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

    SKU: J3ZYGCFZ8W

    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

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

    SKU: J37C5HKJ4L

    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

  3. PNY - DUO Link 64GB USB 3.0 OTG Flash Drive for iOS Devices and Computers - Gray

    SKU: JXF2C4J5G4

    I purchased 2 of these for the iPads in the house. My husband and son use it for music, and it's a great alternative if you don't want to store everything on the already limited iPad....Had use this to...

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    A gray USB 3.0 flash drive offering 64GB storage, Lightning and USB-A connectors, and password protection.
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    Your price for this item is $49.99

  4. SANDISK - Extreme Portable 2TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Sky Blue

    SKU: JXJ62CR2CL

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    A rugged sky blue external SSD offering 2TB NVMe storage, USB-C connectivity, and fast transfer speeds.
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    Your price for this item is $329.99
    Save $130
    The previous price was $459.99

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

    SKU: JX8PSKCGPP

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    A durable matte blue external SSD with 6TB storage, 2,100MB/s read speeds, and USB-C connectivity.
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    Your price for this item is $639.99
    Save $4
    The previous price was $643.99

  6. Toshiba - Canvio Flex 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver

    SKU: JXWR4QHJG8

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    A versatile silver external hard drive offering 2TB storage and USB 3.0 compatibility for multiple devices.
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    Your price for this item is $151.61
    Save $5
    The previous price was $156.71

  7. 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 $118.03

  8. 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 $123.99
    Save $6
    The previous price was $129.99

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

    SKU: JX8PSKCG8S

    Product Description

    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 $282.31
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    The previous price was $282.68

  10. SANDISK - Extreme Fit 512GB USB-C Flash Drive - Black

    SKU: JXJ62CQ8W6

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    A compact black USB-C flash drive offering 512GB storage and fast 400MB/s USB 3.2 transfer speeds.
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    Your price for this item is $139.99
    Save $29
    The previous price was $168.99
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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.