Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for external hard drive for small business.
Backing up your computer files is a must for any small business owner, but it can be a confusing and overwhelming task. With so many backup solutions out there, how do you know which one to choose? We've done the work for you to find some of the best external drives for your needs. Browse the top-ranked list of external hard drives for small businesses below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Buffalo - LinkStation™ 210 2TB External Network Attached Storage (NAS) - Black
Model: LS210D0201SKU: 9508927Top comment"This item provides a good backup storage option in the small business environment....This drive is working as well for sharing files in a small office area....Good home office drive"
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Simplify file storage and access with this 2TB Buffalo LinkStation NAS server. It connects to your Wi-Fi router to let your smartphone or tablet access stored data wirelessly, and it has a USB port for connecting a printer or another backup drive. The built-in BitTorrent client of this single-bay Buffalo LinkStation NAS server provides easy downloading of digital content.Top comment"This item provides a good backup storage option in the small business environment....This drive is working as well for sharing files in a small office area....Good home office drive"
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Simplify file storage and access with this 2TB Buffalo LinkStation NAS server. It connects to your Wi-Fi router to let your smartphone or tablet access stored data wirelessly, and it has a USB port for connecting a printer or another backup drive. The built-in BitTorrent client of this single-bay Buffalo LinkStation NAS server provides easy downloading of digital content.See all Network Attached Storage (NAS)Buffalo - LinkStation 220 4TB 2-Bay External Network Attached Storage (NAS) - Black
Model: LS220D0402SKU: 1506014Top comment"So, you go to the website, and after a call or two to tech support who had to help me map the drive, I soon begin to lose interest in it altogether I thought I was all set until I was somewhere else trying to access the files. ...I thought this would be an easy setup on my small business network. The hardware install went super smooth. "
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Buffalo Technology's LinkStation (LS220D series) combines an incredibly easy User Interface with the convenience, security and capacity of dual-bay, RAID-ready Network Attached Storage. The LS220D is affordable, fast, and primed for intensive data storage tasks. It's pre-configured and can even be set up via Smartphones with a new mobile optimized and intuitive interface. And with two hard drives users can choose RAID 0 for enhanced performance or RAID 1 for mirroring as part of a backup solution. The LS220D comes with Buffalo's free personal private cloud: wherever you are, all your data is accessible from any web browser or via Buffalo's WebAccess Apps for Android, iOS, or Windows Phone. And with Buffalo's Private Cloud solution users' data stays protected in the physical location of the device - not off-site in a third party's data center. Buffalo's LinkStation can also stream up to 4 HD films simultaneously allowing each family member to watch their favorite film, on their own device, at the same time. The LS220 is DLNA and Twonky Beam-ready and can also stream high-end DSD audio files without losing quality.Top comment"So, you go to the website, and after a call or two to tech support who had to help me map the drive, I soon begin to lose interest in it altogether I thought I was all set until I was somewhere else trying to access the files. ...I thought this would be an easy setup on my small business network. The hardware install went super smooth. "
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Buffalo Technology's LinkStation (LS220D series) combines an incredibly easy User Interface with the convenience, security and capacity of dual-bay, RAID-ready Network Attached Storage. The LS220D is affordable, fast, and primed for intensive data storage tasks. It's pre-configured and can even be set up via Smartphones with a new mobile optimized and intuitive interface. And with two hard drives users can choose RAID 0 for enhanced performance or RAID 1 for mirroring as part of a backup solution. The LS220D comes with Buffalo's free personal private cloud: wherever you are, all your data is accessible from any web browser or via Buffalo's WebAccess Apps for Android, iOS, or Windows Phone. And with Buffalo's Private Cloud solution users' data stays protected in the physical location of the device - not off-site in a third party's data center. Buffalo's LinkStation can also stream up to 4 HD films simultaneously allowing each family member to watch their favorite film, on their own device, at the same time. The LS220 is DLNA and Twonky Beam-ready and can also stream high-end DSD audio files without losing quality.See all External Hard DrivesWD - 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"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. ...Small and speedy!...Easy choice if you want as superfast external drive for games or anything else."
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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"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. ...Small and speedy!...Easy choice if you want as superfast external drive for games or anything else."
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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 DrivesCrucial - X8 2TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen 2/USB-A Portable SSD - Black
Model: CT2000X8SSD9SKU: 6457946Top comment"Great small external drive...I've been using this drive to store files from old computers, and it works seamlessly. ...Great External SSD Drive USB Attached...Small and sleek in size, very lightweight and very fast data transfers."
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The Crucial® X8 Portable SSD stores up to 2TB of data at phenomenal speeds up to 1050MB/s — that’s up to 1.8x faster than other portable SSDs and up to 7.5x faster than portable hard drives.¹ It also works with numerous devices — from computers to consoles, tablets, and smartphones.²Top comment"Great small external drive...I've been using this drive to store files from old computers, and it works seamlessly. ...Great External SSD Drive USB Attached...Small and sleek in size, very lightweight and very fast data transfers."
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The Crucial® X8 Portable SSD stores up to 2TB of data at phenomenal speeds up to 1050MB/s — that’s up to 1.8x faster than other portable SSDs and up to 7.5x faster than portable hard drives.¹ It also works with numerous devices — from computers to consoles, tablets, and smartphones.²See all External SSDsWD - D30 2TB Game Drive for PlayStation and Xbox External USB Type-C Portable SSD - Black
Model: WDBATL0020BBK-WESNSKU: 6462012Top comment"Great hard drive...This solid state external hard drive is great! Fast and gets the job done without hassles....I haven’t owned this SSD external hard drive very long but I can say that, so far, it is by far faster than the conventional external hard drives I have used and it has a serious “all business” exterior look to it that I like. "
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Equip your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S console with this Western Digital WD_BLACK D30 game drive SSD. Speeds of up to 900 MB/sec. improve load times, while the 2TB capacity provides ample room for your gaming collection. This Western Digital WD_BLACK D30 game drive SSD features a USB Type-C interface for ultra-fast file transfer.Top comment"Great hard drive...This solid state external hard drive is great! Fast and gets the job done without hassles....I haven’t owned this SSD external hard drive very long but I can say that, so far, it is by far faster than the conventional external hard drives I have used and it has a serious “all business” exterior look to it that I like. "
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Equip your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S console with this Western Digital WD_BLACK D30 game drive SSD. Speeds of up to 900 MB/sec. improve load times, while the 2TB capacity provides ample room for your gaming collection. This Western Digital WD_BLACK D30 game drive SSD features a USB Type-C interface for ultra-fast file transfer.See all Game DrivesSanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (NVMe) Portable SSD - Black
Model: SDPS11A-002T-GBANBSKU: 6467103Top comment"SanDisk Professional 2TB External SSD...I should have purchased this SSD when I purchased my first external hard drive which was a HHD....2 TB External Hard Drive"
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Store your photos and videos with this SanDisk Professional G-Drive SSD. The included USB-C to USB-A cable adapter enables backward compatibility with older devices, while the USB 3.0 interface offers data rates of up to 10 Gbps for rapid file transfer. This SanDisk G-Drive SSD boasts a 2TB storage capacity to accommodate large files, and the ultra-rugged construction offers durability.Top comment"SanDisk Professional 2TB External SSD...I should have purchased this SSD when I purchased my first external hard drive which was a HHD....2 TB External Hard Drive"
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Store your photos and videos with this SanDisk Professional G-Drive SSD. The included USB-C to USB-A cable adapter enables backward compatibility with older devices, while the USB 3.0 interface offers data rates of up to 10 Gbps for rapid file transfer. This SanDisk G-Drive SSD boasts a 2TB storage capacity to accommodate large files, and the ultra-rugged construction offers durability.See all External SSDsSeagate - Backup Plus Slim 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Light Blue
Model: STHN2000402SKU: 6335607Top comment"Great portable external harddrive...Small, durable and practical. This is a lightweight, fairly durable external hard drive....Great external hard drive...Slim and easily fits in small spaces"
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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"Great portable external harddrive...Small, durable and practical. This is a lightweight, fairly durable external hard drive....Great external hard drive...Slim and easily fits in small spaces"
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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 DrivesLaCie - Rugged Mini 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Orange/Silver
Model: LAC301558SKU: 3764784Top comment"Durable external hard drive...I have several external hard drives but absolutely like this one to take on the go because of It durability...Small, Fast, Reliable External Hard Drive...A reliable external Hard Drive"
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Travel with a capacity of 1TB in an ultra compact portable hard drive—LaCie Rugged Mini. Seamlessly connect to USB 3.0 computers, transfer content fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s, and trek confidently with all terrain durability of drop, crush, and rain resistance. This drive even includes a complimentary one month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps, as well as a two year limited warranty for long term peace of mind.Top comment"Durable external hard drive...I have several external hard drives but absolutely like this one to take on the go because of It durability...Small, Fast, Reliable External Hard Drive...A reliable external Hard Drive"
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Travel with a capacity of 1TB in an ultra compact portable hard drive—LaCie Rugged Mini. Seamlessly connect to USB 3.0 computers, transfer content fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s, and trek confidently with all terrain durability of drop, crush, and rain resistance. This drive even includes a complimentary one month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps, as well as a two year limited warranty for long term peace of mind.See all External Hard DrivesWD - My Cloud Pro PR4100 4-Bay 0TB External Network Attached Storage (NAS) - Black
Model: WDBNFA0000NBK-NESNSKU: 5709976Top comment"Excellent System drive...Hard to get it wrong and it allows buying better quality drives at a much cheaper price than the bundled ones. ...Seems very good so far. Plug and play of hard drives from my mirror. Works well and very fast!"
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With space to keep virtually everything, the My Cloud Pro Series offers your creative team the network storage to edit, save and share production files from anywhere with an internet connection. Compatible with both Mac and PC, you’re able to keep your media protected and organized in one place to streamline your creative workflow.Top comment"Excellent System drive...Hard to get it wrong and it allows buying better quality drives at a much cheaper price than the bundled ones. ...Seems very good so far. Plug and play of hard drives from my mirror. Works well and very fast!"
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With space to keep virtually everything, the My Cloud Pro Series offers your creative team the network storage to edit, save and share production files from anywhere with an internet connection. Compatible with both Mac and PC, you’re able to keep your media protected and organized in one place to streamline your creative workflow.See all Network Attached Storage (NAS)Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Beige
Model: MU-PE1T0K/AMSKU: 6505713Top comment"Nice external ssd...Small, compact and protected. Pretty fast for the price....Satisfied with this hard drive. Small and fast. Perfect for travel"
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Samsung T7 Shield 1TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Beige.Top comment"Nice external ssd...Small, compact and protected. Pretty fast for the price....Satisfied with this hard drive. Small and fast. Perfect for travel"
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Samsung T7 Shield 1TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Beige.See all External SSDs