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External Hard Drives For DVR

If you're looking for a way to back up your DVR recordings, or you want to move your recordings from one computer to another, an external hard drive is a great solution. These drives are simple to use and can be found in a variety of sizes. Browse the top-ranked list of external hard drives for DVRs below along with associated reviews and opinions. 

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  1. WD - Easystore 5TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTHCJVLGF

    Prefer Best Buy over Amazon for the most part...Great product for the buck. Love to buy at Best Buy....Love Western Digital drives for endurance...Great performing drive great value and Best Buy for the...

    Product Description

    A portable black external hard drive offering 5TB storage, USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity, and backup software.
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    Your price for this item is $274.99

  2. WD - Easystore 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTHCJVLLX

    Absolutely great recommendation from best buy associate. I love my block....Great job by staff at pick up. Love best buy and great price. Thank you.

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    A portable black external hard drive offering 2TB storage, fast USB 3.2 connectivity, and backup software.
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    Your price for this item is $164.99

  3. WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTHCJV95C

    I love the storages it the best extranal hard drive...Great all around...Great drive so far. Easy installation and backups.Quick shipping and fulfillment from Best Buy.

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    A high-capacity black external hard drive with USB 3.0 connectivity and automatic backup for reliable storage.
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    Your price for this item is $379.99

  4. WD - easystore 20TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTHCC7YZ9

    Great Drive...I love these External Hard Drives that best buy offers. They are a great product....I love this hard drive! its the next best thing before you move up to a full hub storage!

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    A high-capacity black external hard drive with 20TB storage, USB 3.0 connectivity, and data encryption.
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    Your price for this item is $879.99

  5. Seagate - 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black

    SKU: J37C5HK2HT

    Great Item...Great external drive. It's my first Seagate Drive. Normally I get Western Digital....Great hard drive

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    A portable black external hard drive offering 1TB storage, fast USB 3.0 transfers, and data recovery services.
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    Your price for this item is $142.81

  6. Apricorn - Aegis Fortress 2 TB Hard Drive - External - USB 3.0 - Black

    SKU: JXHJGH56RY

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    A secure external hard drive with 2TB storage, USB 3.0 connectivity, and a sleek black finish.
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    Your price for this item is $382.85

  7. SanDisk Professional - 18TB G-DRIVE PROJECT Thunderbolt 3 External Hard Drive - aluminum

    SKU: JXTHCC7RJS

    Product Description

    An aluminum external hard drive offering 18TB storage and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity in sleek black.
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    Your price for this item is $1,224.99

  8. SANDISK - PRO-G40 SSD 1TB External Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C NVMe Portable SSD - Black

    SKU: JXJ62C6662

    [Employee of bestbuy] This is by far the absolute best portable SSD drive...- Best exterinal hard drive you will ever purchase!

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    A rugged black portable SSD offering up to 2700MB/s read and 1900MB/s write speeds via Thunderbolt 3.
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    Your price for this item is $424.07
    Save $12
    The previous price was $436.99

  9. Buffalo - MiniStation Extreme NFC 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JX5SQLXLKH

    Product Description

    A rugged black portable hard drive with 2TB storage, NFC security, and IP53 splash and dust resistance.
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    Your price for this item is $192.22

  10. SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE PROJECT 12 TB Portable Rugged Hard Drive - External - Gray - Camera Device Supported - USB

    SKU: JXTHCC76VV

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    A rugged gray external hard drive with 12TB capacity, 7200RPM speed, and color-coded cable indicators.
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    Your price for this item is $899.99
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    The previous price was $909.99
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FAQ

An external hard drive can provide additional storage for recorded television programs, allowing compatible DVR systems to save and organize more content.

Connect the drive to the DVR’s compatible USB or eSATA port, then follow the on-screen setup instructions. Port compatibility and setup steps vary by DVR model.

Many DVRs require a connected drive to be formatted before it can record content. Formatting may erase existing data, so review the DVR’s instructions before proceeding.

A drive formatted for one DVR may not be recognized by another. Check the compatibility requirements for each DVR before moving the drive between systems.

DVR recordings are often stored in a proprietary format and may be accessible only through the original DVR. Consult the DVR manufacturer’s documentation for playback and transfer options.