Best hard drive as far as function and size and portability and speed!...Love that it works seamlessly between my PC and my Mac....Great deal super handy love the design very easy to...

    Product Description

    A rugged black external SSD offering 4TB storage, USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds, and IP65 water resistance.
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    Your price for this item is $1,144.99

  8. LaCie - Rugged 2TB External USB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Orange/Silver

    SKU: J37C5HW2T3

    love this item. one didn't work and got no hassle for the return and replacement… great customer service...We love using these drives. They are durable and shock resistant, great for traveling....Best...

    Product Description

    An ultra-durable orange and silver portable hard drive with 2TB storage, USB-C connectivity, and rain resistance.
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    Your price for this item is $149.99

  9. G-DRIVE - ArmorATD 2TB External USB-C Portable Hard Drive - Space Gray

    SKU: JXTHCC7K35

    Great product and price...My old external hard drive failed so I started looking around for the best deal and option....Best Buy came through again as it has many times in the past. Great price and great...

    Product Description

    A rugged, space gray portable hard drive with USB-C connectivity, anodized aluminum enclosure, and IP54 resistance.
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    Your price for this item is $214.99

  10. SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE PROJECT 12 TB Portable Rugged Hard Drive - External - Gray - Camera Device Supported - USB

    SKU: JXTHCC76VV

    Product Description

    A rugged gray external hard drive with 12TB capacity, 7200RPM speed, and color-coded cable indicators.
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    Your price for this item is $909.99
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FAQ

Most external drives that use USB-C or Lightning connectors are compatible with iPads that have the corresponding ports and support external storage. Newer iPad models, especially those running iPadOS 13 or later, generally support a wide range of external drives.

Yes, you can use external drives to transfer photos and videos to your iPad. The Files app makes it easy to move, copy, or view media directly from the drive.

No special app is required; the built-in Files app on iPadOS allows you to browse, open, and manage files stored on most external drives.

You can store and access a variety of file types, including documents, photos, videos, music, and more, as long as the iPad supports those file formats.

Depending on your iPad model and the drive’s connector, you may need a USB-C or Lightning adapter to connect the external drive. Some drives are designed specifically for iPads and may not require an adapter.