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If you're looking to upgrade your computer's storage, an external hard drive is a great place to start. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes and offer a ton of storage for a reasonable price. Browse the top-ranked list of fast external hard drives below along with associated reviews and opinions.
WD - BLACK P10 5TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Model: WDBA3A0050BBK-WEBBSKU: 6427863Top comment"This a great hard drive for new Gen Consoles, the fastest in the market Base on Mechanical Hard Drives...Amazing external hard drive. Loads super fast. Works great with ps4 games. ...WD Black Hard Drive...We black hard drive"
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The WD_Black P10 Game Drive gives your console or PC the performance-enhancing tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. Built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their console or PC by saving their game library in an on-the-go form factor. Now, with WD_Black P10 Game Drive, you can drive your game the way you choose.Top comment"This a great hard drive for new Gen Consoles, the fastest in the market Base on Mechanical Hard Drives...Amazing external hard drive. Loads super fast. Works great with ps4 games. ...WD Black Hard Drive...We black hard drive"
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The WD_Black P10 Game Drive gives your console or PC the performance-enhancing tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. Built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their console or PC by saving their game library in an on-the-go form factor. Now, with WD_Black P10 Game Drive, you can drive your game the way you choose.See all PS4 Game Drives
WD - Game Drive for PS4 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black/Blue
Model: WDBM1M0040BBK-WESNSKU: 6295023Top comment"It's amazing how fast 1TB of storage is used on PS4! This external hard-drive is a necessity!!...Solid little external hard drive built well works pretty fast with my ps4 and ps5"
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Grow your collection of 4K games on this WD External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive for PS4. The gaming drive's large capacity provides enough room for all your favorite PS4 games, DLC and patches. An included USB 3.0 cable allows you to connect directly to a PlayStation 4/4 Pro console. The sleek, portable design of the drive lets you share your games with friends.Top comment"It's amazing how fast 1TB of storage is used on PS4! This external hard-drive is a necessity!!...Solid little external hard drive built well works pretty fast with my ps4 and ps5"
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Grow your collection of 4K games on this WD External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive for PS4. The gaming drive's large capacity provides enough room for all your favorite PS4 games, DLC and patches. An included USB 3.0 cable allows you to connect directly to a PlayStation 4/4 Pro console. The sleek, portable design of the drive lets you share your games with friends.See all PS4 Game Drives
SanDisk - Extreme Pro Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
Model: SDSSDE81-4T00-G25SKU: 6522095Top comment"Super speed….....It’s the fastest external drive I have ever seen!!!...Extremely Fast...This would probably be my last external hard drive I buy for a long time and i couldnt think of anything more quicker than this."
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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"Super speed….....It’s the fastest external drive I have ever seen!!!...Extremely Fast...This would probably be my last external hard drive I buy for a long time and i couldnt think of anything more quicker than this."
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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
Crucial - X8 4TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen 2/USB-A Portable SSD - Black
Model: CT4000X8SSD9SKU: 6516934Top comment"Great drive...Fast drive, great performance. Replaced a spinning external HDD...Awesome SSD external drive...Very happy with this ssd external drive. Loads my ps4 games fast and the 4 TB is a lot of space. "
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The Crucial X8 Portable SSD stores up to 4TB of data at phenomenal speeds up to 1050MB/s —that's 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 drive...Fast drive, great performance. Replaced a spinning external HDD...Awesome SSD external drive...Very happy with this ssd external drive. Loads my ps4 games fast and the 4 TB is a lot of space. "
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The Crucial X8 Portable SSD stores up to 4TB of data at phenomenal speeds up to 1050MB/s —that's 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 SSDs
Samsung - T7 Shield 4TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black
Model: MU-PE4T0S/AMSKU: 6529365Top comment"Affordable good ssd drive...Great external SSD drive. Not as fast as a MAC internal ssd, but still works ok....It’s faster than most other hard drives in its class. Definitely a great choice."
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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"Affordable good ssd drive...Great external SSD drive. Not as fast as a MAC internal ssd, but still works ok....It’s faster than most other hard drives in its class. Definitely a great choice."
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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
Seagate - Game Drive for PlayStation Consoles God of War Ragnarök LE 2TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Blue
Model: STLV2000100SKU: 6523272Top comment"Great Hard Drive...This is a great external hard drive to be able to store more information and games...I was just debating on buying an external hard drive then I got this offer! Considering my 6-year-old brother uses my PlayStation too, it’s always running out of space. "
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Confront the end of days with the officially licensed God of War Ragnarök Limited Edition Game Drive for PlayStation consoles. Featuring an ice-cold design worthy of Fimbulwinter, this HDD stores your PS5 games, then transfer them to the console when it’s time to play. Plus, with a 2TB capacity, you can wield enough games to make the nine realms take notice.Top comment"Great Hard Drive...This is a great external hard drive to be able to store more information and games...I was just debating on buying an external hard drive then I got this offer! Considering my 6-year-old brother uses my PlayStation too, it’s always running out of space. "
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Confront the end of days with the officially licensed God of War Ragnarök Limited Edition Game Drive for PlayStation consoles. Featuring an ice-cold design worthy of Fimbulwinter, this HDD stores your PS5 games, then transfer them to the console when it’s time to play. Plus, with a 2TB capacity, you can wield enough games to make the nine realms take notice.See all PS5 Game Drives
SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 6TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black
Model: SDPHF1A-006T-NBAADSKU: 6517100Top comment"Great Hard Drive to Upgrade Transfer Speeds...really fast read/write speeds - took under 3 hours to transfer 3TB of videos/photos when I'm used to that amount taking all night...Great drive super fast...Super fast drive. Can edit 6k video easily in adobe premiere."
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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"Great Hard Drive to Upgrade Transfer Speeds...really fast read/write speeds - took under 3 hours to transfer 3TB of videos/photos when I'm used to that amount taking all night...Great drive super fast...Super fast drive. Can edit 6k video easily in adobe premiere."
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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
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"Very Quick Drive...Very fast external drive. Make sure to connect to usb 3.2 2x2 connection for optimum speed....A speedy, external solution for gaming...It is a great drive, but even with USB 4 port (USB C) on my Alienware laptop, it will not let me run the drive faster than 10Gbps, which throttles out around ~1000MBps. "
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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"Very Quick Drive...Very fast external drive. Make sure to connect to usb 3.2 2x2 connection for optimum speed....A speedy, external solution for gaming...It is a great drive, but even with USB 4 port (USB C) on my Alienware laptop, it will not let me run the drive faster than 10Gbps, which throttles out around ~1000MBps. "
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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
WD - My Book 14TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
Model: WDBBGB0140HBK-NESNSKU: 6462926Top comment"Excellent external drives...I have used many MyBook drives over the years and they are all excellent external hard drives and deliver the excellent reliability and functionality. ...Expect to use it as primary external hard drive to drive info used in docent encounters. "
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Maximize your system's storage capacity with this Western Digital My Book External Hard Drive. Quick transfer rates move information three times faster than traditional hard drives. The My Book has universal connections to ensure compatibility with 3.0 and 2.0 USB devices. The drive also offers built-in 256-bit hardware encryption and optional password protection for peace of mind.Top comment"Excellent external drives...I have used many MyBook drives over the years and they are all excellent external hard drives and deliver the excellent reliability and functionality. ...Expect to use it as primary external hard drive to drive info used in docent encounters. "
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Maximize your system's storage capacity with this Western Digital My Book External Hard Drive. Quick transfer rates move information three times faster than traditional hard drives. The My Book has universal connections to ensure compatibility with 3.0 and 2.0 USB devices. The drive also offers built-in 256-bit hardware encryption and optional password protection for peace of mind.See all External Hard Drives
Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Beige
Model: MU-PE2T0K/AMSKU: 6505714Top comment"Samsung 2tb external SSD drive...Awesome super fast external SSD. Great price for 2tb Highly recommend!!...Speedy SSD...Way faster than my hard drive."
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Samsung T7 Shield 2TB, 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"Samsung 2tb external SSD drive...Awesome super fast external SSD. Great price for 2tb Highly recommend!!...Speedy SSD...Way faster than my hard drive."
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Samsung T7 Shield 2TB, 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
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