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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. 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
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    The previous price was $112.99

  2. SANDISK - iXpand Flash Drive Go 128GB USB 3.0 Type-A to Apple Lightning for iPhone & iPad - Black / Silver

    SKU: JXJ62CS4JX

    GreatIt did what I needed done I’m happy that I was able to get this productThanks Best Buy...Love this thing, so glad I found it at Best Buy my favorite place...Great product...Love it

    Product Description

    A sleek black and silver flash drive offering 128GB storage, USB 3.0 speed, and Lightning compatibility.
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    Your price for this item is $57.99
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    The previous price was $68.99

  3. SANDISK - Creator Phone Drive 256GB USB Type C and Lightning connectors - Blue

    SKU: JXJ62CRT3W

    I absolutely LOVE this drive!

    Product Description

    A compact blue drive offering 128GB storage with USB-C and Lightning connectors for seamless device transfers.
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    Your price for this item is $99.99
    Save $19
    The previous price was $118.99

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

    SKU: J37C5HW2T3

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

    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

  5. 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

  6. SANDISK - iXpand Flash Drive Go 64GB USB 3.0 Type-A to Apple Lightning for iPhone & iPad - Black / Silver

    SKU: JXJ62CSZVV

    Great product for me & staff was super helpful & even loaded my pics for me!...Love Best Buy in Fullerton,Ca 92833 is my store & Love my staff there!...Love iXpand...Great gadget to have on keys. Best...

    Product Description

    A black and silver 64GB flash drive with USB 3.0 and Lightning connectors for easy file transfers.
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    Your price for this item is $45.99
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    The previous price was $53.99

  7. LaCie - Mobile 5TB External USB-C 3.2 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Moon Silver

    SKU: J37C5H52VR

    Product Description

    A sleek moon silver portable hard drive offering 5TB storage, USB-C connectivity, and data recovery services.
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    Your price for this item is $236.45
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    The previous price was $249.99

  8. 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 $124.26
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    The previous price was $126.06

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

    SKU: JXJ62CR4WC

    Product Description

    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 $77.99
    Save $52
    The previous price was $129.99

  10. 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 features literally best....I bought this a month...

    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
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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.