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Fastest External Drives

The best external hard drives are the ones that plug into your computer and work without any fuss. They're easy to set up, don't require a lot of space on your desk and they can back up all your data and files in a pinch. Browse the top-ranked list of fastest external drives below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. SANDISK - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

    SKU: JXJ62C9TCG

    Product Description

    A rugged black portable SSD offering fast USB-C NVMe performance with water, dust, and drop protection.
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    Your price for this item is $189.99
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    The previous price was $252.99

  2. SANDISK - Extreme Portable 2TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Monterey

    SKU: JXJ62CR2JH

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    A rugged gray portable SSD offering 2TB NVMe storage, USB-C connectivity, and fast 1050MB/s read speeds.
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    Your price for this item is $349.99
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    The previous price was $459.99

  3. SANDISK - Extreme Portable 2TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

    SKU: JXJ62C9ZSV

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    A rugged black portable SSD offering 2TB NVMe storage, USB-C connectivity, and fast encrypted data transfers.
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    Your price for this item is $319.98
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    The previous price was $459.99

  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 $1,808.74

  5. SANDISK - Extreme Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Sky Blue

    SKU: JXJ62CRCQX

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    A rugged sky blue external SSD offering 4TB NVMe storage, USB-C connectivity, and fast transfer speeds.
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    Your price for this item is $490.31
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    The previous price was $804.99

  6. SANDISK - Extreme Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Monterey

    SKU: JXJ62CR2JC

    Product Description

    A rugged Monterey-colored external SSD offering 4TB capacity, USB-C connectivity, and fast NVMe performance.
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    Your price for this item is $749.00
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    The previous price was $804.99

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

    SKU: JXJ62C9ZRP

    Product Description

    A portable black NVMe SSD offering 4TB storage, 2000MB/s speeds, USB-C connectivity, and aluminum chassis.
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    Your price for this item is $649.99
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    The previous price was $850.99

  8. SANDISK - 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C Portable SSD - Black

    SKU: JXJ62CRCK2

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    A portable black SSD offering 2TB storage, USB-C connectivity, 800MB/s read speeds, and rugged durability.
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    Your price for this item is $308.00
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    The previous price was $479.99

  9. CORSAIR - EX400U USB4 2TB External Portable SSD - Gray

    SKU: J39TSCH8HZ

    Product Description

    A compact gray portable SSD offering USB4 connectivity with up to 4,000MB/sec read and 3,600MB/sec write speeds.
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    Your price for this item is $864.99

  10. SANDISK - SDSSDE30-1T00-G26 1TB Portable SSD - Up to 800MB/s,USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External Solid State Drive 

    SKU: JXJ62CRCZC

    Product Description

    A portable external SSD with 1TB storage, USB 3.2 Gen 2, and USB-C connectivity for fast transfers.
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    Your price for this item is $169.99
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    The previous price was $179.99
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An external drive is considered fast based on its data transfer speeds, which are influenced by the drive’s technology (such as SSD vs. HDD), the connection interface (like USB 3.2, Thunderbolt 3, or USB-C), and the internal components. SSDs with advanced interfaces typically offer the highest speeds.

Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 connections currently offer the fastest transfer speeds for external drives, followed by USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and USB-C. Choosing a drive and port that support these standards will maximize performance.

Yes, SSD external drives are significantly faster than HDD external drives. SSDs use flash memory with no moving parts, allowing for rapid data access and high transfer speeds, while HDDs rely on spinning disks, which are slower.

Absolutely! Fast external drives are ideal for gaming and video editing, as they allow for quick loading times, smooth playback, and efficient file transfers, making them a popular choice for professionals and gamers alike.

To take full advantage of the fastest external drives, your computer should have compatible high-speed ports such as Thunderbolt 3/4 or USB 3.2. Most modern computers include at least one of these ports, but older models may not support maximum speeds.