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External Drives For Video Editing

If you're a video editor, you'll need a place to store all those gigabytes of footage, and an external hard drive is the most economical way to do it. But which one? There are many different types of drives out there, and they vary in capacity, speed, and price. Browse the top-ranked list of external drives for video editing below along with associated reviews and opinions. 

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

    SKU: J3ZYGCFFJ2

    I bought this a fer monts ago and i love it, It is the best purchase I have made on storage devices,...Best option for this hard drive less space and good internal room for my music...I love it...Best...

    Product Description

    A rugged blue external SSD offering 2TB storage, USB 3.2 Gen 2 speed, and IP65 water resistance.
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    Your price for this item is $574.99

  2. 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

  3. Samsung - T7 4TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Titan Gray

    SKU: J3ZYG2HRKQ

    Best drive you can get...I love the Samsung drives their light, small and really fast....I love this place. Thank you Best Buy

    Product Description

    A portable, titan gray SSD offering 4TB storage, USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds, and hardware encryption.
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    Your price for this item is $769.00
    Save $325
    The previous price was $1,094.99

  4. SANDISK - Extreme Portable 8TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

    SKU: JXJ62CRYYF

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    A rugged black external SSD offering 8TB NVMe storage, USB-C connectivity, and fast 1050MB/s read speeds.
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    Your price for this item is $839.99
    Save $655
    The previous price was $1,494.99

  5. Samsung - T9 Portable SSD 4TB, Up to 2,000MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen2 - Black

    SKU: J3ZYG28634

    The best...Love it, best purchase I made, I can save everything and is secure which is the most important...Great hard drive and very reliable. I have had a lots of hdds but this is the best.

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    A compact black external SSD offering 4TB storage, USB 3.2 Gen2, and up to 2,000MB/s speeds.
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    Your price for this item is $799.99
    Save $345
    The previous price was $1,144.99

  6. SANDISK - 2TB Creator Phone SSD External USB Type C Drive with Magsafe Compatibility for iPhone 15/16 - Blue

    SKU: JXJ62CRZ4P

    SANDISK one of the best products...This is the best device for creators, it’s so easy to use and you can use it anywhere

    Product Description

    A rugged blue external SSD with MagSafe compatibility, 2TB storage, USB-C, and IP65 water resistance.
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    Your price for this item is $399.99
    Save $224
    The previous price was $623.99

  7. SANDISK - Creator Pro 2TB Portable SSD - Blue

    SKU: JXJ62CR429

    Product Description

    A durable blue portable SSD offering 2TB NVMe performance, drop protection, and water and dust resistance.
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    Your price for this item is $661.15

  8. TWOPAN - Magnetic Portable SSD for ProRes 4K 60fps Video Recording, 2TB External Storage for USB-C Devices iPhone Android Laptop - Black

    SKU: J37ZXVHQ4V

    Product Description

    A portable black SSD with magnetic attachment, cooling fan, and real-time display for seamless 4K video recording.
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    Your price for this item is $369.00

  9. TWOPAN - Magnetic Portable SSD for ProRes 4K 60fps Video Recording, 1TB External Storage for USB-C Devices iPhone Android Laptop - Black

    SKU: J37ZXVHQ4G

    Product Description

    A black magnetic portable SSD with cooling fan and smart display for seamless 4K ProRes video recording.
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    Your price for this item is $239.00

  10. Lexar - Professional Go Portable USB 3.2 SSD with Hub 2TB - Black

    SKU: J36XPK4WC5

    Great choice...I love that it connects right away and records straight to the drive so I never have to worry about storage

    Product Description

    A portable black SSD with USB 3.2 speeds, 2TB capacity, and integrated hub for seamless video workflows.
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    Your price for this item is $499.99
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FAQ

When choosing an external drive for video editing, look for fast data transfer speeds (such as USB 3.2, Thunderbolt, or SSD technology), high reliability, ample storage capacity, and compatibility with your editing software and devices.

Yes, SSDs (Solid State Drives) typically offer much faster read/write speeds compared to HDDs (Hard Disk Drives), making them ideal for handling large video files and improving editing performance.

Absolutely. Many video editors use external drives as scratch disks to store temporary files during editing, which can help speed up workflow and free up space on your main computer drive.

If you work across both operating systems or collaborate with others who do, choosing an external drive that supports both Mac and Windows can simplify file sharing and project management.

If you often edit videos while traveling or on location, a rugged or portable external drive with shock resistance and durable casing is a smart choice to protect your data from accidental drops or bumps.