rugged external hard drive
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for rugged external hard drive.
If you're looking for a way to back up your computer or store a large amount of data, an external hard drive is the way to go. They're easy to use, affordable, and can be found in a variety of sizes and shapes. Browse the top-ranked list of rugged external hard drives below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Samsung - T7 Shield 4TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black
Model: MU-PE4T0S/AMSKU: 6529365Top comment"Great external SD drive. Rugged and dependable drive...Purchased as a backup for music and photos. Excellent hard drive...very nice rugged feel"
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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"Great external SD drive. Rugged and dependable drive...Purchased as a backup for music and photos. Excellent hard drive...very nice rugged feel"
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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
LaCie - Rugged Mini 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Orange/Silver
Model: LAC301558SKU: 3764784Top comment"Well-built and Rugged...gives me peace of mind...I'm a photographer and have trusted the LaCie rugged drives for years. This hard drive is much smaller and compact than its predecessor. ...Great Durable Drive...Great rugged, durable and fast drive drive to back up the family movies on so they are secure. "
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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"Well-built and Rugged...gives me peace of mind...I'm a photographer and have trusted the LaCie rugged drives for years. This hard drive is much smaller and compact than its predecessor. ...Great Durable Drive...Great rugged, durable and fast drive drive to back up the family movies on so they are secure. "
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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 Drives
Sabrent - Rocket Nano Rugged 1TB External USB-C Portable SSD with IP67 Water Resistance - Gray
Model: SB-1TB-NAWPSKU: 6521023Top comment"Solid Portable Drive...Right out of the box I was amazed at how solid / rugged this drive feels. It has some weight to it which I appreciate, not a flimsy, plastic drive at all. ...Small, Durable and Easy to use...Was surprised by how small and durable it was. Super easy to use, just drag and drop. "
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The Sabrent Rugged Water Proof [IP67] Rocket Nano 1TB USB 3.2 10Gb/s External Aluminum SSD with Bumper Guard in Grey (SB-1TB-NAWP) is the perfect compact solution for all your storage needs. Fast. Simple. Portable - Elevate your storage experience to new heights with Sabrent's smallest ever portable SSD. The Rocket Nano is the perfect combination of reliability, performance and design. Crafted to Perfection - The Rocket Nano is individually crafted from high-grade Aerospace Aluminum Allow using CNC (computer numerical control) machines for rigid durability. The enclosure is designed to absorb the heat and protect the drive from overheating ensuring a long life expectancy from your drive.Top comment"Solid Portable Drive...Right out of the box I was amazed at how solid / rugged this drive feels. It has some weight to it which I appreciate, not a flimsy, plastic drive at all. ...Small, Durable and Easy to use...Was surprised by how small and durable it was. Super easy to use, just drag and drop. "
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The Sabrent Rugged Water Proof [IP67] Rocket Nano 1TB USB 3.2 10Gb/s External Aluminum SSD with Bumper Guard in Grey (SB-1TB-NAWP) is the perfect compact solution for all your storage needs. Fast. Simple. Portable - Elevate your storage experience to new heights with Sabrent's smallest ever portable SSD. The Rocket Nano is the perfect combination of reliability, performance and design. Crafted to Perfection - The Rocket Nano is individually crafted from high-grade Aerospace Aluminum Allow using CNC (computer numerical control) machines for rigid durability. The enclosure is designed to absorb the heat and protect the drive from overheating ensuring a long life expectancy from your drive.See all External SSDs
LaCie - Rugged 1TB External USB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Orange/Silver
Model: STFR1000800SKU: 6299881Top comment"The USB-C connections are much better than the older models of the rugged hard drive. This is the 3rd LaCie hard drive that I've purchased. ...Good Hard Drive...I always trust these LaCie drives - particularly the rugged ones."
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Back up large media files during travel adventures with this 1TB LaCie Rugged portable hard drive. Its USB-C interface is compatible with next-generation devices and provides up to 130MB/sec. of data transfer speed. Connect this IP54-rated LaCie Rugged portable hard drive to your PC or Mac via the included USB 3.0 adapter.Top comment"The USB-C connections are much better than the older models of the rugged hard drive. This is the 3rd LaCie hard drive that I've purchased. ...Good Hard Drive...I always trust these LaCie drives - particularly the rugged ones."
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Back up large media files during travel adventures with this 1TB LaCie Rugged portable hard drive. Its USB-C interface is compatible with next-generation devices and provides up to 130MB/sec. of data transfer speed. Connect this IP54-rated LaCie Rugged portable hard drive to your PC or Mac via the included USB 3.0 adapter.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: 6505714See all External SSDsProduct Description
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 SSDsProduct Description
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
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! ...Rugged and fast"
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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! ...Rugged and fast"
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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
Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB, External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black
Model: MU-PE1T0S/AMSKU: 6501713Top comment"Very Rugged...Wow, great storage in a small package and the external shell feels really sturdy....Samsung Rugged...Super fast durable exterbal ssd drive! I would surely buy another one."
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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, Black.Top comment"Very Rugged...Wow, great storage in a small package and the external shell feels really sturdy....Samsung Rugged...Super fast durable exterbal ssd drive! I would surely buy another one."
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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, Black.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"The design of the drive was what caught my eye. To begin with, the matte black finish with the rugged/sturdy exterior seemed unmatched (being someone who has a thing for matte black products, this was a huge bonus). ...I believe it’s basically a 1TB NVME hard drive in a rugged external case that has really cool, programmable lights. "
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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"The design of the drive was what caught my eye. To begin with, the matte black finish with the rugged/sturdy exterior seemed unmatched (being someone who has a thing for matte black products, this was a huge bonus). ...I believe it’s basically a 1TB NVME hard drive in a rugged external case that has really cool, programmable lights. "
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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
LaCie - Rugged 4TB External USB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Orange/Silver
Model: STFR4000800SKU: 6081233Top comment"Durable!...Great external hard drive! Works great & is very durable....Love this rugged external drive...This external hard drive is the perfect companion for any traveling creative. "
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Handle file transfers between adventures with this 4TB LaCie Rugged portable hard drive. It withstands impact from 4-foot-high drops, and the USB-C interface enables efficient data performance at up to 130MB/sec. with next-generation devices. This IP54-rated LaCie Rugged portable hard drive comes with a USB 3.0 adapter for compatibility with PCs and Macs.Top comment"Durable!...Great external hard drive! Works great & is very durable....Love this rugged external drive...This external hard drive is the perfect companion for any traveling creative. "
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Handle file transfers between adventures with this 4TB LaCie Rugged portable hard drive. It withstands impact from 4-foot-high drops, and the USB-C interface enables efficient data performance at up to 130MB/sec. with next-generation devices. This IP54-rated LaCie Rugged portable hard drive comes with a USB 3.0 adapter for compatibility with PCs and Macs.See all External Hard Drives
Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue
Model: MU-PE2T0R/AMSKU: 6501719Top comment"Hard drive man...Using the original Samsung t7 this is just as good well built and a sturdy rubber case in case it falls onto the floor...Nice rugged ssd...Amazingly priced ssd drive. Nice an rugged and super fast. Use this as my edit drive without any hiccups."
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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, Blue.Top comment"Hard drive man...Using the original Samsung t7 this is just as good well built and a sturdy rubber case in case it falls onto the floor...Nice rugged ssd...Amazingly priced ssd drive. Nice an rugged and super fast. Use this as my edit drive without any hiccups."
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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, Blue.See all External SSDs
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