external hard drive for backups
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You've got a lot of important stuff on your computer. And if you're like most people, you're not backing up those files as often as you should be. So here's a simple tip that will protect the data on your computer: Get an external hard drive and back up your files regularly. Browse the top-ranked list of external hard drives for backups below along with associated reviews and opinions.
WD - My Passport 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Red
Model: WDBPKJ0040BRD-WESNSKU: 6356890Top comment"Owned many WD external drives (Mostly WD My Book drives) over the years and have never been disappointed. ...seems a little slow, but since I am really using it for backups. It is more than fine...Highly Recommended for Backups"
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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"Owned many WD external drives (Mostly WD My Book drives) over the years and have never been disappointed. ...seems a little slow, but since I am really using it for backups. It is more than fine...Highly Recommended for Backups"
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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 Drives
WD - My Passport 1TB External USB Type-C Portable SSD - Blue
Model: WDBAGF0010BBL-WESNSKU: 6428007Top comment"Super fast drive for SSD and wow does it work really well for backups and quick speeds!...Great hard drive...This external hard drive is so good that I bought a second one. "
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Secure and store important files safely in this Western Digital My Passport SSD. The fast data transfer rates of up to 1,050MB/s lets you move large amounts of content swiftly, while the 256-bit AES hardware encryption offers secure password protection. This Western Digital My Passport SSD features a maximum capacity of 1TB to store pictures, videos and documents, and the drop-resistant construction absorbs a maximum of 6.5-foot drops for durability.Top comment"Super fast drive for SSD and wow does it work really well for backups and quick speeds!...Great hard drive...This external hard drive is so good that I bought a second one. "
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Secure and store important files safely in this Western Digital My Passport SSD. The fast data transfer rates of up to 1,050MB/s lets you move large amounts of content swiftly, while the 256-bit AES hardware encryption offers secure password protection. This Western Digital My Passport SSD features a maximum capacity of 1TB to store pictures, videos and documents, and the drop-resistant construction absorbs a maximum of 6.5-foot drops for durability.See all External SSDs
Samsung - T7 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Titan Gray
Model: MU-PC1T0T/AMSKU: 6408299Top comment"Fast and big amount of space in a small external hard drive, specially for backups of all my media....Very small and light easy to carry for backups and files everywhere"
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Enjoy high-capacity storage with this Samsung portable 1TB SSD. The embedded PCle NVMe technology and USB 3.2 interface facilitates massive file transfer with read and write speeds of up to 1,050 MB/sec. and 1,000 MB/sec., respectively, while the sturdy metal case provides security against drops of up to 2 meters. This gray Samsung portable 1TB SSD features ePCM technology and a dynamic thermal guard to deliver optimal temperature even under heavy load.Top comment"Fast and big amount of space in a small external hard drive, specially for backups of all my media....Very small and light easy to carry for backups and files everywhere"
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Enjoy high-capacity storage with this Samsung portable 1TB SSD. The embedded PCle NVMe technology and USB 3.2 interface facilitates massive file transfer with read and write speeds of up to 1,050 MB/sec. and 1,000 MB/sec., respectively, while the sturdy metal case provides security against drops of up to 2 meters. This gray Samsung portable 1TB SSD features ePCM technology and a dynamic thermal guard to deliver optimal temperature even under heavy load.See all External SSDs
Seagate - Star Wars SE Beskar Ingot Drive FireCuda 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hard Drive with RGB LED Lighting - Gray
Model: STKL2000403SKU: 6495351Top comment"Awesome Drive...Looking for an external hard drive? Big fan of Star Wars? Then this is the drive for you, good price and looks awesome....Super fast speed for backups, faster than any other drive I’ve used. "
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Receive the ultimate reward for your bounty with the officially-licensed Beskar Ingot Drive. This Special Edition FireCuda External Hard Drive comes forged with a beskar ingot design and features custom Star Wars Mandalorian-inspired blue LED lighting right out of the box. Plus, with its massive capacity, you can build a galaxy of media, files, and games.Top comment"Awesome Drive...Looking for an external hard drive? Big fan of Star Wars? Then this is the drive for you, good price and looks awesome....Super fast speed for backups, faster than any other drive I’ve used. "
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Receive the ultimate reward for your bounty with the officially-licensed Beskar Ingot Drive. This Special Edition FireCuda External Hard Drive comes forged with a beskar ingot design and features custom Star Wars Mandalorian-inspired blue LED lighting right out of the box. Plus, with its massive capacity, you can build a galaxy of media, files, and games.See all External Hard Drives
SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 6TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black
Model: SDPHF1A-006T-NBAADSKU: 6517100Top comment"Expensive, but very sturdy, quiet and reliable. 7200 RPM is hard to find these days. Transfer speed is less than SSD, of course, but works very well for backup....External Backup Drive"
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The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE enterprise-class hard drive with a USB-C (10Gbps) interface delivers ultra-reliable, high-capacity storage in a premium, stylish design. The 7200RPM Ultrastar drive inside features powerful performance with speeds up to 250MB/s read and 250MB/s write2 (6TB1 capacity) that is perfect for fast backup and access to your HD videos, photos, music, and other high-value content. The stackable, anodized all-aluminum enclosure offers premium durability and anchor points for attaching to a DIT cart, a mounting plate, or other gear for your production needs. The G-DRIVE desktop hard drive also offers LED light brightness customization with three modes to choose from, comes ready for Mac, and is easily reformatted for Windows.Top comment"Expensive, but very sturdy, quiet and reliable. 7200 RPM is hard to find these days. Transfer speed is less than SSD, of course, but works very well for backup....External Backup Drive"
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The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE enterprise-class hard drive with a USB-C (10Gbps) interface delivers ultra-reliable, high-capacity storage in a premium, stylish design. The 7200RPM Ultrastar drive inside features powerful performance with speeds up to 250MB/s read and 250MB/s write2 (6TB1 capacity) that is perfect for fast backup and access to your HD videos, photos, music, and other high-value content. The stackable, anodized all-aluminum enclosure offers premium durability and anchor points for attaching to a DIT cart, a mounting plate, or other gear for your production needs. The G-DRIVE desktop hard drive also offers LED light brightness customization with three modes to choose from, comes ready for Mac, and is easily reformatted for Windows.See all External Hard Drives
Samsung - T7 Shield 4TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black
Model: MU-PE4T0S/AMSKU: 6529365Top comment"Ideal Backup Drive for Time Machine...Is very quick when I review my backups. Can't ask for more....Best hard drive Im buying one more to keep my backup"
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Samsung T7 Shield 4TB, 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. High performance on-the-go, with rugged durability IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, with Dynamic Thermal Guard to control heat.Top comment"Ideal Backup Drive for Time Machine...Is very quick when I review my backups. Can't ask for more....Best hard drive Im buying one more to keep my backup"
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Samsung T7 Shield 4TB, 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. High performance on-the-go, with rugged durability IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, with Dynamic Thermal Guard to control heat.See all External SSDs
SanDisk - Extreme Pro Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
Model: SDSSDE81-4T00-G25SKU: 6522095Top comment"Hard drive worth every penny...Businessman that travels frequently, needed a fast, durable external hard drive. Conduct regular briefings that require high resolution imagery and video - this hard drive access at supporting playback without delays! ...I bought an Apple Mac mini M1 and had purchased an external hard disc drive for Time Machine backups and to move my Apple Photos file to it so it didn't take up space on my main SSD drive. "
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Take your important files with you by using this SanDisk Extreme PRO portable SSD. The 2000MB/sec. read and write speeds deliver rapid data access and transfer, while the 4TB storage capacity provides ample space for large files. This SanDisk Extreme PRO portable SSD features a forged aluminum chassis that acts as a heatsink for optimal heat dissipation and enhanced efficiency.Top comment"Hard drive worth every penny...Businessman that travels frequently, needed a fast, durable external hard drive. Conduct regular briefings that require high resolution imagery and video - this hard drive access at supporting playback without delays! ...I bought an Apple Mac mini M1 and had purchased an external hard disc drive for Time Machine backups and to move my Apple Photos file to it so it didn't take up space on my main SSD drive. "
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Take your important files with you by using this SanDisk Extreme PRO portable SSD. The 2000MB/sec. read and write speeds deliver rapid data access and transfer, while the 4TB storage capacity provides ample space for large files. This SanDisk Extreme PRO portable SSD features a forged aluminum chassis that acts as a heatsink for optimal heat dissipation and enhanced efficiency.See all External SSDs
WD - BLACK P40 Game Drive for PC, PS4, PS5 and Xbox 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD - Black
Model: WDBAWY0010BBK-WESNSKU: 6512125Top comment"Backup device...After recently losing countless photoshop files for my work on my HDD drive, I was in the market for an external hard drive that would help me avoid this disaster from happening again. "
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Dominate in style with the powerful 1TB WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD. The downloadable WD_BLACK dashboard gives you full control over the LED light display for a personalized experience every time you play (Windows® only). This high-performance SSD storage features blazing speeds in a compact and shock-resistant design, making it easy to take with you anywhere.Top comment"Backup device...After recently losing countless photoshop files for my work on my HDD drive, I was in the market for an external hard drive that would help me avoid this disaster from happening again. "
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Dominate in style with the powerful 1TB WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD. The downloadable WD_BLACK dashboard gives you full control over the LED light display for a personalized experience every time you play (Windows® only). This high-performance SSD storage features blazing speeds in a compact and shock-resistant design, making it easy to take with you anywhere.See all Game Drives
Seagate - Backup Plus 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Model: STHP4000600SKU: 6529321
Seagate - Backup Plus Slim 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Light Blue
Model: STHN2000402SKU: 6335607Top comment"I have an older Seagate backup drive that used Memeo backup software that stopped working, so I deinstalled Memeo and installed Seagates newer software, Toolkit. ...Handy disk for backups while travelling"
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Secure your digital data with this Seagate Backup plus slim external hard drive. Compatibility with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 lets you connect to various devices for fast data transfer, while automatic file synchronization makes for simple backup processes. This Seagate Backup plus slim external hard drive easily pairs with Mac and Windows computers and has a compact, lightweight design for mobility.Top comment"I have an older Seagate backup drive that used Memeo backup software that stopped working, so I deinstalled Memeo and installed Seagates newer software, Toolkit. ...Handy disk for backups while travelling"
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Secure your digital data with this Seagate Backup plus slim external hard drive. Compatibility with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 lets you connect to various devices for fast data transfer, while automatic file synchronization makes for simple backup processes. This Seagate Backup plus slim external hard drive easily pairs with Mac and Windows computers and has a compact, lightweight design for mobility.See all External Hard Drives
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